TP2000
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If it opens for Christmas, 2018, that would be 27 months from now.
As a point of reference, here's what Cars Land looked like 27 months from its opening, back in March, 2010.
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If it opens for Christmas, 2018, that would be 27 months from now.
As a point of reference, here's what Cars Land looked like 27 months from its opening, back in March, 2010.
Figments Friend
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Work is really moving at a rapid pace from what I have seen in just a three day time span while visiting the Park.
I really noticed the difference in just that short time span today...the vertical work is really obvious now peeking above the wall in Fronteirland.
It seems a lot has been added since I arrived on Wednesday.
Looks like vertical lumber is being added to the concrete walls on its top edge.
'Verticle' is the word that I immediately thought of when looking at the progress from inside the Park.
It was quite obvious to me today.
I have a humorous photo I will probably share here once I return home from my visit.
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I really noticed the difference in just that short time span today...the vertical work is really obvious now peeking above the wall in Fronteirland.
It seems a lot has been added since I arrived on Wednesday.
Looks like vertical lumber is being added to the concrete walls on its top edge.
'Verticle' is the word that I immediately thought of when looking at the progress from inside the Park.
It was quite obvious to me today.
I have a humorous photo I will probably share here once I return home from my visit.
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TP2000
Well-Known Member
Hope your trip was a good one! Weather has been great for this time of year, which is normally very hot but hasn't been.
Figments Friend
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Thanks TP, I am still in the midst of my visit and the weather has been fantastic!
I'm in town until Wednesday, so I have two more days to have fun in the Park.
Having a amazing time...tonight exspecially was incredible.
Check out my little 'Baxterland' thread to find out why...!
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Earl Sweatpants
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Another amazing update shot (9-11-2016)
HauntedMansionFLA
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*I don't have any construction experience. But this has been fun to watch the progress. They are really moving along with the different projects. Thanks for sharing.
Figments Friend
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The cranes are really swinging around today.
Just came back to take a break from the action in the Park and thought I would post an update.
Yes, the cranes are really swinging today.
Lots of action going on back behind that wall it seems.
Sorry, I have no photos.
I don't always carry my camera with me when in the Park and I don't own a cell phone.
At the speed I have seen things added in just the short time I have been in town it is as if the very whips of the construction guys' master are at their very heels.
When Bob wants something, he wants it quickly apparently.
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Just came back to take a break from the action in the Park and thought I would post an update.
Yes, the cranes are really swinging today.
Lots of action going on back behind that wall it seems.
Sorry, I have no photos.
I don't always carry my camera with me when in the Park and I don't own a cell phone.
At the speed I have seen things added in just the short time I have been in town it is as if the very whips of the construction guys' master are at their very heels.
When Bob wants something, he wants it quickly apparently.
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She's using a new angle during part of this video! At 08:50 you can see the first entrance, at 08:55 she swings over to the second entrance that we've not really been able to see from where everyone has previously taken photos and videos. Like the first entrance, the scaffolding will go away once the top of the second is complete.
Phroobar
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You are a very smart person. Those things are evil.
Figments Friend
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Yes, they can be a negative depending on how far one allows it to take over your life or effect your behavior.
Not to get too far off topic, but being the Parks these last few days it is clear most people are not really appreciating the surroundings.
Their eyes and attention are completely glued to that tiny LCD screen in their hand.
A shame, really. They are missing out of half of the reason they paid admission in my opinion but to each their own.
I have never felt compelled or the need to own one.
What is incredibly ironic is I just spent some time with someone I deeply respect, and when he found out I don't have a cell phone he was amazed I could function in today's world without one.
He then told me I should get one!
But getting back on topic now.....
I will be back in the Park later this afternoon with my camera doing a quick round of photos.
I will take a few shots for everyone from what it looks like inside the Park.
Will probably be a few days before I can share them here however, but hopefully they will still be of interest as they will be examples of what Guests are seeing from above the wall.
Spent some time over by Big Thunder Mountain again the other day, sitting on a bench taking a break over near the exit of the Attraction.
It is a great spot to sit to hear people's reaction to what they are seeing poking out from above the wall since there is plainly visable and very vertical construction now.
Some of the reactions I have heard include these -
The kids will point and gush about how that is 'Star Wars Land' to their parents.
