Skyway in Tomorrowland Question

redheadbrown · 08-07-2009, 09:13 PM

I just read on LaughingPlace, that they are currently tearing down the Skyway station in Tomorrowland. Does anybody know why they are taking this away? Does it have anything to do with the Space Mountain refurb?

mrp769854 · 08-08-2009, 02:09 AM

well as of right now the building is still up but there's tarp on the side facing CoP. I don't think there's any word on what they're planning for it yet

doconeill · 08-08-2009, 10:28 AM

The only thing that came out of the mouth of a Disney exec regarding it was that it would offer an unobstructed view of Space Mountain.

A portion of the building will remain to continue to house the bathrooms, but it doesn't sound like anything new is planned.

NC_WDW_Daddy · 08-08-2009, 02:01 PM

Probably about time with no skyway coming back.

elvistelth · 08-08-2009, 07:26 PM

What about the chalet skyway station in Fantasyland? They should do something with that. IMO it's cheesy to leave these unused structures as they are, very unDisney.

Dizisit · 08-08-2009, 07:35 PM

I agree.
Are they still usin' the one in Fantasyland as a stroller (at least I thought it was at one point) station?
There has to be somethin' better to do with it than that!

doconeill · 08-08-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizisit

I agree.
Are they still usin' the one in Fantasyland as a stroller (at least I thought it was at one point) station?
There has to be somethin' better to do with it than that!

Yes, it is still Stroller Parking. I don't know exactly WHAT they could do with it. It isn't as obtrusive as the Tomorrowland building and its something of a vertical climb, so disabled access could be an issue as well.

The only thing I have ever heard is the possibility of a restaurant, but I doubt it.

Dizisit · 08-08-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by doconeill

Yes, it is still Stroller Parking. I don't know exactly WHAT they could do with it. It isn't as obtrusive as the Tomorrowland building and its something of a vertical climb, so disabled access could be an issue as well.

The only thing I have ever heard is the possibility of a restaurant, but I doubt it.

Bummer.
Good point about the accessibility situation, but what an OPPORTUNITY maybe for the imagineers to shine buy comin' up with a really ingenious solution?!
Just a thought.
They should do somethin' better with it though, I think.

elvistelth · 08-08-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizisit

Bummer.
what an OPPORTUNITY maybe for the imagineers to shine buy comin' up with a really ingenious solution?!
They should do somethin' better with it though, I think.

Exactly! But I don't blame the imagineers, I blame whoever has control of the purse strings...it's cheaper to let it sit unoccupied. Spend a few bucks and make an enhancement. And put some actual thought into the project so you don't wind up with another embarassing stitch stage fiasco.

Dizisit · 08-09-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by elvistelth

Exactly! But I don't blame the imagineers, I blame whoever has control of the purse strings...it's cheaper to let it sit unoccupied. Spend a few bucks and make an enhancement. And put some actual thought into the project so you don't wind up with another embarassing stitch stage fiasco.

Yep! Definitely not blamin' the Imagineers. It is, of course, always about the money, but Walt would have had Roy find a way to get the money!
Sorry! Couldn't resist...!

I'm thinkin' they need to hire me as the first, 'official' anyway, Imagineer/Armtwister!
Oh well. A guy can dream, can't he?!?!

firemedic · 08-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Hey, can I be the co-armtwister? That sound like it might be fun. If the armtwisting didn't work, we could go with a choke down until they submit to our demands!

firemedic · 08-09-2009, 12:05 PM

BTW, great to see ya around Steve!! Oh, sorry, Homeskillet!!!! LOL!

plutolover · 08-11-2009, 10:50 PM

They could use the Fantasyland skyway station as a character greeting... :0)

clion · 08-13-2009, 09:20 PM

Based on a notice of commencement I found online today (dated 7/29), the Skyway terminal is to be demolished (as opposed to renovated). The bathrooms will apparently by renovated.

doconeill · 08-13-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by clion

Based on a notice of commencement I found online today (dated 7/29), the Skyway terminal is to be demolished (as opposed to renovated). The bathrooms will apparently by renovated.

The bathrooms are part of the Skyway building currently. It is expected that this is at least a partial demolition, except for the bathrooms, which will have the exterior redone after the main demolition.

They could decide to fully demolish and then build a new bathroom in its place though...

08-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
redheadbrown Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost in my Imagination Posts: 1,738	Skyway in Tomorrowland Question I just read on LaughingPlace, that they are currently tearing down the Skyway station in Tomorrowland. Does anybody know why they are taking this away? Does it have anything to do with the Space Mountain refurb? __________________ -Zac

08-08-2009, 02:09 AM	#2
mrp769854 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question well as of right now the building is still up but there's tarp on the side facing CoP. I don't think there's any word on what they're planning for it yet

08-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
doconeill They call me MISTER Fastpass Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 896	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question The only thing that came out of the mouth of a Disney exec regarding it was that it would offer an unobstructed view of Space Mountain. A portion of the building will remain to continue to house the bathrooms, but it doesn't sound like anything new is planned. __________________ Doc Website work in progress: WDW Untangled: Fastpass - Rider Switch - ADR Calculator and more Non-WDW: Sci-Fi Storm - SF/Fantasy news December 2010 - Saratoga Springs, Holidays and Harry Potter

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NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 3,158	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question Probably about time with no skyway coming back.

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elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question What about the chalet skyway station in Fantasyland? They should do something with that. IMO it's cheesy to leave these unused structures as they are, very unDisney.

08-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
Dizisit Magic-creating Disney Store CM, and Imagineer at heart...!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Austin, Texas Autopia Posts: 15,374	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question I agree. Are they still usin' the one in Fantasyland as a stroller (at least I thought it was at one point) station? There has to be somethin' better to do with it than that!

08-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#11
firemedic Premium Annual Passholder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,646	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question Hey, can I be the co-armtwister? That sound like it might be fun. If the armtwisting didn't work, we could go with a choke down until they submit to our demands! __________________

08-09-2009, 12:05 PM	#12
firemedic Premium Annual Passholder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,646	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question BTW, great to see ya around Steve!! Oh, sorry, Homeskillet!!!! LOL! __________________

08-11-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
plutolover A-Ticket holder Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question They could use the Fantasyland skyway station as a character greeting... :0)

08-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#14
clion Fastpass Holder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 450	Re: Skyway in Tomorrowland Question Based on a notice of commencement I found online today (dated 7/29), the Skyway terminal is to be demolished (as opposed to renovated). The bathrooms will apparently by renovated. __________________ "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you ..." Author of the DisneyDaddy blog \| Writer for Celebrations Magazine D23 Charter Member \| Annual Passholder \| Named Disney's Biggest Fan (by Disney and United Vacations)

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