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

[marni1971]

You might want to take a closer look at the Hollywood Tower from World Showcase. The Hollywood Tower features Moorish architecture and lines up with the Morocco Pavilion, creating a larger and cohesive image for the Pavilion. It is that view that would be disturbed by the Hat being placed as an entrance to the Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater.

If I may...

 

[JohnD]

If I may...

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Earlier I said it was all moot. But what the heck: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-park-maps.891174/page-8

 

[Phil12]

Earlier I said it was all moot. But what the heck: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-park-maps.891174/page-8

Very good point.

 

[Fantasmicguy]

it's on the backlot tour isn't it? you can't make the landmark of your park something that has been shut down or about to be replaced. The TOT i guess would be the best choice but not sure a ride should be the representation of that parks essence.

Spaceship Earth? Also the Tree of Life has a 3D show inside.

 

[marni1971]

Earlier I said it was all moot. But what the heck: http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-park-maps.891174/page-8

Interesting link.

Though the "hill" at the back of Fantasmic is more than 15ft. Sunset is higher at the southern end than ground level, and the shows moat is at ground level. So the hills height is from water level to the top of the ampitheatre seating. Which is far more than 15ft.

But I won't say that since it'll mean the poster in the link is wrong.

 

[SDisney90]

yes, of course... because progress has obviously been 'slow'....

Perhaps my perception of fast on a project such as this is a little more realistic... It's not just a chunk of fiberglass sitting in a parking lot.. There is a lot more to it.. Try to tailor YOUR expectations as such.

And for what it's worth.. "Crazy" meaning it's going to be "Crazy" with them cutting metal and the structure starting to lose it's final shape... For the love of god.. I didn't claim to know anything about the demolition, it was just conjecture.. Get off my back.

Don't pay attention to some of these people, not worth it. Every time I start to read through these threads I see the same "know it all" tool bags that know the answer to everything. They know so much they feel obligated to correct or poke at other members of the forums if the OPs idea isn't up to par with their own. Get lost.

 

[JohnD]

Interesting link.

Though the "hill" at the back of Fantasmic is more than 15ft. Sunset is higher at the southern end than ground level, and the shows moat is at ground level. So the hills height is from water level to the top of the ampitheatre seating. Which is far more than 15ft.

But I won't say that since it'll mean the OP in the link is wrong.

I did a Google search on "Epcot Morocco sight lines". This came up first. I remember this thread. I have a comment in it. I said the guy had a lot of time on his hands. I mean blueprints and everything.

 

[Bing Bong]

Don't pay attention to some of these people, not worth it. Every time I start to read through these threads I see the same "know it all" tool bags that know the answer to everything. They know so much they feel obligated to correct or poke at other members of the forums if the OPs idea isn't up to par with their own. Get lost.

So you admit you're wrong then?

 

[SDisney90]

So you admit you're wrong then?

I have nothing to admit actually because I keep my opinions to myself. Just sticking up for wdwfan71, but thank you though

 

[JohnD]

Spaceship Earth? Also the Tree of Life has a 3D show inside.

And Cinderella's Castle has a restaurant.

 

[Wikkler]

There is still no connection to Hollywood Blvd, just a platitude that people aren't supposed to question because it has Walt and Mickey. Partners was at least reacting to something.

Someone I know's only justification of the hat was "It's Mickey's hat!!!!!!!!!"

 

[Monorail Mike]

Wonder why they're so slow to toss out the reservoir tip. Was the first piece removed, wasn't it?

The hat would've needed a lightning protection system, it is Florida after all. I suspect the tip may be copper and it's worth a lot more than all the rest of the scrap put together.

On a side note, did you guys see all the fire sprinklers inside that sucker?

 

[Wikkler]

In WDSP it's backstage.

In Orlando it's backstage.

In WDSP it's right near the entrance.

 

[coruscant]

I also wonder.. how tall is the DHS one?
The paris one seems more visible in every way...

Well I have seen both but I have to confess that it is a bit difficult to evaluate the one from Orlando since it is far away. But I think the one from Orlando is bigger than the one from Paris. But the one in Paris is more in the spotlight.

 

[marni1971]

In WDSP it's right near the entrance.

It is indeed, but still backstage. Between studio one and Cinemagique.

At WDSP it acts as a good icon due to being visible from in the park, the gate, approaching the gate and from the hub. It also has some good sightlines:

 

[coruscant]

It is indeed, but still backstage. Between studio one and Cinemagique.

At WDSP it acts as a good icon due to being visible from in the park, the gate, approaching the gate and from the hub. It also has some good sightlines.

Yes one can consider backstage since you can't reach it. But I agree that it acts better as an icon.

 

[marni1971]

Yes one can consider backstage since you can't reach it. But I agree that it acts better as an icon.

The tower? Oh yes indeedy...

 

[Wikkler]

I suggest imploding the Hollywood Tower, and building a new one where the BAH was.

No.

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

On a side note, did you guys see all the fire sprinklers inside that sucker?

Were they afraid some army of sorts was going to attempt to torch the thing?

*Hides plans back in drawer. Steps away slowly*.

 

[danlb_2000]

Don't pay attention to some of these people, not worth it. Every time I start to read through these threads I see the same "know it all" tool bags that know the answer to everything. They know so much they feel obligated to correct or poke at other members of the forums if the OPs idea isn't up to par with their own. Get lost.

But this works both ways. The op often posts things that appear to be "inside information", so when he posted that things would speed up on the demolition I assumed that he had some inside info on the project and knew that something was going to change in how the demolition was being executed. To me it didn't seem that anything changed and that the pace of demolition was the same before and after that statement was made. If people don't want their opinions questioned, they shouldn't post them on the internet.