New themed pavement in Adventureland?

[Quietmouse]

Say what you will about Disney obsession with ips now, I’m glad they still prioritize theming. There’s nothing like Disney obsession with details towards their theming and that is why we flock to their parks.

They immerse you with an experience like nothing else on earth, they are ocd with theming and details , and are truly one of the only collection of theme parks that know how to make you feel transplanted into a different reality.

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[CraftyFox]

These are the kind of little touches I love to see. It can be a very subtle effect (especially when the paths get crowded) but it really helps sell the jungle atmosphere.

 

[happymom25]

Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.

I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”

 

[Squishy]

Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.

I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”

I was thinking this too, this new pavement doesn't look like it would withstand heavy constant pleasure washing.

 

[spectromagic04]

I was thinking this too, this new pavement doesn't look like it would withstand heavy constant pleasure washing.

I know in Pandora they can’t power wash the pavement except in the Satuli area. That’s mostly because it would mess up the glow in the dark paint.

 

[CoasterFan27]

Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.

I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”

I appreciate the green being a bit different, but it's kind of hilarious they're spending the money to replace all the concrete to be aligned with the area's theme and it being described as cost cutting vs having "power wash the pavement" on the maintenance rota.

Disney can't win

 

[Otamin]

That looks fantastic, and certainly a much needed improvement.

I'm hoping at some point they'll theme the pavement on Main Street to be more akin to the majority of the other castle parks as well. The usage of bricks they have greatly enhance the overall theming.

Oh God. My eyes. The horror!! Why Tokyo

It's truly baffling, especially when one of the most beautiful Disney parks is next door.

Themed pavement would go a long way to improve TDL.

 

[Br0ckford]

$16 Billion one cu yd at a time.
Seriously upgrades are upgrades, I'll take it.
Looks good.

 

[peter11435]

I was thinking this too, this new pavement doesn't look like it would withstand heavy constant pleasure washing.

It can

 

[wdrive]

DAK has similar pavement no? They manage to clean that it seems

I’ve also seen no problems at DAK with strollers or wheelchairs

 

[peter11435]

DAK has similar pavement no? They manage to clean that it seems

I’ve also seen no problems at DAK with strollers or wheelchairs

Dak, Dak Lodge, various locations around Epcot, heck even other areas in Adventureland already have similar pavement.

 

[AndyS2992]

I don't like it, looks like the floor got damaged and they did a half arsed job fixing it by throwing mismatching sand and concrete on top of it. If this is just one then it looks awful, if they dot these around the land then it would be more cohesive and not quite so bad.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don't like it, looks like the floor got damaged and they did a half arsed job fixing it by throwing mismatching sand and concrete on top of it. If this is just one then it looks awful, if they dot these around the land then it would be more cohesive and not quite so bad.

They’re converting the entire front area of the land to this. It just takes time since the whole land is open every day. I think it works well with all of the rocky features they added to the area several years back.

 

[peter11435]

I don't like it, looks like the floor got damaged and they did a half arsed job fixing it by throwing mismatching sand and concrete on top of it. If this is just one then it looks awful, if they dot these around the land then it would be more cohesive and not quite so bad.

It clearly will not be just one. And large sections of the land already have themed concrete

 

[KDM31091]

Pleasantly surprised to see them at least attempting to do the little touches that we love. Do I love the result, no, not really, but it’s something they didn’t “have” to do so I’ll take it.

 

[Incomudro]

Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.

I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”

Think moss instead of mold.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.

I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”

Can confirm it doesn’t look better in person.

 

[MarkTwain]

If you're like me and were curious what this would look like applied to the rest of the land, enjoy these 20 minutes of Photoshop:

Not my usual professional standard so don't hold it against me. Free to use, etc etc

I'll let you all decide if you like the look of the pavement or not, but I think it works.

 

[Doberge]

I'm not sure how I feel. I do not love the gray but this new color is seems so similar to existing brown/tan buildings/roofs that it looks monotonous in pictures shared. Maybe they'll repaint buildings?

 

[Quietmouse]

If you're like me and were curious what this would look like applied to the rest of the land, enjoy these 20 minutes of Photoshop:

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Not my usual professional standard so don't hold it against me. Free to use, etc etc

I'll let you all decide if you like the look of the pavement or not, but I think it works.

It looks like the ground in the jungle. I like it.

It would be cool if frontier lane had similar dirt pavement and liberty square had faux cobble stone pavement.