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Main Street U.S.A. hub redevelopment at the Magic Kingdom
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mm52200
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I was just curious if anyone know why in the last few weeks they removed the small trees that had been the center planters of the hub? I know they were tiny but atleast it was some kind of tree and they look really nice at night with the twinkle lights that had been added to them. Just wondering if anyone knew the logic or reasoning behind this.
DGracey
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They were removed after MNSSHP got underway. Word is it was blocking the immense crowds that were forming for Hocus Pocus stage show (ridiculous I know). They needed every inch for sight lines as complaints sky rocketed.
The majority of the hub transformation has been wonderful. However what was done around the Partners statue has been a big fail. It's far too flatlined and barren. Those little shrubs at least provided -some- height. Now it's brutal.
And then there's the non-retractable-but-could-have-been-hidden-if-they-cared light poles. Hope the weaknesses get fixed and come on par with the successes one day!
ChristianG
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Those shrubs were weak. I say either replace them with much fuller and lusher shrubs or leave it empty.
Disone
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Ouch. This makes me sad. I was looking forward to a hub with twinkle lights once again. I know... some of the bigger trees near by still have them but I still view this as a lost. I find it silly that "complaints sky rocketed". I honestly don't buy that there was a mob of angry guests demanding the removal of trees so the show could be seen. That said, it does make me ponder, would I rather have castle shows, or trees. MK has a lot of shows.... I would rather have trees in the hub.
mm52200
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I wonder if the complaints were because of the temporary Spotlight booths and control set up that were blocking views, you know not the trees? Also MK has very few shows, Dream Along With Mickey is the only actual stage show in the park. There's a lot of atmosphere entertainment and parades but the castle shows are the only one of their kind. I just think they should try and put the shrubs back in now that all of the temporary infrastructure is gone and see if people still complain about the views....
Monorail_Red_77
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Just back from a day trip to the World on Saturday 10/24. Here's some pics from the hub area. Looks great. now that all scrims are down it looks great in person. turrets add to the castle in my opinion. Also holiday lights have been added to the tech booth turrets as well. I can't wait to see how they look all lit up.
Monorail_Red_77
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Here's more pics from 10/24 MK hub.
East Tech Turret front detail.
LED up lighting seen below.
Nice foliage additions behind east tech booth.
Additional foliage added by turret nearest castle.
Old rose garden area.
View of old swan boat load area, from tomorrowland looking south west.
East Tech Turret front detail.
LED up lighting seen below.
Nice foliage additions behind east tech booth.
Additional foliage added by turret nearest castle.
Old rose garden area.
View of old swan boat load area, from tomorrowland looking south west.
Monorail_Red_77
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Looks like some improvements could have been made to the trolley track in this area since the metal decking was removed from this area earlier in the refurb process, or perhaps just some battle scars. Pretty sure this area was covered with thick metal decking at one point for heavy equipment work.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
I was there last night and didnt notice any walls. I didnt take the adventureland or liberty square bridges though....
That said, the new hub looks simply fantastic, imho.
Monorail_Red_77
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The only walls I saw on Saturday were the ones to block the ramp areas on both sides of the stage. They are the half high beige/grey ones. Other than that there are no walls in the hub area. The big green walls in other areas of the hub are all down now. Old temp wooden tech booths are gone now also.
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JEANYLASER
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The new hub in the Cinderella's Castle is awesome!
fngoofy
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Can we get a photo from under the Adventureland entrance sign looking towards the hub? I remember people complaining that you would see all the way to Astro Orbiter from Adventureland and I just don't think that is the case. I was there at the end of Sept. and didn't notice Tomorrowland through the hub, but now that all but the Castle forecourt is done, I would like to see how the sight lines ended up.
dstrawn9889
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you could ALWAYS see the AA... its called a weenie
DisneyFans4Life
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Wow this looks awesome. We will be there this Saturday for MNSSHP and can't wait to see this. We'll also be there on Sunday morning for an 8:15 breakfast reservation, so it'll be nice to get some good pictures of the new hub without guests.
P_Radden
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Awesome, and be sure to share them here! Good luck, we're all counting on you!
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DisneyFans4Life
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We've gone to MK so many times, but never planned breakfast for inside the park ahead of time. This Sunday will be the first time and I plan on taking quite a few pictures. I'll make sure to post them up