Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Look what we found newly installed at the Haunted Mansion...Do you think what's under here might be for the new XPass system?What do you think?Going back today and will try to see if we can discover more about these mysterious green covered poles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hmmm.....could this be the beginning of the relocation plans? Or is it just a sidewalk? I will stay tuned to this and other TRs for future updates! Thanks Karla. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Green covered poles too? There are too many things going on while I am not there. :panic: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Karla-Thanks for all the photos of the work at the Outpost.I agree with you- this has to involve more than that little sidewalk extension. And, for the life of me, I don't get why they put in that extension. Are they going to put another crosswalk right there? Or maybe move the current one?Interesting!Too bad you have to leave.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hope they finish it soon. Looks like a mess!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Karla-Thanks for all the photos of the work at the Outpost.I agree with you- this has to involve more than that little sidewalk extension. And, for the life of me, I don't get why they put in that extension. Are they going to put another crosswalk right there? Or maybe move the current one?Interesting!Too bad you have to leave.TCDShe's leaving as I'm checking in for 10 days... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 She's leaving as I'm checking in for 10 days...We expect lots of pictures, so those of us who are WDW and FW deprived can get our fix. Please don't make me go through withdrawal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 We expect lots of pictures, so those of us who are WDW and FW deprived can get our fix. Please don't make me go through withdrawal!Please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 We expect lots of pictures, so those of us who are WDW and FW deprived can get our fix. Please don't make me go through withdrawal!No problem! I even brought a real camera this time. I have quite a trip report in the works and I'm only on day 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 No problem! I even brought a real camera this time. I have quite a trip report in the works and I'm only on day 4.You should have come over and visited....but then, YensidCamper....Eric and his wife just stopped by and it's taken us quite a few days to catch up with each other.. :)And poor Lou....I've missed him every time he's come over to visit.... :-[ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Here's a couple of new things going on up by the Outpost.They are breaking up the pavement.Maybe they really are installing a better drainage system??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 And here's what's under the green cover....Yup, it's an RFID reader according to the CM...but he didn't have any idea of when they would be starting to use them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 And here's what's under the green cover....Yup, it's an RFID reader according to the CM...but he didn't have any idea of when they would be starting to use them.Cool! I wonder why they chose that color? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Safe Travels Karla and crew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Have you seen those at any of the other attractions, especially any that weren't part of the test? I am wondering if they are left over from the test or if they are actually getting ready to roll out the new program. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hope you guys have a safe trip home! I'm sure it will be hard to say goodbye to my prince, but you're probably ready for some down time. ^-^Looking forward to the rest of your report and more pics of that gorgeous grandson!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Safe travels, Karla! See you in October! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 This morning we found electrical work being done at the front of the 800 loop...there were still a couple sites occupied in the back of the loop.Electrical lines marked outWorkmen digging trenches in 95 degree heat and 90% humidity.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just clicked on this thread not sure how I missed it. Looks like you had a great trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 There's more work going on up front...it's a mess!These guys are breaking up the concrete around the edges of the drainage tube that runs under the sidewalk at the entrance to the registration area. It looks like they are trying to save the decorative stone imbedded in the concrete.Here's concrete/asphalt being broken up (right next to the area where they put in the new walkway).It really does look like they might be improving the drainage system Somebody will have to follow up on this mystery and see what's happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for the additional update Karla. It will be interesting to see what the fuss is about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well.....I was wrong... :484grumpy11: Looking back in my earlier pictures from when Disney was doing the RFID Xpass testing, I found a picture from Haunted Mansion actually showing the blue pole.Never noticed it before. I also looked back at earlier pictures from Peter Pan and Buzz Lightyear where they also did Xpass testing but couldn't find any with blue poles, just a CM holding an Ipad.So maybe this RFID reader was only tested at Haunted Mansion??Oh, and the FastPass Entrance sign is now gone from the Haunted Mansion's gate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks Karla.....I heard on a podcast the other day.....(not the podcast folks that I no longer speak of).....and they were saying X-Pass is a done deal and that it will be rolled out soon and will completely replace the current fast pass. I am still hoping this new option comes to pass but as an addition. They did not give a source for their info though...so who knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 We’ve been on the road returning Aiden to his parents so this TR got slightly off track and slowed down a bit.We spent Sunday at Hollywood Studios during aStar Wars weekend.We arrived just before the motorcade started up Hollywood Boulevard. It was wall to wall people and there wasn't any possibility of seeing over, under or around the bodies stacked along the route. So figuring everybody would be occupied with the motorcade that they wouldn't be on Star Tours, we ducked into the shops and headed on up.Along the way we stumbled into another parade of sorts.Their banner proclaimed they were the Rebel Legion International Star Wars Costuming Organization.Then it was off to Star Tours. We went to the ice planet again.Seems like we get the same story every other time we go. But it's always fun.We spent some time and $$$$ at Darth's Mall.You can find just about anything Disney related to Star Wars here.Check out these little Disney SW figures (the background droids I think are the ones you can make at the Star Tours Droid Factory)Looks like they will be available soonThere's even something for the smallest Star Wars fansThis is some more of the fantastic artwork that was available for saleAnd, of course, Aiden got his picture with many of the Star Wars charactersPrincess LeiaLuke SkywalkerChewbacca and an EwokAnakin SkywalkerQueen Amidala - PadmeNext time we hope to be able to stay for more of the evening activities like Hyperspace Hoopla.I still have many more pictures so stay with us and we will continue to have more updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Cool! I like the pics of SWW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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