Future World West waterways dry

[ptaylor]

The water ways in Future World West are dry, with the exception of the one in front of Imagination. They have been this way no since at least the start of Flower and Garden Festival. There are no signs of any refurbishment taking place.

Anyone know anymore?

 

[Goofyernmost]

The water ways in Future World West are dry, with the exception of the one in front of Imagination. They have been this way no since at least the start of Flower and Garden Festival. There are no signs of any refurbishment taking place.

Anyone know anymore?

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They probably drained it to collect the coins to help pay for the magical new bracelet system.

 

[Radok Block]

That last shot really underscores how awful the paint job is on the Imagination pavilion. Looks like it was hit by a flamethrower loaded with Skittles.

 

[DocMcHulk]

WDW HATES WATER!

 

[Master Gracey 5]

It was drained a couple of weeks ago as well. Had it been refilled in the interim?

 

[Communicore]

It will probably be paved. Why not.

 

[WendyTinkerbell]

Maybe for the monorail work?

 

[JohnD]

Maybe for the monorail work?

Actually, that makes sense. Especiallly if they need ladders, lifts, etc. to get up to the rails.

 

[Grumpy1973]

It was drained a couple of weeks ago as well. Had it been refilled in the interim?

Seems they have been draining and re-filling, we were there over a week ago and the one nearest imagination was drained, went back last Tuesday afternoon and it was full again

 

[cjk0318]

It's for the monorail work being done.

 

[Father Robinson]

When is that project supposed to be completed?

 

[Disfan1971]

That last shot really underscores how awful the paint job is on the Imagination pavilion. Looks like it was hit by a flamethrower loaded with Skittles.

One of the funniest comments I've seen

 

[AndyS2992]

They could at least put some little potted plants/topiaries in there to make it look a bit nicer.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Seems they have been draining and re-filling, we were there over a week ago and the one nearest imagination was drained, went back last Tuesday afternoon and it was full again

Those are ponds that are filled separately from the river concept. It's mostly stagnant water and therefore, like an aquarium has to be periodically drained and cleaned to prevent algae build up and animal waste removal. They probably can tell when it is needed by seeing that even the ducks don't want to be in them anymore.

 

[dstrawn9889]

and the best way to kill algae? florida sunshine...

 

[Master Yoda]

and the best way to kill algae? florida sunshine...

Sunshine is necessary to grow algae. The more you have, the more algae you get.

 

[dstrawn9889]

but you have to have water to grow it, direct harsh sunlight kills open-air algae

 

[tnemgif]

These were drained a few times over last summer as well. It makes you realize how much the waterways add to this area.

 

[Master Yoda]

but you have to have water to grow it, direct harsh sunlight kills open-air algae

Sort of. Algae is after all a plant. It needs sunlight to live.

What can kill the algae on surfaces (aside from chemically killing it) like concrete is the removal of the water. A long sunny period with no rain will remove the water, but the same would happen in total darkness as well. Bathe it in sunlight, but keep adding water and it will grow like gang busters.

The problem is untreated concrete is like a sponge. A quick rain shower every week or so is all you need to keep it wet enough to keep algae alive and thriving. This is why it is a good idea to seal concrete after you clean it. Sealed concrete can not retain near the amount of water that unsealed will and algae growth can be reduced or eliminated.

 

[castlecake2.0]

We were told it was for cleaning/removing things that grow in the still water. Should be back soon. Please enjoy other Epcot water features.