Latest Skyway station rebuild photos (Sat 26 Sep)

[jakeman]

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What a WASTE!!! Probably what they would do with WoL.

Why is that a waste?

There was nothing there before and there is nothing there afterwards.

You would most likely be able to view backstage if it was made into a viewing area and in all likelihood it is too small for a restaurant.

Lastly, what does this have to do with Wonders of Life?

 

[Master Yoda]

This thread humors me.
The railings are simply support structure for an aesthetically pleasing "ring" around the roofline.
You guys put waaay too much thought into this stuff.:zipit::lol:

Agreed. I saw this thing myself on the 25th and the railings are no where near high enough or strong enough to be anything more than a support structure for a facade.

 

[joel_maxwell]

Agreed. I saw this thing myself on the 25th and the railings are no where near high enough or strong enough to be anything more than a support structure for a facade.

On second review... they wouldnt be too kid friendly either. Thanks for the info on the height level. It is hard to have a perspective on it in a photo.

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What a WASTE!!! Probably what they would do with WoL.

What? Demo the WoL building and only leave the bathrooms? :lol:

I dont agree with you. That area has plenty of crap in it once we started looking at SM without the arcade. Another "something" there isnt needed.

 

[kaos]

so...ummm... I can still ______ in the restrooms there without the railings, right?

 

[Jasonflz]

Why is that a waste?

There was nothing there before and there is nothing there afterwards.

You would most likely be able to view backstage if it was made into a viewing area and in all likelihood it is too small for a restaurant.

Lastly, what does this have to do with Wonders of Life?

First, if designed right the restaurant wouldn't look at any backstage areas. It could still give a nice view of the Tomorrowland plaza.

Second, look at how they are neglecting WoL. Same as the skyway.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Why is that a waste?

There was nothing there before and there is nothing there afterwards.

You would most likely be able to view backstage if it was made into a viewing area and in all likelihood it is too small for a restaurant.

Lastly, what does this have to do with Wonders of Life?

The SkyWay was there, before, there is that.:shrug::lol:


WoL will most likely be gone, too.


Hopefully for something new.:lookaroun

 

[Tom]

Agreed. I saw this thing myself on the 25th and the railings are no where near high enough or strong enough to be anything more than a support structure for a facade.

Ah yes, indeed. Hadn't thought of it before, but it appears that the new "railings" will be the backing for a sort of fascia, or new full-height face wall on the building.

Probably a band around the roof line 3-4' in height, sticking out a bit further than the wall below.

 

[Master Yoda]

so...ummm... I can still ______ in the restrooms there without the railings, right?

Well depending on what you ate the night before you might want the railing for power squats.:lookaroun

 

[jakeman]

The SkyWay was there, before, there is that.:shrug::lol:

WoL will most likely be gone, too.

Hopefully for something new.:lookaroun

The Skyway has been gone for almost 15 years.

WoL has been closed for quite some time as well. It was just such a random thing to stick in there as fearing for next.

"They torn down the Skyway. The Odyssey is probably next."

 

[jt04]

The Skyway has been gone for almost 15 years.

WoL has been closed for quite some time as well. It was just such a random thing to stick in there as fearing for next.

"They torn down the Skyway. The Odyssey is probably next."

I was suprised how nice the WoL building still looks inside . I'm telling you, it would make a perfect "moon base" or "mars base". Perfect.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

^^^ Besides the fact that it is stuck in the 80's.


Looks like a Bradbury Sun Dome, IMHO.

The Skyway has been gone for almost 15 years.

WoL has been closed for quite some time as well. It was just such a random thing to stick in there as fearing for next.

"They torn down the Skyway. The Odyssey is probably next."

Oh, ok...I misunderstood. :lol: Sorry!

It's not too random, after all it is in flux.

 

[jt04]

^^^ Besides the fact that it is stuck in the 80's.


Looks like a Bradbury Sun Dome, IMHO.

They could easily update the interior. What I find so compelling is the buildings shell from the inside. It still looks incredibly futuristic and very much what an "off earth" outpost might look like. Just add some "skylights" with a reddish sky and your on mars.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

They could easily update the interior. What I find so compelling is the buildings shell from the inside. It still looks incredibly futuristic and very much what an "off earth" outpost might look like. Just add some "skylights" with a reddish sky and your on mars.

You will not see me disagree.


It's neighbor next door looks hungry, no?:lookaroun

 

[headhoncho34]

The Skyway has been gone for almost 15 years.

WoL has been closed for quite some time as well. It was just such a random thing to stick in there as fearing for next.

"They torn down the Skyway. The Odyssey is probably next."

If they tore down the Odyssey i wonder what they would put in its place.

 

[Kristilovesdw]

Saw this new video on youtube and thought I'd share. It appears to show some of the new paint on the front of the arcade building as well as the roof construction to the old Skyway building.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6bW-1Gt2B8

 

[jt04]

Saw this new video on youtube and thought I'd share. It appears to show some of the new paint on the front of the arcade building as well as the roof construction to the old Skyway building.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6bW-1Gt2B8

Thank you. Definately a facade of some sort. They are moving pretty fast.

 

[SirGoofy]

You will not see me disagree.


It's neighbor next door looks hungry, no?:lookaroun

It's possible, but it would be incredibly awkward IMO.

If they tore down the Odyssey i wonder what they would put in its place.

They won't tear down the Odyssey.

 

[Jasonflz]

By the way, does anyone know the shopping plaza with the LCD roof (all of the planets above people's heads)?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

It's possible, but it would be incredibly awkward IMO.

Not at all. MS already is more prominent in terms of facade. New landscaping, a small structure to link the two buildings...WALA!

 

[WDW1974]

I've confirmed that nothing is going to happen to the top level other than the redesign. There will be no restaurant, viewing area, or anything else. Once complete it will just be a restroom.

Thanks for the confirm, Steve.

I had a feeling this was simply a removal of an attraction infrastructure/eyesore that's been rotting for a decade.