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Title: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!"
Post by: Festival Disney on January 09, 2012, 06:20:30 PM
It's started!  :thumbs:
QuoteIts the beginning of the end for 'Central Plaza Stage' construction walls have gone up! http://pic.twitter.com/6H0h8b6M (http://pic.twitter.com/6H0h8b6M%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
QuoteIt has been there since 2009, but soon seemed to be one of the biggest mistakes ever. Bring back old Central Plaza :-) http://pic.twitter.com/hxADxw8i (http://pic.twitter.com/hxADxw8i%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
(InsideDLParis)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on January 09, 2012, 07:45:47 PM
Let's celebrate! Here's hoping they don't build anything ridiculous in it's place.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Robert97 on January 09, 2012, 07:48:44 PM
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Let's celebrate! Here's hoping they don't build anything ridiculous in it's place.

I assume they will create a mini lake of some kind and have a stage in the middle with water round it with the fountains floating in the lake will be interesting to see the progress.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ed-uk on January 09, 2012, 08:02:24 PM
I shall look forward to seeing that.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Robert97 on January 09, 2012, 08:04:37 PM
Quote from: "ed-uk"I shall look forward to seeing that.

I can't wat :D this show is going to be fantastic just can't wait for everything to take place.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Columbiad on January 09, 2012, 09:19:05 PM
Hallelujah! Would love to see some concept art of what's going to replace it.

A close up of the 20th Anniversary posters on the green walls: (//https://p.twimg.com/AiuoJIxCEAAPZck.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on January 10, 2012, 08:34:30 PM
Hooray! Now where did I put the champagne...? :D

The plaza will finally be back to normal. I can't wait to see it complete. They won't be adding anything there, though. It's just so that people can have a good view of the castle.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Aladar on January 10, 2012, 10:54:47 PM
any idea on when it will be finished? The walls for the construction of the stage were there on my last visit in 2009. hopefully I'll be there again by the second week of February, and I wouldn't like to see those walls on the same place :S
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MrsPirate on January 11, 2012, 11:16:33 AM
I can't remember what it looked like before it was built, does anyone have any photos they can post?
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on January 11, 2012, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: "MrsPirate"I can't remember what it looked like before it was built, does anyone have any photos they can post?


(//http://pp.mousekingdom.com/albums/userpics/10023/Day2EarlyEntry1Castle.jpg)

(//http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2505/4160067853_6b22a9a088_z.jpg?zz=1)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: DGRavenswood on January 11, 2012, 07:22:58 PM
What a sight for sore eyes.... I hope they're going back to this look (maybe without those gates).
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Columbiad on January 11, 2012, 07:38:55 PM
I'd personally really love a foundation of come sort in the middle. Something else to make Disneyland Paris unique, and someone that can look classy and formal in the day, and come alive at night and be utilised for "Dreams."
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on January 11, 2012, 08:01:25 PM
And just look at all those benches! Central Plaza could do with an injection of extra seating, the (few) benches are always taken.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Festival Disney on January 11, 2012, 08:26:43 PM
Here's another. (with the gates)
(//http://a10.idata.over-blog.com/2/33/94/76/6/100_1358.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Columbiad on January 11, 2012, 08:37:08 PM
You can see from these pictures what a mistake putting a stage up was - Central Plaza was designed to be a park land: a thematically neutral area as well as a simply beautiful area to sit and relax. Not an entertainment venue (with the exceptions of the fireworks and Dreams.)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MissDisneyisMagical on January 11, 2012, 09:06:13 PM
wow it looks so different, im sure i must of see DLRP without the stage however i just cant remember! i visited for the first time in 2005 was it there then?

i have to say im kinda sad to see it go not cause i like the stage itself just i loved the shows that happened on it the stage itself is a monstrosity!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MrsPirate on January 11, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
Thank you for the photos. Such a difference it's much nicer without the stage.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on January 12, 2012, 01:09:02 AM
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"wow it looks so different, im sure i must of see DLRP without the stage however i just cant remember! i visited for the first time in 2005 was it there then?
Yes, it was there. But it was a different one that was smaller. It didn't have the three things sticking out. I can't remember what it was like before the stage was there, either.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Laura678 on January 12, 2012, 01:19:48 AM
Here are 2 pictures from August 2005...

