News Mysterious Land Clearing South of the Japan Pavilion

[jhastings74]

It's too cold in Orlando for at least two months of the year for one water park - let alone two! I've been twice to WPs at WDW in January or February, and wondered to myself, "why did I do this today??"

So...I'm on page 2 of 6 and haven't gone through the rest yet, so I apologize if someone beat me to this, but... why not bring some new life to one of the water parks by adding a full indoor water park which would then allow the water park resort to have year-round functioning (a la Great Wolf Lodge, etc.)?

 

[pdude81]

So...I'm on page 2 of 6 and haven't gone through the rest yet, so I apologize if someone beat me to this, but... why not bring some new life to one of the water parks by adding a full indoor water park which would then allow the water park resort to have year-round functioning (a la Great Wolf Lodge, etc.)?

I think that one is indoors because it would have to be closed for 9 months a year as opposed to 2

 

[lentesta]

Might this be a drone takeoff/landing spot for the next version of IllumiNations? It would allow the drones to get to World Showcase Lagoon with minimal flyover of guest areas. And it's located conveniently next to the Epcot fire station.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Might this be a drone takeoff/landing spot for the next version of IllumiNations? It would allow the drones to get to World Showcase Lagoon with minimal flyover of guest areas. And it's located conveniently next to the Epcot fire station.

...interesting points...

 

[castlecake2.0]

The Japan show building is the park’s central carpentry shop currently

 

[imarc]

Correct...there are mothballed areas in Germany and Japan with 1983 dust on them...from an era of more imaginative people

It seems odd to use rides that were cancelled 35 years ago as an example of how Disney was better 35 years ago.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It seems odd to use rides that were cancelled 35 years ago as an example of how Disney was better 35 years ago.

They were part of the “follow through”...which never happened.

If you read Project Future...you’d understand just how massive Epcot’s construction was...amazing they got what they did done at that time.

 

[winstongator]

Would have to be more cost efficient (yeah Disney) to distribute the delivery of the cabins to stations as they arrive. Leave them at the port (JAX?) til they are ready for them then truck them over.

Would be neat to get pics of them at the port. Decent view from 295 bridge.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Would be neat to get pics of them at the port. Decent view from 295 bridge.

I’m curious when that system will be actually done? I’m guessing around 1/19? Just a guess

 

[jakeman]

It seems odd to use rides that were cancelled 35 years ago as an example of how Disney was better 35 years ago.

Well, for some strange reason, unfinished projects and empty promises were okay 35 years ago, but the slightest deviation from concept art is blasphemous to the corpse of Walt Disney.

That's just kind of what happens when rhetoric comes before reason.

 

[Kamikaze]

I’m curious when that system will be actually done? I’m guessing around 1/19? Just a guess

Martin very specifically said within a week either way beginning of May 2019.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Martin very specifically said within a week either way beginning of May 2019.

Sounds fine...it just seems that unlike rides, they’re actually attempting to get this done ASAP

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Well, for some strange reason, unfinished projects and empty promises were okay 35 years ago, but the slightest deviation from concept art is blasphemous to the corpse of Walt Disney.

That's just kind of what happens when rhetoric comes before reason.

I think you’re misreading this one.

They cancelled/delayed things because of the budget/state of the company...and that is still unfortunate.

But what’s been the Excuse to not revisit since about 1989? And close things (wonders)? And destroy things (imagination)? And rely on a relabeled temp festival that never changes all year (too many to count)?

But...what they are doing now does show commitment...even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

 

[pdude81]

Sounds fine...it just seems that unlike rides, they’re actually attempting to get this done ASAP

If they plan to raise rack rates for the attached hotels then the earlier the better for the company. Also IMO it's best to get this up and running in some fashion before they start selling points at the Riviera. If it's an awesome experience then that helps fuel sales, but if it is poorly received then you want the bad news out of the way before pitching how awesome the new place is or pricing it too high.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If they plan to raise rack rates for the attached hotels then the earlier the better for the company. Also IMO it's best to get this up and running in some fashion before they start selling points at the Riviera. If it's an awesome experience then that helps fuel sales, but if it is poorly received then you want the bad news out of the way before pitching how awesome the new place is or pricing it too high.

Fully agree...it Also takes time for the system to shake out/operate before the mgm crunch hits

 

[MrHappy]

Ah, finally a large dedicated area for stroller parking that's off the main walk ways.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Might this be a drone takeoff/landing spot for the next version of IllumiNations? It would allow the drones to get to World Showcase Lagoon with minimal flyover of guest areas. And it's located conveniently next to the Epcot fire station.

My understanding of the use of drones for shows is that they can not be over guests, even while in transit to their performing space. So, either WDW wrangled some sort of exemption, or, they're going to build a covered path over the walkway around the lagoon for the drones to fly over, or, it's not for drones.

I think it was @wdwmagic that indicated drones would be from Oddessey and stay over the lake (and giant sinkhole) there. For now.

 

[BellFamily2000]

From bioreconstruct...



That would put it about here...

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Anyone know what that's for? Dirt storage? Building something? I don't recall that space being indicated on any permits for anything.

Could it be part of where the new ride from France will be going? It is shown on several videos to pretty far almost to Japan. Just a thought

 

[MisterPenguin]

Could it be part of where the new ride from France will be going? It is shown on several videos to pretty far almost to Japan. Just a thought

Nope. The new ride in France (Ratatouille) will be going where the construction is circled in red...

 

[Truk777]

Here is a Nearmap capture of the land clearing so you can see the exact location. Image was taken on May 8.