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News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions
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RandomPrincess
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I'm assuming really soon, I figured that was why BB-8 was hanging around.
mickEblu
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2018? If the DLRR is up and running and the ROA is done by early to mid 2017 wouldn't they want those trees planted first ?
RandomPrincess
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I guess it depends on the construction needs.
Curious Constance
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I find it adorably cute that the trees are boxed up and saved until they get replanted. I also thought it was adorable when I realized the other day that tree bark is likely meant to provide a protective barrier for trees.
There must be something wrong with me.
There must be something wrong with me.
Disney Analyst
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They've moved some boxed up trees behind the scrim to block the parking structure view. Brilliant!
Also they've leveled another building, the area is HUGE now!
All via Mint Crocodiles blog.
Also they've leveled another building, the area is HUGE now!
All via Mint Crocodiles blog.
Another stellar week (finally more backstage buildings down)! I think we are only a matter of weeks from seeing steel. I don't know why Disneyland projects seem to move so much more consistently than Orlando... I think it's just better consistency with the local bloggers.
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I find these maps amazingly helpful to orient myself. The two Red circles are the clumps of buildings that were just cleared. The green section has not been cleared yet.
Importantly, everything that has just been cleared is where the majority of the battle attraction show building will go. The green could technically stick around for another year without really affecting the timeline of the build (not that I think it will).
This is why I feel like steel is so near, both the Battle Attraction and Millennium Falcon spots are close to prepped. The show buildings always are the first things to go in.
(BTW - no one ever accuse Mice Age of being dried up - these are literally the most wonderful things next to the actual blueprints).
Importantly, everything that has just been cleared is where the majority of the battle attraction show building will go. The green could technically stick around for another year without really affecting the timeline of the build (not that I think it will).
This is why I feel like steel is so near, both the Battle Attraction and Millennium Falcon spots are close to prepped. The show buildings always are the first things to go in.
(BTW - no one ever accuse Mice Age of being dried up - these are literally the most wonderful things next to the actual blueprints).
HauntedMansionFLA
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Too bad no one does this with the Orlando project.I find these maps amazingly helpful to orient myself. The two Red circles are the clumps of buildings that were just cleared. The green section has not been cleared yet.
Importantly, everything that has just been cleared is where the majority of the battle attraction show building will go. The green could technically stick around for another year without really affecting the timeline of the build (not that I think it will).
This is why I feel like steel is so near, both the Battle Attraction and Millennium Falcon spots are close to prepped. The show buildings always are the first things to go in.
(BTW - no one ever accuse Mice Age of being dried up - these are literally the most wonderful things next to the actual blueprints).
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Yep. Disney announced that groundbreaking is this month, so the activity should be even more interesting by the end of April.
I just realized that when this project is done roughly half of the DLRR's route will now be inside DL rather than on the perimeter.
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Curious Constance
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Another stellar week (finally more backstage buildings down)! I think we are only a matter of weeks from seeing steel. I don't know why Disneyland projects seem to move so much more consistently than Orlando... I think it's just better consistency with the local bloggers.
Last week
This Week
(Credit Mint Crocodile)
HOLY COW! Even I can appreciate this difference!
GiveMeTheMusic
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There was some decent documentation of Catastrophe Canyon's demolition, but other than that not a lot has happened at DHS. I expect it will pick up a bit with LMA closed now.
GiveMeTheMusic
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Of course, the sad part is that DHS desperately needs this expansion in the worst possible way, and it may not open until 2020. Amazing.
George Lucas on a Bench
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I'm actually really pleased they're removing the whole back area of MGM, but I'm still bummed by the Toy Story Land with a baby coaster and flats. DL gets the stellar Cars Land with a legit E ticket, MGM gets an expanded Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground with a Gadget's Go Coaster and spinning thing. What a disaster.
Mike S
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Animal Kingdom is getting Avatar next year which looks better and better with each update. Either way I agree on Toy Story.
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Deleted member 107043
To be fair the Toy Story coaster looks significantly more elaborate than Gaget's.
Curious Constance
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WAY better. It looks like a decent sized coaster.
TP2000
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No, dear. Just keep talking. We like you.
TP2000
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Another stellar week (finally more backstage buildings down)! I think we are only a matter of weeks from seeing steel. I don't know why Disneyland projects seem to move so much more consistently than Orlando... I think it's just better consistency with the local bloggers.
Last week
This Week
(Credit Mint Crocodile)
Thanks again for posting these photos for us! I sometimes forget to visit that Crocodile fellow's blog.
Agreed that this was obviously a HUUUGE week for the clearing and demolition behind Disneyland. The Anaheim version of this project is moving fast and furious. But I doubt we are weeks away from structural steel. If I were a betting man, I'd guess that we'll start to see steel for the big ride warehouses in July or August.
TP2000
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I find these maps amazingly helpful to orient myself. The two Red circles are the clumps of buildings that were just cleared. The green section has not been cleared yet.
Importantly, everything that has just been cleared is where the majority of the battle attraction show building will go. The green could technically stick around for another year without really affecting the timeline of the build (not that I think it will).
This is why I feel like steel is so near, both the Battle Attraction and Millennium Falcon spots are close to prepped. The show buildings always are the first things to go in.
(BTW - no one ever accuse Mice Age of being dried up - these are literally the most wonderful things next to the actual blueprints).
So, apparently I'm double thanking you tonight. I wish I had your skills to cut and paste maps and add those nifty green and red circles. They are incredibly helpful to visualize and comprehend what is happening here on the northern flanks of the park.
I keep telling myself that as a retired guy I should sign up for one of those computer classes over at the local Junior College to learn how to create maps with handy circles and add-ons like you've done here. But then I chicken out and just hope someone else makes the maps instead.
The second Miceage map is also very handy. My gosh, this whole Star Wars thing is really happening, isn't it?!?