Rumor Flight of Passage foundation cracks?

[peter11435]

I was there a week ago and they were only using 3 of the 4 lines where the standby and FP merge. I don't know if each line is designated to a theater or not though, FWIW.

The lines are not designated that way

 

[mitros]

I just heard an interesting alleged rumor from someone who works in AK in Pandora and they’re saying that one of the theaters at FoP has been closed indefinitely due to cracks that were found in the foundation. Can anyone confirm if it was open today, or if any truth here?

You have to remember that all of Florida is one big sinkhole. This can happen anywhere. They do a lot of deep reinforcing into the ground to avoid stuff like this, if possible. We have been living down here for 20 years now, and you can see this stuff happening regularly.

 

[tissandtully]

I would think the RVs would crack before the foundation.

 

[WED Purist]

All concrete cracks, it's what concrete does eventually. Concrete failure is an entirely different issue, I would very, very, extremely highly doubt those footings and foundations would fail. Ever.

 

[spock8113]

Clearly these are metaphorical cracks, yes?
If not, then yes.

 

[disneygurl]

I'm sure a little duct tape will fix the issue.

It might take Gorilla tape to fix this one!

 

[larryz]

It might take Gorilla tape to fix this one!

Maybe they could use some Yeti Tape left over from fixing Expedition Everest...

 

[GrumpyFan]

All concrete cracks, it's what concrete does eventually. Concrete failure is an entirely different issue, I would very, very, extremely highly doubt those footings and foundations would fail. Ever.

Wasn't there a foundation problem that sunk Horizons?
It is Florida, which is highly prone to sinkholes and unstable ground, so it is a possibility.

Regardless, without any kind of solid proof or insider info, this seems to be a busted rumor.

Edit: I stand corrected.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Wasn't there a foundation problem that sunk Horizons?

No. Urban legend.

 

[Master Yoda]

Wasn't there a foundation problem that sunk Horizons?
It is Florida, which is highly prone to sinkholes and unstable ground, so it is a possibility.

Regardless, without any kind of solid proof or insider info, this seems to be a busted rumor.

No. That is another Disney myth.

 

[trainplane3]

Wasn't there a foundation problem that sunk Horizons?
It is Florida, which is highly prone to sinkholes and unstable ground, so it is a possibility.

Regardless, without any kind of solid proof or insider info, this seems to be a busted rumor.

No.

 

[GrumpyFan]

No. Urban legend.

No. That is another Disney myth.

No.

Sorry, guess I missed the memo.
Somebody wanna tell me what the real reason was?

 

[Master Yoda]

Sorry, guess I missed the memo.
Somebody wanna tell me what the real reason was?

HP came on as a sponsor and wanted a thrill ride and it would not fit in the current building.

 

[marni1971]

HP came on as a sponsor and wanted a thrill ride and it would not fit in the current building.

Well, it would have fitted with room to spare but was cheaper in the long run to start from scratch.

 

[Master Yoda]

Well, it would have fitted with room to spare but was cheaper in the long run to start from scratch.

I know that Horizons looks to be slightly larger in an overlay, but I thought the square footage and configuration was smaller once you shave off the 18' cantilever from all 6 sides and factor in the center support.

 

[marni1971]

I know that Horizons looks to be slightly larger in an overlay, but I thought the square footage and configuration was smaller once you shave off the 18' cantilever from all 6 sides and factor in the center support.

If I recall the ‘fuges would have gone between the central core and the outer walls. In one of the many iterations of the aborted Space pavilion.

 

[lazyboy97o]

HP came on as a sponsor and wanted a thrill ride and it would not fit in the current building.

It was actually Compaq. HP really didn’t want to sponsor the attraction but was stuck with the deal. That seems to be how the pavilion ended up with a not yet used showroom.

 

[marni1971]

That seems to be how the pavilion ended up with a not yet used showroom.

I liked that bit.

It’s quite eerie in there.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Sorry that one didn't quite hit the funny bone

Then you don't have one...because that was a hoot.

 

[P_Radden]

It was actually Compaq. HP really didn’t want to sponsor the attraction but was stuck with the deal. That seems to be how the pavilion ended up with a not yet used showroom.

I liked that bit.

It’s quite eerie in there.

Yep, very cold feeling. But its odd that they built it and connected it with the corridor but never fitted it up.

Was it to be a showroom or a second lounge area? For everyday guests or just Compaq/HP employees?