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

[Disney Analyst]

I want to mention my hometown redid the main street downtown, basically the sidewalks and infrastructure.. It was a three year project. It's really not a strange anomaly.

 

[Kman101]

They've done a great job with it. Looks nicely done with trees, landscaping, signage, lighting ... job well done and I'd almost prefer to walk that way permanently (well, most of the time).

 

[ryguy]

It's going to take me awhile to get used to these new turrets in front of castle. I like the look of them with the new Fantasyland,but not sure about them in front of the castle.

That bypass should be a huge help with congestion. Very well done.

 

[DisneyJeff]

It's going to take me awhile to get used to these new turrets in front of castle. I like the look of them with the new Fantasyland,but not sure about them in front of the castle.

That bypass should be a huge help with congestion. Very well done.

I agree about the turrets in front of the castle. I'm not sure if I like them or not. I will have to reserve judgement until I get a chance to see them in person. To me they seem to throw off the forced perspective of the castle; making it look smaller.

The bypass looks great! My only concern is that there is nothing to spend my money on throughout the entire area. Maybe they could strategically place a churro cart halfway through.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Second, the fact we are now 19 months into this thing and it is still not "complete" is pretty incredible for what is basically expanded sidewalks and gardens. Yes they only work at night, for a limited period, in the busiest park. But 19 months!

The Main Street Bypass was never meant to be done in a few months. It was a side project that they only worked on a few days a week until about February or March when they started to actually really put in work.

It's not a main guest area (only open 3 hours a night) so it was never high priority.

 

[WildcatDen]

It looks really nice. I like the way it came out, very pretty.

True story? I heard the exact same comment in the adjacent bathroom stall yesterday afternoon. . .

 

[alissafalco]

True story? I heard the exact same comment in the adjacent bathroom stall yesterday afternoon. . .

lol..it wasn't me, I can tell you that!

 

[wdisney9000]

I have to admit, they did a much better job then I expected they would. Looks very nice.

 

[DGracey]

The Main Street Bypass was never meant to be done in a few months. It was a side project that they only worked on a few days a week until about February or March when they started to actually really put in work.

It's not a main guest area (only open 3 hours a night) so it was never high priority.

My post references the hub (the topic of this thread). The bypass is a separate issue. But neither are "complete."

 

[trevorfs]

bypass has its own thread. use it.

 

[Next Big Thing]

bypass has its own thread. use it.

My, my. On edge a bit tonight, are we?

 

[G00fyDad]

My, my. On edge a bit tonight, are we?

But he basically just joined. He's supposed to come in kicking people in the teeth. Right?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Miceage update shows one of the turrets no longer has construction walls around it:

 

[note2001]

Betting these new turrets will become popular places to wait out sudden downpours before shows, parades and fireworks.

 

[Andrew C]

Betting these new turrets will become popular places to wait out sudden downpours before shows, parades and fireworks.

They should put archers in place on top of them for prevention measures...

 

[RSoxNo1]

Betting these new turrets will become popular places to wait out sudden downpours before shows, parades and fireworks.

They could also set up machine guns should any tour groups get out of hand.

 

[Cesar R M]

Miceage update shows one of the turrets no longer has construction walls around it:

those turrets looks really nice!

 

[French Quarter]

bypass has its own thread. use it.

It might be more helpful if you provide a link to the appropriate thread than get angry about it. Clearly, if those of us knew about the other thread, we would be talking about it there. I don't think anyone is purposely hijacking the thread.

 

[Creathir]

Any new updates?

 

[Next Big Thing]

Any new updates?

It's pretty much done with the exception of the ramps.