Beacon Joe
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DAY 347
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Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Walkway
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JoeCamel
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trainplane3
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Some progress on paving:
And some progress over by GF with what looks to be a bridge on site for placement:
And some progress over by GF with what looks to be a bridge on site for placement:
Creathir
Premium Member
Really curious about the 1’+ gap difference between both sides.
That has to have been a mistake right?
Stupid sinkholes!!
Hopefully those pics were taken before the bridge had been swung all the way into position? Otherwise...
I wonder if the bridge lowers slightly when it's rotating and then goes back up to close the gap.
halltd
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I was thinking the same thing. Maybe there's a piston or something that pushes it up into position after it fully closes? That way there's no lip at all to trip someone? And, when it opens, it won't scrape on that cover piece that's covering the gap.
JoeCamel
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I would think there is a 10 foot piece that will lay over the gap and act as a ramp. The piece is raised on each end to form a barrier as the bridge rotates out of position
WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Friday, July 10, 2020. Long distance photo from the ferry boat.
nickys
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We still need a fixed bridge over the smaller canal first. Unless there’s a zip line.
dmdrewitt
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We still need a fixed bridge over the smaller canal first. Unless there’s a zip line.
Correct, but the smaller actual bridge structure is at location. Just needs to be lifted into place. Shouldn't be many weeks. Landscaping done near Grand Floridian.
DVCakaCarlF
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With as much movement that bridge will make, it will either be able to float/sink or hydraulically articulate to meet the required elevation. It is likely in its lowest position.
DVCakaCarlF
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It has to be able to move for tidal fluctuations, as well.
JoeCamel
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????
Maybe excess rainwater but there are no tides that matter on the seven seas lagoon.
DVCakaCarlF
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You know what I mean...????
Maybe excess rainwater but there are no tides that matter on the seven seas lagoon.
peter11435
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The bridge was on site last week and may have already been installed.We still need a fixed bridge over the smaller canal first. Unless there’s a zip line.