News Round Up 2016

[rteetz]

I would be stunned at this - they've been working on it for almost a year now, and there's nothing there but a pile of dirt and the start of a few foundations. No way this is ready in under 2 years time.

I agree with you but Disneyland moves much quicker than WDW. They plan to have the river and train back up mid 2017 so I could be possible for an early 2018 opening in Disneyland.

 

[rteetz]

Not so Nice News

DHS chef killed by hit-and-run driver on his way to work this AM.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ios-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-his-way-to-work/

Friendly reminder to non-residents to please follow the rules of the road--be safe, be proactive, be defensive.

Man more not good stories out of the Disney area.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

Not so Nice News

DHS chef killed by hit-and-run driver on his way to work this AM.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ios-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-his-way-to-work/

Friendly reminder to non-residents to please follow the rules of the road--be safe, be proactive, be defensive.

 

[eXo]

Ya... no way on Star Wars being open in 18 months. The buildings themselves will take just shy of a year, and the insides will take another year, at least.

Avatar has been doing rock work for well over a year now. The Kong ride's building was up in early 2015, and spent another year being finished out, even though it is predominately screen based. Diagon Alley, from the time the buildings went up to the time it was finished out inside was well over a year.

Based on this notion that it takes at least a year to work out the insides, the buildings would have to be done in the next 6 months to make that timeline.

 

[rteetz]

News

Grand slam pool at All-Star Sports closing for a lengthy refurbishment

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...for-lengthy-refurbishment-later-this-year.htm

 

[skier_pete]

Not so Nice News

DHS chef killed by hit-and-run driver on his way to work this AM.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ios-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-his-way-to-work/

Friendly reminder to non-residents to please follow the rules of the road--be safe, be proactive, be defensive.

That's terrible - such a shame. Also highlights the dangers of motorcycles. I've had several friends and relatives hurt or killed on motorcycles, often through no fault of their own. Motorcycles can be safe, but other drivers cannot be relied on. Especially at night or under adverse conditions, leave your bike at home.

 

[rteetz]

Ya... no way on Star Wars being open in 18 months. The buildings themselves will take just shy of a year, and the insides will take another year, at least.

Avatar has been doing rock work for well over a year now. The Kong ride's building was up in early 2015, and spent another year being finished out, even though it is predominately screen based. Diagon Alley, from the time the buildings went up to the time it was finished out inside was well over a year.

Based on this notion that it takes at least a year to work out the insides, the buildings would have to be done in the next 6 months to make that timeline.

You can work on the inside and outside at the same time. Avatar was done that way. foundations for rock work and buildings were started at about the same time. Avatar has a crazy amount of rock work though.

 

[rteetz]

News

Louis and the water pageant crocodile set to return

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/07/updat...ligator-joining-cinderella-castle-stage-show/

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney to test virtual vacation assistant program

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/07/walt-...ssistant-concierge-program-later-this-summer/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

According to spirit yes.

I think too ambitious...even for Disneyland

Where the goal is to get it done...not "bleed it"

 

[lockedoutlogic]

News

Louis and the water pageant crocodile set to return

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/07/updat...ligator-joining-cinderella-castle-stage-show/

Outrageous!!!

Who's joining me at the protest?!?

..wait...it's over? People realized how silly they looked with the gator outrage?

...carry on then.

 

[luisov]

Ya... no way on Star Wars being open in 18 months. The buildings themselves will take just shy of a year, and the insides will take another year, at least.

Avatar has been doing rock work for well over a year now. The Kong ride's building was up in early 2015, and spent another year being finished out, even though it is predominately screen based. Diagon Alley, from the time the buildings went up to the time it was finished out inside was well over a year.

Based on this notion that it takes at least a year to work out the insides, the buildings would have to be done in the next 6 months to make that timeline.

I think 18 months is far-fetched, but who knows. There's a difference between Orlando and Anaheim. Whereas Orlando has construction crews and cranes divided between 6 different theme parks across the area, there's nothing big going on at the moment in Anaheim. It still sounds way too ambitious, especially considering they are only placing the foundations now.

 

[rteetz]

I think too ambitious...even for Disneyland

Whew the goal is to get it done...not "bleed it"

I know I'm just passing the message.

