ImperfectPixie
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That's what I thought, too.
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TrainsOfDisney
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It also doesn’t make sense to put a topiary right outside security where people would gather for photos / etc.
Once that space is free, it will look really big and empty without something like a topiary in the center. It would be really cool to add some water features to that topiary if they plan on keeping it long term.
Once that space is free, it will look really big and empty without something like a topiary in the center. It would be really cool to add some water features to that topiary if they plan on keeping it long term.
ObscurityPoint
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I’d rather have the Earful Tower come back outside the entrance of DHS. Makes no sense why they removed it other than to preserve TSL’s sightline. Always thought it was an iconic structure to market the park with and still hate that it’s gone.
DisneyJayL
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- In the Parks
- No
What I’ve been screaming since they took it out.
mm121
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Not sure why they didn't move it over to the big sea of concrete over by the new tram area. Seems they could of fit it in without interrupting the security lines.
But the FBI part of me says they didn't do that as they wouldn't want someone to try to hide something bad in it.
mm121
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Yea would look cool outside the park especially with the new Mickey ride coming.
Maybe in the trees over close to the boat dock. Would have been a good spot.
I know many weren't a fan of it but i wouldn't have minded them finding a new spot outside the front for the sorcerer's hat.
Kman101
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I wouldn't have minded the hat in any other location than where they put it, LOL. I liked it, actually, just not in front of the theater.
Lensman
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Though I agree that it is iconic in the sense that it was the park's icon, what was the rationale for its existence as an icon? I'm ignorant of its origins and history, even though I remember it.
Please don't hate me. I'm getting enough hate from other posts of mine today. Lol
mm121
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It was ok by the theater as a TEMPORARY installation, it just outlived it's time when it became a permanent fixture.
Even a smaller version of the water tower would be cool.
Or put a hat on the restrooms on the old building that they left in place by the new tram stop just outside security.
TrainsOfDisney
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It was a nod to the water towers that were standard at the classic Hollywood studios. Disney Studios has one, but it doesn’t have ears on it.
halltd
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Well if you notice, where you thought it was going was wrong, too. They dug that whole area up and poured new concrete as seen in his aerials. So, maybe he’s right?
kthomas105
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I could be wrong but I don't remember @Bioreconstruct stating that they were moving the Mickey topiary but blog mickey wrote an "article" about how they were moving it. Which surprisingly is still up. Here is the link.
blogmickey.com
PHOTOS: Hollywood Studios Sorcerer Mickey Entrance Topiary Relocation Project
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Rider
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Security screening improvements coming to the Magic Kingdom to Contemporary Resort walkway
Disney's theme park arrival experience enhancements are continuing around property.
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Kman101
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I was basing it off of what I was told and what I heard. Maybe he is
But it still makes no sense to move it where security is now. And he's been wrong before in his speculation, it's not a big deal 
peter11435
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Why would it make no sense?I was basing it off of what I was told and what I heard. Maybe he is
Kman101
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Because it's in direct way of guests walking. Wouldn't the idea be to free up space? That's why it doesn't make sense. Does it make sense to you to move it further into guests path when I thought the plan was to move it out of the way? Unless it's way off to the side where security is ... but smack in the middle? I don't get it. Maybe you can explain better why it makes sense
and where exactly it's moving to so I can understand better. Because I'm clearly confused ... lol
peter11435
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It obviously needs to be moved from its current location to free up space for the new security structure. Once that happens I don’t see a problem with it being in the area between security and the ticket booths. We certainly don’t want that area to simply be a vast expanse of concrete. Even the current security checkpoint has a planter (smaller) immediately after. Animal kingdom has several.Because it's in direct way of guests walking. Wouldn't the idea be to free up space? That's why it doesn't make sense. Does it make sense to you to move it further into guests path when I thought the plan was to move it out of the way? Unless it's way off to the side where security is ... but smack in the middle? I don't get it. Maybe you can explain better why it makes sense
mm121
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Thanks.Security screening improvements coming to the Magic Kingdom to Contemporary Resort walkway
Disney's theme park arrival experience enhancements are continuing around property.
Hadn't seen the existing temporary tent before, was thinking it was a bit more west closer to the entrance.
Looks like this is going here.
halltd
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Exactly. You need the wide open pavement for queueing before security. But, after security, guests are thinned out and move through the space less congested. So, there’s room to break up the pavement and include foliage....hopefully. The amount of unshaded pavement I’m seeing in the new entrance is a bit scary.
Kman101
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But does it make sense to have a large planter in the middle of a walkway right after the new security area? Small planters are one thing. But I guess I'm just not realizing the amount of space :/ lol. If you think it's fine then I guess it will be. I just truly thought they were moving it to a different spot. Oh well.