Aerial shots 31st January 2012

[wdwmagic]

Found some more consturction pictures here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43916489&postcount=1458

There taken from a very interesting angle. Almost looks like they were taken from the crane that is being used to remove the lights from the castle.

wow very interesting angle! Neat find

 

[rortiz]

With beauty and the beast castle opening before mine train, I wonder how they are going to direct guests away from the construction. They look so close to each other. Anything new as to when beauty and the beast will open?

 

[rortiz]

Actually its LM that's closer. But still curious how they are going to be able to open up b&b and LM in the fall with the mine train still under construction? I believe I've seen that fall of this year they are going to open both those areas up.

 

[alissafalco]

Found some more consturction pictures here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43916489&postcount=1458

There taken from a very interesting angle. Almost looks like they were taken from the crane that is being used to remove the lights from the castle.

wow, those are the greatest pics I've seen so far from any of the new construction pics. Thanks for sharing!

 

[danlb_2000]

Actually its LM that's closer. But still curious how they are going to be able to open up b&b and LM in the fall with the mine train still under construction? I believe I've seen that fall of this year they are going to open both those areas up.

They will probably just wrap a construction wall around what is not he big hole, and possibly connect it to the access road behind LM. This would close off one path to LM, but you could still access it through the BatB area.

 

[cbconglom]

Saw on Twitter that the second dumbo base is in

 

[rpk4444]

Great pics! Love the ability to being to blow them up on my big screen and look at the details. A couple of questions come to mind though. 1) What is the awning/steel structure that is being erected behind Little Mermaid and reaching out toward the two tents. 2) HOW IN THE WORLD, did they get that big crane (working on new seven dwarves coaster) in there and how are they going to get it out? I can't see where there's a path wide enough to bring it in or take it back out! I want to see the video footage of this!

1) I beleive that it's going to be extended rock to cover back stage area.
2) Cranes that size break down into pieces. One that size probably has 8 to 10 sections.

 

[rortiz]

So exciting!!!!

 

[Captain Chaos]

I think the train station will be the sleeper in all of this... Looking good...

 

[danlb_2000]

Saw on Twitter that the second dumbo base is in

Cool! If this is true then it's a good sign that they are shooting to have both Dumbos open at the same time.

 

[GrumpyFan]

I think the train station will be the sleeper in all of this... Looking good...

Indeed, it is. Almost wondering if they have some plans for it beyond what's been written about.

 

[gibsonc]

It is great to see all the progress but I will be surprised if they hit the late February opening date listed on the park maps, there still seems an awful lot to do to Storybook Circus and less than 4 weeks to do it

 

[Rescue Ranger]

Will the Beast and Mermaid areas be ready to visit come October/November do you think, with working waterfalls?

 

[tn1999]

Has there always been a walkway from the train station into tomorrowland along the back of indy speedway?? I dont ever remember it but maybe it was always there and they just prettied it up a bit??

 

[toolsnspools]

Its been there sine at least 2006. That was the first time I noticed it. It makes for a nice quiet walk if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle for 5-10 minutes.

 

[danlb_2000]

It is great to see all the progress but I will be surprised if they hit the late February opening date listed on the park maps, there still seems an awful lot to do to Storybook Circus and less than 4 weeks to do it

The February date changed to March 12th a couple weeks ago. It probably changed long after that map was printed. I think they are on track to make the March date.

 

[danlb_2000]

Has there always been a walkway from the train station into tomorrowland along the back of indy speedway?? I dont ever remember it but maybe it was always there and they just prettied it up a bit??

One of the best kept secrets in Magic Kingdom, a lot of people don't know about it.

 

[danlb_2000]

Saw on Twitter that the second dumbo base is in

Some new construction picture over at Damouse.com that confirm that the old Dumbo base is in place next to the new one.

 

[maxairmike]

You know, the castle wall doesn't look nearly as tall as I thought it would be, which is slightly disappointing to me. I thought it might look a little more grand than a tall garden fence, which is the vibe I get from the pictures.

 

[Rob562]

One of the best kept secrets in Magic Kingdom, a lot of people don't know about it.

Despite it being depicted on all the park maps since at least Toontown Fair opened...
There's lots of paths and nooks and crannies in the parks that many people don't know about, yet are shown on the park maps. Sometimes people should explore more.

-Rob