Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Really? That's not what I was told.<< Whatever the reason, it remains closed because of accessibility issues.
Originally Posted By jmuboy Make the Starcade a Jetsons style space age table service dining location. Like the famed Themed Building at LAX. That too was designed by WDI.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Don't ADA regulations make accomodations for existing structures? Usually, they must only make accomodations if the remodel projects are under a certain cost, or if the structure doesn't allow elevators or ramps for some reason (the subs, castle walk through, and treehouse all fall into that category). I suspect that they would need to add an elevator to the Starcade, since it wouldn't drastically change the character of the space, but if they simply reopened the upper level, the expansion would certainly be less than the cost threshold (which is usually around $50,000). Either way, elevators aren't THAT expensive (they managed to install small ones on TSI and the Autopia load area), so I'm sure they could manage to build another. Then again, if they go to the effort to install an elevator, maybe they should just completey redo the Starcade into something interesting.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >> Like the famed Themed Building at LAX. That too was designed by WDI.<< Actually, just the interior design of the Encounter REstaurant was designed by WDI. It is pretty cool, and would look great in a retro-style Tomorrowland. >>Don't ADA regulations make accomodations for existing structures?<< Already answered in post #36: >>But there is accommodation for ramps in existing buildings! >>4.1.6 Accessible Buildings: Alterations. (3) Special Technical Provisions for Alterations to Existing Buildings and Facilities: (a) Ramps: Curb ramps and interior or exterior ramps to be constructed on sites or in existing buildings or facilities where space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less may have slopes and rises as follows: (i) A slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of 6 inches. (ii) A slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of 3 inches. A slope steeper than 1:8 is not allowed.<< <<
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Doug, is this applicable for "speed ramps"? Having also worked a lot with the ADA, I'm sure an elevator would be necessary.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Thanks DL&Dug for all that info. I appreciate it. Just makes me wonder if a future redo of TL will address this abandoned area of TL. I can only hope on a better Great Big Beautiful Tomorrowland.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Doug, is this applicable for "speed ramps"?<< It's applicable for any area that is a "public accommodation". A speed ramp does not meet ADA code. It can be left in place, as long as an ADA compliant access is also available. >>I can only hope on a better Great Big Beautiful Tomorrowland.<< You and me both!
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes >>>It's applicable for any area that is a "public accommodation".<<< You're right. I forgot that line.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 And Bob Dole, fierce advocate of ADA (and then-top GOP dog). Sorry for this WE intrusion. We now return you to your regularly scheduled...
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt According to the OC Register a portion of the store has permanently moved into the video arcade space: <a href="http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/05/06/disneyland-set-to-reopen-star-wars-themed-shop/77345/" target="_blank">http://ocresort.ocregister.com...p/77345/</a>
