Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID513440.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Feature: 1/14/11 Disney’s New Buena Vista Street: Looking Forward by Looking Back</b></a> Doug looks at DCA's new Buena Vista Street entrance and the background behind the various new "businesses" and features.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 Great article, Doug! Love the inclusion of the historical context and historical photos of actual sites mixed in with the renderings and advertising signs posted on the construction walls. When I first moved to Southern California in the early 1980's, I spent some time tracking down some of the more interesting Los Angeles and Hollywood architectural gems such as the Pan Pacific and the Crossroads of the World building. Needless to say, I can't wait to explore and immerse myself in Buena Vista Street! Don
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Excellent report Doug, and a big big thank you for posting the BV St blueprint against the current layout. Looking at it closely it appears that the Hollywood Pictures Backlot arch is being removed. Do you know if that's in the plan?
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>...it appears that the Hollywood Pictures Backlot arch is being removed.<< That seems unlikely, as this is one of the few elements in this area that has been viewed in a pretty positive light over the last decade. A closer look at a "clean" version of the blueprint shows the footprint for the two supports that straddle the sidewalk in place. Of course, that could change... as we have seen!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That is a fab update Doug, many thanks. This is the one part of the expansion I have been most excited about (as well as RSR).
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "A closer look at a "clean" version of the blueprint shows the footprint for the two supports that straddle the sidewalk in place." Got it. I just looked at it again and I see what you're talking about. Thanks!
Originally Posted By oneyepete Does the new entry way stick out farther into the esplanade than the current one?
Originally Posted By TP2000 Fascinating article! I loved the juxtaposition of the original entry complex aerial photo with the blueprint of Buena Vista Street. It truly impresses upon you what a big project this is.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Does the new entry way stick out farther into the esplanade than the current one?" If you look at the blueprint matched against the existing layout the turnstiles will be a bit further out than where the California letters were, so yes.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Great article! It does make me a little less concerned about the use of characters in the area, seeing the background for all of the other names. I also hadn't really considered that some of the names will just be used for facades, rather than 'actual' businesses, like Hotel Marceline and some others on Main Street. I guess I feel better about them in that context. Also, the image with the aerial and blueprint side-by-side is really helpful at seeing what all will actually change. It certainly looks like the plaza that's left where the Sun Icon was will be a whole lot smaller, and a pretty strange little shape. It will be interesting how that area turns out, in comparison to the vast, blank, open spaces of the Sunshine Plaza.
Originally Posted By rodso64 Thank you Doug. The final "product" here definitely looks interesting, and I can't wait to see it. But I notice that people aren't discussing one major logistical question that Disney can't get around: How on EARTH are they gonna do all of this tear-down and re-construction while still getting people in and out of DCA?
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>How on EARTH are they gonna do all of this tear-down and re-construction while still getting people in and out of DCA?<< There are a number of solutions, some of which have been discussed in the past or on other sites. They have already moved guests to the sides of the original entry gates as they build the new ones. They can also move guests to one side of the new street as they build the other, then reverse. Or they can bring guests through existing gates located in Hollywood Pictures Backlot or Condor Flats. Whichever way they do it, it will be complicated. LaughingPlace and other sites will be keeping close tabs, and announcing each new route until it's all completed.
Originally Posted By ChefStar007 Thank you for the excellent article. I think it will turn out very nice. Especially if they plant enough trees - something the park has always lacked. People (especially tired parents) like to hang out and watch the world go by. With all this work and expansion, why don't they include a monorail stop somewhere in the park? Hollywood Pictures Backlot would be perfect - in the corner. Two level - upper level dining and look out with bottom level access to some shops and restrooms - perfect stop for leaving/arriving During bad weather - great way to spend a few moments before heading to DTD or Disneyland.
