DHS Construction update thread (Read Post 1) Updated 8/21/19

[piglet1979]

The plans also mention that the existing entrance to DHS will be closed permanently.

So if they are going to close the main entrance that they have now, will they no longer have the boat option from BC/BW/YC? I am not sure where the new entrance will be at.

 

[rteetz]

So if they are going to close the main entrance that they have now, will they no longer have the boat option from BC/BW/YC? I am not sure where the new entrance will be at.

No the entrance they are talking about is the toll plaze where you enter the parking lot. The park entrance that you walk through will still be there.

 

[piglet1979]

No the entrance they are talking about is the toll plaze where you enter the parking lot. The park entrance that you walk through will still be there.

Ok that makes sense. Thank you!

 

[DanBoris]

Thanks to @DanBoris for this find in bid documents.

6/15/2018 - Limited access to the new DHS entrance
9/1/2018 - Full access to the new DHS entrance
12/17/2018 - Most work done on the Victory/Osceola portion of the project
11/1/2019 - Work complete on the World Dr portion of the project.

The plans also mention that the existing entrance to DHS will be closed permanently.

These dates are related to the road construction project at the intersections of Victory/Osceola and World Drive/Osceola.

 

[rungoofy]

A new notice of commencement for 365 Cypress Drive (I believe this is MuppetVision):
Fabricate, Install, and Power Marquee and Banner

 

[DanBoris]

A new notice of commencement for 365 Cypress Drive (I believe this is MuppetVision):
Fabricate, Install, and Power Marquee and Banner

Yes, that is the address for MuppetVision. There have been rumors that the façade of MuppetVision would get some updates.

 

[Donaldb112]

Does anyone know what will happen with the facades behind the walls near MV3D? Part of me thinks they may keep the facades and develop them into a whole Muppets area? Any thoughts?

 

[rteetz]

Does anyone know what will happen with the facades behind the walls near MV3D? Part of me thinks they may keep the facades and develop them into a whole Muppets area? Any thoughts?

The facades that are still standing are staying and will become part of a corridor that will lead you to Star Wars Land.

 

[rteetz]

New Aerials

http://mickeyxtreme.net/blog/new-aerials-of-star-wars-and-toy-story-land-from-hollywood-studios

 

[rteetz]

MuppetVision Balloon is gone



Thanks to J.D. On WDWMagic

 

[rteetz]

More photos of the Balloon being gone.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/02/photos-muppetvision-3d-balloon-removed/

 

[rteetz]

Two new permits filed. First one is for the Muppet area.

365 Cypress Dr - BOH Upgrades - Retaining Wall Construction
150 Cypress Dr - BOH Upgrades - Temporary Walkway Relocation

 

[PuppyJonathan]

Even though I was dreading the balloon going down it actually looks quite nice

 

[rteetz]

First piece of track for the Slinky Dog Coaster is now in place.

 

[rteetz]

Toy Story Land entrance work to begin

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/toy-story-land-construction-impacts-at.html?m=1

 

[PuppyJonathan]

Did they say anything about Toy Story Land today? It looks a lot further along than Star Wars Land but us Disney fans never know when something will open

 

[rteetz]

Did they say anything about Toy Story Land today? It looks a lot further along than Star Wars Land but us Disney fans never know when something will open

Nope nothing about TSL. Toy story is a lot farther along. 2018 is still on target.

 

[HCinKC]

Has anyone heard an approximate year that Star Wars Land might open?

Obviously not set in stone, but I caught the tail end of a top-o-the-hour news update on NPR the other day, and they said slated to open in 2019 on both coasts. If they are letting it be reported, we can hope!

 

[rteetz]

Obviously not set in stone, but I caught the tail end of a top-o-the-hour news update on NPR the other day, and they said slated to open in 2019 on both coasts. If they are letting it be reported, we can hope!

Yes 2019

 

[rteetz]

So a modification was made to the original permit for work in the DHS area. Thanks to @DanBoris its creating some buzz about what it could possibly be.



Here it seems there could be some sort of transportation system whether it be road/monorail/etc.



These are the areas for the modification to the permit.