Eagle Pines Update

[stlrod]

That was too funny. Sadly though, it reminded me of a campsite timeshare place my wife and I toured 20 years ago. The owner showed us around. She was most proud of their new bathrooms and made my wife and I go in both. She introduced us to a couple who had bought into the program. They were two old drunks drinking beer at 11am (and I think they had been going strong for several hours.) As we walked away from them, the owner told us that they have a strict policy of making people using can covers to protect the interests of "the little ones." My wife and I told them we weren't really in to camping, preferring to vacation in large cities. We were told we could easily trade our time for places like New York. Eventually, the place was shut down, the owner was jailed and the "clubhouse" was converted to a strip joint.

 

[Sammie]

not to rain on anyone's parade but you might want to put a disclaimer at the bottom. I know we all know it's in fun, but you have thousands of people that lurk and might not know.

 

[PamOKW]

Will renters get to use the "wildlife alert system" or it that perk only for members?

 

[lillasmom]

Does anyone know if bar-b-que grills will be available or will I have to fry my squirrel on the bug zapper?

 

[CarolA]

Bug zapper...you mean we get all this and electricity too!

Bug zappers run off of propane.

And as to room occupancy, I bet the fire marshall doens't care, pack 'em in. They can always just sleep under the stars....


(And if this gets reported on some other Disney souce as a rumor I am going to consider it a moral victory.... )

 

[spiceycat]

(And if this gets reported on some other Disney souce as a rumor I am going to consider it a moral victory.... )

 

[lsutigger2]

Awwwhhh man, I was all excited. My DH and I had actually planned to buy points at Eagle Pines - but not this version!! Nope, it is indoor plumbing and air conditioning for this city girl!!

But it is a great laugh!!

Thanks,

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Have I got a deal for you...

 

[Sammie]

Bug zappers run off of propane.

And as to room occupancy, I bet the fire marshall doens't care, pack 'em in. They can always just sleep under the stars....


(And if this gets reported on some other Disney souce as a rumor I am going to consider it a moral victory.... )

Actually what I heard was a certain upper Mouse in the DVC that was quoted in your news article without his permission, did not find it amusing.

And CarolA replaces Tink10 on the naughty list.

 

[bzzelady]

Wonder how long the December waitlist will be...

 

[vonpluto]

All it takes is an Official announcement and look what shows up:

 

[ORD2KOA]

LOL!

I was just tossing some old stuff and found a Vacation Magic from Fall 2001 and page 3 is about building Eagle Pines resort "subject to obtaining all necessary approvals," the projected opening was spring/summer 2005.

 

[Boston5602]

Will they have standard and preferred locations based on distance to the porta-poties?

Someones making a BIG assumption....porta-poties are a perk and we all know about them perks , they come and go any time..................I did hear they'll be bringing in some nice new shovels soon



thanks for bringing this thread back up

 

[nuts]

Ok, anyone figure out how to override the thermostats? Flaps close when there is no movement!

As a side note...Jim Lewis, lighten up man! It's ok to laugh at one's self

 

[dvc-NE]

The competition at the 7 day window should prove interesting. But CarolA, no mention of GOLF at Eagle Pines? I would certainly expect some benefit there, on the recreation side.

 

[CarolA]

Ok, anyone figure out how to override the thermostats? Flaps close when there is no movement!

As a side note...Jim Lewis, lighten up man! It's ok to laugh at one's self

I don't think the name Jim Lewis ever appears..... this could have been a different J. Lewis....

 

[manning]

After a scrumptious meal of bug zapped squirrel and beans, the heated pool becomes a man-made jacuzzi!

The amenities are sounding better all the time!

Just hope there aren't any plans for that pool to be enclosed. If there is it better be a non-smoking pool.

 

[dvc-NE]

I don't think the name Jim Lewis ever appears..... this could have been a different J. Lewis....

His name is John Lewis. I've heard him speak at a DVC presentation on DCL and I shook hands with him at the Merry Mixer as well.

 

[manning]

Have I got a deal for you...

How did you get hold of their plans??????

 

[dvc-NE]

All it takes is an Official announcement and look what shows up:

How can I get this into my signature?