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Ferry dock remodel
- Thread starter roj2323
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Daveeeeed
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No different than Disneyland.
Next Big Thing
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Yes, from what was there, a lot is missing.
However, if this project is about making crowd flow better/making the entrance more efficient and changing the metal detector/screening configuration into something more appealing to the eye, it's worth losing the foliage imo.
Maybe we'll get hanging baskets.
Yes, the MK checkpoint was a cluttered cluster.
ABQ
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Have to say, after entering the MK 3 different time last week, by boat and by bus, it wasn't all too terrible in terms of how long to pass bag checks, even with massive crowds. Epcot on the other hand, my lord their bag check is a complete mess as there's just no space at all under the monorail track.
However, both these parks have equally horrid times in getting guests through the magic band touch points. Though Epcot's issue is mostly because they have so many touch points, but only utilize 6 or so.
Thanks Steve.
That's certainly a very large, wide and currently empty area coming from the bus station just waiting to be utilised. Though given the finished surface I hope for more than tents or taupaulin frames.
JohnD
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I realize that the dedicated bricks have to remain but it now looks funny where they used to be right next to foliage. Now they're next to empty pavement. Also, this will help with security screening later on. Right now, it's a huge bottleneck before entering the park. As has already been mentioned elsewhere that is a security problem in and of itself. Something bad (won't speculate what) could happen in that bottleneck.
Exactly. Given the area is finished, when the new bus checkpoint comes I'm worried aesthetically it'll look as temporary as the existing one.
At least the MK mural on the floor should be visible again.
Kevin_W
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Something nicer-looking would be appreciated, since this seems to be a permanent fixture at the parks. But I'm mostly excited about better traffic flow. This may be a little thing, but it bugs me - you get off the bus and walk towards the Magic Kingdom. You turn slightly right and begin walking directly towards the entrance as it beckons you in. Then you make a left turn and walk away form the entrance toward the boat dock before you get to go back towards the park.
The other 3 parks at least have security in a more-or-less straight line between you and the park entrance.
TheGuyThatMakesSwords
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Is there not one more thing that has to be done? That wide area from the buses IS a great place for a relocated Security zone....
.... but the walking path from the Contemporary "comes in" well BEHIND it. I'm GUESSING that the Walking Path is going to have to be curved BACK towards the entrance of the new Security Zone. Which might explain the puzzling work we saw occurring right at the "bus turnaround", in late April. When we went back in Nov? It didn't look like anything actually got DONE. I wonder if they were prepping for a Walking Path "jog"?
vershine
Member
Happy to say our brick is still here. It was moved from its previous location but actually is easier to find.
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rushtest4echo
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No, and as a result the last few times I've used MK's guest entry it's been an absolute cluster- even when the park's not super crowded.
Next Big Thing
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It's odd as the area seems purpose made for it and also at all 3 other parks, EVERYONE goes through metal detectors now.
mm121
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new tents have been erected in this area
they look super temporary though, dont know why they dont just build a better looking permenant structure
does anyone know if they are going to put some type of barrier between this plaza and the walkway of the ferry where "pre-screened" guests will pass close by.
feels like a security hole to have the two streams pass so close with nothing but two short railings and some plants, that someone could toss a bag over or something
they look super temporary though, dont know why they dont just build a better looking permenant structure
does anyone know if they are going to put some type of barrier between this plaza and the walkway of the ferry where "pre-screened" guests will pass close by.
feels like a security hole to have the two streams pass so close with nothing but two short railings and some plants, that someone could toss a bag over or something