PI changes confirmed

Rosso11

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
This was posted over at Laughingplace.com in the discussion boards. This was apparently posted by a CM who received this. It looks like all of the clubs are safe, for now.





DOWNTOWN DISNEY is heading into an exciting phase of growth and urban development.

A few projects that are around the corner include replacing the Hub Stage with an "open plaza" that will have a spectacular view of the lagoon and a boat dock to offer additional watercraft transportation to our guests. In addition, we also will be removing the West End Stage to build a bridge directly from the West Side into the heart of Pleasure Island, creating a direct connection from one district to another as well as improving upon the pathway of Hill Street to increase space for potential new partners.

In order to begin these enhancements, we will be closing specific merchandise and food locations on Pleasure Island, and construction walls will be seen in the near future between West Side and Pleasure Island in order to dismantle the West End Stage.

Superstar Studios® will close on March 3; DTV, Missing Link Sausage Company, Zen Zone will close on March 19; Changing Attitudes and Reel Finds will close on April 1. These locations will not re-open once construction is completed.

Affected Cast Members currently working at DTV, Missing Link Sausage Company, Changing Attitudes, and Reel Finds, will be relocated to alternate positions within the DOWNTOWN DISNEY district.

Also as part of construction, Kodak imaging services will be relocated after close of business on April 1 to the unoccupied Ticket Trolley at the main entrance of Pleasure Island (adjacent to Mannequins Dance Palance), and ORLANDO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® will close its current location on March 19 - this is a temporary closure. ORLANDO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® will move to Changing Attitudes and Reel Finds, with a Summer 2006 projected opening.

During construction, our clubs and entertainment venues will continue to operate and we will focus on maintaining a high-energy atmosphere for indulgence and fun.
 

Pongo

New Member
Rosso11 said:
and ORLANDO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® will close its current location on March 19 - this is a temporary closure. ORLANDO HARLEY-DAVIDSON® will move to Changing Attitudes and Reel Finds, with a Summer 2006 projected opening.

Didn't that store just open? And now they're relocating it?

That's pretty harsh :lol:
 

DigitalDisney

New Member
"potential new partners" certainly seems to indicate T-Rex is coming to PI.

I'm liking the traffic improvements too. The connection from West Side to PI has always been a little weird. It also sounds like they will be moving the resort boat launch from the Rainforest Cafe to PI, which is a great move. Hopefully they will add a dock to West End, and have a boat travel between all three docks, since it's such a long walk from one end of DTD to the other.
 

Number_6

Well-Known Member
DigitalDisney said:
Hopefully they will add a dock to West End, and have a boat travel between all three docks, since it's such a long walk from one end of DTD to the other.

I thought there was a boat dock at West Side located just past House of Blues, or am I imagining things again?
 

Jerm

Well-Known Member
Missing Links---NOOOOOOOOOO!!!

That is the best place to eat at 1 am after hanging at the clubs.

J
 

joshwill

Well-Known Member
they had best leave the adventurers club alone. that is the only reason i have to visit PI, or even the whole of DTW.
 
Dtd

The Dino-Thing's going between Raglan Road and McDonald's.

The rest is great news. Why build a water front complex with minimal views of the water? Why put three entertainment zones together but make it akward to walk all the way through?

This should have been done years ago!

-Billy
 

donaldfan

Well-Known Member
billybluenose said:
The Dino-Thing's going between Raglan Road and McDonald's.

The rest is great news. Why build a water front complex with minimal views of the water? Why put three entertainment zones together but make it akward to walk all the way through?

This should have been done years ago!

-Billy

Agreed!
 

lamarvenoy

New Member
These all sound like smart changes to me. I just hope the new connection smoothes the flow, hill street can be like grid lock on the weekends.
 

mkt

When a paradise is lost go straight to Disney™
Premium Member
nooooooooo...they're closing the grease bucket... err Missing Link!

Where will I go now for buck nasty greasiness with which to sober up to?

WHERE?!?!?!?
 

Mr.EPCOT

Active Member
imagineerfan said:
I am a little confused on where this new bridge will be constructed, could anyone give a picture of where it will be placed? Thanks

Dan

I don't have a picture, but if you imagine where the West End Stage is now, the bridge will go right through there. It would basically start in front of B.E.T., and end before that West Side info booth.
 

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