I found the Notice of Commencement Permit for the WL pool construction, it was filed about a week ago. The permit expires 2/15 so all work must be completed before that date.
However, the completion date of November 27th is UNCHANGED as of right now. The permit filed for Falcon of the Nile, presumably for pool-related work only, such as the new pool pumps, expires 12/14.
It appears that the jackhammering now is expected to take at least 3 weeks. Managers and CMs are still emphasizing that the work will be loud and intrusive during the day. If you do have the option of staying elsewhere, it's highly recommended that you do so. I was told that thousands of letters did go out to guests announcing the pool work, however, CMs have realized that some guests were missed and CMs and managers are prepared to deal with guests who have any issues that may arise due to the construction.
The fencing will have a gate that will be locked when a lifeguard isn't present, however, unlike SAB/BLT..., I have been told that the gate will not require a MB or KTTW card. This, however, may change. If it does require keyed access, this will restrict non-guests from using the pool. According to the sketch, Trout Pass will be bisected by the fence. It would seem that a new pool bar will have to be built, but will it be inside the fence or outside? It also appears that the outdoor seating may be impacted by the fence. I have been told that the steps to the bridge near Trout Pass and the hot tubs will be made ADA compliant. This would imply that the bridge and path that passes the geyser and leads to the boat dock will remain?
DH did some measuring and converting and it appears the new pool deck will expand almost 20 feet toward the North Wing. This would overlap with the current path to the boat dock and most likely with the grass and trees that are in front of the North Wing CYV rooms that directly face the pool.
ETA: However, if the "expansion" shown on the survey isn't a fence, then this path could remain.
PERMITS
WELBRO BUILDING CORP.
I tilted the sketch below to better align with the overhead imagery of the current WL Courtyard.
RED = FUTURE POOL DECK EXPANSION BOUNDARY
BLUE = CURRENT POOL DECK BOUNDARY
GREEN = NORTH AND SOUTH WING INNER CY BOUNDARY
. IDK, but it's good you read about it online. At one time it was mentioned on the Disney booking site for WL bookings, but IDK if it's still there or if it was removed.
