Magic Kingdom Hub - Back When It Had TREES

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tman2000

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Somehow, this was just better.
 
wild01ride

wild01ride

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I admit that I love vegetation in the hub and am very nervous at the potential concrete jungle that they're currently installing for all of the hard-ticketed "VIP" experiences...however, the trees in the picture definitely block a fair portion of the castle.
With the ever-increasing crowding, it's harder and harder to get a good view of the fireworks without camping out far ahead of time.
Furthermore, the projection shows on the castle rely on a low-level line of sight to have the right effect.
 
sissa216

sissa216

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I know I was completely against it when they starting cutting back and eventually removing them- but I kind of like the feel now! It feels more welcoming to me. Maybe I've just grown attached to the current form.
 
tigger1968

tigger1968

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I grew up in Winter Garden, and made many trips to the Mouse House. I've been coming to WDW for the past 35 years or so. I have seen the changes over the years, and I think this one concerns me the most. I really worry about the amount of concrete and open space going in, and the loss of green space and the water features coming out. I understand the need for change, believe me. In fact, we had a few areas to view the various closing shows that we found, and don't share with anyone, as they would be less crowded and still have awesome views. I guess that the only way I can know how I feel for sure is to take another trip down and see for myself. The things I do for research.... *sigh* :rolleyes:
 
MarkTwain

MarkTwain

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I agree it definitely looks nice, but I can't imagine how the fireworks crowds would work with trees like that in the park today, logistically speaking. The poor PAC cast members have enough on their hands as is.
 
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mlw119

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I'm not a fan of the trees at all. One of my very very favorite things about Walt Disney World, is once you enter the Magic Kingdom and turn the corner, you're immediately hit with this gorgeous and completely unobstructed view of the castle. I'm all about more green space on the property and in the parks, but I'm glad these trees aren't there anymore.
 
skimbob

skimbob

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I personally like the open space in the hub. I am concerned like others that it will become a concrete jungle. i like seeing the grass, plants and water features. At DL our hub is small and pretty filled so it is not as open and roomy.
 
Goofnut1980

Goofnut1980

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I like the open concept of the hub now, but at the same time, shouldn't they be replacing/manicuring the trees around Cindy's crib so it looks like a true fairy tale setting. The Queen of Hearts had manicured trees. The ones that flank the sides are a hot mess. And good luck walking the path on each side of the castle that goes from the sides straight back... It is so over grown you have to stop to let people pass on the path.
 
Ariel Savage

Ariel Savage

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During the New Fantasyland Expansion, I kept hearing a reference to the "Enchanted Forest" area and a walkway between the new expansion and Storybook Circus. For some reason, I assumed that they were just going to create a wooded area and I was so excited by this. I think the park could definitely use a tree lined spot to just relax in for a bit. If you live in a city, you don't really get much of a tree lined, leaf canopy feeling. For some people, that would be magical in itself.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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One doesn't have to think about it very much to know why the trees have disappeared. Fireworks were one thing, but most of those were in the air above. When the projections became so popular on the castle, the view of them was blocked to thousands of people. Ergo... da tree's gotta go! If you look at pictures of WDW when it opened there were hardly any trees there.

Don't get me wrong, I liked the trees because I like shade and I can take or leave the projections, but, it appears that WDW has gone complete cycle and is back to what it looked like 40 years ago.

EDIT: The picture shown above was not in the 70's unless it was very late in the 70's and at the time there was no reason to not have trees there.
 
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tman2000

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Goofyernmost said:
One doesn't have to think about it very much to know why the trees have disappeared. Fireworks were one thing, but most of those were in the air above. When the projections became so popular on the castle, the view of them was blocked to thousands of people. Ergo... da tree's gotta go! If you look at pictures of WDW when it opened there were hardly any trees there.

Don't get me wrong, I liked the trees because I like shade and I can take or leave the projections, but, it appears that WDW has gone complete cycle and is back to what it looked like 40 years ago.

EDIT: The picture shown above was not in the 70's unless it was very late in the 70's and at the time there was no reason to not have trees there.
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Note the "20" in the planter
 
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tman2000

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The projections is a gimmick and doesn't compare to a lush environment.

As for the castle view, I prefer the park feel to a photo op.

Plus, that's why they used to have special photo spots
 
Zweiland

Zweiland

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mlw119 said:
I'm not a fan of the trees at all. One of my very very favorite things about Walt Disney World, is once you enter the Magic Kingdom and turn the corner, you're immediately hit with this gorgeous and completely unobstructed view of the castle. I'm all about more green space on the property and in the parks, but I'm glad these trees aren't there anymore.
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In my opinion, the trees don't take away from the castle-- they complement it. Architecture always goes hand in hand with landscaping.
 

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