Aerial photo of demolition at the former Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom.
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Aerial photo of construction in front of the Indiana Jones ride in Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photo of concrete forms in progress in front of the Indiana Jones ride in Animal Kingdom.
Aerial overview of construction at the entrance of the Indiana Jones ride in Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photos of Kali River Rapids.
Aerial look at models and theming in progress for Tropical Americas. The models are examples of color and texture for facades and theming elements. Imagineering confirms planned theming looks good in all kinds of natural light. Models referenced for how sculpt/paint on site.
Aerial photos of steel frame raised for the entrance areas of the Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photos of concrete forms for the carousel in Tropical Americas. Yellow layer is a moisture barrier for the carousel foundation itself. The layer prevents water from seeping up.
Aerial overview of what will be the village in Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom.
Aerial look at demolished elements from inside the former Dinosaur ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photos of demolition at the former Dinosaur ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
A tradition in American construction is a topping off ceremony. When the last or the highest beam of new structure is raised and placed, with an American flag and a tree on that beam. Seen here is that last beam of the Encanto show building. With signatures too!
Kevin asking the photographer, "When does it open?"
It easy now to imagine the sight of green mountains as theming on top of the Encanto show building.
Kevin taking a look at construction progress in Tropical Americas.