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Disney Springs to get new signs
- Thread starter LongLiveTheKing
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JimboJones123
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The purple signs in general are tired and 90s leftovers.
G00fyDad
Well-Known Member
You're missing nothing. It has nothing to do with new Disney Springs signs.
mikeymouse
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AMEN!! its pitiful!
G00fyDad
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True. They should update ALL of these signs across the property. Get ride of the old purple ones. Something like this would be nice...
JohnD
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Yuck. Since it's green, it's obvious it's off Disney property and is a state sign. You should report it to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Monorail_Red_77
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the green signs that you see near WDW are state or county maintained. They are not maintained by Disney. Only signs that are on property are maintained by Disney. They are still purple and they are updated frequently. I have seen several new Purple signs or parts of signs as they relate to Disney Springs, etc. being updated on property.
Way better than the old brown signs of the 1980's and before.
Way better than the old brown signs of the 1980's and before.
Monorail_Red_77
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Here's an example of a 1970's/80's Disney World road sign
jt04
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Yes, a new color scheme is called for. With solar LEDS of some sort.
PREMiERdrum
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The whole wayfinding package could use a facelift, hopefully tied-in to a visual rework of the TATC. A boy can dream, right?
Matt_Black
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I also like the purple. It signifies that you in the Disney bubble, baby!
WhatJaneSays
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While the signs are a remnant of the 80s, they are quite expertly designed. I fear that little could be changed about them without losing some of the very unique Disney functionality.
hpyhnt 1000
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The purple way finding signage that you now see across the resort, while designed in the late 80s, still holds up quite well in my opinion. It certainly helps distinguish when you are or aren't on Disney property. And for the most part RCID (is that who actually oversees signage?) stays on top of it and updates it as needed.
Plus, as @WhatJaneSays noted, quite a bit of thought went into the final product. Sussman-Prejza were the design consultants. The color scheme was intended to be unique and pay homage to Mickey Mouse, and a whole hierarchy was developed to help guide guests across (what was then) a rapidly expanding resort. The whole package was designed to be memorable, but also legible and practical. And I think they pulled it off rather well...
http://www.sussmanprejza.com/sites/default/files/Disney Euro.pdf
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...9002183365_1_trendy-colors-mickey-mouse-signs
So then next time you're on property, remember that the road signs weren't done on a whim or only to be cute. A lot of effort went into them, and the fact that the same basic guidelines are still used nearly 30 years later is testament to how well they were designed.
Plus, as @WhatJaneSays noted, quite a bit of thought went into the final product. Sussman-Prejza were the design consultants. The color scheme was intended to be unique and pay homage to Mickey Mouse, and a whole hierarchy was developed to help guide guests across (what was then) a rapidly expanding resort. The whole package was designed to be memorable, but also legible and practical. And I think they pulled it off rather well...
http://www.sussmanprejza.com/sites/default/files/Disney Euro.pdf
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...9002183365_1_trendy-colors-mickey-mouse-signs
So then next time you're on property, remember that the road signs weren't done on a whim or only to be cute. A lot of effort went into them, and the fact that the same basic guidelines are still used nearly 30 years later is testament to how well they were designed.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Isn't it interesting how many of us can appreciate the significance of small details, such as the purple signs. When I first arrive (via taxi or bus) on WDW property, it's always exciting to me when I look outside the vehicle's window, and see the purple road signs. Anticipation builds at that moment -- I've arrived!
G00fyDad
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Not that I'm arguing with you but exactly how does purple black and red relate to Mickey Mouse? The sign option I made and posted earlier in this thread relates more to Mickey than purple.
brb1006
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I hope they might replace the signs to celebrate WDW's 50th in the future but who knows at this point.
brb1006
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brb1006
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I still love the animated billboard for "Tower Of Terror".
brb1006
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I would imagine some of the signs to be themed to a certain park and resort.
MK - Blue/White
AK - Dark green,Brown like the coloring for the Tree Of Life, or light green with wooden text and leaves
Epcot - Various shapes like Spaceship Earth