(//http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/laurab678/DLP%20Jan%202012/DisneyCastle1.jpg)

(//http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/laurab678/Disneycastle2.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Scissorsboi on January 12, 2012, 01:25:18 AM
It's so satisfying to see that stage finally leaving, it worked for the 15th show, but the satellite stages were a mistake, they didn't even improve the show because it was never choreographed to act as an in the round show, it was just a funny shaped stage! I'd love to see them move the Partners statue from Studios into the hub so it falls in the same place in each of the parks it's in. Aside from that there is nothing I'd like to see there but fountains if they enhance the show, and the return of nice planting.

On the statues point, imagine if they moved Partners to DLP, and then the new Friends one to Studios, and re-worked Hollywood placemaking to a Buena Vista Street style. It's like the stage was stopping things from falling into place!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Columbiad on January 12, 2012, 01:38:36 AM
I actually prefer the Partners statue in the Studios park. I think visitors in Europe are less aware of the Disney legacy and the history of the man, and I think it makes sense to have a Park dedicated to the stories and the characters, and a park dedicated to the history, the techniques and behind the scenes.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: littlemermaid83 on January 12, 2012, 03:18:31 PM
I'm actually excited about being able to see Central Plaza stage free, the area looks so much better without one.

What was they thinking in 2005 with that Wishes plaque? It looks awful!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MissDisneyisMagical on January 12, 2012, 08:34:38 PM
Quote from: "Laura678"Here are 2 pictures from August 2005...

(//http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/laurab678/DLP%20Jan%202012/DisneyCastle1.jpg)

(//http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/laurab678/Disneycastle2.jpg)

i definately did not see this, i believe i visited march 2005. That is beautiful i wish i had seen it
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on January 12, 2012, 09:48:09 PM
Quote from: "Laura678"Here are 2 pictures from August 2005...
Oh yeah. The stage wasn't there in 2005. It was 2007. XD The 15th anniversary confused me.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: claire2281 on January 15, 2012, 02:03:23 PM
I hadn't visited the park before the stage was put in.

That looks SO much better without it. I can see the want to have a stage there and the castle makes a nice backdrop for a show. But, the stage was too high and it obscured the view of the castle.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Festival Disney on January 16, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
It's pretty much gone now. It shouldn't take them long to return the hub to how it was, I don't think. They may have to re-lay the floor though, dependant on how much damage was caused by the building/demolition of the stage, but the large circular flower bed should still be there, just needing to be uncovered and re planted after its 5 year hybernation :P

(//http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/16/03/29/45/p1080111.jpg)

(//http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/16/03/29/45/p1080112.jpg)

Source (//http://www.disneycentralplaza.com/t26351p80-20-ans-disney-dreams-avril-2012-spectacle-de-sons-et-lumieres)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: JelleP on January 16, 2012, 07:35:12 PM
Oooh... New Lamp-Posts :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Princess Alexa on February 06, 2012, 05:01:06 PM
ooooh i hope its done soon!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: SparrowsGirl on February 19, 2012, 12:47:58 AM
Any news?
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Anthony on February 20, 2012, 08:54:56 PM
Work still ongoing today:

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Source (//https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=329236353786357&set=a.253288124714514.59174.253279578048702&type=3&theater)

The gazebo is being refurbished too:

(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419721_329235793786413_253279578048702_903345_646386003_n.jpg)
Source (//https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=329235793786413&set=a.253288124714514.59174.253279578048702&type=3&theater)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Glstitch on February 20, 2012, 09:31:04 PM
Don't remember where I saw it but it was a picture from today or yesterday taken within the tents and they're still not doing anything else then refurbing the floor...
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on March 04, 2012, 11:18:07 AM
Wow! Here's a photo of it almost done!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... permPage=1 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151353913615615&set=a.278718795614.313209.278714015614&type=1&l=e93bd0f982&permPage=1%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/422570_10151353913615615_278714015614_22969368_2049958833_n.jpg)

