Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I've been working in MK these last many days near HM. I've noticed more lately the "absence" of something -- the Liberty Belle as it plies the Rivers of America, it's whistle announcing it's approach to the Liberty Square dock. Yes I know it's in refurb and will return "spring of 2006." But doggone it, the river just seems quiet. Come back soon Liberty Belle!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I imagine the Rivers at WDW as _very_ quiet, considering the Belle was the only virtually the only boat left at the MK.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss ^^I hate when I hit send before editing... I guess that's bound to happen when writing at 5:30am, just after waking up from the couch!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I can empathise. There is nothing running on the Rivers at DLP right now. At least the Magic Kingdom has the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Hmmm... so what was up with the name change from Richard Irvine to figaro_cleo, er, Liberty Belle? *rimshot*
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Don't know. It's always been the Liberty Belle to me. I understand it's had a few name changes through the years. But I miss it. I went backstage the other day to visit with it while it's "in the hospital." Took a get-well card and some brownies.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo The Liberty Belle will always be a personal fav of mine. I love riding it right when the sun is going down. It's very peaceful and a very nice scenic trip. movie news, trailers, and short films at: http//www.newlineagefilms.com
Originally Posted By Indigo When you ride the train look to your left just after you pass the BTMRR. There's an inlet and the Liberty Belle is just parked back there.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Indigo is correct. The train passes over a bridge just after Big Thunder. The water channel that the bridge crosses connects the Rivers of America to the MK's frontside Seven Seas Lagoon. (Through a set of locks) The bridge moves to permit boat traffic to pass. This is only done during park closed hours, of course. This backstage water channel is used as a "drydock" area for Rivers of America watercraft. That's where the Liberty Belle is currently docked. I walk by to visit her occasionally. She's resting comfortably.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Sorry. No pictures backstage. Makes me nervous just thinking about it. Not much to see anyway. If it will help here's a link to a satellite photo that shows where the Liberty Belle is. <a href="http://disney.rocket9.net/page2.htm" target="_blank">http://disney.rocket9.net/page 2.htm</a>
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Directly to the photo. Excellent detail. 20K is still there. Zoomable. <a href="http://disney.rocket9.net/images/MK-Aerial.1920.jpg" target="_blank">http://disney.rocket9.net/imag es/MK-Aerial.1920.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By disney pete Thanks for the link that is a great shot,some good memories with 20k i do envy you being able to walk behind the scenes.
