SpaceMountain75
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Well then that makes sense why it gets hate, then.
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Main Street U.S.A. hub redevelopment at the Magic Kingdom
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Disney Analyst
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Actually I find the fake turf is less slippery then grass. No mud, no wet grass. If anything they've likely designed it to drain water below as it falls.
Victor Kelly
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The turrets most likely contain lighting and sound systems.
As for the grass, The Camden Yards stadium in Baltimore uses something similar for drainage. When the stadium was built, it was kind of the pioneer application. The newest generation of fake grass is probably slip resistant, not slip proof, aids in drainage, and had the added benefit of no mud, low upkeep, etc. But for it to be effective, if must have an underlying drainage system due to Florida weather, which means easily drains the afternoon storm water off for the nightime shows.
As for the grass, The Camden Yards stadium in Baltimore uses something similar for drainage. When the stadium was built, it was kind of the pioneer application. The newest generation of fake grass is probably slip resistant, not slip proof, aids in drainage, and had the added benefit of no mud, low upkeep, etc. But for it to be effective, if must have an underlying drainage system due to Florida weather, which means easily drains the afternoon storm water off for the nightime shows.
note2001
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Does this mean the MK will now allow those with Wishes FP+ reservations to wear golf cleats?
Oh no, imagining the confrontation between the angry/exhausted, gotta-pee-bad stroller wielding mom and the cleat wearing victim... perhaps that is not a good idea ....
Victor Kelly
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I think that looks better than concrete any day of the week.
Brian
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*shudder*
I sure hope not! Are any "experts" out there willing to ease my newfound fear?
wogwog
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I had relatives in town last Thursday in the park and since I have no desire to navigate the FP fiasco I
took a walk around while the others attempted to figure out how to link off property tickets, on property tickets, an AP and a cast comp. Guest Relations got a big fail.
But to your fear, the spot where Walt and Mickey have been is still covered by the equivalent of a box. If they were to be removed I think they would be gone by now. I believe they are just being protected from the construction debris flying around and careless workers.
took a walk around while the others attempted to figure out how to link off property tickets, on property tickets, an AP and a cast comp. Guest Relations got a big fail.
But to your fear, the spot where Walt and Mickey have been is still covered by the equivalent of a box. If they were to be removed I think they would be gone by now. I believe they are just being protected from the construction debris flying around and careless workers.
hpyhnt 1000
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Seeing as the rendering video shows Walt and Mickey remaining in the center of the Hub, I don't think there is any reason to worry.
SpaceMountain75
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Oh I'm totally with you. Even if it's fake grass, it's still better than just plain old asphalt.
MagicHappens1971
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I apologize, I just saw the artist rendering video which does included the statue the picture was just confusing. Sorry, I wasn't hoping they'd remove it thats why I was asking.
Sage of Time
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hpyhnt 1000
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Great to see them being installed. Those will really enhance the ambiance at night.
Victor Kelly
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You will love the view of the parade you ge in this aea.
Like the twinkle lights that used to be on the hub trees in front of the castle
Like the twinkle lights that used to be on the hub trees in front of the castle
ford91exploder
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And it will NEVER get wet in Central FL...
unkadug
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It's Disney's way of saying: "Hey you kids...Get off my lawn "
Victor Kelly
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Yup driest state in the Union
roj2323
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I've always called those Tinkerbell's cousins / friends
PREMiERdrum
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In my experience, most current types of artificial field surface do a really great job of quickly clearing moisture... until they don't.
The performance of the turf in wet situations is directly dependent on the way the site was prepped. I don't remember seeing enough site prep photos to verify if the install was done this way, but usually you'd prefer to see a concrete curb and gutter system installed first, followed by backfills of gravel then sand, before the turf is laid.
Under average conditions, this setup would last about 10 years, before the mat would need replaced and the undersurface to be compacted and reset. I'm not sure how the nightly traffic at a place like WDW, which will be much more sedentary than the active movement these surfaces are usually designed for, will affect the lifespan of the product.