Current work at the Fort

[proudmomof4]

They are putting the finishing touches on the DVC cabins welcome center, landscaping was going down. The Settlement Bus Depot will reopen in its previous location soon.

 

[proudmomof4]

They could have put the new DVC lodge in this area between FW and WL, it’s closer to WL.

 

[CarolynFH]

They could have put the new DVC lodge in this area between FW and WL, it’s closer to WL.
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I wish they had, too. It's more than obvious now that they intend it to be part of FW, not an extension of WL. Makes me very sad.

 

[proudmomof4]

1100 loop has reopened!

 

[bama_ed]

I wish they had, too. It's more than obvious now that they intend it to be part of FW, not an extension of WL. Makes me very sad.

Well sure. The closer to an existing resort, the more guests will use THAT resort's transportation, amenities, and dining (meaning lower HOA costs for the time share).

If it was out between FW and WL, it would have to carry near ALL its own costs in its HOA maintenance dues which would concern the owners at the annual meeting.

Bama Ed

Ps - and yeah i know its not technically an HOA but the point is the same.

 

[nomorethan8]

They could have put the new DVC lodge in this area between FW and WL, it’s closer to WL

Maybe on purpose. To be near the cabins. Cabins and new hotel sold as a new DVC package?

 

[bama_ed]

Maybe on purpose. To be near the cabins. Cabins and new hotel sold as a new DVC package?

I recall someone from this board posting that idea on one of the DIS DVC boards back in early February of last year. The FW Cabins and the new time share could "pool" their points (and thus maintenance fees).

Guess we'll have to wait until they're ready to start selling the new time share behind Pioneer Hall to find out for sure (which could still be a while) after they make some marketing type announcements.

Ed

PS - still curious about how much of the eyesore will be DVC and how much (if any) will be standard hotel rooms (what the mix will be).

 

[StormyCA]

If that's the case, @StormyCA, that big ol' diggin' hole will fill up with water about 12" down, maybe less. The canal nearby likely has the nearby water table at that very level.

If that's the case, that is (I'm not certain that's it).

But there will likely be some surface prep for the building footings, etc.

Ed

Maybe they'll just dig the hole, let it fill with 'swamp water' and call it good. After all, 'that place' will have its own biggerer, betterer pool so why worry about us campers?

I never thought about pool construction & water tables. Guess I'm off to Google and down a rabbit hole on 'why doesn't a high water table make a pool float like a boat?'.

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

Perhaps this will be the new and improved River Country.

 

[proudmomof4]

We are heading home today. I look forward to seeing everyone else’s updates on the work at the Fort.

 

[bama_ed]

We are heading home today. I look forward to seeing everyone else’s updates on the work at the Fort.

Mom, thanks for all the updates and pics. Ed

 

[WawaCoffee]

Just checked in, my first stay at the Fort. Photos from this afternoon, while departing for MK.

 

[WawaCoffee]

Ultra-wide shot for perspective of where the Fort construction is (far left) when compared to the Wilderness Loge boat dock (far right)

 

[proudmomof4]

Just checked in, my first stay at the Fort. Photos from this afternoon, while departing for MK.

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To be clear, my sad reaction was to the subject of your photos, not your first stay at the Fort. I hope you enjoy your stay!

 

[WawaCoffee]

To be clear, my sad reaction was to the subject of your photos, not your first stay at the Fort. I hope you enjoy your stay!

I’m in the 2400 loop so I can’t hear any construction noise from my cabin. But the vibe definitely feels off on the beach area with all the construction.

 

[StormyCA]

Enjoy your stay. And thanks for the 'boots on the ground' photos.

Wow, they're really building that place right on top of 'us' when you look at how far WL is.

 

[nomorethan8]

Wow.....Well Disney can build a hotel a lot faster than an ride attraction at a park.