ROA question

[99haunts]

Sorry if this question has been already asked, but does anyone remember how in september the water in DCA took way longer than predicted to come back? Is there any concern that this will happen with the ROA?

 

[Eeee-va]

While I don't remember how previous rehabs of the Rivers of America went, I don't THINK that's as much of a concern at this point. Fantasmic! is currently slated to come back for Memorial Day weekend, so I'd be fairly surprised if the refilling took too much longer than expected.

I can't say it's impossible, but I think it's a bit of a different situation. When they refilled the lagoon at DCA, the only main at stake was really "making the park look nicer." There weren't any attractions, nor any show, hinging on it being refilled in a timely manner. (Several look nicer with it, fair enough, but they can still run.)

Obviously for the Rivers of America, there ARE attractions AND a show that can't occur until it's filled, so I think it's more likely that they'll work harder to stay on schedule.

 

[DirkLogan]

Yeah, I would have to agree. There is so much dependent on the ROA. The two ships, the canoes, the entire island and Fantasmic (which is a big deal). I really enjoy seeing my daughter explore the island, all of the trails and caves. I just wish I could keep up and fit into all of the caves with her.

 

[HydroGuy]

ROA is being refurbed. At DCA they were adding in a whole new show with electronics, fountains, platforms, etc. And they have done ROA before and know how long it takes. This was a first time thing at DCA and it is harder to predict. The two are really not similar.

 

[blackjackdelta]

While I don't remember how previous rehabs of the Rivers of America went, I don't THINK that's as much of a concern at this point. Fantasmic! is currently slated to come back for Memorial Day weekend, so I'd be fairly surprised if the refilling took too much longer than expected.

I can't say it's impossible, but I think it's a bit of a different situation. When they refilled the lagoon at DCA, the only main at stake was really "making the park look nicer." There weren't any attractions, nor any show, hinging on it being refilled in a timely manner. (Several look nicer with it, fair enough, but they can still run.)

Obviously for the Rivers of America, there ARE attractions AND a show that can't occur until it's filled, so I think it's more likely that they'll work harder to stay on schedule.

I do not think with contracted workers there will be any incentive to stay on schedule other than the weekly paycheck. There may "time" clauses for their respective companies, but I see no investment by the workers themselves. If they are behind I doubt Disney will poney up the overtime unless the project strays into the summer season.
Just some thoughts,

Jack

 

[99haunts]

Thank you for all of your quick responses. What you have said makes alot of sense

 

[Eeee-va]

I do not think with contracted workers there will be any incentive to stay on schedule other than the weekly paycheck. There may "time" clauses for their respective companies, but I see no investment by the workers themselves. If they are behind I doubt Disney will poney up the overtime unless the project strays into the summer season.
Just some thoughts,

Jack

I'm sure the bosses get an incentive for an on-time performance, though. I don't know if the contracted companies are unionized? CA labor is rather different than AZ. But I'm sure in Arizona, at least, anyone who wasn't working hard enough would be given the boot...

I am sure that some buffer time was built into the schedule at any rate, though the rain didn't help...still, with luck, the workers might be able to slack off but still deliver the product on time.