Reflections still on the drawing board..

It could be the DVC version of the settlement and outpost. I could see some sort of segregation of the DVC portion.
 


I guess it would be in the C-102 box although I can't see the designator for the lakeside restaurant. I thought there was a concept art of that eatery but couldn't find it.
 
@hertamaniac

I have collected quite a bit of the concept art for R********** over the years. These are the only ones I have that show dining and these appear to be on the water.

Reflections Dining 3.jpgReflections Dining Hall.jpg

While flipping through pics, I found these for the proposed cabins on the water. Does this design seem to have the same theme as the new Fort cabins?

R********** Cabins

Reflections Cabins.jpg

Fort Cabins

Fort Cabin.jpg

j
 
While flipping through pics, I found these for the proposed cabins on the water. Does this design seem to have the same theme as the new Fort cabins?

R********** Cabins

Yeah that's what @StormyCA said back in post #13.

Sigh. It's the suspense that's killing me!! Build it or can it completely. I just hope that if it happens, they rethink the design concept. Although the current plans for 'that place' would 'mesh' with the redesigned cabins.
 


Yeah, I saw that on the DVC board.

Well it's like I said in post #17 of this thread, they worked under the radar to put in that rectangular parking lot across from the new TCD Barn. They didn't build it so the horse CM's could have more room to park. :sad2:

There may be a mention of the new DVC resort behind Pioneer Hall during D23 this weekend. It might still carry the R********** name or have gotten a new flavor/name.

But something is coming.

ED
 
Oh my, I'm a bit concerned about this potential announcement/reboot. When the original was canceled during the pandemic, our thoughts of purchase also ended. We've been very content with our current points and contracts - no interest in Riv, cabins, or Poly tower. But if they restart this project, we're right back to struggling with regard to making yet another purchase! The original plans for this resort really interested us!! Darn it.......
 
Yeah, I saw that on the DVC board.

Well it's like I said in post #17 of this thread, they worked under the radar to put in that rectangular parking lot across from the new TCD Barn. They didn't build it so the horse CM's could have more room to park. :sad2:

There may be a mention of the new DVC resort behind Pioneer Hall during D23 this weekend. It might still carry the R********** name or have gotten a new flavor/name.

But something is coming.

ED

So, 'behind Pioneer Hall' is pretty much 'code' for TDVCTMNBN then. As in the location of the main building and the various accommodations would be the same even if they do change the name. I can't see them throwing out the blueprints in their entirety, so I'd say than any changes would be 'tweaks' rather than a whole new look.

I'd say "Winter is Coming" (GoT reference), but I guess we all knew it would someday.
 
So, from what I can see no mention was made of TDVCTMNBN (or any DVC) at D23.

I guess all we can do is keep dreading waiting to see if/when the heavy equipment starts being rolled back into place.
 
I think it may be a little too early for an announcement. I was focusing on the park changes. I saw the 4 new ships for DCL. Did they mention anything about DVC/resorts?

j
 
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Well, phooey. Our next trip will be either late Jan or mid April 2026, probably either end of construction or around the opening. Either way it’s not going to be the most peaceful visit to the Fort we’ve ever had.

I guess that silk thread holding the Sword of Damocles over all of our heads has finally snapped. Or is about to.
 
Disney Gets Permission for Construction of 10-Story Hotel at Reflections Lodge Site

Ed posted about the crane permit the other day, but this adds more details about "to construct a 10 story hotel". Permit dates extend from October 14, 2024, through August 14, 2025, so not sure if there will be anything to see by the DIS Meet in early November.
Actually, 10 months with the crane does NOT sound like a long time for the high (10-story) construction to be around. I know after Aug 25 that the interior work will still continue towards completion but until we see the size and floor plan (still the same as R*?), it doesn't sound long in the grand scheme. Which means to me they will be moving quickly.

