The Amity Demolition Thread

[Swiminn6]

Oh no!

 

[Teebin]

So, that is probably ModelWerks doing the install? I wondered what it would have involved moving him so I searched pics in his old location. There were a bunch of pics that had tons of blood streaming down his tongue and then there were others with no blood at all. The installed shark above has no signs of streaking blood. Anyone one know the progression of this?

Example:

 

[Splatter]

Not sure of any particular progression but I do know it was one of those things that would vary over the years and visits. Just one of those things that wears off and they get around to touching up when they can. Never seemed to be the same exact detail twice.

 

[JokerMan0925]

That picture must be old. If you look at the Amity Boat Tours sign, there is no Captain Jakes nailed on top of it.

 

[Bryan]

I don't recall ever seeing bruce with blood. I think I'd remember because that is pretty cool.

I'm surprised they kept him near the water. I thought for sure he'd wind up next to the BTTF train

 

[JokerMan0925]

Orlando Attractions Magazine Posted this picture on their Twitter:

If you look at the lower center of the picture, you can see the "Jaws" sign that goes on the Photo-Op.

 

[Teebin]

Just one of those things that wears off and they get around to touching up when they can. Never seemed to be the same exact detail twice.

I think it is a combo of wear but mostly of fading. Red is the most unstable color in the color tint business. It fades from UV in days. Look at poor Cat in the Hat. I too love it all gory looking... looks more immediate.

 

[SpyderDan]

Surprised they even kept it at all. I guess it kinda fits in the San Fran area. Why throw away a perfectly good tourist trap photo op?

I'm shocked too that they moved it elsewhere and seemed to put so much thought into it. I thought for sure it would just be thrown away.

 

[Felipe]

I'm surprised they kept him near the water. I thought for sure he'd wind up next to the BTTF train

Really? To me it's the contrary. I'd be surprised if it wasn't by the water. Thematically it fits in much better here than by the dead zone that is SS44.

 

[UniversalFan]

I'm just glad to see that they are keeping the shark and not sending it to a scrap yard like all of the other parts of the ride.

 

[Teebin]

Really? To me it's the contrary. I'd be surprised if it wasn't by the water. Thematically it fits in much better here than by the dead zone that is SS44.

I agree... and they really did think it over... not only did they need a dock scene, but they needed a dock background in the best case scenario. They got both here... far better than where it has been all these years.

 

[KRAKENvsMANTA]

Indeed, this dock location is actually better than it's previous one. Based on sheer storytelling as it relates to the movie, a fishing dock makes sense.

Just glad to see him preserved.

 

[King_K.]

I do hope they put the JAWS name sign up when it reopens. It would suck to have it as a nondescript shark photo-op.

 

[ReelJustice]

I do hope they put the JAWS name sign up when it reopens. It would suck to have it as a nondescript shark photo-op.

I see no reason why wouldn't. The Jaws sign is right there in the construction photos waiting for everything else to be finished.

 

[rhino4evr]

I do hope they put the JAWS name sign up when it reopens. It would suck to have it as a nondescript shark photo-op.

ha ha ..of course they will. Would be kinda funny to be walking and then see a giant shark just hanging out for no reason. Not to mention the sign is right in the photo.

I agree that the dock/water back drop will make for a better photo then a square full of fanny pack tourists.

I still find those photo ops. extremely cheesy. At least it's free.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

I love the new location but there's not a lot of room in that particular area. I wonder if it is going to be difficult to get all of Bruce in the frame if you want a front-on shot of him without turning your camera sideways?

 

[ReelJustice]

I'm actually surprised that they're obstructing part of the lagoon with Cinematic Spectacular on the way.

 

[Teebin]

I'm actually surprised that they're obstructing part of the lagoon with Cinematic Spectacular on the way.

They're not. It is obstructing the view of Lombards. If you mean from back on the main walkway, then everything is obstructing the lagoon; Richters, Chez Alcatraz, Lombards.

 

[Felipe]

I'm actually surprised that they're obstructing part of the lagoon with Cinematic Spectacular on the way.

This is probably not prime viewing area anyways. That little section.

 

[figment1986]

why would some universal creative guys measure the existing walkway... I noticed three guys yesterday with measuring tape along the walkway. and measuring tape... stretched across.