The adults kind of look over and are, like, 'what the heck is that big mess over there?'
And then their are the other folks who stride over at a pace expecting to be able to cut through to Fantasyland via the pre-existing Big Thunder Trail and are hit in the face with a wall.
A few seemed to have no idea what was going on over there which kind of surprised me considering all the press the area has received.
I even heard a couple lamenting the loss of the goats.
Good times.
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SSG
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Yup, that is something we Disney fans often forget. We spend (probably too much) time on these forums picking over the pros and cons of Star Wars Land, IPs taking over, ToT going away, etc. Yet many of the guests don’t know about this stuff and aren’t really bothered one way or another.
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Earl Sweatpants
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I was very pleased by that! I'm glad we can finally see a different perspective.
Mike S
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Do you not have a cell phone or do you mean that you don't have a smart phone? One I guess you can live without since it's more of a luxury, the other I think should be essential in today's world.Yes, they can be a negative depending on how far one allows it to take over your life or effect your behavior.
Not to get too far off topic, but being the Parks these last few days it is clear most people are not really appreciating the surroundings.
Their eyes and attention are completely glued to that tiny LCD screen in their hand.
A shame, really. They are missing out of half of the reason they paid admission in my opinion but to each their own.
I have never felt compelled or the need to own one.
What is incredibly ironic is I just spent some time with someone I deeply respect, and when he found out I don't have a cell phone he was amazed I could function in today's world without one.
He then told me I should get one!
But getting back on topic now.....
I will be back in the Park later this afternoon with my camera doing a quick round of photos.
I will take a few shots for everyone from what it looks like inside the Park.
Will probably be a few days before I can share them here however, but hopefully they will still be of interest as they will be examples of what Guests are seeing from above the wall.
Spent some time over by Big Thunder Mountain again the other day, sitting on a bench taking a break over near the exit of the Attraction.
It is a great spot to sit to hear people's reaction to what they are seeing poking out from above the wall since there is plainly visable and very vertical construction now.
Some of the reactions I have heard include these -
The kids will point and gush about how that is 'Star Wars Land' to their parents.
The adults kind of look over and are, like, 'what the heck is that big mess over there?'
And then their are the other folks who stride over at a pace expecting to be able to cut through to Fantasyland via the pre-existing Big Thunder Trail and are hit in the face with a wall.
A few seemed to have no idea what was going on over there which kind of surprised me considering all the press the area has received.
I even heard a couple lamenting the loss of the goats.
Good times.
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Can't wait to see your pics btw
MoonRakerSCM
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I personally do not have a smart phone and my friends and colleagues treat me like I'm from a Sudanese refugee camp...
Phroobar
Well-Known Member
You got to stop carrying things on your head.
Figments Friend
Well-Known Member
Do you not have a cell phone or do you mean that you don't have a smart phone? One I guess you can live without since it's more of a luxury, the other I think should be essential in today's world.
Can't wait to see your pics btw
Thanks, Mike.
Snapped a few, nothing too mind blowing but might still be of interest.
Took a couple of shots through the wall over by Hungry Bear...might be interesting to ya'all.
Cell phone..
I do not own any type, never have.
I'm not really a 'phone person'.
I seem to get along just fine without one.
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Figments Friend
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I saw 'Mr. Crane' today over the wall by Big Thunder Mountain!
I kid you not...there is a white crane visable with playful black lettering on its upper tip that says Mr. Crane.
Must be Disney's answer to 'Bob The Builder'.
That, or the next phase of the 'Cars' franchise....
I snapped a pic....I though it was funny to see.
Will be a few days before I can share.
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I kid you not...there is a white crane visable with playful black lettering on its upper tip that says Mr. Crane.
Must be Disney's answer to 'Bob The Builder'.
That, or the next phase of the 'Cars' franchise....
I snapped a pic....I though it was funny to see.
Will be a few days before I can share.
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Mike S
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Or the construction crew loves SpaceBallsI saw 'Mr. Crane' today over the wall by Big Thunder Mountain!
I kid you not...there is a white crane visable with playful black lettering on its upper tip that says Mr. Crane.
Must be Disney's answer to 'Bob The Builder'.
That, or the next phase of the 'Cars' franchise....
I snapped a pic....I though it was funny to see.
Will be a few days before I can share.
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