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Credit: DisneyAn unpopular Disneyland Resort construction project is chugging along.
At D23 Expo in September 2022, Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts Josh D’Amaro revealed that Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure Park would be transformed into San Fransokyo Square. Inspired by the fictional city in Big Hero 6 (2014), the new land will feature a Baymax meet-and-greet and multiple spots to shop and eat.
In June, Disneyland Resort revealed the two restaurants at the center of San Fransokyo Square: Lucky Fortune Cookery and Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería. The first is already available to Guests, with the latter expected to open in mid-July.
This week, multiple Guests shared updates on the construction of the iconic San Fransokyo Bridge, including @itsdwats on TikTok:
@itsdwats #sanfransokyo #bighero6 #marvel #baymax #disneyland #disneynews #disneytiktok
This video shows the bridge almost complete, with a pillar signed by Disney Cast Members. Though the signatures will eventually be covered, they’ll remain underneath as a time capsule of Disney California Adventure Park in 2023.
Twitter user @Cartarsauce also shared photos of the San Fransokyo bridge construction. The Guest was positively surprised by the construction’s impact on the walk to nearby Pixar Pier:
Coming together nicely, really changes the walk up to the Pier. Not necessarily in a bad way tho.
Coming together nicely, really changes the walk up to the Pier. Not necessarily in a bad way tho. pic.twitter.com/7W8HyfIn00
— Sam Carter (@Cartarsauce) July 3, 2023
Still, most Disney Parks fans aren’t thrilled about the minor retheme. Some previously called it a “cheap repaint” compared to other areas at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Others feel it’s unnecessary.
“How many additional tickets is this going to sell?” @dvhollon32 asked. “I just don’t get this change.”
How many additional tickets is this going to sell? I just don’t get this change
— MidwestInfoGuide 🎢 (@dvhollon32) July 3, 2023
Others questioned the intentions of the Walt Disney Imagineers who designed San Fransokyo Square.
“I can’t quite figure out the proportions,” @esplanerd wrote. “Is this supposed to have forced perspective? Honest question.”
I can’t quite figure out the proportions. Is this supposed to have forced perspective? Honest question. https://t.co/gv1q8ZRRHS
— DERICK+ (@esplanerd) July 3, 2023
“I don’t think anyone has taken it into consideration,” @andreajessica quipped.
I don’t think anyone has taken it into consideration
— 💕✨🎂Andrea🎂✨💕 (@andreajessica) July 3, 2023
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