The good old lamps are back and they're almost ready to add the grass. It seems very unlikely that we'll be getting the partners statue or a flowerbed in the centre, though, but I'm fine with that. :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: pinkboxers on March 04, 2012, 11:42:49 AM
Wow, it looks so pretty: clean and spacious!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: alternativerock123 on March 06, 2012, 01:40:12 AM
I really hope that it's going to stay like that - nice and empty - so there will be enough space to see Dreams! So people aren't standing on the grass areas. >.<

(God forbid that children are put on their parents shoulders.)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: pussinboots on March 10, 2012, 12:08:17 AM
J'ai hâte de voir ça as they say! I don't really lament the loss of the central flowerbed either (during shows, people would have treated it like pavement anyway), but I wonder if it will have some sort of unwanted effect on traffic flow? I always get the impression that Disney tries to break up straight passageways (especially to weenies) to spread people out a bit. Strategically placed greenery of that sort can be found all over any Disney park. There's always a fork in the road, an obstacle to circumvent. This will effectively free up a straight highway from Main Street to Fantasyland. Just a thought, haha.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: DopeyDad on March 10, 2012, 09:45:58 AM
mmm, I think they probably do do that in most places. I think it's referred to as interrupting 'desire lines' with planters, walls, features etc. If it's just grass (or even a flower bed perhaps) it will just get walked over.
And I guess the biggest desire line in the park is Main St to the Castle! But I think they're right to leave this one open, better for that castle photograph and allowing flow through this area, rather than the odd roundabout we used to have.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ulak on March 13, 2012, 02:24:14 PM
something like this for central plaza? With Mickey or...  :oops:  :)

HongKong Disneyland

[youtube:y4l8a2vd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd7XMX5EZGE[/youtube:y4l8a2vd]
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on March 13, 2012, 06:14:03 PM
Sadly, there won't be any nice fountains in the middle of central plaza. I think that fountain in Hong Kong Disneyland is located in the Resort Hub. :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: SparrowsGirl on March 13, 2012, 07:09:20 PM
oh no i saw someone had posted and got all excited that the fences had come down :( we are there on friday
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Rafael on March 15, 2012, 09:57:26 PM
Quote from: "ulak"something like this for central plaza? With Mickey or...  :oops:  :)

HongKong Disneyland

[youtube:2aqmf029]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd7XMX5EZGE[/youtube:2aqmf029]

I think a fountain like this would be great!  :D
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Magic M on March 15, 2012, 11:47:31 PM
(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419146_10150737967146183_503976182_11987394_831732399_n.jpg)
(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422730_10150737967491183_503976182_11987397_1899754545_n.jpg)
(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420336_10150737967796183_503976182_11987398_2112073054_n.jpg)

Just a few sneaky photos from today!

Magic M
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ford prefect on March 19, 2012, 09:42:33 AM
http://t.co/q3aRx2lU (http://t.co/q3aRx2lU%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

Magic__live on twitter posted the above picture, the central plaza is back!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: dagobert on March 19, 2012, 11:51:33 AM
Good to see Central Plaza back in its old glory! I still think the Partners Statue should be placed there, but I guess that would block the view of Dreams a bit.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on March 19, 2012, 02:19:16 PM
(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408571_395345577142831_159947717349286_1582306_3033739_n.jpg)

(//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403815_395347000476022_159947717349286_1582307_1864203134_n.jpg)

...............I don't know what to say. It's been so long since I've seen this view, I'd forgotten what it looked like. Its just perfect. The only thing that's missing is Walt.

