Wizarding World - Diagon Alley Discussion (Opens 2014)

[Hatetofly]

From today,

 

[bobwadd]

Site-work appears to be moving at an accelerated pace now! :happy: Thanks HtF

 

[Hatetofly]

Kings Cross is using a construction technique more commonly found in skyscraper construction. They are floating reinforced concrete on a system called "SKYDECK" which is (ironically) a product of a British Company. After finished and cured, the skydeck system is removed and the concrete floats only supported by distant end points.

Thanks to a special member for the insight and explanation on this unique process.

 

[Felipe]

Thanks for more great pics HTF! Wondering about that boxy structure to the left of the building... Why was that finished so early on, compared to the rest... :shrug:

 

[Teebin]

^ And why... is that huge white oil rig type pipe bolted in there... hmmmmmm. Engine service building?

 

[Disneyhead]

^ And why... is that huge white oil rig type pipe bolted in there... hmmmmmm. Engine service building?

Aren't they going with a Doppelmayr Funicular system? If that is the case I would phrase it, "Motor Building".

 

[bobwadd]

Kings Cross is using a construction technique more commonly found in skyscraper construction. They are floating reinforced concrete on a system called "SKYDECK" which is (ironically) a product of a British Company. After finished and cured, the skydeck system is removed and the concrete floats only supported by distant end points.

Thanks to a special member for the insight and explanation on this unique process.

Floating reinforced decking systems (aka - table system) are not new by any means. The PERI SKYDECK system is extremely lightweight and strong compared to conventional wood and steel systems. The SKYDECK system uses mostly aluminum components which due to light weight make setting and striking the form-work easier and faster. Also, carrying beams can be cast in one continuous pour with the slab. Once again saving time.

As HtF said this is only usually used in large projects due to the form-work cost over a conventional system. Although it is becoming more popular every day.

 

[grizzlybarely]

I know this has been discussed a thousand times, but I haven't found the answer yet...do we know the coaster manufacturer yet? The track looks really similar to Premier. I was just holding out for Intamin because they've done EMVs before and it seems a Spidey/Mummy-type hybrid would suit them well.

 

[Hatetofly]

I've been saying Intamin for many many moons with a host of others giving a strong premier argument. So I've just been waiting for Universal to confirm Intamin until then.

 

[Teebin]

Floating reinforced decking systems (aka - table system) are not new by any means. The PERI SKYDECK system is extremely lightweight and strong compared to conventional wood and steel systems. The SKYDECK system uses mostly aluminum components which due to light weight make setting and striking the form-work easier and faster. Also, carrying beams can be cast in one continuous pour with the slab. Once again saving time.

As HtF said this is only usually used in large projects due to the form-work cost over a conventional system. Although it is becoming more popular every day.

Tah Dah! :sneaky:

It amazes me how changed the building techniques are compared to Phase One. It is almost as if "they mean business" on every front. I am so happy this has happened for Universal Orlando Resort.

 

[neoshinok]

Just wanted to say hello and thanks! I signed up because of the extensive info and discussions here on the expansion. I've been a Disney park fanatic since childhood, but at the moment this HP expansion has me more interested than the proposed Avatar attractions, Monsters Inc. ride, and Carsland clone combined! Looks like 2015 I'm getting a Uni AP! Keep the pics and coversation coming everyone...cheers.

 

[bobwadd]

Just wanted to say hello and thanks! I signed up because of the extensive info and discussions here on the expansion. I've been a Disney park fanatic since childhood, but at the moment this HP expansion has me more interested than the proposed Avatar attractions, Monsters Inc. ride, and Carsland clone combined! Looks like 2015 I'm getting a Uni AP! Keep the pics and coversation coming everyone...cheers.

Welcome to OU !!! :wave:

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Just wanted to say hello and thanks! I signed up because of the extensive info and discussions here on the expansion. I've been a Disney park fanatic since childhood, but at the moment this HP expansion has me more interested than the proposed Avatar attractions, Monsters Inc. ride, and Carsland clone combined! Looks like 2015 I'm getting a Uni AP! Keep the pics and coversation coming everyone...cheers.

Enjoy your stay, and :welcome: to OU!

 

[Felipe]

Just wanted to say hello and thanks! I signed up because of the extensive info and discussions here on the expansion. I've been a Disney park fanatic since childhood, but at the moment this HP expansion has me more interested than the proposed Avatar attractions, Monsters Inc. ride, and Carsland clone combined! Looks like 2015 I'm getting a Uni AP! Keep the pics and coversation coming everyone...cheers.

:welcome: and that Uni AP will definitely be so worth it! :thumbs:

 

[grizzlybarely]

It's been one year ago today.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

It's been one year ago today.

That was a sad day, and we were all mad they were closing Jaws :'( Now, were kinda happy they did

 

[JungleSkip]

That was a sad day, and we were all mad they were closing Jaws :'(

I wasn't.

 

[JokerMan0925]

Picture from the Jaws Ride Facebook:

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I wasn't.

How so?

 

[Hockeyman55]

I wasn't either. After hearing the rumors of what was to replace Jaws they couldn't filet him up fast enough in my eyes :rofl: