Construction Pictures for the project by crystal Palace

[s&k'smom]

It will be interesting to see the finished product as we were just in MK back in October and it was very crowded in that area. Obviously they hadn't started construction yet, looking forward to someone posting pictures.

 

[alissafalco]

Does anyone know how long the Crystal Palace refurb will be for? I've looked and cant find any info about this refurb.

 

[rct247]

The overall goal of this project is to create an outer ring to the hub used specifically for crowd control and traffic patterns that will be much easier on guests than one way confusing pathways that eat up some valuable fireworks viewing areas. It is starting by Casey's corner and Crystal Palace where an expanded main pathway will allow traffic to easily flow from the sidewalks and gifts shops on Main Street toward Crystal Palace toward Adventureland and Liberty Square allowing more of the hub to fill in. It will also expand the seating area for Casey's and stroller parking for Crystal Palace. There is also a wall up on the path to Adventureland from the hub to also create more viewing areas. Eventually I hear that the Rose Garden may look completely different, new pathways from the Adventureland path to the Liberty Square path (or widened bridges), and possibly an additional bridge from the Tomorrowland bridge to the Plaza restaurant to the new bypass. I wish I could see the plans though. This was only what was described to me.

 

[Fable McCloud]

How far down can they dig without hitting the tops of the utilidors?

 

[Rob562]

How far down can they dig without hitting the tops of the utilidors?

I don't think there are any utilidors under the Casey's patio. In that area it's pretty much under the middle of Main Street and the basements of the buildings.

-Rob

 

[The Visionary Soul]

The overall goal of this project is to create an outer ring to the hub used specifically for crowd control and traffic patterns that will be much easier on guests than one way confusing pathways that eat up some valuable fireworks viewing areas. It is starting by Casey's corner and Crystal Palace where an expanded main pathway will allow traffic to easily flow from the sidewalks and gifts shops on Main Street toward Crystal Palace toward Adventureland and Liberty Square allowing more of the hub to fill in. It will also expand the seating area for Casey's and stroller parking for Crystal Palace. There is also a wall up on the path to Adventureland from the hub to also create more viewing areas. Eventually I hear that the Rose Garden may look completely different, new pathways from the Adventureland path to the Liberty Square path (or widened bridges), and possibly an additional bridge from the Tomorrowland bridge to the Plaza restaurant to the new bypass. I wish I could see the plans though. This was only what was described to me.

Don't worry, this is the most accurate description of the plans I've seen to date.

As for my dream of trees or hedges blocking views from these new pathways, it sounds like the horticulture plans have been scaled back a bit. I'm not too happy about this, because that will just mean we will have more of the same, people stopping in pathways to watch the fireworks. *sigh*

 

[danlb_2000]

How far down can they dig without hitting the tops of the utilidors?

No Utilidors under that area...

 

[jdmdisney99]

The overall goal of this project is to create an outer ring to the hub used specifically for crowd control and traffic patterns that will be much easier on guests than one way confusing pathways that eat up some valuable fireworks viewing areas. It is starting by Casey's corner and Crystal Palace where an expanded main pathway will allow traffic to easily flow from the sidewalks and gifts shops on Main Street toward Crystal Palace toward Adventureland and Liberty Square allowing more of the hub to fill in. It will also expand the seating area for Casey's and stroller parking for Crystal Palace. There is also a wall up on the path to Adventureland from the hub to also create more viewing areas. Eventually I hear that the Rose Garden may look completely different, new pathways from the Adventureland path to the Liberty Square path (or widened bridges), and possibly an additional bridge from the Tomorrowland bridge to the Plaza restaurant to the new bypass. I wish I could see the plans though. This was only what was described to me.

That doesn't sound so bad (not as bad as I thought). Sure there might be more walkways over the moat and more concrete, but it eases traffic congestion and also, if all goes through as planned to block the fireworks, would add a little bit more foliage to MSUSA. A plus in my opinion.

 

[steve2wdw]

That doesn't sound so bad (as I thought). Sure there might be more walkways over the moat and more concrete, but it eases traffic congestion and also, if all goes through as planned to block the fireworks, would add a little bit more foliage to MSUSA. A plus in my opinion.

More foliage=

 

[The Visionary Soul]

No Utilidors under that area...

That map doesn't show the underground offices and such... there's a lot more down there than it seems. Having said that, I don't know if that area touches a Utilidor boundary or not.