CR Construction Photos from 2-16-08 in post #15 & 16

[RobDoc]

We're getting ready to head to MCO for our return to winter, but enjoyed our usual last nite dinner at CA Grille last night.

Construction has really progressed at the CR with the 7th floor finished, the 8th floor done on the north side (being finished on the south side) and the 9th floor beginning on the north side.

You can easily see the entrance area (large open area at ground level towards the MK and the bus stop area is also evident now.

They also have two of the support columns for the 4th floor walkway completed and are working on the third already.

We'll be home ( ) early this afternoon and I'll get some photos posted later today. I was able to get several from both the 4th and 15th floor observation decks.

 

[sajetto]

I know that there are A LOT of people on here anxiously awaiting those photos Doc! Hope you're having a nice trip.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Did ya get anyone talking?

 

[BCV23]

Safe and easy travels today, Doc. It's a messy day here.

 

[disneynutz]

Can't wait to see your photos.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Safe travels.... looking forward to the photos.

 

[AKV707]

Have a safe journey Doc. Looking forward to photos and any other interesting info.

 

[LocustPoint]

Thanks for the update Doc. Can't wait to see the pictures

 

[BlakeNJ]

Thanks Doc. You're my Official photographer of the construction project!

Blakely

 

[Muhlenberg]

Wow! They're really making progress. When I left on Jan. 27th they had just started the 7th floor. Thanks for the update. I was taking pictures everyday. I guess I was hoping that the construction ferries would magically have more done overnight.

 

[DLBDS]

Thanks, Doc!

 

[BroganMc]

Goodness, since early February they've completed another floor and a half. At this rate, maybe they'll have the whole building erected by the time I get there April.

 

[isyt]

Can't wait for new pictures!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Hope you had a safe journey Doc. Can't wait to see new pics of our neighbour

 

[RobDoc]

Here are some photos taken this week of the AKV construction. These were again taken from the Orange Lake parking area (near Publix) thru the construction base and some from Rt 192. (Click on an image for a larger view.)



Here are some photos taken last night (2-16-08) at the CR:

These show the general shape and the pilings for the walkway to the 4th floor of CR.


More showing detail of the exterior of the new and the interior of the Tower on the 4th floor:
Note the wide- 2 story entrance in the center of the building towards MK.


Note the Bus Stop structure on the left at ground level:


Note the detail of the challenge building villas "around" the curvature of the building (3rd photo detail)


Note the ground level deckwork - I suspect this will be decking around the pool and pool facility/snack bar/? (note the plumbing/electrical in place in the concrete)


More photos on the next page...

 

[RobDoc]

For those who have not been in the CA Grille - these are from the Wine Room - a limited seating area with a great view of Bay Lake. There is another observation deck near this area, looking toward Epcot, WL, Studios, AK and beyond. The Wine Room only has about 8 tables and tends to be much quieter than the general area. In the last photo, note the CR construction visible thru the window from our table. (Again, click on any image for a larger view)


From the South Observation Deck:

Expedition Everest, Epcot (notice WoL), Epcot, Gaylord Palms (across I-4)


Swan/Dolphin, WL, WL Marina, Soarin'/AA


BW/BC/YC/SD, AK/ToL (notice the AKV construction crane in the background), Cirque/Central Casting


Many of the rooms in the new construction will have great pamoramic views of the surrounding area. It appears that about 1/3 may have a MK view.

 

[mickeymorse]

WOW Those are great pics Doc. They seem to be moving quickly now. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Wilson.dvc]

Thanks for the photo update Doc!

 

[CarolAnnC]

Great pix Doc! Ty for sharing with us...

 

[AKV707]

Great pics, as always Doc!

How does someone make a reservation for the wine room? Iy looks like a very special; dining location. I didn't know it existed!