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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 9m

Current demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
In foreground is part of the construction site of the roller coaster replacing it.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 15m

As if a statue is waving a flag to salute the remainder of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at sunset.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 18m

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is rapidly disappearing from the Universal Studios Florida skyline.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 20m

Next levels to be demolished in the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 27m

Next area in the demolition of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower. The second platform at top.
Platform for service technicians to access the track at the peak from underneath. Also the chain run.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 40m

Photos of where Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit track was unbolted, instead of sheered or cut with a torch. A rail cut clean with a saw.
As if the removed section is preserved for a use somewhere.
At the Crowd Surfer section. Barcode tracking still in place!

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 55m

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.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1h

All of the track remaining in the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1h

Current views of the remainder of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1h

Top platform fully removed from the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit tower today.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1h

Current demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Top platform (and track starting to curve towards the big drop) was removed today.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1h

The Incredible Hulk bounding over a roof in Port of Entry.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 2h

This week's #HHN paper collectible card. Free and available to members of the Universal Backlot Club.

There are now 2 towers to claim with the member card in your mobile device wallet. See the UOR app map, "Experiences".
Claim 1 and pick up the paper card in the UNIVRS store.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 3h

Welcome! However, #42 actually.

bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 10h

Quick note that @bioreconstruct is now in Instagram and Threads.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 23h

Ah! Originally the center of parking was a small wetlands area. Seen at arrow here in US Geological Survey photo Nov 5, 1957.

It remained as a wooded center of MK parking for many years before it became a staging area for sand used in road improvements.

bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photo of Typhoon Lagoon and the Disney Springs area.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photos of Blizzard Beach. Currently closed for the season.
📷Oct 12

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photo of Contemporary Resort.
📷Oct 12

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial overview of the Magic Kingdom resort area.
Consider how the site at left has opportunity to be an isolated forested resort like Wilderness Lodge (top center), and it is steps away from Magic Kingdom.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial overview of the widening and rerouting of Floridian Way. In the West Magic Kingdom resort area.

Construction staging areas seen at bottom left for new attractions in Magic Kingdom.
A new lake in development at right. Sand excavated for various WDW projects.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photos of the first of a few roundabouts in the widening and rerouting of Floridian Way. Near Grand Floridian and Polynesian resorts.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial overview of the rerouting of Floridian Way near Grand Floridian resort. A roundabout is in development at bottom center.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photo of Grand Floridian Resort.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 1d

Aerial photos of road construction near and within Polynesian Resort. Landscaping has started for the new resort entrance. Security booth in progress, as well as paving there.
Also seen is widening of Floridian Way.

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