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

[ToTBellHop]

Did the grass burn you or give you cancer?

Blood tests take a couple weeks, Mr. Camel, as I'm sure you are aware.

 

[DVCOwner]

Did the grass burn you or give you cancer?

Might have to get checked for cancer. One thing I found that I did not like was some people where actually laying down on the "grass". The couple in front of me had themselves and two teenage kids taking up enough space for at least 10 people to seat. Like many problems that I encounter at Walt Disney World, it is the guest..not Disney.

 

[DVCOwner]

Was this during the FP+ times? If now, why is that a problem? We do that at parks, and the new Hub is supposed to be like a park, right? Seems perfectly fine to me...

It was during FastPass+ times.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That does make a difference, I guess. Unless, even laying down the area is large enough to accommodate all of the FP+ guests.

It used to be that the only people laying down in parks were homeless. America has declined (reclined?) by degrees, though.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Was there for the Castle Show and Wishes on Friday night. Was the first time in years that I viewed it from the Hub area and I have to say that both shows where better from that location than anywhere else I have watched from. I was in the FastPass+ viewing area. I am sorry that there are not as many trees in the area, but for viewing of the shows it was great.

And now you know why there are not as many trees in the area. You get views for the shows or you get huge trees. One can't have both no matter how much Pixie Dust one throws at it. I'm pretty sure it was the view that all that change was designed for.

 

[Red Sox]

It was during FastPass+ times.

That is just plain rude. Seems like something where a CM should step in politely ask them to refrain from.

 

[SRQtech]

And now you know why there are not as many trees in the area. You get views for the shows or you get huge trees. One can't have both no matter how much Pixie Dust one throw at it. I'm pretty sure it was the view that all that change was designed for.

Welllllllll what if the lighting towers and the trees were retractable!!! Trees during the day, lights at night!

 

[Martiyoman]

It used to be that the only people laying down in parks were homeless. America has declined (reclined?) by degrees, though.

The only people who lied down in parks were homeless? I've laid down in several parks, and have had several homes, none of which were ever parks...

 

[Goofyernmost]

Welllllllll what if the lighting towers and the trees were retractable!!! Trees during the day, lights at night!

Or they could just as easily but jacks under the Castle and raise it above tree level for the nighttime shows. I wonder which one would be easier, less inclined to breakdown and more attractive. Retractable towers and trees, raisable Castle or natural smaller trees. It's a tough one, that's for sure.

 

[msteel]

So I have some Hub updates from the yesterday!

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Are these lighting rigs new or old? The way the instruments are focused, they sure seem like they would telescope up for use.

 

[SRQtech]

Are these lighting rigs new or old? The way the instruments are focused, they sure seem like they would telescope up for use.

Yes these do telescope up
Red Circle- New ETC D40XT Led pars
Green circle- older Led lighting for the stage
Blue Circle- Older Par 64s for the stage
Yellow Circle- Cyberlights or some other type of moving mirror automated lights for the basic images and moving effects.
White Circle- Leds for the castle

 

[Wikkler]

Did the grass burn you or give you cancer?

You'd know about cancer, Mr. Camel.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Yes these do telescope up
Red Circle- New ETC D40XT Led pars
Green circle- older Led lighting for the stage
Blue Circle- Older Par 64s for the stage
Yellow Circle- Cyberlights or some other type of moving mirror automated lights for the basic images and moving effects.
White Circle- Leds for the castle

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If they're cybers, that explains why I rarely see them in action...

 

[SpaceMountain75]

Cool point of view from @disneyparks.

 

[JenniferS]

I don't know what America you spent your 31 years in, but in my almost 50 years, I recall people reclining / laying in parks, beaches, etc. We would bring blankets to the parks and enjoy lunch, catch some sun, or play games.

Canada too. At least for the three months of the year that we have green grass.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Canada too. At least for the three months of the year that we have green grass.

Fair point, but I can honestly say I never saw anyone laying around in the MK in the 1990s.

 

[LL2WDW]

Fair point, but I can honestly say I never saw anyone laying around in the MK in the 1990s.

Because there wasn't a place in which to lay around. If these lawns had been open in the 1990s, I would wager people would be doing the exact same thing the crowds of today are doing.

 

[jkpmac]

Said this once before, watch the Movie Pretty Woman, it's called cop a squat!

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Fair point, but I can honestly say I never saw anyone laying around in the MK in the 1990s.

Maybe you should put down some fake grass! Under the snow, still green!!

 

[Sage of Time]

Just put lights in the trees. No, really.

Welllllllll what if the lighting towers and the trees were retractable!!! Trees during the day, lights at night!

Are these lighting rigs new or old? The way the instruments are focused, they sure seem like they would telescope up for use.

Way old. And used on the Castle's lighting scheme. Nothing entertainment related.