The aerial archive

A look back at Mechan 11 on Sept 18, 2022.

Mechan 11 was removed two days ago from the former site of Area 15 Orlando. The robot statue was lifted by crane to a flatbed truck. Destination currently unknown. Mechan 11 was on a trailer in this site for many years. Trailer was left behind, at center of this photo today.

Unusual sight of only green in this World Celebration garden. A mix of snapdragons that will flower soon.

Unusual double wall construction fence at Project Tomorrow. The exit of Spaceship Earth.

Current construction of the canopy for Test Track.

It's fun to see EPCOT parking operations change due to the half marathon. Right of incoming lanes is heavily coned for day guests to reach the front rows. Preventing the dart into a first available row like in evening back fill. Lot was filled by 5am due to the half.

New landscaping complete at the Universal marquee at Hollywood Way and Turkey Lake Rd.

A look at 20 months of weathering of artwork at the side of the Villain-Con Minion Blast entrance. At left, May 16, 2023. At right, today.

Lingering theming from the recently closed Summer Tribute Store.

Previous location of the Lew Wasserman statue.

Pedestal at the new location of the Lew Wasserman statue in Universal Studios Florida. Previously at a corner in the New York streets. From time to time it would be removed for a season to avoid being an obstacle during parades. Mr. Wasserman lead MCA/Universal for decades.

Mardi Gras event kitchen staged in Universal Studios Florida.

Two Mardi Gras event kitchens staged in Universal Studios Florida.

Two Mardi Gras event kitchens staged in Universal Studios Florida.

Shop refurbishment in Universal Studios Florida.