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That's been the rumour since the park closed ...
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One can only hope. I wouldn't hold my breath though. I recently received a response to a letter to a "Disney Executive Offices"..(what ever that's supposed to mean) in regard to FW, and facilites..including the use of the WL pool by FW guests.(which is supposed to be prohibited) I mentioned the rumor regarding using part of RC( not the area connected to Bay Lake..but the pools) for an upgraded swimming facility for the FW guests, so as to illiminate the pool hopping and offer the guests at FW a much needed and long awaited renovated swimming area. I got back a very nice thank you for your interest type of response..and how they take your suggestions seriously for future planning. They made no mention of anything specifically changing in FW. Too bad..it would be such a nice idea!
Phyllis
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I would tend to agree with the others. While you can never say "never", this is likely just another rumor. While some of the pools could possibly be used at FW, any of the parts that use lake water would have to be redone because of the concerns about bacteria in the lake water. With the cost involved in that and the fact that there has been nothing even remotely close to this coming from official channels I wouldn't hold my breathe waiting for it.
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On our last trip to F.W. a c.m. told us that they were going to renovate R.C. into a themed pool area for F.W. similar to the one at the W.L. The cast member told us back in November that the work was suppose to start sometime in Jan 07 and possibly be completed by the end of September or October 07... Although he did not know what the plan looked like he said it was going to be a huge upgrade for F.W.
hoping it's true !!!!!!
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Have heard the same thing from CM's for about the last 2 or 3 years. While I hope it does, I don't expect it to reopen.
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One can only hope this great area will be used for something than just let it sit idle. They have been saying that they were going to do something since it has closed. I would like to see it as some sort of water park area for Ft. Wilderness only. Only time will tell.
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Originally Posted by TheMartellFamily
One can only hope this great area will be used for something than just let it sit idle. They have been saying that they were going to do something since it has closed. I would like to see it as some sort of water park area for Ft. Wilderness only. Only time will tell.
You know what they say..."From your lips to God's ears". Or Mickeys Haha!
Phyllis
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I recall there being a regular swimming pool at RC with clear water and two slides that dumped you out several feet above water level. Wonder what happened to that?
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That's exactly the area I was referring to in relation to creating a themed swimming area for FW guests. I would think they could update it..much the way they did the pool at the Poly..if it was needed. It would be a great alternative to for those guests who want a pool with a slide for the kids..or the kids at heart! I remember it being very nice.
Phyllis
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This rumor has been around for several years. Back in 1999, we ate dinner at the Wilderness Lodge. A CM asked us to help with the flag retreat ceremony on top of the lodge. He told us of plans to make River Country a private swimming area for Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, and Hotel Colorado guests. What is Hotel Colorado, you ask. Hotel Colorado was a hotel that was going to be built inside Fort Wilderness in loops 100-200. They were then going to put a railroad connecting all three areas, and create an "entertainment district" similar to the Boardwalk. (This is all according to the CM)
Obviously, none of this ever happened. In fact, the Villas Wilderness Lodge ended up going smack dab in the middle of the supposed train tracks. It might have very well been in the works, or it might have never made it out of the 'blue sky' stage.
I think it would be great if they would fix up the pool, and open it up to FW guests. There is also a nice snack bar and locker rooms that could be used. Maybe they could even serve some drinks and convert it to a poolside bar. The snack bar at the Meadow pool is not much of one.
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Bay Lake Tower - March, 2018
And about 40 more in between....
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Originally Posted by AndrewJackson
What is Hotel Colorado, you ask. Hotel Colorado was a hotel that was going to be built inside Fort Wilderness in loops 100-200. They were then going to put a railroad connecting all three areas, and create an "entertainment district" similar to the Boardwalk. (This is all according to the CM)
If I recall correctly, the name Wilderness Junction was also tied to these plans in some way. Not sure if it related to the district or was an alternate name for the hotel.
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We took the tour of the Lodge and heard that same yarn from the castmember who gave the tour. It sounded wonderful, but obviously as you say..none of it has ever materialized. Too bad.
Phyllis
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Originally Posted by Figment!
If I recall correctly, the name Wilderness Junction was also tied to these plans in some way. Not sure if it related to the district or was an alternate name for the hotel.
Yes, that is right, Wilderness Junction was to be the name of the entertainment district.
First Trip ¨¨*:•
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground - June, 1974
Last Trip ¨¨*:•
Port Orleans/Saratoga Springs - March, 2017
Next Trip ¨¨*:•
Bay Lake Tower - March, 2018
And about 40 more in between....
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What about building some bigger campsites in that area? If they aren't going to use it for anything, they should dam it up, drain it, and fill it in. It needs to be used for something if it isn't going to be reopened.
When did you last let your heart decide?
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Historically great sources of inaccurate information: CM's, FW bus drivers, Jim Hill.
Jim
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river country has just been sitting empty for years because of a number of law suits pending due to bacterial infections from the lake water. if you know anything about florida lakes and beaches you know that they are famous for breading terrible parasites. the moral is - dont swim in the lakes.
river country will not re-open. the main pools may eventually be used for fort wilderness because they need more pools for the capacity of the resort... but the area that connects to the lake will just be torn down and turned into something else.
we've investigated this issue very thoroughly throughout wdw property with every CM and official we've come into contact with... everyone u ask gives you the same robotic answer.. as if they were scripted and programmed to give this response everytime.
i heard about the law suits through a district attorney in the orlando area.
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