ED
 
Actually, 10 months with the crane does NOT sound like a long time for the high (10-story) construction to be around. I know after Aug 25 that the interior work will still continue towards completion but until we see the size and floor plan (still the same as R*?), it doesn't sound long in the grand scheme. Which means to me they will be moving quickly.

ED
I was thinking the same thing when I saw that, especially with TDC building timelines. This is a net positive project though and those get done MUCH faster than a new attraction.

10 stories isn't tall and if they worked on a normal or accelerated timeline, I could see them having the tall infrastructure done. Remember, much of the foundational/utility work was nearly done. I suspect they were a few months away from going vertical before things were paused.

j
 
OK Gang-of-all-knowledge....I seem to remember that in the plans/'concepts' that were released 'the first time around', TDVCTMNBN's main bldg was only 4 stories. Now it's going to be 10?

Am I misremembering?
 
Actually, 10 months with the crane does NOT sound like a long time for the high (10-story) construction to be around. I know after Aug 25 that the interior work will still continue towards completion but until we see the size and floor plan (still the same as R*?), it doesn't sound long in the grand scheme. Which means to me they will be moving quickly.

ED
I was thinking the same thing when I saw that, especially with TDC building timelines. This is a net positive project though and those get done MUCH faster than a new attraction.

10 stories isn't tall and if they worked on a normal or accelerated timeline, I could see them having the tall infrastructure done. Remember, much of the foundational/utility work was nearly done. I suspect they were a few months away from going vertical before things were paused.

j
Wonder if they're going modular? Then all they have to do initially is set them in place.
 
OK Gang-of-all-knowledge....I seem to remember that in the plans/'concepts' that were released 'the first time around', TDVCTMNBN's main bldg was only 4 stories. Now it's going to be 10?

Am I misremembering?

Stormy,

I read on the DVC DIS Board somewhere that the original R* main building was proposed as 6-stories tall and this time around it was being proposed as a 10-story building. And the concern was would the DVC rooms at the top of Wilderness Lodge in CCV be able to see the 10-story new R* building and spoil their view.

:scared1: quelle horreur. (that's French for those of you in Lee County).

Bless their little hearts. My PoV is that their building is going to be in the way of our view. (Notice I didn't say "my view")

And we will also learn if they still plan to have a mix of regular hotel rooms (to share costs with?) along with the DVC rooms.

Bama Ed

PS - I'm too lazy to search for or link the 6- versus 10- but it's out there. Somewhere. So you are on the right track, Stormy. But time will tell when an updated announcement comes out.
 
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Thanks, @bama_ed , good to know I hadn't completely lost the plot.

Yeah, that's going to ruin the 'wilderness feel' of the Fort to have a bunch of hotel rooms staring at us. But I predict at least a few 'moons' in the direction of the windows overlooking the Fort from the loops that have a clear view. Now, what's the view from the 100 loop again, lol?

So here we are once again, left with many unanswered questions. I really hate that Disney seems to think they're doing something 'in secret' when there is already public information 'out there' (the permits). Do they think we all just fell off the turnip truck? Just own up and tell us what's going on or put our minds at rest.
 
Just thought of this. With all those new rooms I bet there'll be a whole bunch more mouths to feed at Halloween. The loops will be so packed with DVCers that the candy won't last 15 minutes. Thinking of the campers who invest in candy for the TOT kids of the actual campground. I don't see people from the lodge "investing" in candy to give to the campers.
Another thing that kind of gets me is how the Mouse has hard ticket events for people to purchase entertainment. What a selling point. If you buy into the R*** DVC you'll have unlimited access to all of the decorated sites from October through the end of December. Those sites of course being decorated at the time and expense of those campers paying the newly inflated prices for said sites.
Lastly, I'm guessing the Lodge will have an entire paddock filled with new golf carts for their rentals. I forsee the loops looking like downtown Manhattan during rush hour!
Another sunny thought brought to you by your local crumdugen. Now get off my grass...
 













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