I too have expressed concern in the past that because of the way they went about approving this project there was a bigger risk of unexpected conditions consuming more of the budget than anticipated, especially when they seemed determined to do it quickly and very cheaply. The possibility of finding something so detrimental that they can't justify the repair is likely pretty remote.
They can keep a lot of what's there. The laughing place part before the drop can probably all stay.
From what I understand, the primary reason 20k closed is because it was expensive to operate and refurbish. Not because it had any serious structural issues. I know there was talk about a minor leak in a corner that backed up to the utilidors, but it doesn't seem like that was insurmountable or even a factor in why it closed. Management was just sick of having to drain it every year or two and repaint everything. Something they had to do since all of the scenery was underwater and they deteriorated far faster than other rides.
Definitely. There will need to be a lot carefully demolished though. I just hope they do the work instead of just misting it out of view.
Wrong reply?
There is no true interior for the show. You enter and exit the interior scenes through giant holes in the building that don't close up. Go do a search on something along the lines of "natatorium design challenges". Indoor swimming pools are expensive and difficult to build and maintain because they are corrosive environments. The challenges are not just limited to the area immediately around the pool, but everywhere that shares the environment. The interior spaces being open to the air help some, but you've also taken two big challenges (permanent openings and treated water) and combined them together. The whole thing inside and out is a hostile environment.
I remember reading after it closed, probably for the reasons you posted, the condition deteriorated to the extent Disney couldn't easily open it for the 25th anniversary
Yep, meant to reply to you. My bad! Ha (Fixed)
I didn't say this? What I said is that it's jumping to unnecessary conclusions to assume there ARE major issues that would massively impact the budget. Just as I would admit it would be jumping to conclusions to assume there aren't any issues whatsoever. We're getting a little ahead of ourselves here IMO.
Maybe it's a ghost that haunts the ride, like George over at Pirates...
All I can find on da google is Billy is the goat on BTMRR.
I disagree with your interpretation of Signature Element. The drop is the image most people have in their heads when they think of Splash. It’s the Money Shot, the image Disney uses in all their media to promote it. It’s the thing everyone photographs. The drop is the iconic signature element of Splash Mountain, just as Cinderella Castle is MK’s signature element. It’s the first image that pops into mind when the subject is mentioned.
The WDW weather affects when they can do major maintenance. December is out because of the holiday crowds, so that leaves Jan- Mar before the spring crowds and hurricane/afternoon thunderstorms season.
Part of me wouldn't mind if they need to demo the whole thing. I'd prefer they start from scratch instead of having to shoehorn the new ride into the existing space. I think the project would turn out much better that way.