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Chape's World Update 1-3-07

Chape19714

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Hello all and welcome back to yet another update.

My friend and I were at the local mall, and were bored with the same old regular stuff, so we decided to drive over and have a look around Downtown Disney, and maybe a resort.

Downtown Disney
-There is now a Disney Mobile Kiosk outside the Team Disney Building.

-Christmas decorations are still up and the HORRID Disney Princess Christmas Album is still playing in the marketplace.

-The Build your own lightsaber feature in once upon a toy is ok, but not really as creative as the Mr. Potato Head. There aren't many options, and assembly is a bit tricky, with loads of instructions. It might be better if they put an instructional video on those screens instead of Star Wars Clips.:zipit:

-The Giant Life Spinner has been moved, probably old news, but I just noticed. It is now in the DVD/CD/Book room of Once Upon a Toy.

-:D It is with great joy that I can finally say Pleasure Island is completed! Although it's not 100% Done, it done enough so the guest doesn't fell like they're in a construction zone. All rehab walls are down, the old bridge is out, the new bridge is up. The New Boat Dock is up and accepting guests. It's located between Adventurer's and The Rock and Roll beach Club. There are new handrails and switchbacks for every club (exept adventurer's). It looks very good!

-There is now a Downtown Disney boat (like the pontoons that run to the hotels) that brings you from the Marketplace Dock to the West Side and Pleasure Island Docks. The Resort Boat continues to dock at Marketplace, and may possibly include Pleasure Island as there are 2 lines setup on the new dock, and only 1 in use.

Disney's Polynesian Resort

-The New Captain Cooks is awesome! Although they were a bit confused on my order, they seemed to have everything under control. The Computers are a bit annoying, but manageable. The Indoor seating areas aren't huge, but there is still ample outdoor areas which are quite nice.

This and That

-The new Hess Station is pretty cool, although the pumps are kinda odd. :confused: :lol:

-Magic Kingdom's lot seemed pretty busy, as they filled the west lots and managed to fill Minnie and a small part of Grumpy.

That's all for now, ask any questions should you have them. Sorry I don't have pictures, I forgot my camera (pretty spur of the moment trip). I'll be Staying at Ft. Wilderness this weekend, and I'll be back Sunday with a big Update, so stayed tuned! Until then, Hope you are enjoying 2007, and See you at the World!
 

MsSpinShady

Member
Thanks for the update. Any chance you can swing by PI again sometime soon and get some pictures for us? This is the first I heard it is (essentially) completed.

Thanks again!

MsSpinShady :cool:
 

diddy_mouse

Well-Known Member
Interesting about that new boat dock. Now, would the Marketplace boat hit the Pleasure Island stop before hitting the West Side?

Also (somewhat unrelated) does anyone remember when the West Side had its own bus stop? Did they get rid of it because they felt it was a little unnecessary?
 

dxwwf3

Well-Known Member
Disney's Polynesian Resort

-The New Captain Cooks is awesome! Although they were a bit confused on my order, they seemed to have everything under control. The Computers are a bit annoying, but manageable. The Indoor seating areas aren't huge, but there is still ample outdoor areas which are quite nice.

I ate there a few days ago for the first time and I was very impressed. I wish some of those menu items would make their way over to Sunshine Seasons (the pizza-like flatbreads especially). The tortilla chips served with the burgers were great too. This was an excellent counter service meal.
 
Thanks for the update. Any chance you can swing by PI again sometime soon and get some pictures for us? This is the first I heard it is (essentially) completed.

Thanks again!

MsSpinShady :cool:

Check the pics from the 12/6 update on the wdwmagic homepage...those pics will show you how it looks...there hasn't been any significant changes since then, other than the dock being put into use...
 

Chape19714

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Interesting about that new boat dock. Now, would the Marketplace boat hit the Pleasure Island stop before hitting the West Side?

Also (somewhat unrelated) does anyone remember when the West Side had its own bus stop? Did they get rid of it because they felt it was a little unnecessary?
No I believe it goes strait from Marketplace to West Side.

The Bus stops are sill in place and actually in very good shape, they could be put into service at a moment's notice. I wish they would, as it's a great stop if going to Cirque or DisneyQuest.
 

bayoutinkbelle

Active Member
There was some talk about a Godfather's Pizza being in the new Hess station. Is it there? If so, I'll have to stop by when I'm there. It's been years since I've had a Godfather's Pizza (and my memory is probably making them out to be better than they were, but ...).

Thanks!
 

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