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Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Walkway
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Tuvalu
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This is the end of the walkway. Note the sign “All Guests” with an arrow pointing towards the security screening.
ABQ
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Bell scared the bejezus out of me.
halltd
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Was that a weed whacker in the background or was that the noise of the bridge?
Brad Bishop
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I think it's great that they finally made it so that you can walk from the MK around to the TTC.
I'd like to see them expand the water-bridge (for traffic - I always thought the walkway was pretty minimal but it looks like it's a lane wide) and have the walkway go all the way around the lake, myself.
I'd like to see them expand the water-bridge (for traffic - I always thought the walkway was pretty minimal but it looks like it's a lane wide) and have the walkway go all the way around the lake, myself.
Yes weed whacker at the GF. The bridge is actually near silent.
Yeah I was too, it is quite a complex system.
HarperRose
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DH just asked me "where's the fire alarm?" LOL
Chet Dakota
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As I am understanding it, you can not walk from Contemporary to GF without passing through security at least once. Correct?
nickys
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Correct.
HarperRose
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You'll pass through security on the sidewalk to MK from the Contemporary.
halltd
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The span looks quite long and already has an arch to it. I’m sure the raising mechanism was cheaper than stiffining the bridge to always keep the gap at the end small enough to not be a trip hazard. Most movable bridges I’ve seen walking around urban environments do something similar.
That arch you speak of is actually called a "camber". It is a commonly used technique to strengthen beams, bridges, trusses, etc. where you curve the structure slightly upwards. When a load is applied and the deflection occurs, the structure levels out vs sagging. The picture below is a crude example of this.
The lift mechanism solves a myriad of problems with bridges of this type. All materials under load will deflect over time. The lifting mechanism allows the bridge to work without constant adjustment to maintain the gap specs. It also allows the gap to be as close to zero as possible which is essential to avoid a tripping hazard.
Nubs70
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You can also see the concept of camber in a loaded and unloaded flatbed semi trailer. Unloaded, the trailer will be arched. Loaded, the trailer will be flat.That arch you speak of is actually called a "camber". It is a commonly used technique to strengthen beams, bridges, trusses, etc. where you curve the structure slightly upwards. When a load is applied and the deflection occurs, the structure levels out vs sagging. The picture below is a crude example of this.
The lift mechanism solves a myriad of problems with bridges of this type. All materials under load will deflect over time. The lifting mechanism allows the bridge to work without constant adjustment to maintain the gap specs. It also allows the gap to be as close to zero as possible which is essential to avoid a tripping hazard.
castlecake2.0
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Small update: an abundance of landscaping has been added to the walkway. Probably about 100 palm trees along with other plantings have been placed along the path in various small garden arrangements. Looks really great and helps make the walkway feel more complete. I didn’t get pictures but will try to get out there again and grab some.
FutureCEO
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Class is over already