BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 WDWMagic posted some photos of the area yesterday...http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/13jan2015-photos---construction-walls-up-around-the-center-of-the-hub-area-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Can't wait to see all the walls and construction! Not.If it was to actually build something new, I would be ecstatic, but alas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 There is now a wall around the partners statue. It is completely boxed in, not even visible. The half of the hub closest the castle is all walled in. Part of the project will take the bench that circles the statue out. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 There is now a wall around the partners statue. It is completely boxed in, not even visible. The half of the hub closest the castle is all walled in.Part of the project will take the bench that circles the statue out. Wow. That sounds bad. So, will the FOF parade just turn right after passing through Liberty Square? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 There is now a wall around the partners statue. It is completely boxed in, not even visible. The half of the hub closest the castle is all walled in.Part of the project will take the bench that circles the statue out. Well, that really stinks! Tri-Circle-D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 This project sucks. Of all things, this is what they decide to spend $ on in the parks?I can think of 50 other things that needed fixing or replacing before I would give a rat's arse about more space for tour groups to squeeze in at the last second to ruin my spot for the MSEP or Wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 This project sucks. Of all things, this is what they decide to spend $ on in the parks?I can think of 50 other things that needed fixing or replacing before I would give a rat's arse about more space for tour groups to squeeze in at the last second to ruin my spot for the MSEP or Wishes. So true. When you get down to it, the whole reason for this project is so they can increase the number of guests they pack into the park. Will it feel any less crowded if they are shoving more people in to the new space they are creating? And, I don't care how fancy they made the facades on the backstage area that they are going to herd guests through- it's still a backstage area that was never intended for guests to see. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 If they were doing this for more space and not to allow more people in, it would be good (especially after reading Dave's experience) but I'm sure they now will have more places to shove more people, not good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 If they were doing this for more space and not to allow more people in, it would be good (especially after reading Dave's experience) but I'm sure they now will have more places to shove more people, not good. I was thinking the same thing. If this actually helps alleviate the sometimes dangerous crush of people that clogs up this area, then it could be a good thing. I reserve judgement pending the final result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm hoping it eases the congestion, but having the partners statue walled off SMB big time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks again to TCD, a photo taken today of the Partners Statue all walled off, or as TCD put it "Partners in a box" I wasn't sure which thread it was best to post this one on since there's a lot going on here, so here it is - again taken by TCD today... New Festival of Fantasy FP+ area, the Uptown Jewelers scrim and the crane for the removal of the Castle Dreamlights... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Partners in a box lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Are the "Partners in a box" to protect them from the other construction? If not what are they doing in there? The Uptown Jewelers scrim looks a lot better now. Not great but that plain brown see through wrap was just awful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 WDWMagic has posted some updated photos and this... We have an updated look at the construction work taking place on the new Main Street Plaza Gardens at the Magic Kingdom. The project is part of the big hub redevelopment plan, and will create new walkways to ease congestion, as well as new firework viewing areas on the newly created spaces. The area is planned to be open by February 27 2015. Check out the photo gallery for more photos of both sides of the Main Street Plaza Gardens. http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/23jan2015-photos---main-street-plaza-gardens-construction-update.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Updated photo posted yesterday in Aaron's trip report...http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/14704-acs-spot-to-share-some-live-pics-before-i-get-home-and-write-an-actual-report/?p=426491 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Aaron posted a bunch more pics today in his TR...http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/14704-acs-spot-to-share-some-live-pics-before-i-get-home-and-write-an-actual-report/page-3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Orlando Theme Park news posted a whole bunch of construction update photos today...http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/02/magic-kingdom-main-street-usa-hub.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I can't wait to see all this completed. The amount of changed that has happened over the last 10 years is amazing. It will feel totally different yet totally familiar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 And JUSTLIKETHAT - there's grass! A bunch more photos here...http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/main-street-usa/news/20feb2015-photos---latest-look-at-the-magic-kingdom%27s-main-street-plaza-gardens-construction.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 And JUSTLIKETHAT - there's grass! Uh, about that "grass" . . . TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 That would hold up better if people are standing on it for fireworks. Picture this surrounded by ropes as they have new corrals to herd people into. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Uh, about that "grass" . . . TCD Oh I figured as much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Picture posted on FB today by InsideTheMagic... https://www.facebook.com/insidethemagic/photos/a.10151112869402035.433696.10300702034/10152587507092035/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 If that is going to be opened to the public? I see that grass being replaced at least once a week, and during the summer rainy season daily once the fireworks crowds are done trampling it nightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 More photos here...http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/02/magic-kingdom-hub-update-welcoming.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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