Soundstage 4 Demo Watch Thread

[P_Radden]

This thread will serve as a place to discuss all work associated with the demolition of Sound-stage 4 for the new entrance to Toy Story Land. @danlb_2000 Have permits been filed for this work to begin in 2017? Also can anybody say to what extent the building is being demolished? Will the entire building including OMD and VotLM be brought down as well?

EDIT: Per @marni1971 's drawing, OMD and VotLM bldg will remain:

 

[danlb_2000]

Here is an aerial showing the layout of the building. In theory they could get away without removing anything, or maybe just Jack Sparrow.

 

[danlb_2000]

There was one permit at the same address as Jack Sparrow back in September. There haven't been any demolition permits for the past few months.

745 Stage Lane - DHS BOH Package D1.06 - Hubbard Construction Company

 

[Master Gracey 5]

Given the potential foot traffic through there, I would expect some widening of that area by Jack Sparrow, but they might be able to make it work as is.

 

[marni1971]

Just soundstage 4 (which never was a soundstage) is planned to be removed.

 

[danlb_2000]

Just soundstage 4 (which never was a soundstage) is planned to be removed.

What exactly does "Soundstage 4" cover?

 

[marni1971]

What exactly does "Soundstage 4" cover?

In what way?

 

[danlb_2000]

In what way?

Is it Jack, OMD and Mermaid?

 

[marni1971]

Is it Jack, OMD and Mermaid?

Gotcha. Jack only.

The exhibit space of OMD is part of the original post production area.

 

[P_Radden]

Just soundstage 4 (which never was a soundstage) is planned to be removed.

Gotcha. Jack only.

The exhibit space of OMD is part of the original post production area.

Any idea what will happen to that space after OMD closes? Magic Feather mentioned there are occasional proposals for Mermaid... I wonder if they will just close/remove both attractions and combine those into one space for one new attraction.

 

[J. D.]

As of today there is a construction wall in between sound stages 3 and 4 blocking all access to backstage.

 

[P_Radden]

As of today there is a construction wall in between sound stages 3 and 4 blocking all access to backstage.

Is #3 TSMM?

EDIT: I found my answer. TSMM is in sound stages 2 and 3

 

[Rteetz]

Is #3 TSMM?

EDIT: I found my answer. TSMM is in sound stages 2 and 3

TSMM also includes Soundstage 1.

 

[P_Radden]

TSMM also includes Soundstage 1.

OK I see now. Looking at it from google earth 3D was hard to read the signs.

 

[doctornick]

Any idea what will happen to that space after OMD closes?

To clarify, I don't think we have had confirmation of OMD closing. It's been rumored and was seemingly the active plan at one point, but I get the sense now that it is just SS 4 (old Jack Sparrow attraction) closing/being demolished and OMD and certainly Little Mermaid are going to exist -- though the buildings could be reused for different attractions (Mermaid in particular has been rumored for a replacement).

 

[roj2323]

Thought this might be helpful to understand how that building is laid out:

 

[Next Big Thing]

This was in the TSL thread but seems more fitting for this thread as it seems to be a sign of demolition to the tour bridge in the near future: http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/toy-story-land-construction-impacts-at.html?m=1

 

[CJR]

Great news! They could have kept it as is, because the width between Stage 4 and the restrooms across is about the same width as Pixar Place, I believe, but I love that they are widening it.

It's so congested over there and probably will be until SWL opens up to allow people out through the other side. Still, more walking space in this area is a good thing. Especially when you factor that the building being demolished served little purpose once the walking tour ended. No real loss, big gain.

 

[P_Radden]

Great news! They could have kept it as is, because the width between Stage 4 and the restrooms across is about the same width as Pixar Place, I believe, but I love that they are widening it.

It's so congested over there and probably will be until SWL opens up to allow people out through the other side. Still, more walking space in this area is a good thing. Especially when you factor that the building being demolished served little purpose once the walking tour ended. No real loss, big gain.

Good point about congestion. Until SWL is open, TSL is going to be another dead end like sunset & Muppets courtyard.

 

[Acidsplat]

The article said "The walkway permanently closed to Cast Members earlier today"
Were they using it for something backstage?