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Disney Springs construction begins
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bgoofy
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Hey, thanks for the great update & pics!
Rteetz
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Da mouse posted an aerial video from the characters in flight balloon
http://damouse.com/2014/10/20/take-to-the-skies-over-downtown-disney-as-disney-springs-emerges/
http://damouse.com/2014/10/20/take-to-the-skies-over-downtown-disney-as-disney-springs-emerges/
jt04
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And to think they have not yet started on the major portion of the town of DS......
Hopefully they don't get
It will definitely pay off. Even locals will be amazed.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
And to think they have not yet started on the major portion of the town of DS......
Hopefully they don't get
It will definitely pay off. Even locals will be amazed.
I don't think they can start on that portion of the shops until the first new garage is open since it will take out another big chunk of the parking lot.
jt04
Well-Known Member
I definitely agree. Just hoping they don't do any cutting as the best part is the new DS area. That is what will make it cohesive and a great addition to WDW.
dstrawn9889
Well-Known Member
and i expect that they would first move the forms across the way to start on the other garage next...
WDWtraveler
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Disney Springs construction photo update as of Friday, Oct 24, 2014.
In the "weekly moving construction wall" category....the side of the Harley Davidson store now has construction walls in place, making the passage to Plant Hollywood even more obscure. The restaurant has placed a manned booth at this end of the West Side street (at the extreme left in the photo) to encourage visitors to "walk this way" to find the restaurant.
In the passage at the side of the Harley Davidson store, a relatively new and more colorful poster has appeared with an updated map of Disney Springs-to-be.
The construction walls have been rearranged around the Lego Store. Now all previous entrances to the Lego Store are available for use. This photo shows the new concrete and brick passage that was walled off for several months. This way leads to the passage that is behind the Lego Store which leads to T-Rex.
In the "weekly moving construction wall" category....the side of the Harley Davidson store now has construction walls in place, making the passage to Plant Hollywood even more obscure. The restaurant has placed a manned booth at this end of the West Side street (at the extreme left in the photo) to encourage visitors to "walk this way" to find the restaurant.
In the passage at the side of the Harley Davidson store, a relatively new and more colorful poster has appeared with an updated map of Disney Springs-to-be.
The construction walls have been rearranged around the Lego Store. Now all previous entrances to the Lego Store are available for use. This photo shows the new concrete and brick passage that was walled off for several months. This way leads to the passage that is behind the Lego Store which leads to T-Rex.
WDWtraveler
Well-Known Member
More Disney Springs construction photo update, as of Friday, Oct 24, 2014.
The plywood walls on the Boathouse are going up. Note the smaller building in the left background taking shape.
The stores across from Raglan Road restaurant are getting a slate roof.
Decorative roof details on store across from Paradiso 37 main entrance.
Finally, a view of the "Food Truck" park area construction. Lots of concrete work.
The plywood walls on the Boathouse are going up. Note the smaller building in the left background taking shape.
The stores across from Raglan Road restaurant are getting a slate roof.
Decorative roof details on store across from Paradiso 37 main entrance.
Finally, a view of the "Food Truck" park area construction. Lots of concrete work.
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RayTheFirefly
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Awesome pics, thanks! Wow, that food truck area looks like a mess every time there's a new photo.
Next Big Thing
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Isn't there supposed to be an elevator for disabled guests to get up to the railroad track? Where would that even go and is it still happening?
That area just looks so cramped.
That area just looks so cramped.
NickC
Well-Known Member
I think the circled part in this photo might be the elevator pit and machine room foundation. Some of the railings will obviously have to go if that's the case:
I also recall seeing some older plans showing it connecting to the second level of Bongos via a ramp, although that plan was likely scrapped in favor of the elevator, if that's even still happening.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
If it is just seating it would not necessarily have to be accessible since accessible seating could be provided on the ground level.
Next Big Thing
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I wasn't saying that because I thought it had to be that way, Disney has announced and shown concept art with an elevator.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
I think the circled part in this photo might be the elevator pit and machine room foundation. Some of the railings will obviously have to go if that's the case:
I also recall seeing some older plans showing it connecting to the second level of Bongos via a ramp, although that plan was likely scrapped in favor of the elevator, if that's even still happening.
That location is consistent with what is shown in the concept art:
mm121
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not sure why they would switch out the walls, using the chain link is UGLY!!! previously they were only using covered chainlink in parking lot areas, not directly in guest areas.
who the heck would want to dine in construction central? talk about having no atmosphere
most of that parking area was already closed i thought
mm121
Well-Known Member
when did they build a Harley Davidson store in the west side?
didn't this use to be in PI, or is this a new additon
mm121
Well-Known Member
Considering it's directly under the main walkway, "underground" was the easiest way to describe it. But yes, it's definitely on the first level.
I managed to find this photo from the Save Pleasure Island blog:
http://savepleasureisland.blogspot.com/2014/06/pi-update-action-at-west-end-plaza.html
So I guess a better question is: will it be more BoH facilities, or an actual shopping/dining venue? I'm thinking its inclusion on a map with all the other venue locations means it's going to be a guest accessible area, but that's just a guess.
i was wondering what that was on the map that was underground.
an underground bar would be pretty cool,
maybe this is the location for that rumored nightclub called the edison i belive
on the map it looks big enough to make it be a guest area, if the ceiling height is high enough, possibly the location of the edison thats been rumored
danlb_2000
Premium Member
No, there is still a big chunk that is going to be taken away to form the Town Center and the Gateway.
James Browning
New Member
On a couple of renderings I have seen a paddle wheel and smoke stack on Fulton's Crab House. Are they really turning it back into a boat?