Planet Hollywood Observatory

Planet Hollywood transformed its iconic globe at Downtown Disney into what the company is called a turn-of-the-20th-century observatory. The globe became surrounded by a brick exterior and an expanded outdoor terrace and bar. "Disney is turning it into a turn-of-the-century Central Florida mining town, and the observatory was a feature at the time," said Planet Hollywood International founder and chairman Robert Earl. "We've gone back to that look for Planet Hollywood." Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney is now a collection of themes meant to represent a diverse lineup of Hollywood flicks. There is a castle gate on the lower floor, floating cars and airplanes and a futuristic look in areas with television screens.

Birdair was selected to design, fabricate and install 21,000 sq.ft. of silver-colored PTFE-coated fiberglass membrane that resurfaced the dome – referencing the metal dome of UK’s Greenwich observatory and completes the thematic exterior transformation. This signature dome façade cover was completed in 2016 resulting in a sleek and reflective-looking skin. Working with Morris Architects and General Contractor PCL, the remodeled Planet Hollywood was envisioned as a stand-alone destination while still fitting into this fantastical setting.