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[Shorty82]

I can't remember the last time I saw it, but I do know that a while back I saw a plane parked on the runway. I'm not sure if it's still an active runway, but I seriously doubt it, at least now.

I think I remember hearing about that. IIRC a plane made an emergency landing there. Disney wouldn't let them take off again from there and the plane had to be hauled out on a truck.

Could you tell me what your using to look at the aerial views as I would love to take a peek. My GPS was always trying to take me down the road for service vehicles just before you get to the horse trail that crosses the road near the entrance.

I use Google Maps for my aerial view needs. Google Earth, a program you install on your computer, is also real cool.

 

[vonpluto]

Info on the StolPort:

http://www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_OrlandoSW.htm#disney

IIRC, the road in question has been blocked off since at least the mid-80"s.

 

[Colson39]

Could you tell me what your using to look at the aerial views as I would love to take a peek. My GPS was always trying to take me down the road for service vehicles just before you get to the horse trail that crosses the road near the entrance.

If you go to this link:

http://local.live.com/default.aspx?...&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219490

That will take you to the airplane phot shots that Microsoft did. They are much more detailed than the Google aerial shots, and you can get a better feel of how things lay out at Fort Wilderness (and anywhere in Disney) if you use that link. I like Google for the sattelite views, but if you want any kind of detail, the Microsoft maps are much more detailed (and newer).

 

[CottontailCurl]

What's with the Otters? (should I ask?)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1589745

 

[Mr Man]

If you go to this link:

http://local.live.com/default.aspx?...&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219490

That will take you to the airplane phot shots that Microsoft did. They are much more detailed than the Google aerial shots, and you can get a better feel of how things lay out at Fort Wilderness (and anywhere in Disney) if you use that link. I like Google for the sattelite views, but if you want any kind of detail, the Microsoft maps are much more detailed (and newer).

Thanks for the link. That is a great way to look at FW/WDW. Any coincidence that it is centered on the old River Country? Just think how many peacocks & otters they could fit in there!

 

[Colson39]

lol, that is just where I have the link set in my favorites, I find it easier to use as a starting point to view anywhere in Disney. I normally mainly look at the Fort and surrounding areas, although sometimes it's cool to see Epcot and the other parks.

 

[pezheadval]

If you go to this link:

http://local.live.com/default.aspx?...&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219490

That will take you to the airplane phot shots that Microsoft did. They are much more detailed than the Google aerial shots, and you can get a better feel of how things lay out at Fort Wilderness (and anywhere in Disney) if you use that link. I like Google for the sattelite views, but if you want any kind of detail, the Microsoft maps are much more detailed (and newer).

Thanks for that link! What a cool site. I've never been there before. They have such great views! I should be cleaning the house, but I think I'll be searching around Disney World and pretending I'm there. lol Thanks!