Main Street U.S.A. hub redevelopment at the Magic Kingdom

[Sage of Time]

No. There's also no chance of me wasting a FP+ on this viewing site and being unable to use my "extra FP+" all day.

Seriously. No way I'd ever use a FP on entertainment.

Not that this project isn't nice and needed, though.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

In those photos, the turf looks bad . I'm sure it looks better in person though.

Other than that, looks really, really nice.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

The light towers look pretty dang permanent... The sloppy hang and wiring makes me think the tops haven't been treated yet. But I think the poles are here to stay. They've been painted go away green.

 

[RandySavage]

Thanks for the photo update.

Since one of the goals of the project was to create unobstructed views of the castle, I'm surprised the telescoping system used at other parks (see the dozens of highly-themed boxes at DisneySea below) wasn't used for those big parade lighting rigs:


With no mature trees going anywhere near them, those poles are really going to stick out in perpetuity.

 

[Cesar R M]

In those photos, the turf looks bad . I'm sure it looks better in person though.

Other than that, looks really, really nice.

seconding this.. the grass looks.... dunno.. weird.

 

[Cesar R M]

Thanks for the photo update.

Since one of the goals of the project was to create unobstructed views of the castle, I'm surprised the telescoping system used at other parks (see the dozens of highly-themed boxes at DisneySea below) wasn't used for those big parade lighting rigs:


With no mature trees going anywhere near them, those poles are really going to stick out in perpetuity.

very clever system to hide the speakers!

 

[ford91exploder]

Thanks for the photo update.

Since one of the goals of the project was to create unobstructed views of the castle, I'm surprised the telescoping system used at other parks (see the dozens of highly-themed boxes at DisneySea below) wasn't used for those big parade lighting rigs:


With no mature trees going anywhere near them, those poles are really going to stick out in perpetuity.

But they saved money...

 

[Mike S]

Thanks for the photo update.

Since one of the goals of the project was to create unobstructed views of the castle, I'm surprised the telescoping system used at other parks (see the dozens of highly-themed boxes at DisneySea below) wasn't used for those big parade lighting rigs:


With no mature trees going anywhere near them, those poles are really going to stick out in perpetuity.

Too expensive. Don't you know Disney is a business?

 

[Chicagoshannon2]

In those photos, the turf looks bad . I'm sure it looks better in person though.

Other than that, looks really, really nice.

Yep the "grass" looks bad.

 

[wogwog]

No chance of them being temporary and for the workers?

No. They have a simple but themed base mounted in concrete. Obviously unfortunately permanent. Some of the walls in front of Crystal Palace are reduced to only three feet now and it is easy to see the features as well as the artificial grass.

 

[wogwog]

Thanks for the photo update.

Since one of the goals of the project was to create unobstructed views of the castle, I'm surprised the telescoping system used at other parks (see the dozens of highly-themed boxes at DisneySea below) wasn't used for those big parade lighting rigs:


With no mature trees going anywhere near them, those poles are really going to stick out in perpetuity.

Yes they do stand out. Nothing subtle about them.

 

[wogwog]

But they saved money...

This. $.

 

[Sage of Time]

No. They have a simple but themed base mounted in concrete. Obviously unfortunately permanent. Some of the walls in front of Crystal Palace are reduced to only three feet now and it is easy to see the features as well as the artificial grass.

Sad.... but at least this looks like the project's only cut corner. So far.

 

[WildcatDen]

Use of excessive vowels causes cancer..

As does "Loosening of obstructed bowels. . ."

 

[nor'easter]

PHOTOS - Latest look at the Magic Kingdom's Main Street Plaza Gardens construction

Looks like a high end mini-putt. Maybe they can upcharge during the day.

 

[JeffH]

A good benefit of fake grass vs. asphalt is that standing on fake grass (like a rug) is less stressful on the feet, so waiting in a crowd (or sitting) will be much more "comfortable".

 

[JeffH]

Wonder how much extra area they have created? Did it double, triple, quadruple?
Good viewing for the castle shows as well.

 

[kap91]

A good benefit of fake grass vs. asphalt is that standing on fake grass (like a rug) is less stressful on the feet, so waiting in a crowd (or sitting) will be much more "comfortable".

Fake grass makes sense, people are going to be standing on it every night.

But

Why are there no new trees that aren't 4ft tall topiaries? Seriously, this is an issue. I get that mature trees is asking for too much this day and age but surely we can compromise in between?

 

[Blairnicol]

SO I get that they will be using this area for FP+ viewing and FL rain+grass+people=mud pit...but I just don't know about the astro turf.....fingers crossed that the fake stuff doesn't stick out like a sore thumb when it's all done!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Fake grass makes sense, people are going to be standing on it every night.

But

Why are there no new trees that aren't 4ft tall topiaries? Seriously, this is an issue. I get that mature trees is asking for too much this day and age but surely we can compromise in between?

There are plenty of new, mature trees around the outer ring of the hub. The inner areas are clear for castle viewing.

SO I get that they will be using this area for FP+ viewing and FL rain+grass+people=mud pit...but I just don't know about the astro turf.....fingers crossed that the fake stuff doesn't stick out like a sore thumb when it's all done!

In my experience, these types of materials look much more realistic in person. They've got a sheen that sticks out quite a bit on camera.