Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/showpic.asp?filename=http://laughingplace.com/files/live/big/0011419-607733.jpg&caption=Steel+going+up+fast+at+Little+Mermaid+in+DCA" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/s...d+in+DCA</a>
Originally Posted By TP2000 I was thinking the same thing mousermerf. I would love to know the backstory to how this attraction was designed and constructed. Obviously the shell of the building was pre-fabricated somewhere off site, and they are bringing in steel sections in a "just in time" format every night, plugging it together like an Erector Set. And then there will be an exterior shell of some sort overlayed over the warehouse structure, with a facade and detail work added later this summer. This should be a fun thing to watch!
Originally Posted By mousermerf Looking at the concept art, it's really just a big rectangle - the floor/foundation was likely the most complicated part. And look at new fantasyland's model too - same rectangle shows up, just hidden behind a faux-berm and castle with waterfront/cliffs. It's not an architectural wonder, but it doesn't need to be.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt There seems to be two different renderings for this building. This one: <a href="http://www.originald.com/pics/updates/2009-08-06/DCA/Large/IMG_0284.JPG" target="_blank">http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG</a> And this one: <a href="http://progresscityusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dca-4.jpg" target="_blank">http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg</a> I'm guessing that it won't be exactly like either since the structure supporting the Swings and the queue area for the Mickey Wheel are totally different from any of their respective concept art.
Originally Posted By DlandDug This steel is going up fast. Especially considering it looked like this just Tuesday: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/showpic.asp?filename=http://laughingplace.com/files/live/big/0011394-228141.jpg&caption=Steel+for+the+Little+Mermaid+attraction+going+up+in+DCA" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/s...p+in+DCA</a>
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance It's too bad we still have to wait a whole year for it to open. DlandDug, side note, if I might ask, are you Dizkid's dad?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I'm glad they opted to save that structure from 'Golden Dreams' -- it's a cool iconic structure and looks great.
Originally Posted By Manfried You know, they draw up blueprints and send them off to steel makers and they make the steel and gee, it does go up fast. No surprise if you know anything at all about building construction. The steel portions are the fastest part. But because they are so big, it seems like something more. The hard work is after the steel goes up. Then there's walls, electrical, plumbing, fire, more walls.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Too bad I returned "Know everything about the building construction business" to the library before I had a chance to read it.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>DlandDug, side note, if I might ask, are you Dizkid's dad?<< I am, indeed, the proud dad of the DizKid.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Well you should be proud, he seems like a wonderful and very intelligent boy. You're quite lucky!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt >>DlandDug, side note, if I might ask, are you Dizkid's dad?<< I am, indeed, the proud dad of the DizKid>> I'm also a kid of an LPer! I can't wait for this to open! I hope there's a shop at the end of the attraction (like there wouldn't be) so I can spend all DH's $$$ on Ariel stuff!!
Originally Posted By ni_teach Anyone who has ever remolded a house will tell you that the framing always goes up fast and that it's the rest of it that takes forever.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "I'm glad they opted to save that structure from 'Golden Dreams'" That would be the Palace of Fine Arts.
Originally Posted By pwrof3 There were actually quite a few offices built into the back of the Golden Dreams Theatre for the Attractions and Guest Control/ Parade CMs. I wonder where they moved them? By the way, one of the BEST break areas in the entire park was also back there. It had plenty of seating, a TV, vending, microwaves, etc. But the best part was that it felt like you were sitting in Redwood National Forest with all of the trees back there. Great and relaxing spot! I was sad to see it torn down.
