Disney Springs construction begins

[Prock3]

That would be an odd choice, but maybe the size requires it? I'm no expert, but I would think the size of the garage wouldn't make a difference between prefab supports and poured on site. Obviously the ground floor itself would be poured on site, but otherwise, I would expect prefab for the rest. The smaller pieces like stairwells will be telling, I think. If they pour those on site instead of trucking them in...

Meanwhile Universal's TM parking garage going the prefab route has a complete stairwell and a ton of the outer support beams and walls in place within the last two weeks.

EDIT: More like two stair wells, portions of upper floors, and more support beams around the second stairwell as of about noon today!

I think they'll be bringing it in prefab, if they had a readymix plant on site id say they would be pouring it all themselves

 

[mvieguy]

so whats going on with Planet Hollywood, is it offically closing and being turned into something else, or is it staying?

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Barge-based cranes take up position in the Downtown Disney Village Lake to begin the Marketplace Causeway bridge

 

[wdwmagic]

so whats going on with Planet Hollywood, is it offically closing and being turned into something else, or is it staying?

Staying with a re-themed exterior.

 

[FigmentsFangirl]

Funny thing is that those pictures of the b arge based cranes being onsite, my brother was right where the first picture was taken in front of LEGO store either before or after the picture was taken {he was shopping all day today}

I must admit though, its kinda sad not seeing the marina down there anymore.

 

[tirian]

Staying with a re-themed exterior.

Remember when that building was crazy exciting? Ah, the 90s.

I know DTD has gotten a lot of well-deserved flack over the last few years, but I think the look of Disney Springs will bring it back to the peaceful environment of the Disney Village. In a way, that shopping experience is still innovative. Count me as a supporter. (Not an athletic one.)

 

[WDWDad13]

remember all of those that said "I'll believe it when I see it" when Disney Springs was first announced... I think we're really beginning to see it now

 

[lazyboy97o]

remember all of those that said "I'll believe it when I see it" when Disney Springs was first announced... I think we're really beginning to see it now

Only if they've learned their lesson and signed tenants. We could still see empty storefronts.

 

[danlb_2000]

remember all of those that said "I'll believe it when I see it" when Disney Springs was first announced... I think we're really beginning to see it now

In this case the skepticism was understandable based on what happened with Flamingo Crossing and Hyperion Wharf.

 

[xdan0920]

remember all of those that said "I'll believe it when I see it" when Disney Springs was first announced... I think we're really beginning to see it now

What are we seeing?

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

What are we seeing?

A bunch of construction making parking and finding your way around bad.

 

[lazyboy97o]

In this case the skepticism was understandable based on what happened with Flamingo Crossing and Hyperion Wharf.

And the "bold new vision."

 

[jt04]

remember all of those that said "I'll believe it when I see it" when Disney Springs was first announced... I think we're really beginning to see it now

Exactly. It is a beginning. And I would guess that Disney will have spies evaluating Potter 2 this year.

Then.... (to be continued)

 

[danlb_2000]

Exactly. It is a beginning. And I would guess that Disney will have spies evaluating Potter 2 this year.

Then.... (to be continued)

Remember that video that Imagineer Chris Beatty did a while back about Fantasyland and there was clearly a chocolate frog box on the shelf behind him.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Remember that video that Imagineer Chris Beatty did a while back about Fantasyland and there was clearly a chocolate frog box on the shelf behind him.

But he likely did not go in as a "spy."

 

[SirLink]

But he likely did not go in as a "spy."

Indeed.

 

[jdmdisney99]

Remember that video that Imagineer Chris Beatty did a while back about Fantasyland and there was clearly a chocolate frog box on the shelf behind him.

Wait really? Link?

 

[danlb_2000]

Wait really? Link?

Right at the beginning of the video on the shelf between the football helmet and candy jar.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ostumes-for-the-new-fantasyland-expansion.htm

 

[jdmdisney99]

Right at the beginning of the video on the shelf between the football helmet and candy jar.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ostumes-for-the-new-fantasyland-expansion.htm

I wonder if he enjoyed his Butter Beer?

 

[marni1971]

Exactly. It is a beginning. And I would guess that Disney will have spies evaluating Potter 2 this year.

Then.... (to be continued)

If they truely care they'll know enough already.

And then will hopefully do more than already announced.