Imagineer Steve Davison was the one that took these photos, BTW! He seemed more excited than us! He said, "It's so much better without the stage. It blocked this amazing piece of architecture. WOW! What a castle!"
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: dagobert on March 19, 2012, 02:33:41 PM
Wasn't there a flower bed in the middle? I guess it was the best not to rebuild that one, because of stupid guests climbing over the fences to watch Dreams.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ford prefect on March 19, 2012, 04:42:25 PM
yes, there was a flower bed in the middle, but it would be destroyed by the Dreams audience!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on March 19, 2012, 05:35:05 PM
Fantastic, I can't wait to see the view from the bottom of Main Street. Hopefully the newly appointed "Parks Landscaping Department" make the plaza look pretty ASAP. It looks so bland just patches of grass.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Anthony on March 19, 2012, 06:43:49 PM
Quote from: "Josh"Imagineer Steve Davison was the one that took these photos, BTW! He seemed more excited than us! He said, "It's so much better without the stage. It blocked this amazing piece of architecture. WOW! What a castle!"
Haha, I'd missed that comment further down! Good to see the internal hatred that stage built up, so it wasn't just a fan annoyance.

It looks amazing. Perhaps a shame they didn't do more with the floor though. Even just plaques embedded in the ground pointing to each land would have been a nice finishing touch. Oh well, NO STAGE!!!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on March 19, 2012, 08:30:53 PM
There's something odd about how there's a line going straight; right through the middle. I guess I need to see a picture of it when it's more sunny. XD
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Robert97 on March 19, 2012, 09:27:51 PM
Quote from: "Josh"There's something odd about how there's a line going straight; right through the middle. I guess I need to see a picture of it when it's more sunny. XD

2012 has started prepare lol jk
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: alternativerock123 on March 20, 2012, 03:04:56 PM
I've never seen this before - as I first went in 2010. But I have to say it looks so beautiful. I cannot wait to walk straight down main street, through the new area and into the castle. It will be magical! I'm glad there's more room for Dreams! now.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on March 20, 2012, 04:04:51 PM
Just read on DCP that the new stage-less Central Plaza is supposedly going to be the reserved viewing area for the Disney Dreams Restaurant Package.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ford prefect on March 20, 2012, 04:27:04 PM
that would be an absolute nightmare to police and distinctly unfair and rather impractical.  

I think the area for the restaurant package is more likely to be outside plaza gardens or caseys corner.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ulak on March 22, 2012, 05:29:34 PM
Very nice photos on //http://www.dlrptoday.com/2012/03/22/2012-or-92-new-central-plaza-in-sunshine-resets-the-clock-on-timeless-view/  :thumbs:

Here i made some comparison:

(//http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uf52i)

bigger: //http://www.freeimagehosting.net/5co4z
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: ed-uk on March 22, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
It certainly is a vast improvement without the stage, now if only Disney could put more shows on in their threatres like they used to.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: gingajen on March 22, 2012, 10:58:16 PM
Quote from: "ulak"Very nice photos on //http://www.dlrptoday.com/2012/03/22/2012-or-92-new-central-plaza-in-sunshine-resets-the-clock-on-timeless-view/  :thumbs:

Here i made some comparison:

(//http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uf52i)

bigger: //http://www.freeimagehosting.net/5co4z


It looks amazing! The view looking back down Main Street looks like a park in the middle of a town. It's so spacious!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: CafeFantasia on March 23, 2012, 07:46:17 PM
It's interesting now to go back and look at this early 1991 photo of Central Plaza under construction:

(//http://www.eurosouvenirland.com/files/gallery/images/l/7.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MissDisneyisMagical on March 24, 2012, 06:41:03 PM
I've never seen any images of when DLRP was being built, ive never even considered it. Interesting to see it in the early stages.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Anthony on March 24, 2012, 06:45:18 PM
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"I've never seen any images of when DLRP was being built, ive never even considered it. Interesting to see it in the early stages.
http://www.eurosouvenirland.com/gallery/year/pre-1992/ (http://www.eurosouvenirland.com/gallery/year/pre-1992/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: littlemermaid83 on March 24, 2012, 07:24:07 PM
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Just read on DCP that the new stage-less Central Plaza is supposedly going to be the reserved viewing area for the Disney Dreams Restaurant Package.


