Iconic Purple Directional Signs Being Replaced

Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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Sign color/shape change controversy is settled -
1. The old signage is faded and needed to be replaced.
2. The new signage costs more and therefore NOT a cost savings move.
3. The new signage is just as readable as the old signage.
4. No one actually cares what color the signs are.
5. This is all in fun because nothing we say here matters; Disney will do, what it will do, no matter what we say here.
;)
 
MaryJaneP

MaryJaneP

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Is it possible that WDW is able to shift cost of sign replacement to some other entity (i.e. State D.O.T.) versus having to pay for its own employees to repaint signs already in existence?
 
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James Alucobond

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Disstevefan1 said:
5. This is all in fun because nothing we say here matters; Disney will do, what it will do, no matter what we say here.
;)
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Just because what we say is likely of minimal consequence to Disney doesn't mean that we should fill threads with statements that are almost certainly false. There's no reason to believe that two three-color signs of the same size are notably different in terms of price. Why scrounge for additional baseless accusations when you can just say that you don't agree with the decision from an aesthetic perspective? You can still fire away at them for having lost touch without heaping more fuel upon the uninformed rumor mill.
 
Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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MaryJaneP said:
Is it possible that WDW is able to shift cost of sign replacement to some other entity (i.e. State D.O.T.) versus having to pay for its own employees to repaint signs already in existence?
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DisneyDebRob

DisneyDebRob

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bpiper said:
Of course they are clearer, they are new. The reflective coating has worn off of the old ones.

Road signs are reflective thanks to the glass beads, microprisms, or encapsulated lenses present on reflective sheeting. These materials bend light, so it comes back to the source, making road signs highly visible at night to drivers with their headlights on. There are three different grades of this sheeting: engineer, high-intensity, and diamond.

Engineer Grade Reflective Signs​

Engineer grade signs use glass beads or prismatic optical technology to reflect light and have the lowest prices. Engineer grade signs have less visibility, usually around 400 to 600 feet, making them only suitable for non-critical uses. You will often see these signs in areas like parking lots and garages.

High-Intensity Grade Reflective Signs​

High-intensity signs use cube-corner or prismatic material to offer superior reflectivity. Most cities use these for their traffic signs. You will also see high-intensity grade reflective signs used for barricades and construction zones. They provide better visibility than engineer grade signs and can be seen from around 800 to 1,200 feet away. They work well in areas where street lights can affect reflectivity.

Diamond Grade Reflective Signs​

Diamond grade signs have the highest visibility, around 1,300 to 1,600 feet. They are used in areas where high visibility is critical, including interstate highways. These are the best option for cluttered urban environments that have a lot of lights and other signs.
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CaptainAmerica

CaptainAmerica

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James Alucobond said:
Just because what we say is likely of minimal consequence to Disney doesn't mean that we should fill threads with statements that are almost certainly false. There's no reason to believe that two three-color signs of the same size are notably different in terms of price. Why scrounge for additional baseless accusations when you can just say that you don't agree with the decision from an aesthetic perspective? You can still fire away at them for having lost touch without heaping more fuel upon the uninformed rumor mill.
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