Animaniac93-98
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I thought it would be BEFORE they decided to shut down the parks.
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Construction restarted at Walt Disney World Resort - What is Actually still on
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I thought it would be BEFORE they decided to shut down the parks.
I appreciate your humourous spirit.You’re welcome.
Well... let's consider for a moment that there was never going to be a GotG3. Would that mean no filmed sequences of the cast? Not likely. They'd just call each actor in according to a gap in their schedule, put 'em in make-up and do a one-day green screen shoot. (I'm guessing all the other filmed segments were one at a time green screen.)
So, I don't see WDW putting off such an expensive project for an extra year or two waiting for GotG3 to start shooting.
Nice list!
Besides the GF walkway and TTC work, there was also work right at the MK entrance.
We've gotten confirmation that Spaceship Earth will open as is in July. Nothing actually started there. And if it does start, not likely until January 2021 (if not pushed off even further).
As far as the Epcot Spine goes, if we do see construction, it'll be unknown what it's for unless one of insiders tells us what's happening definitively. If it's going to simply be paved over with everything planned on indefinite hold, that's actually a new project and not a restart. Then there's the status of Innoventions West: It's standing, but not supposed to be. Will it be razed, boarded up, or repurposed?
I'd make the spine a separate table:
Epcot Entrance transportation configuration [started]
Epcot Entrance walkway (was Leave a Legacy) [started]
Epcot Entrance fountain [started]
Merchandise Renovation (Mousegears) [started]
Dining Renovation (Electric Umbrella) [started]
Hub: Festival Center [not started]
Hub: Fountain [not started]
Hub: Dreamer's Point [not started]
Hub: Wishing Tree [not started]
Hub: Party Area [not started]
Hub: Pave it all over [not started]
Innoventions West: [raze, board, or re-use]
Journey of Water [not started]
Spaceship Earth [start delayed]
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I think that makes a lot of sense; I’ll take a crack at it tomorrow. Thanks for the feedback!
I’ve had work projects that I spent months on “tabled for later” because someone didn’t like it, so I can handle someone not caring for my post in an Internet forum.
It’s actually mind boggling to me that some people can’t handle that.
DVCakaCarlF
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Maybe their will be a golf cart tram that will be offered on the walkway or, even better, a people mover!
HauntedMansionFLA
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It would be great to get the castle repainted and that equipment out of there.
Hopefully the entrance to Epcot and DAK will be completed before the doors open up.
The spine project is a mess.
HauntedMansionFLA
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Great list
WDW Pro
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My understanding is that SSE has to have a refurbishment of some significance soon, even if it is tremendously scaled back and delayed. I've spoken with someone who knows the issues very well with the attraction, and there are some things that can no longer be "bandaided".
SoFloMagic
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At this point, I'm expecting the return of parades and fireworks. And a rose gold cupcake...
mergatroid
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No, you're quite right. I was led to believe however that Guardians 3 would be shooting already had the virus not closed so many things down. This being said it's pretty likely that as soon as they're able to start shooting it they will do, so I can't see them shooting the ride footage before then. Again it's just what I read and could be wrong, though they did justify filming both together as a more financially economic way of doing things which kind of makes sense.
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Giss Neric
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Whatever issues are going on with GOTG3, I just hope that Cosmic Rewind will be a great, one of a kind and innovative story telling roller coaster. Roller coasters in general don't need any other excess stuff as thrill is the most important element of it. I trust Vekoma. I really hope it's really one of the longest indoor coasters. I really hope the backwards launch is dope.
As for the resumption of construction, it's about time. Looking forward to seeing the brand new castle cause it's the only meet and greet I'm interested on doing when I go.
As for the resumption of construction, it's about time. Looking forward to seeing the brand new castle cause it's the only meet and greet I'm interested on doing when I go.
999th Happy Haunt
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That’s might be some of the best news in a while, even if it’s not going on anymore at least somebody cares.
It’s also worth mentioning budget reassessment comes into it. Even if something is possible, unless it’s approved (again) work won’t restart. It’s not just the human element.
Disstevefan1
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The really should do that scaled back referb NOW and get it over with... Oh wait, that makes too much sense.
lazyboy97o
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You first have to determine that scope of work and then design it before work can commence.
huwar18
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I was going to say...I have a hard time believing they are waiting for GOTG v3. I don't see them getting the movie to theaters until 2022. I would think the movie wouldn't shoot until early 2021. I guess it could happen. It just depends how far along they are with the ride.
I took a crack at it; let me know if anything still is weird to you. I plan to keep this up as long as people find it useful.