Echo Lake Refurbishment

[rd805]

There’s going to be a Christmas tree there.

Is this just going to be a new free roaming area, much like the space now in front on Cinderella's Castle?

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Echo Lake gets ready for Christmas Tree installation

 

[ToTBellHop]

Is this just going to be a new free roaming area, much like the space now in front on Cinderella's Castle?

No, it'll still be a lake. With a tree at the center.

 

[MisterPenguin]

No, it'll still be a lake. With a tree at the center.

Darn. I was hoping to see a free-roaming Christmas Tree.

 

[Victaman]

I apologize if I missed it, I did try to read each reply in the thread, but what are the fake logs over some parts of the pipes? Wouldn't those be underwater when the lake is full? They may have been there all along and I just never paid enough attention to notice them.

 

[wdwmagic]

I apologize if I missed it, I did try to read each reply in the thread, but what are the fake logs over some parts of the pipes? Wouldn't those be underwater when the lake is full? They may have been there all along and I just never paid enough attention to notice them.

Yep there all along, and under water

 

[ToTBellHop]

Darn. I was hoping to see a free-roaming Christmas Tree.

Unfortunately they never built Middle Earth.

 

[raymusiccity]

There’s going to be a Christmas tree there.

Are we certain that it's not going to be a 'Holiday Tree' !

 

[KrazyKat]

Too bad they couldn't add some kind of water show in there like a mini-WOC. Guest could see it from all around the lake.

On a windy day it would be hilarious to see people getting sprayed on.

DHS does need a water based attraction though...Indy or POTC?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Too bad they couldn't add some kind of water show in there like a mini-WOC. Guest could see it from all around the lake.

On a windy day it would be hilarious to see people getting sprayed on.

DHS does need a water based attraction though...

I know. It's unfortunate that they've never had a nighttime spectacular on the water with screens that often get guests wet. Ideally there'd be seating and low level pyrotechnics.

And I'll say it. A dragon.

Maleficent would be all like, "Dracarys!"

It's good to imagine visions fantastic.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I know. It's unfortunate that they've never had a nighttime spectacular on the water with screens that often get guests wet. Ideally there'd be seating and low level pyrotechnics.

And I'll say it. A dragon.

Maleficent would be all like, "Dracarys!"

It's good to imagine visions fantastic.

And every night a Christmas tree goes up in fire. Yule Log, Baby!!

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I'm just surprised to see them giving that lake some love

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I'm just surprised to see them giving that lake some love

I remember when there were rumors of SWL going on top of Echo Lake. I'm glad that's not happening, and that the area is sticking around.

 

[Cake]

My last visit to Hollywood Studios was mid Sep and the lake being drained sealed it that this park looks awful. The only good things going are Star Tours, TofT and Rockin’Roller Coaster. If they put a Christmas tree in the middle of a dry lake then it is official the person in charge of this refurb is clueless about maintaining and creating Disney Magic.

 

[ToTBellHop]

My last visit to Hollywood Studios was mid Sep and the lake being drained sealed it that this park looks awful. The only good things going are Star Tours, TofT and Rockin’Roller Coaster. If they put a Christmas tree in the middle of a dry lake then it is official the person in charge of this refurb is clueless about maintaining and creating Disney Magic.

It will have water..........

Good grief.

 

[jpeden]

Let's all be real here - TDO realized they had a tree OUTSIDE the park and we can't have people enjoying things when they aren't paying $98 a day for entry!

Okay, yeah...Animal Kingdom's tree is still outside the park...don't point out facts. Let me feign outrage over this tree somehow!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Let's all be real here - TDO realized they had a tree OUTSIDE the park and we can't have people enjoying things when they aren't paying $98 a day for entry!

Okay, yeah...Animal Kingdom's tree is still outside the park...don't point out facts. Let me feign outrage over this tree somehow!

I would be incensed at your outrage if only I could figure out what side you're taking!

 

[MisterPenguin]

My last visit to Hollywood Studios was mid Sep and the lake being drained sealed it that this park looks awful. The only good things going are Star Tours, TofT and Rockin’Roller Coaster. If they put a Christmas tree in the middle of a dry lake then it is official the person in charge of this refurb is clueless about maintaining and creating Disney Magic.

Spoiler: Here's the person in charge of the project.

 

[wdwmagic]

My last visit to Hollywood Studios was mid Sep and the lake being drained sealed it that this park looks awful. The only good things going are Star Tours, TofT and Rockin’Roller Coaster. If they put a Christmas tree in the middle of a dry lake then it is official the person in charge of this refurb is clueless about maintaining and creating Disney Magic.

The lake is being refurbished so it can be in pristine condition where it will be the centerpiece of the holiday decor.

 

[jpeden]

I would be incensed at your outrage if only I could figure out what side you're taking!

I really have no opinion on this issue...