Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1107.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Around the Magic Kingdom</b></a> Recent pictures from the Magic Kingdom including ongoing construction on the New Fantasyland project.
Originally Posted By leobloom It was last weekend when we were there. How long it's been closed, I don't know.
Originally Posted By irishfan The tea party is closed for a six week refurbishment, due to reopen on November 10th.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's kind of strange how it looks like there is steel framing for a first floor, but all the walls are on the second story. Will the ride be up there, or are they just building it in an unusual way? And is it safe to assume that the other large building shown is going to the the Be Our Guest restuarant?
Originally Posted By macnak81 Thanks for the great pics. That steel sure went up fast. There was nothing there on my visit Sept.9th. Also,why are walls up around the graveyard? Just refurb. or something new?
Originally Posted By leobloom If it did, can you imagine how dirty the glass roof would be? I wonder if it would even be worth it since it seems to be in a shaded area anyway. Always have preferred the DL open-air ride, but I don't think MK could get the same effect without removing the big oaks in the area (and that's probably not worth it).
Originally Posted By irishfan >>Always have preferred the DL open-air ride, but I don't think MK could get the same effect without removing the big oaks in the area (and that's probably not worth it).<< They used to be open air at the Magic Kingdom when they first opened too. I'm guessing the florida thunder storms caused them to put the roof up.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Exactly that. And Leo,isn't it sad that we already think of the lack of maint. a new feature will end up being subjected to? :-(
Originally Posted By leobloom I didn't realize MK's originally was without a roof. Learn something new on LP everyday (although I can teach you everything there is to know about the 423 restrooms on WDW property--including the one in the Fire House on Main Street that was designed for Walt Disney's personal servant, a little person named Tiny). Agree it's sad to think how streaked and cluttered with leaves the glass roof would be. Gotta keep is simple for the WDW Lords of Mismanagement.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I didn't realize MK's originally was without a roof. Learn something new on LP everyday (although I can teach you everything there is to know about the 423 restrooms on WDW property--including the one in the Fire House on Main Street that was designed for Walt Disney's personal servant, a little person named Tiny).<<< Is there one in the Fire House? I know there is one next to it.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> Is there one in the Fire House? I know there is one next to it. << With urinals that look like fire hydrants.
