Originally Posted By dagobert The Ferris Wheel at The Old Mill has been removed: <a href="http://twitpic.com/5pih5a" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/5pih5a</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert Orbitron is open again and the spinning planets are working: <a href="http://twitpic.com/5pw5ww" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/5pw5ww</a> Hopefully that effect will last longer than the last time.
Originally Posted By dagobert It seems Disney is dismanteling the Old Mill Ferris Wheel ride. Maybe they will only leave the snack shop. <a href="http://twitpic.com/5qifk4" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/5qifk4</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Considering that so many major refurbs are happening so suddenly and all at once I have to wonder where the money is coming from to finance them.
Originally Posted By Bolna Wasn't the Old Mill out of operation for like forever? It looks like a logistical nightmare with very low capacity anyway. So while I liked the look of it, I would actually be fine with just a normal windmill. It is kind of sad to see a not-operating attraction sitting around.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>Considering that so many major refurbs are happening so suddenly and all at once I have to wonder where the money is coming from to finance them.<< Mr. Gas mentioned in a round table discussion that ED SCA has €500 mio to spend until 2017. Maybe ED SCA did another financial restructuring?
Originally Posted By dagobert >>Wasn't the Old Mill out of operation for like forever? It looks like a logistical nightmare with very low capacity anyway. So while I liked the look of it, I would actually be fine with just a normal windmill. It is kind of sad to see a not-operating attraction sitting around.<< I have never seen the ride working and so I would also be fine with the removal of the Ferris Wheel. Disney should use the extra space for a nice outdoor seating area.
Originally Posted By tonyanton It wasn't there when the park opened...added early on for extra capacity. When I visited in summer '95 it was operating...not sure how long it lasted. If it is not going to reopen, rather them just remove it.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<When I visited in summer '95 it was operating>> I was there in summer of 95 as well and I never was sure whether I saw it in operation, but thought I did. So thanks for the confirmation. I still really like that corner at the windmill, it's a perfect place for a coffee break or so. So adding more seating would be perfect.
Originally Posted By exp_627 <<I was there in summer of 95 as well and I never was sure whether I saw it in operation, but thought I did. So thanks for the confirmation. I still really like that corner at the windmill, it's a perfect place for a coffee break or so. So adding more seating would be perfect.>> I think I rode it on my second or third visit ('94 or '96)... Actually, it wasn't much of a ride. Slow loader, too. It added kinetics to the land, though. At this point, I'd join in hoping they remove the ferris wheel (but leave the mill as snack bar). If not, I sure hope they do a better job of blocking the entrance to the load station. Over the years, the gate leading to the station was never locked. And some people used this small hidden corner for all sorts of things...
Originally Posted By dagobert >>Over the years, the gate leading to the station was never locked. And some people used this small hidden corner for all sorts of things...<< It's really incredible how stupid some guests behave at DLRP. I think they will remove the wheel, it would be the perfect time, since they are also replacing the roof.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Over the years, the gate leading to the station was never locked. And some people used this small hidden corner for all sorts of things...>> Hmm, interesting information... Perhaps I should remember that in case I would need it one day. ;-) But I guess we will see the ferris wheel go away, so that nook will be gone, too, I guess.
Originally Posted By dagobert Recently Disney has repainted some roofs of Main Street USA, like Casey's Corner and The Ribbon and Hats shop. <a href="http://twitpic.com/photos/InsideDLParis" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/photos/InsideDLParis</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert It seems Disney is cutting the trees on Central Plaza to get more room: <a href="http://twitpic.com/6dywnd" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/6dywnd</a> <a href="http://twitpic.com/6d1ubp" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/6d1ubp</a> Finally the floor in front of WDSP is getting a refurb. It looked so terrible: <a href="http://twitpic.com/6gcr1n" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/6gcr1n</a> Here's an update of the Princess Photolocation: <a href="http://twitpic.com/6gcv1r" target="_blank">http://twitpic.com/6gcv1r</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo this will be the 2nd time in 10 years the front has been repaved in front of the Studios, crazy. Also, I am not keen on the princess M&G, it clashes with the Mary Blair style design of It's a Small World. I hope it looks better when it is finished.
Originally Posted By u k fan Perhaps they could decorate it with some "flat" medieval flags with Mary Blair style decorations. The colouring looks quite good!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo The colouring does, but this looks like it belongs more over with Fantasia Gelato across the way.
Originally Posted By u k fan In fact there's plenty of space over there they could have done something epic!!!
