Disney Springs construction begins

[WDWtraveler]

Two new kiosks opening soon in courtyard in front of Fulton's Crab House. A gift shop called "Sublime" and a cocktail/bar equipment shop called "Set The Bar."

 

[WDWtraveler]

Disney Springs construction photo update as of Wednesday, October 8, 2014. The construction wall has expanded over the original walkway entrance to Paradiso 37. Entrance to the restaurant is now via an elevated walkway around the wall.

 

[Mouse Detective]

I go away for a few days and all this happens!

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Planet Hollywood gift shop demolished at Downtown Disney

 

[BoarderPhreak]

PHOTOS - Planet Hollywood gift shop demolished at Downtown Disney

<ahem> Woohoo!

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

PHOTOS - Planet Hollywood gift shop demolished at Downtown Disney

What is this, 1992? Just tear the whole place down already! Planet Hollywood was a dumb idea at its inception. 20 years later, it has long since passed through irrelevancy and is now is lost in a miasma of blandness, frequented only by those who have coupons or a yearning for ironic masochism.

 

[FrostyNaples]

What is this, 1992? Just tear the whole place down already! Planet Hollywood was a dumb idea at its inception. 20 years later, it has long since passed through irrelevancy and is now is lost in a miasma of blandness, frequented only by those who have coupons or a yearning for ironic masochism.

It's on its way out entirely.

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

It's on its way out entirely.

I'll believe it when the last piece of blue concrete is dumped into an ocean trench or fired into the sun or some other situation from which there is no return.

 

[mm121]

Looks like they did some quick temporary concrete work on the path in order to move the construction walls back to make the path bigger until they are ready to convert this area into "the observatory"

Its pretty much planet hollywoods fault for their chain going down in popularity, they hardly ever updated the memorabelia in these once they were built, alpng with mediocre menu

though this venue in itself isn't going anywhere anytime soon, when went to Orlando with the band in HS, we had breakfast one day at planet hollywood and another day at hardrock at universal before heading to the parks to perform.
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[Jon81uk]

What is this, 1992? Just tear the whole place down already! Planet Hollywood was a dumb idea at its inception. 20 years later, it has long since passed through irrelevancy and is now is lost in a miasma of blandness, frequented only by those who have coupons or a yearning for ironic masochism.

I actually really enjoyed Planet Hollywood a few years ago seeing all the memorabilia. Yes the food was only okay, but the same is often said about Rainforsest and T Rex that you go for the experiance not the menu. Would have been nice if Planet Hollywood kept updating the memorabilia but it was enjoyable for what it was.
It wouldn't surprise me if the new Onservatory concept keeps Planet Hollywood inside with a refresh and just repainted the exterior to the Observatory theme

 

[toolsnspools]

They need to realize that most folks who enjoy that genre of music these days generally like to listen at a decibel level that still allows them to have a conversation with the folks they are having dinner with.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Disney Springs construction photo update as of Sunday, October 12, 2014. The "Food Truck" park appears to be ready for pouring a concrete base.

Below is the street scene from the walkway to Paradiso 37. The brick pavers are in the street, and some of the store fronts are nearing completion.

 

[jt04]

Disney Springs construction photo update as of Sunday, October 12, 2014. The "Food Truck" park appears to be ready for pouring a concrete base.


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Below is the street scene from the walkway to Paradiso 37. The brick pavers are in the street, and some of the store fronts are nearing completion.

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Very cool!

 

[FrankLapidus]

The speed of construction was impressive while I was there over the past fortnight, the progress being made was visible on each visit down there. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[danlb_2000]

I really wish we could get some new aerials of this work. I have a hard time visualizing what is being done where and what things still haven't been started.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

The sheer volume of work and change happening there is amazing. I'm really intrigued to see the final product.

 

[Mouse Detective]

I really wish we could get some new aerials of this work. I have a hard time visualizing what is being done where and what things still haven't been started.

Save Pleasure Island has some updated pictures from the balloon today.

 

[mm121]

they need one of these to help with all the paver work.

 

[mm121]

Seems really odd they aren't building anything on this green patch.

This entertainment area seems really tiny seating wise, not sure what there going for here, as i suggested elsewhere i still think the west side needs a true concert/entertainment venue for touring acts.

 

[GoofGoof]

they need one of these to help with all the paver work.

That's just cheating!!!

I put in a path and patio using those EP Henry pavers from Lowes. I had to drop each of those bad boys in place by hand. One of those things would have come in handy.