News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions

[Old Mouseketeer]

Have you guys seen this? It appears that railroad has been laid across this segment of the ROA shoreline cliffs.
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I can clearly see the path where the DLRR will go. But if you are implying that track has been laid, this would be news to me. Nothing I have heard or seen leads me to believe that new track is even on-property. I don't expect to see that for at least a month or two. I don't think there is any boat track laid yet and they are supposed to running the Big Boats by June. DLRR doesn't even begin testing until September. However, I could be wrong (it's been known to happen--but don't tell anyone).

I think what is noteworthy in this photo (and many others) is how far behind the rockwork is, especially down to the water's edge. I'm hearing rumors that not only will Fan!! fail to debut in June, but they are fighting for July. The schedule is behind for refilling the ROA and it appears to be a moving target.

Re-routing ROA and DLRR was an ambitious project. My personal take is that the original schedule depended on everything going right, and the extra rainfall alone may have cost weeks. Stay tuned!

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I just see the bridge, can't see where you see the rails?

I said "it appears". I wasn't saying definitively that rails are there. We can, however, clearly see that there's something on the bridge that looks like railroad ties. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though because I'm pretty bad at trying to figure this stuff out!

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

I said "it appears". I wasn't saying it was saying definitively that rails are there. We can, however, clearly see that there's something on the bridge that looks like railroad ties. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though because I'm pretty bad at trying to figure this stuff out!

Good point about the RR ties. I think that's because they are part of the actual bridge structure. I'm not sure there are any ties being laid on the ground portions of the track path.

 

[Curious Constance]

MiceChat's update today mentioned something about the railroad track being put down, I THINK. I'll try and find it.

 

[Curious Constance]

Here is their direct quote, "The new train tracks at the back of the river have been built and the rocks are just starting to be completed."

 

[Deleted member 107043]

That's where I lifted the pic. I didn't read the article though. I tend to scroll through their blog posts quickly.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Here is their direct quote, "The new train tracks at the back of the river have been built and the rocks are just starting to be completed."

I believe they misspoke or spoke imprecisely. The route for the train has been built, but I see no evidence of actual tracks. YMMV.

 

[Curious Constance]

Darn. I want this to be done in the next two and a half months. Someone go put the fear of God into the construction workers to hurry them along!

 

[PB Watermelon]

Darn. I want this to be done in the next two and a half months. Someone go put the fear of God into the construction workers to hurry them along!

Perhaps Lord Vader can find new ways to motivate them.

 

[Phroobar]

Perhaps Lord Vader can find new ways to motivate them.

Jerjerrod: I tell you that this land will be operational as planned.
Vader: Mr. Iger does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation.
Jerjerrod: But he asks the impossible! I need more men!
Vader: Then perhaps you can tell him when he arrives.
Jerjerrod: [alarmed] Mr. Iger is coming here?
Vader: That is correct, Commander, and he is most displeased with your apparent lack of progress.
Jerjerrod: We shall double our efforts.
Vader: I hope so, Commander, for your sake. Bob is not as forgiving as I am.

 

[PB Watermelon]

Jerjerrod: I tell you that this land will be operational as planned.
Vader: Mr. Iger does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation.
Jerjerrod: But he asks the impossible! I need more men!
Vader: Then perhaps you can tell him when he arrives.
Jerjerrod: [alarmed] Mr. Iger is coming here?
Vader: That is correct, Commander, and he is most displeased with your apparent lack of progress.
Jerjerrod: We shall double our efforts.
Vader: I hope so, Commander, for your sake. Bob is not as forgiving as I am.

Ackbar: It's a churro!

 

[SuddenStorm]

Darn. I want this to be done in the next two and a half months. Someone go put the fear of God into the construction workers to hurry them along!

I know this is a joke, but I doubt the construction company wants to lose Disney's contract for future construction work so I'd imagine management is doing everything the possibly can to get this done in time.

 

[TP2000]

She's got a new video up from footage taken Tuesday, March 28th.

 

[TP2000]

And She's also got a second video from inside the park, mostly of Rivers of America and North Frontierland construction.

 

[S 2]

I said "it appears". I wasn't saying definitively that rails are there. We can, however, clearly see that there's something on the bridge that looks like railroad ties. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though because I'm pretty bad at trying to figure this stuff out!

I see what you mean and it does LOOK like it...

 

[sirstude]

Those ties have been there for several weeks at least. Wonder what the finish on the concrete below them will end up being.

 

[Curious Constance]

She's got a new video up from footage taken Tuesday, March 28th.

She has a really good camera, it's almost like watching a sitcom.

 

[danlb_2000]

Holy craaaaap. I looked at this again this morning and noticed the doors carved out and the pathway along the interior of the cylinder. I always assumed that was for construction crews but now I'm thinking not, as it doesn't go all the way around, and the doorways just look too permanent in their construction, looking at the bump out on the walls on the left in particular. If the rumors are true that guests will board one vehicle, deboard, and then board another vehicle during this experience, blending theme park ride and escape-room-type experience then this would be an incredible walking scene mid-ride. It would benefit from putting you on the ledge and recreating that feeling and sight line from the still frame attached. If guests passed that scene in a trackless vehicle they would have trouble getting close to the edge or feeling vulnerable, and the vehicle may not even allow them to look down and have that "wow" moment with the set. I'm imagining they could build a real cylinder and then a forced perspective set extension on both the ceiling and the floor to make it go on forever.

The door on the left looks to small to be used by guests, for the one on the right looks like a double door which would be much more suitable for guest use.

 

[jmuboy]

And She's followed that up with a second video from inside the park.

Right now I'm more fascinated with the changes seen from inside Frontierland and Critter Country. The work on the new northern berm and the Rivers of America is radically changing the views and vistas from inside the park, and I think it's all a huge improvement. The rockwork and new berm and waterfalls and new railroad route make that northern perimeter seem much more interesting and engaging. Thanks Star Wars! In my humble opinion.

Not overly concerned that they wont happen, but the spots where waterfalls may be coming over the newly built cliffs along the northern portions of the RoA don't really show any really obvious spots where water features will start and flow over. Again, I am only looking at the pics and videos.... and they obviously are not done. Just started to seem more curious to me as I can't locate any obvious spots for a water channel.

 

[Curious Constance]

Not overly concerned that they wont happen, but the spots where waterfalls may be coming over the newly built cliffs along the northern portions of the RoA don't really show any really obvious spots where water features will start and flow over. Again, I am only looking at the pics and videos.... and they obviously are not done. Just started to seem more curious to me as I can't locate any obvious spots for a water channel.

I remember one of the Disneygeek updates had a picture of some tubing? pipes? that he guessed was for the water feature, over the rocks by the river. It would be too time consuming to find, but I did recall seeing it, so whatever that's worth.