Otamin
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I'd love to see the hub change and become more green again, but more concrete? Oh dear.More concrete, apparently...
The park is becoming less and less beautiful every day.
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Main Street U.S.A. concrete replacement project begins tomorrow
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The park is becoming less and less beautiful every day.
The Empress Lilly
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Sad, isn't it?
The MK is overcrowded. It was designed to accomodate ten million visitors a year. It is now approaching eighteen. These near-eighteen spend more time in the park per day than before, back when there was only one park, or two, and you spend your five days at WDW alternating the parks with enjoying the resort, instead of five stresful days of commando go-go-go park-binging. And the MK had longer operating hours to boot.
The result is that the MK is twice as busy as it was build for. This has all sorts of repercussions, and is the underlying reason for many modern adjustments. From the Fantasyland Footpath Enlargement project (FLE), to the removal of benches and fountains that used to break up footpaths, to plans for an arcade next to MS, to the Brazilian wax of the hub, to the decidedly unmagical Big City Bus Parking next to the MK - buses must stop directly at the MK because the TTC/Monorail/Ferry couldn't possibly handle all those extra passengers, who miss out on the greatest show on property: the slow buildup to the MK, that magnificent opening act that other theme parks without the blessing of enormous size can only dream of.
The latest travesty seems to be the coming destruction of the hub for a concrete slab. From paradise to Soviet Bloc parade ground.
SpectroMan93
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They wouldn't dare replace the hub with simply more room for foot traffic would they? I know TDO is almost heartless, but I really hope they wouldn't go as far as to surround the Partners statue with just concrete.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
NearTheEars
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More concrete, apparently...
How is them replacing existing concrete in the road a sign that they will rip out the greenery in the hub for more concrete?
danlb_2000
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NearTheEars
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"Refresh" doesn't sound like a major overhaul, though.
Also, being a hardscape (roads, sidewalks) refresh sounds like replacement and maintenance of the current hardscape.
Also, being a hardscape (roads, sidewalks) refresh sounds like replacement and maintenance of the current hardscape.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
I'll agree that "Refresh" doesn't sound like a big deal, but that fact that the permit lasts for 2 years, and the fact that in the contractor, along with what Martin said makes me believe that this is going to be a bigger project then a simple refresh.
Crazydisneyfanluke
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maybe they are removing the stage?? I know DLP got their stage removed for Dreams.
I would hope the planters will stay in the hub. also, Could the parade route change to go through Fantasy-land? just a thought.
I would hope the planters will stay in the hub. also, Could the parade route change to go through Fantasy-land? just a thought.
meyeet
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I agree with everything above. To add to this, maybe if Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom had more rides and attractions, the crowds at MK would have other options as well.Sad, isn't it?
The MK is overcrowded. It was designed to accomodate ten million visitors a year. It is now approaching eighteen. These near-eighteen spend more time in the park per day than before, back when there was only one park, or two, and you spend your five days at WDW alternating the parks with enjoying the resort, instead of five stresful days of commando go-go-go park-binging. And the MK had longer operating hours to boot.
The result is that the MK is twice as busy as it was build for. This has all sorts of repercussions, and is the underlying reason for many modern adjustments. From the Fantasyland Footpath Enlargement project (FLE), to the removal of benches and fountains that used to break up footpaths, to plans for an arcade next to MS, to the Brazilian wax of the hub, to the decidedly unmagical Big City Bus Parking next to the MK - buses must stop directly at the MK because the TTC/Monorail/Ferry couldn't possibly handle all those extra passengers, who miss out on the greatest show on property: the slow buildup to the MK, that magnificent opening act that other theme parks without the blessing of enormous size can only dream of.
The latest travesty seems to be the coming destruction of the hub for a concrete slab. From paradise to Soviet Bloc parade ground.
How about "laying pathways, stroller parking and viewing areas over existing foliage, flower beds and grass"?
Crazydisneyfanluke
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COProgressFan
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How magical....
danlb_2000
Premium Member
COProgressFan
Well-Known Member
It's going to be magical concrete, made with pixie dust.
Ooh, well then, nevermind
I probably wouldn't feel quite so bad about it if said concrete was actually maintained (no cracks), was cleaned nightly, and was surrounded by lush foliage. But I also know none of that is likely to happen.
Otamin
Well-Known Member
It's indeed very depressing.Sad, isn't it?
The MK is overcrowded. It was designed to accomodate ten million visitors a year. It is now approaching eighteen. These near-eighteen spend more time in the park per day than before, back when there was only one park, or two, and you spend your five days at WDW alternating the parks with enjoying the resort, instead of five stresful days of commando go-go-go park-binging. And the MK had longer operating hours to boot.
The result is that the MK is twice as busy as it was build for. This has all sorts of repercussions, and is the underlying reason for many modern adjustments. From the Fantasyland Footpath Enlargement project (FLE), to the removal of benches and fountains that used to break up footpaths, to plans for an arcade next to MS, to the Brazilian wax of the hub, to the decidedly unmagical Big City Bus Parking next to the MK - buses must stop directly at the MK because the TTC/Monorail/Ferry couldn't possibly handle all those extra passengers, who miss out on the greatest show on property: the slow buildup to the MK, that magnificent opening act that other theme parks without the blessing of enormous size can only dream of.
The latest travesty seems to be the coming destruction of the hub for a concrete slab. From paradise to Soviet Bloc parade ground.
But let's just hope idiots won't run the show for much longer.
Anyway here's the 2020 plans I managed to uncover, hopefully I don't get in trouble...
ToTBellHop
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Will the new arcade have House of Dead?
