Is the clock ticking on the Sorcerer Mickey Hat icon at the Studios? YES!

[Jwhee]

Do you think tonight the next segment will be removed and they will go one per day? Or tonight do you think we will see the stars and such go?

 

[EdC]

Probably worn off paint.

They might have had to break out the acetylene torch to cut rusted out bolts too. I could see either being correct.

 

[sshindel]

If I'm this excited at the removal of blight at the parks, I don't know how I'll be able to contain myself if they ever decide to do the right thing and announce and start building Star Wars land.

 

[Lord_Vader]

I am betting the stars will come off right before each section is dismantled. This is very exciting indeed.

 

[note2001]

Here's another one (I could look at every angle and not get bored):

It looks like Mickey flicked the top off & it slid down
That wall in the way is so deceiving as to the actual size of the piece. It's huge.

 

[NYwdwfan]

It looks like Mickey flicked the top off & it slid down
That wall in the way is so deceiving as to the actual size of the piece. It's huge.

Well it is a big a** hat.

 

[note2001]

I am betting the stars will come off right before each section is dismantled. This is very exciting indeed.

Disney may be missing a great promotional moment here with the hat being sliced apart and a potential SW land on the way... The question is, in the promo video, would it be the rebels or the empire taking down the hat?

 

[EdC]

Disney may be missing a great promotional moment here with the hat being sliced apart and a potential SW land on the way... The question is, in the promo video, would it be the rebels or the empire taking down the hat?

That's no moon. It's a sorcerers hat.

 

[Sora_Keyblade]

I am enjoying these progress photos way too much! Keep them coming! It'll be such a relief when the theater will be in view again.

 

[mikenatcity1]

My favorite part of all this... is change. For too long the parks have been sitting stagnant, not too different than Tomorrowland. At least by the next visit for most of us we'll see a visual difference in both DHS and MK.

AK is hiding it's changes all behind lots and lots of walls, so we can only hope we'll see good changes there. And Poor EPCOT... you shall remain in your empty, but well fed, misery for a bit longer.

I agree. I like it because of the change it will bring to the park, not that you will get the same view you did when the park opened 20+ years ago. I know i'm in the minority, but I just like when there is change. Do I like what happens at first? Yes and no...but if it brings change, do what you will

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

Mike, I'm with you about change. That's what keeps me going back to WDW. There are always new things to see and do.

 

[ford91exploder]

Mike, I'm with you about change. That's what keeps me going back to WDW. There are always new things to see and do.

In what alternate universe are you visiting WDW?, DL sure but WDW - home of the 'closed for refurbishment' sign???

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

In what alternate universe are you visiting WDW?, DL sure but WDW - home of the 'closed for refurbishment' sign???

I'm honestly not sure what you are asking me.

 

[DisneyRoy]

another shot this morning floating around - apparently it's now a megaphone for the cheerleading competitions

I like how the circle of stars on the right hand side looks like it is highlighting the name/entrance to the Great Movie Ride! Great day indeed!

 

[ExtinctJenn]

So, are they doing this work at night? Is that why suddenly this morning there were all these updates showing the top part off? I ask because the majority of people who have squashed the "it should just take a few days" concept have done so by saying they can't just bring out a wrecking ball and knock it down while guests are in the park. If it's being done at night then I have to ask... now what is the reason it's going to take so long? Are we sure they are just saving it for a dumpster and not for something else? It seems fairly methodical what they are doing, as if it isn't being trashed.

 

[dstrawn9889]

deconstruction is methodical. if you dont do things in the proper order, without haste, you are going to have a BAD TIME. they do not wish to damage the concrete, so they carefully pick each section off to be carted away. i'll bet they just got that cone off before daybreak, and did not have time to roll in a flatbed and get it loaded and offsite and the crane struck before the parking lots opened... and first thing tonight likely is removal of the loose parts that they pulled last night, then on to new business.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

deconstruction is methodical. if you dont do things in the proper order, without haste, you are going to have a BAD TIME. they do not wish to damage the concrete, so they carefully pick each section off to be carted away. i'll bet they just got that cone off before daybreak, and did not have time to roll in a flatbed and get it loaded and offsite and the crane struck before the parking lots opened... and first thing tonight likely is removal of the loose parts that they pulled last night, then on to new business.

Well, while I get that, I keep seeing the Horizons demolition in my head (yes I know.. totally different structure) and can't help but think that if it's being done at night, they really could get it done quicker. I'm not saying do it without method or in a careless way that damages something (though either way they will have to repair the concrete all around it I'm sure), but it sure seems that taking it down piece by piece, a little at a time, implies that maybe it isn't just going to the dumpster.

 

[Jwhee]

Anyone know what empty field or lot they are dumping the parts in? (Like the wand)

 

[Lord_Vader]

Disney may be missing a great promotional moment here with the hat being sliced apart and a potential SW land on the way... The question is, in the promo video, would it be the rebels or the empire taking down the hat?

I guess it would have to be the rebels, they would fly by and blow it to bits killing thousands of innocent stormtroopers.

 

[Lord_Vader]

That's no moon. It's a sorcerers hat.

With all the TS talk I was half expecting them to take the ears off and paint it orange.