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Muppets Mini-Land / Muppets Courtyard Additions & Refurbishments
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Mike S
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danlb_2000
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MagicHappens1971
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Ismael Flores
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The sprinklers hopefully were just added temporarily within the soil and the fountain is in tact. If they didn't add sprinklers the plants would have to be watered by hand.
Good thing is the fountain is still there, the beautiful Mickey fountain that was added and then soon covered with the aweful stage in DCA backlot for the night party was damaged and demolished.
Now that the stage is gone the fountain was torn out.
Guess they figured it was easier and less expensive to finish tearing it out then fixing it in an area that in a couple years might be demolitshed to expand DCA with Marvel
Good thing is the fountain is still there, the beautiful Mickey fountain that was added and then soon covered with the aweful stage in DCA backlot for the night party was damaged and demolished.
Now that the stage is gone the fountain was torn out.
Guess they figured it was easier and less expensive to finish tearing it out then fixing it in an area that in a couple years might be demolitshed to expand DCA with Marvel
SplashJacket
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They put in the plants and took the fountain out because they were redoing the water lines, yet now they have water again and instead of putting the fountain back, they have a sprinkler...
PizzaPlanet
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The sprinklers could be temporary.
Also, they could be refurbishing the rest of the fountain.
Also, they could be refurbishing the rest of the fountain.
MagicHappens1971
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Why would put in they put sprinklers in for temporary plants?
PizzaPlanet
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Who knows how long temporary is? It could be a while unitl they finish the plumbing for SWL.
Goofyernmost
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Because they have a water source that they can easily tap into. The question is why did they stop it to begin with and that is something that has been mentioned, but, as far as I can tell has been pure speculation. It may be temporary and it might not, only time will tell. Since we don't know how the entire area is going to end up, perhaps we should just have a little patience and wait. We will know soon enough.
MagicHappens1971
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The other part I'm confused about is, if they had to put plants in to work on the water pipes, shutting off the fountain, why would/how they put sprinklers in?
You know what would help DHS create a nice atmosphere with lots of fountains? They only need a mechanism to keep up a steady supply of water pressure for all the fountains, like, you know... a water tower.
roj2323
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In regards to the fountain becoming a planter I think they changed it for a few reasons but aside from the expensive upkeep, Muppet courtyard has always been a bit of a concrete alley and making it a planter softens the environment a bit. Another issue that a lot of people might not consider is the fountain tended to spray water everywhere.
Fox&Hound
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I agree! I love water features and how they can change an environment but I actually see this as a positive move. That particular fountain sprayed a ton of water everywhere and I recall the brick in this area always being wet. I think guests will enjoy this area more!
SplashJacket
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So let's hope they are redoing the fountain to make the water precise and not a llama. Still, think this a non-issue but if yall prefer ugliness and can't afford a single drop of water in 90-degree weather. Your call.
It's been fine for 25 years.
