devores 382 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Not sure. Maybe the call the whole area garden plaza east. Maybe they put the wrong sign up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 ...Maybe they put the wrong sign up. If that's the case you'll find that sign on eBay in a week selling for $14,957. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Interesting shot from above showing part of the area... https://www.facebook.com/TheAdultSideOfDisney/photos/a.431289250257932.100488.429241863796004/802862989767221/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Before and After map comparisons posted to FB by Orlando Theme Park News... BEFORE AFTER https://www.facebook.com/139138469436695/photos/pcb.1080648615285671/1080648461952353/?type=1&theater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looks like the overhead shot above originated from the Disney Parks Blog who has a bunch more photos...http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/galleries/2015/02/this-week-in-disney-parks-photos-magic-kingdom-park-unveils-a-charming-new-landscape/#photo-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Interesting shot from above showing part of the area... https://www.facebook.com/TheAdultSideOfDisney/photos/a.431289250257932.100488.429241863796004/802862989767221/?type=1&theater Is this a shot of Fireworks Viewing Area East West, or West East? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Is this a shot of Fireworks Viewing Area East West, or West East?Actually it would be the East-East viewing area. The area looks very nice but is anyone else scratching their head about why this took so long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think it looks really nice. Could be a good picnic spot too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm thinking perfect spot for a nap on a sunny day - especially if you're pulling a 24 hour all-nighter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 According to EasyWDW, the sign issue was a mistake and has been corrected. We can all sleep tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 According to EasyWDW, the sign issue was a mistake and has been corrected. We can all sleep tonight. Awesome! If I'm going to be trampled I at least want to know if I'm being trampled on the East Lawn or the West Lawn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 And these are just for Fireworks Viewing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 The TCD gang paid a waterlogged visit to the MK on Saturday night, February 28th, to try the new Wishes FP+ viewing area. We scouted out the area earlier in the day, as the FP+ reservation told us to report to the "Main Street Plaza Garden Viewing Area." We didn't know if we were supposed to go East of West. There was no FP+ sign on the East side: After checking out both side, we decided that we would show up at the East side. We would get a better view of Tinker Bell that way, and it seemed that the sight lines were better. So, at the appointed time, we showed up at the East side, only to find it wide open, with guests already staking out spots in it. There was a CM there, and we asked her if we were supposed to scan our Magicbands. She told us that the East side was not for FP+ viewing tonight, and that we should go over to the area in front of Casey's Corner. So we did. The twins found a spot at the front of the grass and took a seat: But, do you see how there's a paved area there in front of the grass? There's nothing to stop other guests from walking up there and standing in front of you if you're sitting on the grass. And we all know how considerate guests are of each other at WDW. So, we decided we had better not sit in the grass, and instead stood in the paved area, right at the front rail. That gave us a good view of the guests on the walkway in front of us, and all the new light posts between the FP+ viewing area and the castle. But for those distractions, we had a pretty nice view of the fireworks: You see those people in front of us in those photos? They're standing on the walkway in front of the FP+ viewing area. CM's were there to show them where to stand. They didn't waste any of their FP+ choices on fireworks viewing. And, they had a better view of the fireworks than we did. And, we're darned lucky that neither iPad guy or kid on the shoulders guy didn't show up and stand in front of us. Normally, you can't count on that kind of luck. The next time we go, I'm going to stand just to the right of this fountain, which is outside of the FP+ viewing area, and has no poles between it and the castle: Bottom line- the FP+ viewing area is a huge waste of a FP+ choice. TCD. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks for the report, TCD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 "Bottom line- the FP+ viewing area is a huge waste of a FP+ choice." Thanks TCD we have friends going down shortly and they're trying now to get fast passes - I'll warn them not to waste one on the fireworks!!!! And send them to the fountain you recommend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Before and After map comparisons posted to FB by Orlando Theme Park News... BEFORE AFTER https://www.facebook.com/139138469436695/photos/pcb.1080648615285671/1080648461952353/?type=1&theater Maybe I missed the memo, but I thought the new outer circle was supposed to be......... a circle? As in go all the way around? Did they change plans or did I misunderstand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Maybe I missed the memo, but I thought the new outer circle was supposed to be......... a circle? As in go all the way around? Did they change plans or did I misunderstand? That is my understanding as well. I don't think they're done yet. Get ready for more walls and more mess. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thanks TCD. When I saw the above pictures I thought that was going to be it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 As of Sunday, the Partners statue was unboxed and both sides were open, just some tertiery construction walls still there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I wanted to get back to Avatab's question about what is done and what is not done. This is the before photo from the park map that Mo posted. I've marked the location of the Rose Garden. If you're familiar with it, you'll recognize that winding path meandering through that area: This is the same area shown on the brand new park maps. Note that the winding path through the Rose Garden is not shown on the map, but it's still currently there-they have not yet touched that area, except to have removed the old Swan Boat dock: So, why aren't they showing that path on the map when it's still there? I'm betting the walls are going up soon, and that whole area is going to be boxed in just like the areas in front of the Plaza and Casey's were for the last year. This is a Screen Cap I took from the video they posted on the Disney Parks Blog a year ago: In case you're lost, I marked the Rose Garden here- and you can see the path is gone. Those two areas I've circled haven't been built yet, but you can see that the plan is to continue those wide pathways all around the hub. They haven't started working on the areas I've circled: So, there's clearly more construction on the way. My hope is that since this part of the project doesn't include any filling in of the old moat, it will go faster than the part they just finished, which took them a year. TCD Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 They are definitely doing more as the Dream Along with Mickey show is on the refurb list for several months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am very slow on the uptake. i was thinking the area would be open and done for my late April visit. Now, I am thinking maybe with Dream Along with Mickey being "dark" when I am there, that might because of more construction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 The rose garden area is now walled off for construction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 The rose garden area is now walled off for construction.Boooooo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Glad to hear I wasn't losing my mind (at least for now...) and thanks to TCD for getting out his purple crayon to help set things right in the Universe once again :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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