I just wanted to inform you guys about some new information on the stunt show. They're now testing at a temporary facility in Epcot's parking lot. I was there Wednesday, and while walking to SSE I could hear the cars echoing of the sphere. I was also over there today and saw a few drivers being briefed. The cars were out, at this point they just have basic black bodies on them (no show involved), although they still have the same shape. I've yet to see them in action, but from what I heard today and Wednesday, I'm sure it'll be great! Definately going to add some noise pollution to the Streets of America area. BTW, I've heard some CMs referencing this area as Streets of America, while some are still referring to it as New York Street.
I went on the Backlot Tour tonight, and they still have the motorcycles in the prop shop area, and they've now added a car, with the full detailed body. It's black, very small and compact. Looks as though they're the same as the Paris show. Maybe MKT is more familiar with this? You can peek through the slits in the tarps on the fence surrounding the construction site, thanks to normal wear and tear and the effects of Charley. From what I saw, most of the area is good to go, with things such as some concrete laying being the only significant construction left. Just minor work at this point. They've also got a U-Turn area looping down into the new boneyard area, toward the loading station. The guard rail was visible through the tarp, and asphalt is now in that area. Most of the queue looks to be complete. While waiting and before entering the arena guests will be able to view the body shop and see cars and motorcycles (possibly jet skis?) being prepared for the show.
Stitch is coming along very well. From what I can tell, most of the interior looks to be coming along, with the exterior where the main focus of work is now. As you've seen, the concrete is gone, and they're now laying pipes and other infrastructure, which I assume is for FastPass. I'm hearing November as an opening time frame at this point, so I wouldn't expect and previews before early October.
I went on the Backlot Tour tonight, and they still have the motorcycles in the prop shop area, and they've now added a car, with the full detailed body. It's black, very small and compact. Looks as though they're the same as the Paris show. Maybe MKT is more familiar with this? You can peek through the slits in the tarps on the fence surrounding the construction site, thanks to normal wear and tear and the effects of Charley. From what I saw, most of the area is good to go, with things such as some concrete laying being the only significant construction left. Just minor work at this point. They've also got a U-Turn area looping down into the new boneyard area, toward the loading station. The guard rail was visible through the tarp, and asphalt is now in that area. Most of the queue looks to be complete. While waiting and before entering the arena guests will be able to view the body shop and see cars and motorcycles (possibly jet skis?) being prepared for the show.
Stitch is coming along very well. From what I can tell, most of the interior looks to be coming along, with the exterior where the main focus of work is now. As you've seen, the concrete is gone, and they're now laying pipes and other infrastructure, which I assume is for FastPass. I'm hearing November as an opening time frame at this point, so I wouldn't expect and previews before early October.
I'm not going to get my hopes up but if SGE is open in any capacity before I leave Sept 27 I would be elated!
