Mud flowing through CityWalk. Due to roller coaster construction, and rain.
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Drilling equipment that was near CityWalk has moved to the opposite end of the roller coaster construction site.
Work related to a new roller coaster near CityWalk extended into the fenced walkway through the construction site. Fresh asphalt behind barriers 2nd photo is an aerial view Oct 12.
Base of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower used to be seen in this view from CityWalk. Now a sighting of the crane that demolished the tower. In background is Hogwarts Express. At left is a Team Member internal shuttle bus, with Transformers graphics.
Current demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Tower removed down to the service elevator level at left. Ride track out to CityWalk, called Crowd Surfer, used to be overhead. Protective netting remains. This walkway is access to the #HHN house, El Artista: A Spanish Haunting.
CityWalk view of the remainder of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower.
Remaining track of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit that went along the station and out to CityWalk. Known as the Crowd Surfer section. Attraction queue was at this area.
Remaining track of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit that ran alongside the station and out to CityWalk.
Fencing up for a refurbishment in CityWalk. Might be a pavement replacement project. Between will call ticket pickup and Toothsome Chocolate Emporium.
At center of this aerial photo of CityWalk is part of the work site for a roller coaster in Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is also seen in demolition.
Aerial photos of sheet foundations and footers being cast near CityWalk, for a roller coaster in Universal Studios Florida.
Aerial photos of development of a new walkway in CityWalk, replacing the fenced route.
Railings and rebar staged for a new walkway in CityWalk. Adjacent development of a roller coaster in Universal Studios Florida.
Arrow in a cut today in the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit track. This track went out to the CityWalk portion of the ride.
It's now possible to spot Hogwarts Express from CityWalk. An easier sighting in a few weeks, when the remaining structures of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit are removed.