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

[Darth Sidious]

When were the spires removed... and does anybody have a guess as to what the motivation was for removal? Like what was there to gain?

They had a fireworks display with an inflatable Mickey and occasionally the fireworks would hit the spire. The spire was made retractable but I believe that malfunctioned at times as well.

 

[TyrantBoss]

Just got back from Disney. Hollywood Studios looks SO much better without the silly hat.
Just having the Chinese Theater at the end of main street looks exponentially classier now.
The last time I saw that was back in the 80's, two weeks after the park opened. I LOVE it the way it is.

 

[prberk]

I'd say a bit of both. I know a lot of people who never visited the Poly as kids or way back when, yet they still loved the feel of it. The sound of running water is known to be a soothing sound, and it actually makes the Poly feel like it's part of Hawaii, and not some knockoff, tiki-decorated Holiday Inn.

Grand Hyatt KAUAI...

Old Poly

I loved the Poly's fountain probably as much for the sound of running water, and the visual aesthetics, as the nostalgia. It always felt like Hawaii to me. It just seems that if the water and mold production were the problem, they could have done something about that with air handling systems and other adjustments. (Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Opryland both have comparable indoor environments.)

And, while we're doing picture comparisons...

Chinese Theater Pre-Hat

Chinese Theater Post Hat (as of 3/18/2015)

And while we are comparing: The real thing, in Hollywood.

And also while we are comparing: Perhaps these real pics from 1977 in the real Hollywood show a forerunner of things to come at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida:

 

[dstrawn9889]

I loved the Poly's fountain probably as much for the sound of running water, and the visual aesthetics, as the nostalgia. I always felt like Hawaii to me. It just seem that if the water and mold production were the problem, they could have done something about that with air handling systems and other adjustments. (Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Opryland both have comparable indoor environments.)



And while we are comparing: The real thing, in Hollywood.

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And while we are comparing: Perhaps these real pics from 1977 in the real Hollywood show a forerunner of things to come at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida:

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that wouldnt be a bad Idea for SWW, mock up the theater for the release day of Star Wars.

 

[prberk]

that wouldnt be a bad Idea for SWW, mock up the theater for the release day of Star Wars.

You know, that could actually work. (As long as they keep it as a temporary thing.)

The ironic thing in real life is that now each new Star Wars is more than likely never to see the light of day at the real Chinese Theatre, since Disney owns the El Capitan across the street and makes most of its premieres there.

 

[Admiral01]

Meaning the big nasty stage? At least they used the word temporary.

They used the same word for the BAH...

 

[Goofyernmost]

It's been awhile now, any new updates on the ground work in the area that was once a BAH location? That is the focus of this thread I thought. Pictures please, I must follow the progression of whatever is happening. I'm retired and don't have any other life.

 

[Sage of Time]

They had a fireworks display with an inflatable Mickey and occasionally the fireworks would hit the spire. The spire was made retractable but I believe that malfunctioned at times as well.

The spire was always retractable and the fireworks never hit it. The above photo is a advertisement and fabricated.

 

[SRQtech]

The spire was always retractable and the fireworks never hit it. The above photo is a advertisement and fabricated.

 

[Dubman]

The spires could be seen peeking over the hat when it was there.

October 2004.. Spires were still there. Although, just like the picture above, the LH spire on the RH building is missing.. I assume that was the one that was retractable?

 

[Sage of Time]

Given the nature of the fireworks, that might be fabricated, too... but man, is it gorgeous.

 

[The Rocketeer]

This thread is officially lifeless......

 

[Bing Bong]

This thread is officially lifeless......

Everyone moved over to this thread instead.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-center-stage-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.897099/

 

[Cesar R M]

Everyone moved over to this thread instead.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-center-stage-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.897099/

thanks!
gonna be there from now now.
also, is the spire watch thread up yet?

 

[Wikkler]

thanks!
gonna be there from now now.
also, is the spire watch thread up yet?

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/kick-the-tires-and-light-the-spires.895143/
Not very active, though.

 

[SoupBone]

This beauty

Well that's a shame. Disney used to plus things which set them apart, but it seems like they're just neg'ing things now, making structures that rival the local Lowes or Walmart outdoor plant area.

 

[JohnD]

This thread is dropping in the rankings. It's dying a slow death until the walls are removed.

 

[NormC]

We need more pictures of the exposed dirt.

 

[Sage of Time]

This thread is dropping in the rankings. It's dying a slow death until the walls are removed.

Kinda makes me sad, but tis the nature of the beast.

 

[WDWArchitectureGuy]

Can someone take some more over/under the wall pics. It's been awhile.