A permanent archive of @bioreconstruct’s aerial photos of construction around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — full-resolution originals, preserved daily. Every post links back to its source.
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 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.
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!
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.
Aerial photo of workers securing the second last beam of the Encanto show building structural frame. In Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom Feb 13.
Aerial photo of the second last beam being lowered for the structural frame of the Encanto show building.
Aerial overviews of the construction of Pueblo Esperanza in Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas.
Aerial photos of carousel construction in Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photo of carousel construction in Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom.
At center of this aerial photo is an excavator on top of broken concrete. The remains of a guest walkway that used to cross through the construction site of Tropical Americas. Carousel construction at right.
Aerial photo of the pedestal where Dinosaur Sue was displayed in Dinoland USA. This area recently closed to become a play area in the retheming as Tropical Americas.
Aerial photo of demolition in front of the Dinosaur ride in Animal Kingdom. Pool, planters, and Aladar removed. Will be rethemed as a Mayan temple for an Indiana Jones attraction.
Aerial overview of construction of Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom.
