Mine Ride Construction Update

[danlb_2000]

When does this ride open up? I have been to disneyworld about 15 times in the last 12 months and its been on pending status that long. what gives?

Rumor is that official opening will be May 2nd since there is a press event that weekend for the ride.

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Only reason I can think to do this is to increase the clearance between the fence and cars.

That's what I'm thinking, too.

 

[orky8]

Only reason I can think to do this is to increase the clearance between the fence and cars.

Agreed. Though, I don't really understand why railings are necessary at all -- no guests will be in these areas except in a emergency. I don't mind the "chicken wire," but this I actually do think is bad show. Not sure if state law is requiring it or OSHA for regular employee track inspections or where it is coming from.

 

[EHR21]

More on the cottage: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...train-cottage-close-up-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[Fox&Hound]

More on the cottage: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...train-cottage-close-up-at-magic-kingdom-park/

Wow! That cottage looks awesome! Straight out of the movie. Very charming, indeed!

 

[landauh]

Agreed. Though, I don't really understand why railings are necessary at all -- no guests will be in these areas except in a emergency. I don't mind the "chicken wire," but this I actually do think is bad show. Not sure if state law is requiring it or OSHA for regular employee track inspections or where it is coming from.

It is an OSHA requirement for both CMs (who need to do a track walk every day before the attraction can open) and guests during evacs.

 

[Jabbas]

Wow! That cottage looks awesome! Straight out of the movie. Very charming, indeed!

I'm starting to think this might be worth the wait. It's beautiful.

 

[zachrupertdsn]

I'm starting to think this might be worth the wait. It's beautiful.

I Couldn't agree more. Easily the nicest looking ride in Fantasyland

 

[Jabbas]

I Couldn't agree more. Easily the nicest looking ride in Fantasyland

And if it takes them a little longer to to make sure all these little details are perfect than that's fine by me."

 

[doctornick]

More on the cottage: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...train-cottage-close-up-at-magic-kingdom-park/

I love the details and hope what is inside -- and with other show scenes for the ride -- match the quality.

The blog mentioned that they will reveal other details later this week, I wonder if we will finally be able to "peak inside" the cottage. This has been the most secretive part of the ride.

 

[Tim Lohr]

I don't pretend to know exactly what they are doing, but if you look at this old picture (with the bridge mostly complete), you can the the supports are about 6-10 inches away from the edge closest to the waterfall:

But, in the most recent photos, it looks like they are latching onto the base of the old supports, and the new supports are flush against the edge closest to the waterfall, as shown in attached.

You know what would have solved all these problems though? .....LOG BRIDGE!

 

[orky8]

 

[JenniferS]

Si

Moi aussi.

 

[Eärendil]

Moi aussi.

Now, that I understand.

 

[danv3]

I can tell you without a doubt that operations is taking over the attraction on the 19th.

Seems way late with the media event starting on 4/30 (unless training starts before the 4/19 handover). If training doesn't start until 4/19, it seems like they'd only have 4-5 days of soft openings before the media arrives. Compare that to six weeks with Little Mermaid.

 

[wdw71fan]

like mermaid, Operations will comingle with WDI on the attraction for about a week .. train-the-trainer-training is already in process.

 

[danv3]

like mermaid, Operations will comingle with WDI on the attraction for about a week .. train-the-trainer-training is already in process.

So this suggests soft openings could start very close to the 19th (maybe even on the 19th)? Still shorter than Mermaid but seems more feasible in advance of the 30th.

 

[The Duck]

You know what would have solved all these problems though? .....LOG BRIDGE!

THAT'S what this thread has been needing! We haven't had a good log bridge debate in quite some time.

 

[Jane Doe]

Moi aussi.

You're Australian?

 

[JenniferS]

You're Australian?

Ja.