Disney Springs construction begins

[dstrawn9889]

Does this mean it is getting bigger? ?

the word 'expansion' would tend to, well to me anyway, to mean growth, larger...

 

[danlb_2000]

Does this mean it is getting bigger? ?

Yes, it was mentioned at some point that it would be expanding.

 

[roj2323]

the word 'expansion' would tend to, well to me anyway, to mean growth, larger...

If I remember the plans correctly WOD will expand (almost doubling the size of the store) to an enclosed breezeway that will connect to the second parking garage and the shopping (mall) will extend off the other side.

 

[G00fyDad]

the word 'expansion' would tend to, well to me anyway, to mean growth, larger...

Not necessarily in the way you might think. But thanks for assuming.

 

[G00fyDad]

If I remember the plans correctly WOD will expand (almost doubling the size of the store) to an enclosed breezeway that will connect to the second parking garage and the shopping (mall) will extend off the other side.

Thank you. This is what I was referring to by my post. The "expansion" could have meant that they were expanding the store to add stockroom space, or even expanding the exterior portions of the building without adding any real square footage to the inside. After all, they are theming all of the buildings to the new look aren't they?

 

[roj2323]

Thank you. This is what I was referring to by my post. The "expansion" could have meant that they were expanding the store to add stockroom space, or even expanding the exterior portions of the building without adding any real square footage to the inside. After all, they are theming all of the buildings to the new look aren't they?

Here's a pretty good shot of the model

the red building in the foreground is the current WOD with the expansion being the gray colored roof area. The blue-gray/yellow section is the breezeway and beyond that is the "mall" The roundish building in the lower right is the lego store.

 

[G00fyDad]

Here's a pretty good shot of the model

the red building in the foreground is the current WOD with the expansion being the gray colored roof area. The blue-gray/yellow section is the breezeway and beyond that is the "mall" The roundish building in the lower right is the lego store.

Thanks. That's pretty amazing looking. I really cannot wait to see the finished product. I'd almost (only almost) like to skip the area until all of the construction is complete just to get the full brunt of the place in all it's glory instead of piece-by-piece with walls everywhere until they are done.

 

[roj2323]

Thanks. That's pretty amazing looking. I really cannot wait to see the finished product. I'd almost (only almost) like to skip the area until all of the construction is complete just to get the full brunt of the place in all it's glory instead of piece-by-piece with walls everywhere until they are done.

that's kinda the funny part for me, when it's done i'll be bored with it.

 

[jt04]

In florida?

I personally think it has more to do with the large trucks they will be pulling in and out of the area regularly.

Your sacasm detector must be in for repairs.

 

[danlb_2000]

Your sacasm detector must be in for repairs.

Either that or the sarcasm itself in need of help.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photos taken through fence: Disney Springs construction on the parking lot side (back side) of the old Pleasure Island buildings (Mannequins, etc.). As of September 4, 2014.

 

[danlb_2000]

Two new permits today...

1640, 1600, 1580, 1798, 1478, 1440B, 1494, 1492, 1486 E Buena Vista Dr - WD Disney Springs Graphics Pkg
1512 E. Buena Vista Dr - Disney Springs - Cast Building and Parking Lot Demolition

 

[CDavid]

1512 E. Buena Vista Dr - Disney Springs - Cast Building and Parking Lot Demonlition

That Bog Iger, so evil toward the parks it shows up in the permits...

 

[dstrawn9889]

that would be something to video, maybe a time-lapse...

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Saturday, September 13, 2014. Photo taken from balcony of Splitsville in West Side showing courtyard construction zone between Splitsville and Bongos. Appears to be bases for 3-4 vertical structures. Unsure of three covered areas.

 

[CTXRover]

Photo update as of Saturday, September 13, 2014. Photo taken from balcony of Splitsville in West Side showing courtyard construction zone between Splitsville and Bongos. Appears to be bases for 3-4 vertical structures. Unsure of three covered areas.


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My guess is that the four squares are bases for 4 posts to support another part of the high line. Similar to the separate piece near Starbucks making it look like pieces were cut out to showcase the biildings that now sit behind the high line.

 

[Bolt]

Yes - but the circles are an interesting piece of the puzzle.

 

[JordanKing]

My guess is that the four squares are bases for 4 posts to support another part of the high line. Similar to the separate piece near Starbucks making it look like pieces were cut out to showcase the biildings that now sit behind the high line.

This is what I am thinking too.

 

[Rob562]

Yes - but the circles are an interesting piece of the puzzle.

Could the circles just be the piles of dirt from the excavation?

-Rob

 

[CTXRover]

Yes - but the circles are an interesting piece of the puzzle.

Perhaps some more planters? Not sure though. If they do put a highline area here and all sections have the greenery hanging from it, this could be a nice addition to the West Side. I wasn't quite sure how it would look, but I'm starting to see how nice this could become.