If this is true it makes me angry!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: MissDisneyisMagical on March 25, 2012, 06:01:44 PM
Those pictures are so interesting Anthony. Thanks for posting the link.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: dreamdisney on March 28, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
Flower on Central Plaza :

http://radiodisneyclub.fr/actualite/cen ... eurissent/ (http://radiodisneyclub.fr/actualite/central-plaza-cest-le-printemps-les-fleurs-fleurissent/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)



(//http://radiodisneyclub.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0880.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: 15MagicalYears on March 28, 2012, 09:21:48 PM
Fantastic! I was beginning to fear we'd be left with four patches of grass. Can anyone make out what the design is supposed to make-out? That's if it is a design and not just a swirling pattern.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Glstitch on March 28, 2012, 09:26:08 PM
It looks beautiful , I'm going the 10th , by then they probably have planted others for the 10th time... , let's hope people will have respect for it...
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Anthony on March 28, 2012, 09:33:09 PM
I'd like everyone here who visits this year to go and stand in the middle of Central Plaza, get your camera out, point it down to the ground and take a picture of your feet standing right in the dead centre, where the paving meets.

Then, especially since not everyone likes to post their actual face picture online, we can have a kind of rogues gallery of magicforum shoes, celebrating the departed stage. Bonus points for novelty footwear. :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on March 28, 2012, 09:53:51 PM
Lol. I'll try and remember to do that. XD

Also, the flowers are looking nice. It looks like "Parks Landscaping Department" has been hard at work. :P
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Josh on April 14, 2012, 11:22:35 PM
Quote from: "Anthony"I'd like everyone here who visits this year to go and stand in the middle of Central Plaza, get your camera out, point it down to the ground and take a picture of your feet standing right in the dead centre, where the paving meets.
:P

(//http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/Mephiles602/holidays/2012%20dlp%202/P4110685.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Festival Disney on May 02, 2012, 01:07:07 PM
(//http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w413/glenny127/IMG_2759.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage demolition
Post by: Anthony on May 03, 2012, 09:13:34 PM
(//http://imgdash.com/a92b3dcb.jpg)

About time I posted mine, taken back on April 1st! :)

Come one everyone else: next time you visit, stand there, take a photo and proclaim "I've stood in the middle of Central Plaza again!", then post it here. I like that we'll all have stood in the exact same spot, doing the exact same (weird) thing!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Aurora1 on May 04, 2012, 09:06:13 AM
That`s a funny idea!! Keep on doing that, so I`ll remember doing it when we go!
Aurora1
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ulak on May 04, 2012, 10:42:55 AM
LOL, funny, i try it too :)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: DedicatedToDLP(Steve) on May 04, 2012, 11:16:07 AM
I'll have to remember to do this in 2 days - no novelty shoes though, well, not mine anyway! Lucas might be wearing Lightning McQueen welly boots.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: BlackPearl on May 04, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
:lol:  I like the idea! Hope I don't forget when I'm there in July!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: DedicatedToDLP(Steve) on May 16, 2012, 05:14:59 PM
(//http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/dlrp/centralplaza-foot.jpg)

This was taken while we were waiting for Dreams to start and I was a bit apprehensive at first, as it meant putting my foot near to where a couple were sitting. After a few moments of deliberation I just went for it!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: CafeFantasia on May 16, 2012, 06:01:20 PM
Here's my own entry for "I stood on Central Plaza". I took this on Sunday (13th of May 2012) about an hour before the parade started. It's worth noting that I was intentionally wearing an old trustworthy pair of trainers, to avoid getting blisters.

(//http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2239943/magicforum/centralplazafeet.jpg)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Anthony on May 16, 2012, 06:47:42 PM
Bonus points to Steve for the before-Dreams photo!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Anthony on May 16, 2012, 08:18:34 PM
Here's a great classic Central Plaza photo by dlparisgirl on Flickr (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivorybones/6023875116/in/pool-1767123@N24/) (not sure if they're a member):

(//http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6122/6023875116_c1d64e6a56_b_d.jpg)