 

[rteetz]

I think 18 months is far-fetched, but who knows. There's a difference between Orlando and Anaheim. Whereas Orlando has construction crews and cranes divided between 5 different theme parks across the area, there's nothing big going on at the moment in Anaheim. It still sounds way too ambitious, especially considering they are only placing the foundations now.

I think you also have to look at the fact that around a 5th of Disneyland is completely out of use right now from rivers of America, Tom Sawyer island, the train, and the 14 acres Star Wars is being built on. Disneyland wants to get it done as soon as possible.

 

[skier_pete]

I agree with you but Disneyland moves much quicker than WDW. They plan to have the river and train back up mid 2017 so I could be possible for an early 2018 opening in Disneyland.

Well I don't really think that is the case - I'll point out that Carsland started construction in July 2009, and opened June 2012 - which was 3 years from start to finish - and that would be a less ambitious project than this is, and that was built in a parking lot. I suppose that's still faster than much of the stuff at WDW, it's not THAT fast.

(Side note: I was trying to think of the last new attraction in Disneyland itself to open - not counting the subs which were a redo of an old attraction - is "Temple of the Forbidden Eye" really the last NEW ride opened at Disneyland? In 1995? 21 years ago? Geez, and we complain about WDW?)

My assumption was that the Railroad/Rivers of America is a fairly minor component of the overall construction job, and there will be done long before the actual construction - yet THAT job is expected to take 18 months. I just don't see Star Wars land from where it's at today being done in 18 months. Late 2018 would be the soonest, and I think 2019 is the reality.

Edit: And as I pointed out yesterday - Universal is taking 2.5 years to do Fast and Furious in Florida, in an existing building.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Not so Nice News

DHS chef killed by hit-and-run driver on his way to work this AM.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ios-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-his-way-to-work/

Friendly reminder to non-residents to please follow the rules of the road--be safe, be proactive, be defensive.

Is there information that leads you to believe the driver was from out of town?

Very sad news, my heart goes out to his co-workers and family.

 

[rteetz]

Well I don't really think that is the case - I'll point out that Carsland started construction in July 2009, and opened June 2012 - which was 3 years from start to finish - and that would be a less ambitious project than this is, and that was built in a parking lot. I suppose that's still faster than much of the stuff at WDW, it's not THAT fast.

(Side note: I was trying to think of the last new attraction in Disneyland itself to open - not counting the subs which were a redo of an old attraction - is "Temple of the Forbidden Eye" really the last NEW ride opened at Disneyland? In 1995? 21 years ago? Geez, and we complain about WDW?)

My assumption was that the Railroad/Rivers of America is a fairly minor component of the overall construction job, and there will be done long before the actual construction - yet THAT job is expected to take 18 months. I just don't see Star Wars land from where it's at today being done in 18 months. Late 2018 would be the soonest, and I think 2019 is the reality.

I'm thinking late 2018 for Disneyland. Everything I've heard is DHS's version is at least 6 months behind Disneyland which would put DHS at mid to late 2019.

 

[STLstone]

I think 18 months is far-fetched, but who knows. There's a difference between Orlando and Anaheim. Whereas Orlando has construction crews and cranes divided between 6 different theme parks across the area, there's nothing big going on at the moment in Anaheim. It still sounds way too ambitious, especially considering they are only placing the foundations now.

It's definitely ambitious, and I don't personally think it will happen, but it technically is possible.

Another thing in California has over Florida is almost no delays due to weather.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Not so Nice News

DHS chef killed by hit-and-run driver on his way to work this AM.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...ios-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-his-way-to-work/

Friendly reminder to non-residents to please follow the rules of the road--be safe, be proactive, be defensive.

Unless something has changed, Al...who drives more poorly in Orlando...the "non-residents" or the residents?

I guarantee right now that the light at 535 and 536 just turned red and a tricked out numbnut mobile will be coming through in 3...2...1...

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's definitely ambitious, and I don't personally think it will happen, but it technically is possible.

Another thing in California has over Florida is almost no delays due to weather.

I'm 98.787% sure "delays" in Florida have nothing to do with weather