D23 Expo 2017 - News & Speculation

[epcyclopedia]

Disney has posted a job opening for an aviation expert. They want them for construction lifts, helicopter filming, and drones - as well as all air traffic at the resort.

Wasn't sure where to post the tidbit but I'm guessing it's to help expedite the construction of these projects. The helicopter heavy lifts are to supplement or replace cranes - which I've heard have caused project delays in Orlando due to scarcity.

 

[Scott W.]

Disney has posted a job opening for an aviation expert. They want them for construction lifts, helicopter filming, and drones - as well as all air traffic at the resort.

Wasn't sure where to post the tidbit but I'm guessing it's to help expedite the construction of these projects. The helicopter heavy lifts are to supplement or replace cranes - which I've heard have caused project delays in Orlando due to scarcity.

Didn't they buy two cranes recently for TSL?

 

[epcyclopedia]

Didn't they buy two cranes recently for TSL?

True but they need to build TRON, Guardians, and Ratatouille with them at minimum.

 

[Scott W.]

True but they need to build TRON, Guardians, and Ratatouille with them at minimum.

The clues were all there.

 

[Disneyhead]

True but they need to build TRON, Guardians, and Ratatouille with them at minimum.

And they are building 2 hotel towers (Coronado and Riviera).

 

[JoeCamel]

Disney has posted a job opening for an aviation expert. They want them for construction lifts, helicopter filming, and drones - as well as all air traffic at the resort.

Wasn't sure where to post the tidbit but I'm guessing it's to help expedite the construction of these projects. The helicopter heavy lifts are to supplement or replace cranes - which I've heard have caused project delays in Orlando due to scarcity.

It is common to plant gondola towers with a helicopter but that is due to terrain. If they can pull a semi up to the location and assemble it then drive a mobile crane up to lift it I doubt they would use a copter. Maybe but I would think the vendor/installer would have that job not WDW.

 

[Disneyhead]

It is common to plant gondola towers with a helicopter but that is due to terrain. If they can pull a semi up to the location and assemble it then drive a mobile crane up to lift it I doubt they would use a copter. Maybe but I would think the vendor/installer would have that job not WDW.

From the concept art, it looks like they are actually taking it over some buildings, so they may fly some of them in.

 

[fryoj]

And they are building 2 hotel towers (Coronado and Riviera).

And' I'd wager thats where them two tower cranes will be heading next.

 

[Bulldog45]

With regards to the new attractions announced at the expo, are Ratatouille and the suspected Guardians of the Galaxy coaster been the only two projects which permits have been filed for? Nothing for Tron or the new theater going into the Magic Kingdom? What about the Star Wars Hotel? Obviously the new Star Wars and Toy Story lands permits have been filed...

 

[Parkscope Joe]

With regards to the new attractions announced at the expo, are Ratatouille and the suspected Guardians of the Galaxy coaster been the only two projects which permits have been filed for? Nothing for Tron or the new theater going into the Magic Kingdom? What about the Star Wars Hotel? Obviously the new Star Wars and Toy Story lands permits have been filed...

Permits only for Rat, some redevelopment of retenton ponds behind UOE.

 

[Disneyhead]

Permits only for Rat, some redevelopment of retenton ponds behind UOE.

With announcements out and closure dates, I expect permits for GotG and MaMRR to drop any day now.

 

[Mike S]

What do people here think Disney will do for their Spider-Man ride? Will it outdo Uni's?

 

[Disneyhead]

What do people here think Disney will do for their Spider-Man ride? Will it outdo Uni's?

I am under the impression Disney is working on a dark ride/launch coaster and a Kuka attraction for this land.

 

[Mike S]

I am under the impression Disney is working on a dark ride/launch coaster and a Kuka attraction for this land.

I'm guessing Kuka is Spidey.

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Nick]

Permits for Mickey were found last week before the announcement.