Pretty as it was, a good decision not to bring back or replace the flower bed with anything in the end, I think. Funny that the park looks more "grown in" in that photo than it does today, after all the pruning for Dreams...
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: littlemermaid83 on May 18, 2012, 02:29:29 PM
Must remember to take a photo during our trip!!!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Adam on May 21, 2012, 11:36:06 AM
DLP should be keeping an eye on this thread - it would help them decide what type of shoes to sell to visitors!
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Thaliel on May 29, 2012, 01:17:01 AM
I actually like central Plaza more without the stage. I am sure my sister asked some1 to take a photo of us in front of the castly
e, though not on central Plaza, but on the compass rose at the castle gates, which we thought may have a similar effect than that brionze point in front ot Notre Dame, where it is said everyone standing directly on it will definately return.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ulak on May 29, 2012, 01:16:52 PM
How i say, i made. Me on Central Plaza... :)

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: pussinboots on June 03, 2012, 11:42:23 PM
I really did consider wearing more fashionable shoes for this, but in the end I figured it wouldn't be worth the blisters.
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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 03, 2012, 11:44:56 PM
But it's the legs that count.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: MrsPirate on June 04, 2012, 12:48:50 PM
DD1 wants to know why there are no photos of ladies feet?
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 01:16:03 PM
Quote from: "ed-uk"But it's the legs that count.

 :lol:

Leg contest with puss...and I was always thinking he would wear some boots.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 04, 2012, 01:18:35 PM
Bring it on....legs and shorts contest. :thumbs:  :shock:
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 01:21:27 PM
:D/ shouldn´t we built up a jury and a price?  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 04, 2012, 02:30:52 PM
A legs and shorts contest on Central Plaza, what have I got myself into? The person with the best legs and shorts takes the prize, you know who you are.  :D
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 02:49:47 PM
I think, I will loooooose  :mrgreen:  My legs are toooooo thin and my shooorts...quiet simple.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 04, 2012, 02:54:01 PM
Your legs and shorts sound just like mine. =D>
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 03:08:32 PM
so where are all these muscle legs hawaiian shorts guys? At six flags? :-"
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 04, 2012, 03:12:04 PM
I hope they are at six flags, I don't want them showing me up at DLP if I'm in my shorts.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 03:44:10 PM
:lol:

maybe we should buy some browning powder too... :P
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: pussinboots on June 04, 2012, 08:09:33 PM
This reminds me of this story I read in which a woman posted a picture of her shoulder on a dating site, and got two dozen eager replies. But I do agree that my legs are spectacular. This was the first time they'd seen the sun all year. (I work in an office.)

I think it should also be okay for people to lie down on the ground and have a stranger take the picture.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 04, 2012, 09:34:10 PM
I work in an office  too  :lol:
that said, i'm interested what that means for the contest...and lay on the ground... :shock:   :P
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 04, 2012, 10:25:37 PM
That would be the end of a drinking contest....laying on the ground.  :D
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: HayHay on June 05, 2012, 07:12:31 PM
so its back to how it used to be before the stage now? i cant picture it like that anymore, im too used to the stage being there but i didnt really like the stage
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 07, 2012, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: "HayHay"so its back to how it used to be before the stage now? i cant picture it like that anymore, im too used to the stage being there but i didnt really like the stage

No it is diffrent. there was a circle of.flowers in the middle before.

yes i miss this flowers. But on the other side...maybe we wouldn t.have a glue of puss legs. and no contest.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: AmericanMouse on June 07, 2012, 05:46:13 PM
Oh, now as Monty Python once said, this is really getting silly.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: alternativerock123 on June 08, 2012, 09:56:22 PM
I got a photo this time! Me and my friend Ashley last week. =D

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Center of the Central Plaza (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/7159542435/) by ThatDisneyLover / Laura Knighton (//http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: ed-uk on June 08, 2012, 10:54:26 PM
I'm looking forward to my next visit, when I can stand on Central Plaza where the Plaza Stage once was and see Dreams.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Riebi on June 09, 2012, 09:18:42 AM
Quote from: "ed-uk"A legs and shorts contest on Central Plaza, what have I got myself into? The person with the best legs and shorts takes the prize, you know who you are.  :D


