I'm going to try to answer some of the questions / comment on some concerns...
The artwork seems to indicate a pathway going toward the tracks on the far side of the area near the "junior fire escape". Do we have any reason to believe that at some point this path could continue around Silver Lake to hook up with Wilson's Farm?
That pathway is for BOH purposes only and will replace the current one in that area.
If and when they do expand into that area, the pathway will connect at Outlaw Run - but that is YEARS from now if at all.
The large foundations (near the train tracks) looks to be what will become Firestation #3.
It looks like it will have a smaller footprint than GG, but the same idea with the foam cannons.
It's actually larger. It won't be as tall, but is deeper and wider.
They are actually demolishing every piece of GG for this, and pushing the area back rather than building behind the old GG structure like I was assuming.
Yes. I thought I had confirmed that awhile ago.
Just have the repeated concern.... another? kids area?. Or am I looking at this wrong.... is the balloon ride, the "bumpy" wagon and the "firefall" all considered adult rides? Therfore making the area a "family" area.
It is replacing a family/kids area so not sure why you are surprised. All attractions other than the dogs, jr. drop ride and crazy bus are considered family rides.
While nothing from CC is in the addition, I see at least two existing rides.
The S&S Shot Tower and Jr. Swings ride are both from Celebration City
The Crazy Bus is from Wild Adventures (rethemed now)
The Balloon Chase is returning to the park with new fiberglass shells
The Bounce-A-Round is new
The Jr. Drop Ride was bought from another park (rethemed now) but I am unsure what park
I like the new concept, but why did GG have to go away for this to happen? Modern amusement park design is starting to go the way of the city park.
Geyser Gulch had to go because it was in need of a major renovation and due to new ADA rules in the state it was cheaper (and easier) to just completely start from scratch. The grading of the area will be more flat and/or gradual. There will no longer be any additional "levels" that would require lifts. All queue areas will be up to ADA standards. AND if you think that the design of this area is MODERN AMUSEMENT PARK, you need to visit the other parks in the area. This is well and above anything present at those parks. This is a highly themed and quality designed area.
Need a train depot there.
While it doesn't seem like it, it is too close to the current station.
I seriously had not been in Geyser Gulch since the late 00's (when Splash Harbor was still back there), but my memory tells me there was a bathroom building in the back corner?
The restroom remains from Geyser Gulch / Splash Harbor. It will receive a new facade to correspond to the new area.
The Balloons aren't the existing ones from Tom Sawyers Landing?
Yes, these are the same (well at least the hardware is) the fiberglass shells are all new
This area should have lots of water shooting out. Not just a small splash pad area.
The water splash area will be very similar in design to what is in Flik's Fun Fair at Disney California Adventure. There will be "hoses" that go overhead that squirt and many other activities. While there will not be water cannons to shoot targets, there
might be interactive elements that you can squirt people with.
And speaking of Dalmatians, when it said meet resident Dalmatian I was thinking of the real dog from Fire in the Hole, but if you look at the renderings, there is a costumed character.....
The resident dalmatian (Jazz) resides at Fire in the Hole
It will look great. I notice all of the lines for the rides appear to be lakeside. The general appearance looks great, but needs to be "weathered". The Greedy structure looks to be gone from the lake, but there is a big FL badge in that location in case it is to stay and be repainted. Then there is that romantic gazebo structure to sit under for some shade, which will be needed greatly with there being no career trees left in the area. What do you think the backside will look like from the train - steel building showing through with ladders and hoses hanging on the outside wall.
The lake will return to its "natural" state and there will be NO structures in Lake Silver anymore.
The buildings will be themed "in the round"
Mature trees will be brought into the area much like the recent upgrades around the park
Perhaps the toy store will partially be incorporated with the firefighting merchandise.
It will receive a new facade this off season - make sure you take as many photos as you want of the barrel with Ragedy Ann and the cover with the wisteria as it will all be removed.