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Main Street USA Bypass
I read on another site that they are planning on building a permanent bypass on the right side of Main Street. This is the same backstage area that is used for moving people through when crowds are heavy on Main Street. The big difference would be that it will be themed so you won't get to see the backstage area. If this true hope they do it it right.
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Is the need for a bypass a relatively new phenomenon? I mean I don't recall there being a need for using them until maybe 5-10 years ago. Now it seems commonplace to just open up backstage areas and let people see your laundry.
Am I right that Fantasmic maybe brought this idea to be used in other parks?
I'd rather address the issues causing the need for this than opening up bypasses.
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I'm actually fine with it. If done right, I think it could be pretty cool.
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I wonder what they'll be selling along this route.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by Scar
I wonder what they'll be selling along this route.
Probably nothing. This route has been in use for a number of years but only when needed due to high crowds. Right now it's just a backstage route past a CM break area, parked cars, equipment, backsides of stores etc. It's completely unthemed. They say it will be themed but since it is intended to route crowds around Main Street they aren't going to put things in there to slow you down but at least it will be onstage which is an improvement.
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Originally Posted by DizneyRox
Is the need for a bypass a relatively new phenomenon? I mean I don't recall there being a need for using them until maybe 5-10 years ago. Now it seems commonplace to just open up backstage areas and let people see your laundry.
Am I right that Fantasmic maybe brought this idea to be used in other parks?
I'd rather address the issues causing the need for this than opening up bypasses.
They have been using it when needed for years. Now it's going to be a themed passage way which is a major improvement on what it is now.
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Wow -- this is so weird. I was literally just looking at that area on Google Maps a couple of days ago and thinking that would be an interesting area for an expansion of Main Street.
DisneyRox, I'm guessing that between there being a ever-greater number of hotel rooms on property due to DVC, as well as enormously popular special, singular events being held like the Monstrous Summer all-nighter, the need for opening up that backstage area for Main Street crowds has increased.
From reading the reports of events like that, it sounds like they certainly have to do something about crowd control, and letting fewer people in wouldn't be on their radar.
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Originally Posted by Polynesian Dweller
Probably nothing.
My post was mostly tounge in cheek... but... I don't think there's a chance in The World that Disney would allow a prime spot where thousands of people walk by without selling something.
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I've never had the pleasure. Where does it let out on the other end?
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First I'm hearing of it, but I have been redirected this way backstage, our most recent trip at WDW.
Reminds me of Disneyland Paris, too.
In Paris, although more due to colder weather covered walkways are on BOTH sides Main Street called "arcades" ("Discovery Arcade" on the Discoveryland, i.e. Tomorrowland, side and "Liberty Arcade" on the Frontierland side. Theirs have back access to most of the shops. We totally used them to avoid crowds early and late in the day. And they're totally themed.
Not sure if WDW will take the indoor approach, but I could see how this might parallel?
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Originally Posted by DisneyDINK
I've never had the pleasure. Where does it let out on the other end?
In June they were letting anyone that wasn't staying for the fireworks out that way. We came out in the corner by Tony's. There weren't a lot of people using it but I thought it was a great idea.
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I've exited that way after fireworks during the busy Christmas season, I always look to see if it's open to avoid the crowds. They had rolled out a few plants to hide the uglies (dumpsters).. I've always thought they could pretty it up by hiding and moving a few things. I would think they will continue to only use it only for crowd control and it wouldn't be a place you could visit regularly.
While in Disneyland, running the half marathon in 2008, the run entered Disneyland through a similar back street.
I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way.
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The (current) bypass has only been used (as far as I know) during very PEAK busy times (Easter, 4th of July, Christmas/New Year's, etc.).
It runs from just behind the Plaza Restaurant (between Main Street and Tomorrowland) down to the corner between Tony's Town Square Restaurant and the Chapeau (hat shoppe).
It's just a parking lot for the Main Street managers and office help.
Sounds like they plan on doing like what they have at Disneyland Paris and closing it in, making an enclosed "corridor" behind the Cinema, Uptown Jewelers, Bakery, etc.
The article I read:
"The Magic Kingdom will soon begin work on a new permanent Main Street U.S.A bypass that will provide an alternative exit to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. During parades and firework shows, guests are currently directed to exit the park behind the buildings on the east side of Main Street. The new Main Street bypass will be built behind those buildings. What is not known is if it will be elevated, at ground level or be a tunnel. Construction is expected to start soon."
Ummm...the utilidors (tunnels) below the park *are* ground-level; the park itself is the "second floor"
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Originally Posted by Main Street Jim
The (current) bypass has only been used (as far as I know) during very PEAK busy times (Easter, 4th of July, Christmas/New Year's, etc.).
It runs from just behind the Plaza Restaurant (between Main Street and Tomorrowland) down to the corner between Tony's Town Square Restaurant and the Chapeau (hat shoppe).
It's just a parking lot for the Main Street managers and office help.
Sounds like they plan on doing like what they have at Disneyland Paris and closing it in, making an enclosed "corridor" behind the Cinema, Uptown Jewelers, Bakery, etc.
Jim, the bypass was open when we were there in June 2011 as the crowds were enormous for viewing the Magic, Memories and You show and the fireworks. From other people's reports, it sounds like crowds may be picking up at other times too, maybe making this more and more necessary for safety at the end of the night.
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Originally Posted by Scar
My post was mostly tounge in cheek... but... I don't think there's a chance in The World that Disney would allow a prime spot where thousands of people walk by without selling something.
What about the exit out of Fantasmic!???? That is a relatively nice walkway with no shops, restaurants, or other $$$ vacuuming venues.....
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Originally Posted by PopPhan
What about the exit out of Fantasmic!???? That is a relatively nice walkway with no shops, restaurants, or other $$$ vacuuming venues.....
It's been a long time, and I've only walked it once, but doesn't that dump you out on Sunset Blvd so you still have to walk by all the stores on Hollywood Blvd?
Jeff
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Originally Posted by Scar
It's been a long time, and I've only walked it once, but doesn't that dump you out on Sunset Blvd so you still have to walk by all the stores on Hollywood Blvd?
The one I'm thinking about brings you out by the gas station at the Crossroads...near the entrance/exit.
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Sure wish I would've found the bypass on our last trip. It was right after Wishes on a non-MVMCP night. That means that everyone at WDW has crowded in, and I mean crowded, to see 1 of 3 weekly Wishes that doesn't cost an extra $60. I've never been a part of such chaos and insanity, from the Hub all the way to the bus stop. Either they need to open up these bypasses and mark them clearly, they need to offer Wishes more times during Christmas.
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Originally Posted by Gator
Sure wish I would've found the bypass on our last trip. It was right after Wishes on a non-MVMCP night. That means that everyone at WDW has crowded in, and I mean crowded, to see 1 of 3 weekly Wishes that doesn't cost an extra $60. I've never been a part of such chaos and insanity, from the Hub all the way to the bus stop. Either they need to open up these bypasses and mark them clearly, they need to offer Wishes more times during Christmas.
It's not open on every night. I don't think "everyone at WDW" was there...LOL...but, I know whatcha mean.
I think that this new walkway will help alleviate the crowds every night. Paris' walk-through is very nice (it runs right across the back of the Main Street stores, like the Emporium, etc.), so it's very convenient.
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