EPCOT Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[MrPromey]

Well there's a dude behind the ladder so clearly it was still being worked on

That doesn't necessarily mean the land wasn't open yet, though.

More and more frequently, this outside work in front of the public seems to be becoming a more commonly acceptable thing by management in the parks so I'd hardly have been shocked.

Only reason I asked was there's kind of a difference between being able to spot something you're looking for in the distance of a closed-off area behind the Disney construction walls and something being done in a normal viewable area.

I recall people riding old Dumbo specifically to try to get pictures over the construction walls when NFL was being built (to post them here!), for instance and I recognize that there comes a limit to what can and can't be done.

Anyway, not terribly shocking either way as the direction of the leadership over these parks was already failing when it comes to traditional levels of quality at this point under the management attitude that has only intensified in recent years.

... but I guess we are starting to reach a point where the people in power have been their long enough that a whole newer audience probably sees this all as normal and acceptable now.

 

[CntrlFlPete]

Nope, absolutely not okay, either.

... Was this before or after this part of the park was opened?

b4

 

[wdwmagic]

progress from today

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

www.wdwmagic.com

The lower section is being prepped.

And we have what looks like a primer on the pipework. Other sections were done in this prior to being painted black.

 

[note2001]

I have got to get a set of these when they come out as collectibles. The full set of 5 unique ones, not just the portal plus 4 duplicate barges.
I'll be the envy of ....

uh, nobody.

Might as well make them out of die cast metal so they sink in the tub when kids go to play with them too.

 

[trainplane3]

progress from today

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

www.wdwmagic.com

The lower section is being prepped.

And we have what looks like a primer on the pipework. Other sections were done in this prior to being painted black.

Paint a target on the side and put some torpedo launchers onto the Friendship boats. We'd get a unique piece of entertainment. The budget might be a little higher though.

 

[Mac Tonight]

This is just getting ridiculous...

 

[SpectroBro]

Some neon lighting currently on the center arms.

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Remember when we were upset that waterfront restaurants in Mexico and Morocco were ruining the visuals of World Showcase? Those were the days.

Remember when we thought the Guardians Gravity Building was the worst they could do??

 

[JohnD]

progress from today

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

Painting and cleaning Mexico barge for Harmonious - April 28 2021

www.wdwmagic.com

The lower section is being prepped.

And we have what looks like a primer on the pipework. Other sections were done in this prior to being painted black.

What are they going to do? Paint them green so they think no one will notice them?

 

[wdwmagic]

What are they going to do? Paint them green so they think no one will notice them?

I believe black. But I think the painted surface is going to be more durable than whatever finish (or lack of), is currently there.

Either way, Intex coatings, who I think are doing this, are doing very well out of paint jobs recently!

 

[pdude81]

What are they going to do? Paint them green so they think no one will notice them?

Mildew green or spring leaf green?

 

[JohnD]

I believe black. But I think the painted surface is going to be more durable than whatever finish (or lack of), is currently there.

Either way, Intex coatings, who I think are doing this, are doing very well out of paint jobs recently!

Thank you for the precise response. No, seriously, even though I was being facetious.

 

[monothingie]

I believe black. But I think the painted surface is going to be more durable than whatever finish (or lack of), is currently there.

Either way, Intex coatings, who I think are doing this, are doing very well out of paint jobs recently!

There is no black paint on earth that can resist the fading power of the Florida sun.

 

[wdwmagic]

There is no black paint on earth that can resist the fading power of the Florida sun.

BUT, paint lets them keep repainting it .

 

[monothingie]

BUT, paint lets them keep repainting it .

My lack of faith in park operations is impressive.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

Remember all those years we complained about the Fountain of Nations stage, Pin Trading canopies and Leave a Legacy? Yeah I’ll take all of that back to have these barges off of the lake.

 

[wdwmagic]

My lack of faith in park operations is impressive.

Not saying they will keep repainting it (looking at Space Mountain roof etc.), but they have the potential to do that.

 

[monothingie]

Not saying they will keep repainting it (looking at Space Mountain roof etc.), but they have the potential to do that.

I wonder if the phrase "too big to fail" were ever thrown around during design and construction?

 

[senor_jorge]

Yeah there has always been various pixels out in most of the tests we have seen so far.

I'm curious to see if we find out how difficult they are to replace. My experience is very limited with LED walls/screens. But in that limited experience replacement in some of the locations I've seen dead pixels could be troublesome. I'd hope that maintenance was a design consideration, but it wouldn't be the first time if it wasn't.

 

[note2001]

One of the last places I'd want to be working is in Florida, the middle of a lake on a giant black heat absorber/reflector.
Remember that old saying? "Water, water all around. Not a drop to drink."

I'm thirsty now.

I missed it, are these barges to also have fireworks on board to be reset each day? If so, what a fun job that'll be.