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Main Street U.S.A. hub redevelopment at the Magic Kingdom
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danlb_2000
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remember when they planned to be done last spring
We may have wanted that, but they never planned that.
peter11435
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That was never the plan.remember when they planned to be done last spring
1023
Provocateur, Rancanteur, Plaisanter, du Jour
Nice video. Seems like Disneyland and Tokyo have no trouble spending a year's Churro cart sales on people to manage the telescopic action (actually it's part of entertainment). Doesn't seem to bother anyone that the drawbridge is managed by folks in EPCOT.
However, that is not what I was questioning when I asked, "It's dark 99% of the time?". To which your response is "they have to be deployed if it rains as well, might as well be 99%.". While this does fit nicely with your narrative, it is not accurate. Facts below:
1) Average number of rainy days over the course of the year is measured over the last 70 years is 110 days. (These days are measured when .01 inches of precipitation which is a low threshold.)
2) A year is 365 days colloquially. 110 days is less that 1/3 of a year.
3) Days of full sun 90. Days of partly sunny 147. All days with sun 236.
There are several other things that can be measured (such as hours of sun per day) but that would prove unproductive and add little to facts. There is lots of total rain in Orlando (around 53 inches per year). With that said however, "99% of the time" holds no water.
*1023*
flyerjab
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Visited the MK today. Made it to opening at 9 AM and by 10 AM already did 7DMT (no FP), BTMR and SM, as well as Starbucks for breakfast. The crowds until around noon, well, there really weren't any. It was wonderful.
Anyway, we walked through the Hub several times and I snagged a few photos.
The one side of the outer walkway is finished for the most part on the TL side. It is so nice to be able to walk all the way around now without dealing with the press of people watching a castle show.
There is still much to do though. The front staircases and the medallion still are not finished, and the final outer turrets and surrounding landscaping are yet to be completed. Also, the outer ring is not yet finished on the AL side. And the temporary show booths won't be down until these little beauties are finished.
Also, one other thing I feel needs to be pointed out. I know that I usually praise most of what this company does. However, if I see something perceived as bad show, I will highlight it.
This is the roof above the Tomorrowland Terrace, and it is atrocious. It really impacts my enjoyment as I take in the new sights of the Hub. On the whole, though, I personally love what they have done with the Hub thus far. However, I really hope they fix that roof line. It is just ugly.
Anyway, we walked through the Hub several times and I snagged a few photos.
The one side of the outer walkway is finished for the most part on the TL side. It is so nice to be able to walk all the way around now without dealing with the press of people watching a castle show.
There is still much to do though. The front staircases and the medallion still are not finished, and the final outer turrets and surrounding landscaping are yet to be completed. Also, the outer ring is not yet finished on the AL side. And the temporary show booths won't be down until these little beauties are finished.
Also, one other thing I feel needs to be pointed out. I know that I usually praise most of what this company does. However, if I see something perceived as bad show, I will highlight it.
This is the roof above the Tomorrowland Terrace, and it is atrocious. It really impacts my enjoyment as I take in the new sights of the Hub. On the whole, though, I personally love what they have done with the Hub thus far. However, I really hope they fix that roof line. It is just ugly.
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peter11435
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There is currently refurbishment work taking place on the terrace roof. That is why it looks like that currently.
flyerjab
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That is good to hear. Thanks for letting me know!
sedati
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So the castle uses forced perspective to look taller than it actually is- so I guess Cinderella's castle must have been in the redwood forest.We haven't discussed trees for a couple of hours, so I'm just going to put this here.
(image from startedbyamouse.com)
WDWdream97
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Are they gonna fill in more of the moat, turning the hub into a series of unconnected ponds?
cspencer96
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No...
Next Big Thing
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That roof has been like that for far too long now. It isn't just some simple refurb anymore, it's just pure lazyness.
peter11435
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The roof has looked a bit rough for years. But there is a roof refurbisment taking place currently and that is why it looks so bad right now. What you are seeing is that the flashing has all been removed and the jagged edges of the new roofing underlayment are sticking out.
Otamin
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I'm not falling for that, you evil witch!We haven't discussed trees for a couple of hours, so I'm just going to put this here.
(image from startedbyamouse.com)
I will say that whilst I wish for trees in the central section, from the pictures I've seen the rest is looking decent.
Hopefully Main Street/Town Square gets some love soon.
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If you can see closer you actually see a lot of what looks to be rotted and uneven surface is actually manufacturers wording written on the replacement items.
Not in World Showcase. And to be clear that's the ground level units not the rooftops. The poles spoil what is otherwise a much needed and good job.
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
Ive been eating it for months. I like to stay ahead of the curve.
