Recession slows construction at Disney World
Albeit, Disney's Wide World of Sports is seeing an increase in attendance, construction at Disney World is at an all-time low.
This is only the second time Since WWI that unemployment has reached 10% nationwide and as much as 15% in other states. Some are calling our global economic downturn a depression.
Impacted by difficult times is the #1 theme-park Disney World whose construction projects has slowed over the last year. Data obtained from the well-known Reedy Creek Improvement District shows that building permit activity dropped to an all-time low of 25%.
Amid this weak economy, Disney is still building and demolishing building in it's theme parks. Amongst the list of upgrades includes Space Mountain's smoke and ride controls.
Disney's boardwalk Villas, Walt Disney Dolphin Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, the Yacht Club and Shades of Green Resort will all be getting a face-lift totaling some $15 million in the months to come.
Another interesting project that is slowly starting up is the reconstruction of the Holiday Inn that was devastated in the hurricanes of 2004. Disney has allocated some $2 million in funds for a new contemporary Floridian design.
Other projects include demolition of Tomorrowland's Magic Kingdom, exterior stair tower at the Grand Floridian, and new bus stop at Animal Kingdom's Kidani village totaling some $2.8 million.
But one of the most exciting upcoming installations at Disney World will be the new "The Sum of All Thrills" KUKA technology robotic arm similar to the one being used at Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey at Universal studios. This technology will propel guest on 3-axis creating a one-of-a-kind thrill-ride experience.
This is only the second time Since WWI that unemployment has reached 10% nationwide and as much as 15% in other states. Some are calling our global economic downturn a depression.
Impacted by difficult times is the #1 theme-park Disney World whose construction projects has slowed over the last year. Data obtained from the well-known Reedy Creek Improvement District shows that building permit activity dropped to an all-time low of 25%.
Amid this weak economy, Disney is still building and demolishing building in it's theme parks. Amongst the list of upgrades includes Space Mountain's smoke and ride controls.
Disney's boardwalk Villas, Walt Disney Dolphin Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, the Yacht Club and Shades of Green Resort will all be getting a face-lift totaling some $15 million in the months to come.
Another interesting project that is slowly starting up is the reconstruction of the Holiday Inn that was devastated in the hurricanes of 2004. Disney has allocated some $2 million in funds for a new contemporary Floridian design.
Other projects include demolition of Tomorrowland's Magic Kingdom, exterior stair tower at the Grand Floridian, and new bus stop at Animal Kingdom's Kidani village totaling some $2.8 million.
But one of the most exciting upcoming installations at Disney World will be the new "The Sum of All Thrills" KUKA technology robotic arm similar to the one being used at Harry Potter's Forbidden Journey at Universal studios. This technology will propel guest on 3-axis creating a one-of-a-kind thrill-ride experience.
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