Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2014/06/23/a-walk-in-the-park-magic-kingdom/" target="_blank"><b>6/23/14: A Walk in the Park - Magic Kingdom</b></a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's a shame that they're taking out the curbs in Town Square. The ones in the middle island are already gone (like in the hub), but at least the ones on the outside were still there. With all of the people waiting for parades, I would think that the curbs would be in very high demand. Has there been any indication whether the remaining curbs in the hub will be removed with all of the work going on?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: This is really bad news for several reasons. The curbs serve as a better support for people's backsides and back's when sitting for a parade. ORWEN: They sure do! Also, you get butt burn a lot easier when you have to sit on flat cement in hot weather. ORGOCH: Voice of experience, sister? ORWEN: Shut up old biddy! Just 'cause you're nothing but bones!! Bones I could crush in the blink of an eye, I might add!!!!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Isn't there another Magic Kingdom that doesn't have curbs? Is it Tokyo Disneyland?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip It was probably BECAUSE of it being 'preferred seating' for the parades. I have seen unbelievable guest behavior where people try to muscle their way to a curb seat shortly before the parade begins.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: I believe certain rude people will continue to do that sort of thing even without curbs.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I would think that a clear curb line would make it easier to enforce crowd control measures during a parade. Instead of people who are constantly inching forward past a semi-ambiguous line in the pavement, there's a very clear cut drop-off of where they're allowed to be. I think the pushing and shoving will always take place to a certain extent, but at least a curb will clearly define how far forward you can go >>Isn't there another Magic Kingdom that doesn't have curbs? Is it Tokyo Disneyland?<< Tokyo Disneyland doesn't have curbs along the street portion of their Main Street (World Bazaar) because it's enclosed under a glass roof, and the designers were afraid that people wouldn't expect to find a curb when they're 'indoors'. Consequently, not having a curb makes it feel more like a mall than anything else
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Your witches agree with everything you just said, Ferret, duckling.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>Isn't there another Magic Kingdom that doesn't have curbs? Is it Tokyo Disneyland?<<< There are curbs all over TDL. The only areas without curbs are inside World Bazaar. I thought you have been there? For a self proclaimed know it all, this is basic info you should have known.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Anyways... I am looking forward to the end of all the refurbishing being done at the MK. Curbs or not, the park needs to continually evolve. The MK is so stuck in the 70's in many ways that it's time cosmetic changes be made.. Sadly some will be good (new fantasyland areas) and some will be bad (the botched tomorrowland re-do). We have to deal with it. For me.. I much rather see a Main Street that is made of cobblestones like DLP and HKDL and even DL's sidewalks are like that... but they claim the tunnel below Main St can't handle the weight of such decorative stones.. so whatever.. It will continue to be the drabbest of the DL parks with the blandest castle paint job of them all.
Originally Posted By dagobert Are they removing the curbs because of these small electric cars? I was surprised that there were so many in use. Even at Wal-Mart you could rent these vehicles. I have never seen these electric wheelchairs at DLP or somewhere else over here.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN These electric carts are also now for rent in Tokyo Disney parks.. but you only see very elderly guests using them. No lazy fat cows wheeling themselves around like the case at WDW. So yes, with the current state of poor health and habits in this part of the world, yes, I can see why management and the lawyers may be concerned about safety with curbs.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "I thought you have been there? For a self proclaimed know it all, this is basic info you should have known." https://31.media.tumblr.com/6b43493b7852fb1b40f02c6a25b81d78/tumblr_muflj2oV9x1so2f29o1_400.gif
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Arrggg! <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/lf8em3v">http://tinyurl.com/lf8em3v</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Basically sums up my feelings about you know who.<< Gasp! Are you and Duffy having troubles again? I hope you guys are able to work it out!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Speaking of Duffy, I think you better resend the pic Hans, something didn't work. Unless it was rejected because it was inappropriate in some way?!