Really?  :mrgreen: But I must say that I will also happy just to stand there again after all this years of stages.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: mickeyspal on June 10, 2012, 04:07:19 PM
I liked it better when it was full of flowers and a few seats for those tired legs. A lot of characters would be found here, causing havoc;  I remember Pluto getting into trouble from his minder for jumping on the seats, but we all thought it great fun. I do remember in 1997 walking down towards central plaza, and seeing 4  very large bells each with a gargole on top  from the Hunchback film; they weren't out of place because of the themeing for that year but glad they weren't kept. I would prefer if they brought back the original layout for central plaza, it would be nice to relax and have a seat before deciding which land to go to.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: pussinboots on June 10, 2012, 05:09:55 PM
Quote from: "mickeyspal"I liked it better when it was full of flowers and a few seats for those tired legs. A lot of characters would be found here, causing havoc;  I remember Pluto getting into trouble from his minder for jumping on the seats, but we all thought it great fun. I do remember in 1997 walking down towards central plaza, and seeing 4  very large bells each with a gargole on top  from the Hunchback film; they weren't out of place because of the themeing for that year but glad they weren't kept. I would prefer if they brought back the original layout for central plaza, it would be nice to relax and have a seat before deciding which land to go to.

The benches have returned to the inside of the outer planter ring. Everything is the same as it was before Wishes save for that one round planter in the middle, and there were never any benches surrounding it:

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: scampbunny on June 16, 2012, 11:19:17 PM
heres our pic... myself and the boys - yes, matching shoes for the pic  ;)  :thumbs:

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: CafeFantasia on June 17, 2012, 06:20:35 PM
Why did everyone take their photos with the lines between the tiles running diagonally? I'm the only one that took my photo with the lines horizontal and vertical :-)
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: 15MagicalYears on June 17, 2012, 06:32:10 PM
Quote from: "Alan"Why did everyone take their photos with the lines between the tiles running diagonally? I'm the only one that took my photo with the lines horizontal and vertical :-)

That's an interesting point. Here's my photo & I ended up with the lines diagonally too!

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: PlumBelle on June 17, 2012, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: "Alan"Why did everyone take their photos with the lines between the tiles running diagonally? I'm the only one that took my photo with the lines horizontal and vertical :-)

I took my photo facing the castle so horizontal and vertical lines here. I havent had a chance to get my photos uploaded and sorted yet though.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: scampbunny on June 18, 2012, 12:49:54 PM
i think its how u stand, so as u look down, it will be diagonally???
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: flickmcktur on June 24, 2012, 04:34:28 PM
It looks so much better I remember the old view so clearly from way back. The impact of the castle was diminished by the stage so glad when I take my half sister for her first time she will get to see it how it should be seen. Might have to rethink my footwear tho I don't think anyone needs to see my beat up old trainers.
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: MrsPirate on July 01, 2012, 11:05:43 PM
Here are the three of us taken last week

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Tangled13 on July 02, 2012, 12:48:57 PM
Aww well we stood on it like + not like x i didnt realise there was a certain way but anyways!  :D

This was between the 3rd - 10th of June - we think, thinking a lot about it that it was the Wednesday which was the 6th!  :)

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Yeah sorry about the teeny tiny picture but the link gives a bigger picture if you would like one!  :D
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: DLP-Photos.com on July 13, 2012, 11:48:35 PM
Me and my mum - 9th of July 2012:

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Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: byron-james on August 26, 2012, 01:08:38 PM
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Me and my friend susie
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Teacup on September 16, 2012, 04:09:44 PM
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With my mum and little sister on Friday 14th September. My sister's incredible boots which confused everyone in the elevator at Phantom Manor (the bones glow in the dark).
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: BlackPearl on September 17, 2012, 07:54:59 PM
Nearly forgot to post it. Here's my one:

Taken on July 26th
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I ended up diagonally, too.  :lol:
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: never2old on September 26, 2012, 03:03:47 PM
One of the first things we did when we arrived on Sunday... :)

My husband and me, 23rd September:

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I stood on Central Plaza (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/elenasearle/8026433451/) by elenasearle (//http://www.flickr.com/people/elenasearle/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Central Plaza Stage removal - "I stood on Central Plaza!
Post by: Martyn on September 26, 2012, 08:49:41 PM
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Looks good but it does look very bare.