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rpmdfw · 11-27-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGBOBOFTHENORTH

You are SO correct. Problem is that they probably make more money collecting rent than operating stores and restaurants and bars. So the trend continues.

BobK/Orlando

It was so much nicer when the concentration was on making magic, not making money.

Focusing on making magic ends up making money.

Focusing on making money does NOT make magic.

Jason71 · 11-29-2009, 12:57 AM

Quick update...

Old PI Live DJ booth is gutted down to the framework. Walls are still up around PI Live bar, but tower-thingy is down (and Harley sign remains up, somehow), a little mouse said walls will be gone sometime this week.

Up Hill Street, the opaque film is off the doors of the AdvClub. Be warned, it's not a pretty sight.

anthony2k7 · 11-29-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Up Hill Street, the opaque film is off the doors of the AdvClub. Be warned, it's not a pretty sight.

How odd, why would they want to take that off? Disney usually wants to hide any work going on so no matter what they have planned for AC you'd think removing that would be the last thing they'd be doing.

Still, at least something is finally happening to all these buildings.

LuluLovesDisney · 11-29-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rpmdfw

It was so much nicer when the concentration was on making magic, not making money.

Focusing on making magic ends up making money.

Focusing on making money does NOT make magic.

ITA!

jeanylaser · 11-29-2009, 12:49 PM

thanks for the info!

zulemara · 11-29-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony2k7

How odd, why would they want to take that off? Disney usually wants to hide any work going on so no matter what they have planned for AC you'd think removing that would be the last thing they'd be doing.

Still, at least something is finally happening to all these buildings.

I have no doubt that the walt quotes they put on the construction walls and the removal of that plastic is just to pour salt on the wounds.

KINGBOBOFTHENORTH · 11-29-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

A little mouse said walls will be gone sometime this week.

I was out there today and posted a few pics on my Blog at www.savepleasureisland.blogspot.com

They are making demolition progress at both PI Live and Mannequins but those towers with the Harley Davidson signs remain standing. I don't see how they could be finished this week until the sign issue is resolved.

BobK/Orlando

Jason71 · 11-30-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KINGBOBOFTHENORTH

I was out there today and posted a few pics on my Blog at www.savepleasureisland.blogspot.com

They are making demolition progress at both PI Live and Mannequins but those towers with the Harley Davidson signs remain standing. I don't see how they could be finished this week until the sign issue is resolved.

BobK/Orlando

LOL, admittedly could have been wishful thinking. I assumed it meant someone had a plan for that, but who really knows.

BTW, my friend sent you some interior pics of the AdvClub (taken through the filmless windows) for the blog. I think Zulemara is on to something, talking about salt in the wounds...

KINGBOBOFTHENORTH · 11-30-2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks, Jason. Will post it tomorrow (Tuesday) along with a mention of Congaloosh 2010.

BobK/Orlando

anthony2k7 · 12-01-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGBOBOFTHENORTH

Thanks, Jason. Will post it tomorrow (Tuesday) along with a mention of Congaloosh 2010.

BobK/Orlando

the way the walls have been stripped but the furniture left definitely appears as if all the artifacts are being sent on a one way trip rather than just being removed for storage/refurb/whatever.

Thats the end of that then!

lugnut33 · 12-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Well, here's the last post that needs to be posted in this thread. The end is here.

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In a section describing Disney World’s holdings, Disney writes,” In September 2008, the company commenced a plan to enhance Pleasure Island, which will feature new shopping and dining experiences to entertain guests of all ages. The project is expected to be completed in 2012.”

There you go, that's the big new vision spelled out for you. They'll rent out spaces for shopping and dining, exactly like we all suspected from the start.

RIP Pleasure Island
RIP "So What's Coming to the New Pleasure Island?" thread.
RIP Fun and Frolic at DTD.

mitros · 12-09-2009, 07:19 PM

.................the party's over.

Yes, Virginia, there is no more PI.............

KINGBOBOFTHENORTH · 12-10-2009, 06:55 AM

Yes, saw that. And it's in the Orlando Sentinel today.

But the gold nugget in that is not that restaurants and shops are coming. That's not new information. What's new is that now the completion date is 2012, not 2010. All the initial information said it would take "a couple years" to complete the changes at PI.

This would lead one to believe that they really have no clue what's going to be replacing the clubs. If they did, it wouldn't take another 3 years to complete it.

BobK/Orlando

DC7800 · 12-10-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGBOBOFTHENORTH

This would lead one to believe that they really have no clue what's going to be replacing the clubs. If they did, it wouldn't take another 3 years to complete it

It appears that Disney is willing to wait, leaving former club buildings empty, until third-party tenants can be found willing to pay the exorbitant rents WDW has to be asking for these spaces. They cannot solely blame the economy for the problems of Downtown Disney, yet it seems that may be largely what they are doing, thinking that by giving the plan a few more years it will all work out (and probably much the same misguided thinking now exists over Flamingo Crossings).

Why even try to do something yourself - developing and operating your own restaurant or shop would require spending your own money and actually taking a (often small) risk - when it is so much easier to just play landord.

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The project is expected to be completed in 2012

Wouldn't that mean this thread will still have something to discuss (or maybe the lack of something) for at least three more years?

doconeill · 12-10-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DC7800

Wouldn't that mean this thread will still have something to discuss (or maybe the lack of something) for at least three more years?

It means some will still have hope for the next two years that the AC will reopen...

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11-29-2009, 12:57 AM	#737
Jason71 Brother to pirates and corsairs... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,131	Quick update... Old PI Live DJ booth is gutted down to the framework. Walls are still up around PI Live bar, but tower-thingy is down (and Harley sign remains up, somehow), a little mouse said walls will be gone sometime this week. Up Hill Street, the opaque film is off the doors of the AdvClub. Be warned, it's not a pretty sight.

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KINGBOBOFTHENORTH DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 2,840	Thanks, Jason. Will post it tomorrow (Tuesday) along with a mention of Congaloosh 2010. BobK/Orlando

12-10-2009, 06:55 AM	#748
KINGBOBOFTHENORTH DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 2,840	Yes, saw that. And it's in the Orlando Sentinel today. But the gold nugget in that is not that restaurants and shops are coming. That's not new information. What's new is that now the completion date is 2012, not 2010. All the initial information said it would take "a couple years" to complete the changes at PI. This would lead one to believe that they really have no clue what's going to be replacing the clubs. If they did, it wouldn't take another 3 years to complete it. BobK/Orlando