Chinese Theatre spires

[BrerJon]

Amazing news, we heard the rumours but I pretty much assumed they'd not actually get around to it in my lifetime. It looks so good now, let's hope it survives the overhaul! Now let's just remove the ugly metal stage, and all will be well.

 

[SMRT-1Michael]

It's about time! I was looking forward to this day for months! (years, actually)

 

[Goofnut1980]

looks great.. now move that stage over in front of the ABC theater

 

[DougK]

The presumption is that they were removed because they could be seen over the top of the Hat and made it look weird.

-Rob

Yes God forbid something would make the BAH look weird!

 

[Tom Morrow]

So where were these stored this whole time?

 

[wdwmagic]

So where were these stored this whole time?

They are new

 

[hokielutz]

Do the spires retract into the building when there is a aerial/pyro display?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Do the spires retract into the building when there is a aerial/pyro display?

Highly doubt it. Only one ever retracted, but I doubt it does now.

 

[wdwmagic]

Do the spires retract into the building when there is a aerial/pyro display?

There isn't any need for that now, unless they plan to return rooftop inflatables - which I really doubt.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Great pics Steve, when does Summer Fun end? The last pic was the one I was looking for most, to see how badly the stage obscures even the view of the spires.

Honestly, it's that Jumbotron screen that hangs down behind the stage that does it for me, though the whole stage is indeed ugly. But if they would move that screen to the side, it would really help open up some view of the theater.

 

[Clamman73]

It looks to me like they're wrapped in some kind of black protective covering so as not to damage the character paint when being lifted into place.

Yes hopefully....the look as original

 

[roj2323]

I just wanted to point out that the only reason I believe these Spires are back is because WE demanded it. The community was polite but made their opinion known. The fact of the matter is the spires didn't exist anymore. Disney had to have them made and this only came about way after the BAH started coming down. Even after the permit was filed it was still 3 or 4 months before they finally went up.

Congrats

 

[Magenta Panther]

I just wanted to point out that the only reason I believe these Spires are back is because WE demanded it. The community was polite but made their opinion known. The fact of the matter is the spires didn't exist anymore. Disney had to have them made and this only came about way after the BAH started coming down. Even after the permit was filed it was still 3 or 4 months before they finally went up.

Congrats

 

[pumpkin7]

Brilliant! So glad they're back.

Now, about that stage....

 

[SirNim]

Closest analogue, in terms of removed park-relics, would be the old Epcot fountain lucite spire. If four Grau/Mann's Chinese Theatre spires can be re-fabricated and reinstalled, then there's no excuse for not re-fabricating and reinstalling that aforementioned bad boy.

 

[DisneyGentleman]

Closest analogue, in terms of removed park-relics, would be the old Epcot fountain lucite spire. If four Grau/Mann's Chinese Theatre spires can be re-fabricated and reinstalled, then there's no excuse for not re-fabricating and reinstalling that aforementioned bad boy.

And getting rid of the granite mausoleum effect too! Bring back the flower gardens!

 

[roj2323]

Brilliant! So glad they're back.

Now, about that stage....

Really! I am looking forward to Coolest summer ever Ending for this reason alone. It would have been nice if they had given us at least a week before they put the stage up. anyway the event ends soon (sept 7th) so hopefully we will get some time without the stage in a few weeks.

 

[note2001]

Closest analogue, in terms of removed park-relics, would be the old Epcot fountain lucite spire. If four Grau/Mann's Chinese Theatre spires can be re-fabricated and reinstalled, then there's no excuse for not re-fabricating and reinstalling that aforementioned bad boy.

THIS, YES! ... may I add... and restore the smooth fountain surface and cascade of water from the edges, that was broken up by adhering bricks to it.

And getting rid of the granite mausoleum effect too! Bring back the flower gardens!

Yes, yes, please yes.

 

[roj2323]

And getting rid of the granite mausoleum effect too! Bring back the flower gardens!

It would certainly help with guest flow at the end of the night.

 

[nelsonj3]

And.... The rooftop spires are going back up as we speak

Should be all done by weekend

I'm so ashamed that I didn't even notice they were gone. I usually notice things like that. How long were they gone?