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

[Sage of Time]

And yet, water screens inevitably would lead to this. If you can see Elsa on water, why would you be looking above for pyro, anyway? I am sure Rivers of Light will feature extensive time where nothing is happening other than Simba appearing on mist. But, a firework-heavy show makes little sense at DAK. I remember their NYE fireworks back in the late 90s. Blech! I've seen better in a backyard on Independence Day!

This is the first I've ever heard anything on there being fireworks at DAK... can you elaborate?

Also, I doubt that MK would get water screens. There might be room for fountains, but not screens.

 

[cj2341]

Was at MK today sorry if this has been posted saw a tower wrapped in green skim being erected was curious if anyone knew its purpose

 

[Bolt]

Was at MK today sorry if this has been posted saw a tower wrapped in green skim being erected was curious if anyone knew its purpose

Yep - scroll up!

 

[cj2341]

Yep - scroll up!

Im sorry I don't see anything refrencing it, I k ow the tower next to it is the new turret but what is that? a light tower?

 

[Jose]

Im sorry I don't see anything refrencing it, I k ow the tower next to it is the new turret but what is that? a light tower?

I think it is the double tower with the arch inside

 

[ToTBellHop]

This is the first I've ever heard anything on there being fireworks at DAK... can you elaborate?

Also, I doubt that MK would get water screens. There might be room for fountains, but not screens.

DAK used to have NYE fireworks.

 

[Sage of Time]

DAK used to have NYE fireworks.

Launched from? With what music? Where? Come on, man. hahah

 

[DisneyCane]

Having finally seen the new hub in person, the light towers are MUCH less noticeable in reality than on the pictures posted here. I didn't watch wishes but without specifically looking to notice them during the day from around the hub, I wouldn't have even noticed they are there.

 

[SpaceMountain75]

Having finally seen the new hub in person, the light towers are MUCH less noticeable in reality than on the pictures posted here. I didn't watch wishes but without specifically looking to notice them during the day from around the hub, I wouldn't have even noticed they are there.

That's good to hear!

 

[cjk0318]

Im sorry I don't see anything refrencing it, I k ow the tower next to it is the new turret but what is that? a light tower?

It's part of the new turret for the re-done control booth.

 

[LL2WDW]

This is the first I've ever heard anything on there being fireworks at DAK... can you elaborate?

Back when the park first opened, DAK celebrated NYE (1998 and 1999 I believe, though maybe just the first year), by staging a large "party in the parking lot". For real. They set up stages in the parking lots, food stands, drink stands, atmo entertainment, etc. Then they launched fireworks from a temporary launch site they built behind the wardrobe building, which is off of Sherberth Rd. Basically you stood in the parking lot and watched the fireworks being shot across Osceola Pkwy.

I did work at DAK back then, but did not go to the party. I did not hear good things, and obviously it wasn't well attended, since they've never done it since. But, at least they tried something with the brand new park.

 

[MarkTwain]

Back when the park first opened, DAK celebrated NYE (1998 and 1999 I believe, though maybe just the first year), by staging a large "party in the parking lot". For real. They set up stages in the parking lots, food stands, drink stands, atmo entertainment, etc. Then they launched fireworks from a temporary launch site they built behind the wardrobe building, which is off of Sherberth Rd. Basically you stood in the parking lot and watched the fireworks being shot across Osceola Pkwy.

I did work at DAK back then, but did not go to the party. I did not hear good things, and obviously it wasn't well attended, since they've never done it since. But, at least they tried something with the brand new park.

That sounds… bizarre. I imagine that must've been disappointing for guests who opted out of seeing fireworks at Epcot or MK.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[AswaySuller]

How is the hub looking now? It's not done right? What does the construction look like currently?

 

[ford91exploder]

Not the intent I'm sure... However, also not an altogether bad idea. Nature is probably going to take care of that before too long anyway.

Interesting that most of the craziness is located to the west of the San Andreas fault... And that's the part which will do the Atlantis reprise...

 

[michael.fumc]

How is the hub looking now? It's not done right? What does the construction look like currently?

Still construction, but in my opinion it is hidden very well, also the light poles are not near as visible as I thought they would be from the pictures I have seen, I really had to look for them.

 

[AswaySuller]

How long will it be before it's done?

 

[marni1971]

How long will it be before it's done?

End of August completely, on paper.

 

[Sage of Time]

Back when the park first opened, DAK celebrated NYE (1998 and 1999 I believe, though maybe just the first year), by staging a large "party in the parking lot". For real. They set up stages in the parking lots, food stands, drink stands, atmo entertainment, etc. Then they launched fireworks from a temporary launch site they built behind the wardrobe building, which is off of Sherberth Rd. Basically you stood in the parking lot and watched the fireworks being shot across Osceola Pkwy.

I did work at DAK back then, but did not go to the party. I did not hear good things, and obviously it wasn't well attended, since they've never done it since. But, at least they tried something with the brand new park.

That's INSANE. Thanks for the info.

 

[Sage of Time]

End of August completely, on paper.

Oh, not bad. Not ideal, but I was worried this would go all the way until November or so.

 

[LieutLaww]

So hopefully it should all be done and dusted when I get there in Sept.