New Main Street U.S.A bypass to be built to address entry and exit congestion at the Magic Kingdom

[Rob562]

I agree it would appear that is the case, even if there are no plans to use that entry right now. It does seem to give them that option in the future, should they choose to. I could see how they might want to do this for special events (parade taping, Superbowl winners, etc.) to avoid the need to run down MS. Or even a regular show like MISICI that primarily takes place in the hub.

I like that they're actually showing *forethought* in spending a little more money now to have options and flexibility in the future, even if they don't have definitive plans for its use at the moment.

-Rob

 

[flynnibus]

They should make it so the hub turns into a toilet bowl at the end of the fireworks.. and all the people just get swirled down the tube to an exit at the bus stop. Both an attraction and practical

 

[aladdin2007]

Well if they must keep that godforsaken MiSiCi abomination, I wouldn't mind if they used that new potential entrance, as I'll have a better chance to avoid it entirely then.

Im with you.

 

[flavious27]

They should make it so the hub turns into a toilet bowl at the end of the fireworks.. and all the people just get swirled down the tube to an exit at the bus stop. Both an attraction and practical

Or just build a second entrance on Bay Lake

 

[unkadug]

Or just build a second entrance on Bay Lake

Then you'd just have bunch of tired tourists flopping around on the Bay Lake beach like fish out of water!

 

[RedDad]

Have to agree with @Tom, the presence of reinforcement in a concrete pavement doesn't necessarily imply additional capacity. Virtually all pavements are "reinforced" to some extent, particularly in FL, but in most cases the rebar is there to control cracking as the concrete cures, not necessarily to add strength. The best indicator of higher capacity pavements is thickness.

 

[ford91exploder]

They should make it so the hub turns into a toilet bowl at the end of the fireworks.. and all the people just get swirled down the tube to an exit at the bus stop. Both an attraction and practical

Like the 'Royal Flush' in Vegas perhaps

 

[JungleTrekFan]

Just something to note that there is a corner of the security office outside wall (just above the cardboard bailer) that is painted thematically. instead of go away green it is mud red and the gutters are painted black. not sure if this something that all of the 2nd story backstage buildings will get or just a test...

 

[JungleTrekFan]

The plans wouldn't randomly add emergency vehicle access to an area that was already accessible.

Did they already have access through the the gate before? Since it was only a small walkway before and not an actual park gate i don’t think the gate was used to have large emergency vehicles go through it.

 

[The Visionary Soul]

Did they already have access through the the gate before? Since it was only a small walkway before and not an actual park gate i don’t think the gate was used to have large emergency vehicles go through it.

No, it didn't. But the Hub was accessible by other routes.

 

[NearTheEars]

Well if they must keep that godforsaken MiSiCi abomination, I wouldn't mind if they used that new potential entrance, as I'll have a better chance to avoid it entirely then.

I actually don't mind that parade/dance party. Kids seem to enjoy getting out on the road with the characters.

 

[Tom]

Now that I'm home and can look at things in more detail, here is a snapshot from the sheet called "Fire Truck and Crane Access Plan". The shaded areas and center-lines indicate all areas where fire trucks and cranes can enter and leave the site safely. That's all it means.

 

[NormC]

Tom or anyone that can answer, quick OT question. Is there a website or even a book that shows blueprints of ride layouts or behind the scene workings? I am a bit of a geek about the machinery of all of it. Hydraulics, electro-mechanical etc. For example take the roof off of RnRC or ToT.

 

[unkadug]

Tom or anyone that can answer, quick OT question. Is there a website or even a book that shows blueprints of ride layouts or behind the scene workings? I am a bit of a geek about the machinery of all of it. Hydraulics, electro-mechanical etc. For example take the roof off of RnRC or ToT.

try http://www.disneyparkblueprints.com/

 

[NormC]

try http://www.disneyparkblueprints.com/

Thanks! Almost too obvious. lol
Is there a more detailed one that you could actually zoom in on. That one seems like screen shots only.

 

[rct247]

Now that I'm home and can look at things in more detail, here is a snapshot from the sheet called "Fire Truck and Crane Access Plan". The shaded areas and center-lines indicate all areas where fire trucks and cranes can enter and leave the site safely. That's all it means.

View attachment 47886

Wow, now that is a legit blueprint! I'd love to find a high res copy of the park like that!

 

[flavious27]

Thanks! Almost too obvious. lol
Is there a more detailed one that you could actually zoom in on. That one seems like screen shots only.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/63631877@N00

 

[NormC]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/63631877@N00

Thanks. Guess what I would like is really more of the inner workings of the machinery of the attractions. Like take the skin off of ToT and show the elevators, ride vehicles, lifts, etc. The launch of RnRC.
The ride simulators are fun though.

 

[marni1971]

Thanks. Guess what I would like is really more of the inner workings of the machinery of the attractions. Like take the skin off of ToT and show the elevators, ride vehicles, lifts, etc. The launch of RnRC.
The ride simulators are fun though.

*cough*

 

[NormC]

*cough*

View attachment 48570

Cough, something with a little more detail. That one is great though and well done. The site does not seem to allow you to zoom in.