NearTheEars
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The horror.
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Main Street Fountain Removal
- Thread starter danlb_2000
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The horror.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Another beautiful quiet spot destroyed by TDO's unimaginative misuse of IP
Before HEA shows could be enjoyed virtually anywhere in the park. Now to see the signature show the hub had to be levelled and access provided cuz its all about the castle
Before HEA shows could be enjoyed virtually anywhere in the park. Now to see the signature show the hub had to be levelled and access provided cuz its all about the castle
Movielover
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MinnieWaffles
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Missing the point of MK's hub, yes?
I’d hardly call it a quiet spot, it’s at the entry/exit to baby care, so it is typically surrounded by crying babies and agitated parents.
Then throw in the nearby restrooms and entry to backstage.
JoeCamel
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I did consider it a quiet spot. When I would meet people at the park it was there that we got together. The restrooms are/were some of the best in the park and there was always a seat on the Casey's overflow tables. Even had a payphone! Most people never knew the restrooms were there.
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jakeman
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I could be wrong guys, but I'm not sure it's coming back this time...
peter11435
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Do you have info or just basing on the photo?
jakeman
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Just basing it on the photo and of course @ford91exploder expert analysis that somehow an IP is to blame (I like to try and guess which one. This time I think it's Gus the Field Goal Kicking Mule).
Last time it left did they pave over the area?
Yeah, I agree with you. The poster has just lied again in a never ending deluge of negative posts just to be negative.
I've never experienced it as quiet. The pathways are so narrow that you're constantly moving to get out of people's way. And given that it's a child care center, you have all the strollers trying to cram through the narrow paths.
peter11435
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I don't know the answer to that. But it's common for them to pave things for temporary use and then rip it back up shortly after. I wouldn't consider that an indicator one way or the other at this point.
jakeman
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Fair enough, but no evidence has been provided that it wasn't removed because of Gus the Field Goal Kicking Mule...
The Empress Lilly
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You are right on all counts. Except that I think that you are far too positive and kind for these barbarians.
I try to avoid the 2014 hellhole hub by walking along the perimeter. If they now continue to destroy these too for crowd control because of franchise projections on the castle I'm running out of options.
Another quiet, secluded spot of paradise paved over and replaced by a crowd highway.
Notes from Neverland
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I'd consider this area one of the most hectic in MK. People everywhere, full of babies and people trying to hit the restroom. After one trip to the restrooms there, we agreed to never go to those ones again.
GrammieBee
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I have absolutely no idea if the fountain will return or not. Personally, I wouldn't bet on it.
If the area is crowded or relatively quiet depends on when you are there. We have seen it both ways.
Since we have been frequent visitors to The Magic Kingdom for over forty years we have noticed that quiet areas (or even not so quiet areas) where you could sit down and relaxed have gradually disappeared. After all, someone sitting is not potentially spending money on refreshments, meals, or in the stores. Maybe they are considered to be jaming up the traffic flow if they are not moving along with the crowds. Many of the changes to the hub have been made for the purpose of crowd control for the ever increasing number of people in the park..
Besides, running fountains costs money and time spent keeping them clean. Also,children (and some adults) like to splash in them.and make a mess. So anyway, like benches and trees it is probable that fountains are an endangered species.
If the area is crowded or relatively quiet depends on when you are there. We have seen it both ways.
Since we have been frequent visitors to The Magic Kingdom for over forty years we have noticed that quiet areas (or even not so quiet areas) where you could sit down and relaxed have gradually disappeared. After all, someone sitting is not potentially spending money on refreshments, meals, or in the stores. Maybe they are considered to be jaming up the traffic flow if they are not moving along with the crowds. Many of the changes to the hub have been made for the purpose of crowd control for the ever increasing number of people in the park..
Besides, running fountains costs money and time spent keeping them clean. Also,children (and some adults) like to splash in them.and make a mess. So anyway, like benches and trees it is probable that fountains are an endangered species.
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The only time we've seen that area be truly "busy" is during the evening. We needed to use that area with our four kids for roughly 10 years, and usually found it to be relatively quiet, even during busier times of the year. I hope the fountain does come back, it was a nice plus in that area.