BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 OTPN posted this to FB. Any ideas?? Orlando Theme Parks News added 3 new photos.2 hrs · Spotted along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, next to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. What is it?: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1228459410504590&id=139138469436695 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Easy. Pixie dust launcher. That's how they put the Magic in the Magic Kingdom :) Avatab.... Steve and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Some sort of ramp for the pontoon boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Easy. Pixie dust launcher. That's how they put the Magic in the Magic Kingdom :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 They were setting them upright on Wednesday. I'll post a few pictures I took. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 This next one is my favorite. Nap anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 This structure is bring built right next to the canal where the electrical water pageant barges are stored. When the tunnels were on their side I thought maybe it had to do with drainage. Now I am not do sure. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I was talking with one of the captains a couple weeks ago, he told me they were doing some reinforcing around the water bridge and that those they were told were going to go near or around the legs of the monorail track that are in the water. Sorta like bumpers. By the contemporary / water bridge. Supposedly there have been a couple of close calls with the boats and monorail legs. At least that's what I was told, who knows if it's the truth or just speculation on their part as well. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 They are new launch tubes for the next new biggest fireworks show on New Years Eve :EvilPlan: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have seen those used, as a form for a structure/ dock/ mooring pointthey put them upright in the water, pound it down a few feet in the the ground, pump the water out and replace with concreteif its only temporary they just leave the water in and don't replace with concrete and do what they need to do till its removed. Its easier to do 1 large support and use 6-8 smaller ones in terms of time to install Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 hmm little digging on Google earth shows thisThe span in the orange is 100 ft, the width of the canal is the red circle is 75 feetand the purple circle is where they are working, could they be making a bridge to connect the Grand floridan to MK via the walk way that already exists? Avatab.... Steve and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 That would be awesome! The original intent of the stones that folks could purchase was to go all the way around the lagoon, but they never bridged that last span. It would have to be a pretty high bridge though as the electrical Water Pageant is stored in that canal..... and I "think" that's how they they get the MK steamboats to dry dock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 That would be awesome! The original intent of the stones that folks could purchase was to go all the way around the lagoon, but they never bridged that last span. It would have to be a pretty high bridge though as the electrical Water Pageant is stored in that canal..... and I "think" that's how they they get the MK steamboats to dry dock.look at the shiny part of the tube, what appears to be painted, compare to the width of the pontoon boat. the boat is 8 feet wide at minimum, and that painted section to be at least 1.5 - 2x so if its 2x that means its going to be 16 feet above the water, where as 1.5 puts it at 12 feetdo you think that would be enough to clear the parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have seen those used, as a form for a structure/ dock/ mooring pointthey put them upright in the water, pound it down a few feet in the the ground, pump the water out and replace with concreteif its only temporary they just leave the water in and don't replace with concrete and do what they need to do till its removed. Its easier to do 1 large support and use 6-8 smaller ones in terms of time to installIt does look like a casson used for pouring cement in water, but if they are installing them there, why use that barge when the crane is right there? Is the barge going to float it somewhere else then drop it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 It does look like a casson used for pouring cement in water, but if they are installing them there, why use that barge when the crane is right there? Is the barge going to float it somewhere else then drop it? the barge should move it somewhere, its just loading it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Great job on the photos Kristie - thanks!! That would be awesome! The original intent of the stones that folks could purchase was to go all the way around the lagoon, but they never bridged that last span. That would be very cool. ... and I "think" that's how they they get the MK steamboats to dry dock. You're right - it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Finishing the walkway would be nice, even better would be if they fixed the wave machine so we could go surfing again COWABUNGA! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 and I "think" that's how they they get the MK steamboats to dry dock.I did some research on that, they actual use a system called the Syncrolift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxWs486is5g The dry dock is located on the North East Corner of MKhere is one of the ferry's in the dry dock location back there, Pic from this site http://www.wcdept478.com/AbouttheFB.htm when looking at google earth images, you can see the 4 lift motors( 2 are visable in the above pic, and then the track system to pull the ferry off the lift to a more serviceable area the ferrys are 190 tons, 34'10" wide and and 120' long with a draft of 5' 6" at the keel, this is only 2 feet deeper than the motor launch used to service the Fort. here is an image of the ferry heading that way to refuel or for service BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Cool info and pics - thanks for sharing. :) I can't imagine being in one of the little sea raycers when that goes by! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I did some research on that, they actual use a system called the Syncrolift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxWs486is5g The dry dock is located on the North East Corner of MKhere is one of the ferry's in the dry dock location back there, Pic from this site http://www.wcdept478.com/AbouttheFB.htm when looking at google earth images, you can see the 4 lift motors( 2 are visable in the above pic, and then the track system to pull the ferry off the lift to a more serviceable area the ferrys are 190 tons, 34'10" wide and and 120' long with a draft of 5' 6" at the keel, this is only 2 feet deeper than the motor launch used to service the Fort. here is an image of the ferry heading that way to refuel or for service When she said the steamboat though I think she meant the Liberty Square Riverboat aka the Liberty Belle. There is an exit for that boat over by Big Thunder Mountain that then winds its way around and out over at the gap where they park the EWP. before making its way over to where the Ferry Boats park and dry dock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 There's no way for the liberty bell to make it to bay lake. There are a series of bridges along that canal that the boat will not fit under and they are not draw bridges, one of which is the train bridge. Also the canal narrows significantly at one point making it narrower than the width of the boat. Not to mention the two dams used to regulate the water levels in the rivers of America. Oh, and the liberty belle is on a track. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 There's no way for the liberty bell to make it to bay lake. There are a series of bridges along that canal that the boat will not fit under and they are not draw bridges, one of which is the train bridge. Also the canal narrows significantly at one point making it narrower than the width of the boat. Not to mention the two dams used to regulate the water levels in the rivers of America. Oh, and the liberty belle is on a track. I will take your word on it Devores. Where do they bring it when they need to dry dock it for repairs though? It must need maintenance once in a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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