Something is happening near the pool!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Shan posted before me....and he always has the details worked well out in his head....I never even thought about those footing pads having a further purpose!!

Hows THAT for fair??? I get dropped on my head at birth....he gets to be Santa clause!!!

 

[Shan-man]

I believe the 3" pipes in this photo will deliver the water supply for the slide. They appear to be placed near the corner of the platform that will be at the slide entry (they have back-filled so you can barely make out the pads mentioned above, so I highlighted the corners with yellow dots). I wonder if there might be some sort of flume or trough of water that will be released by a pull-cord sending the slider down in a gush of water. Anyway, 2 3" pipes can deliver a tremendous amount of water, so this could be a very fast slide!

(this is a TCD original photo)

 

[zakerdog]

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Very interesting that they have painted over the River Country logo and replaced it with another defunct feature, Fort Wilderness Railroad! I wonder if this isn't actually the tank from the old Outpost Depot rather than the one from River Country? Very interesting.

The shape of this tower is the same as the one from River Country, looking at old pics of the Outpost Depot tower, it is quite different. I also wonder what the logo on the side now represents? Perhaps they have a new name for the pool that we don't know about yet?

 

[AndrewJackson]

The shape of this tower is the same as the one from River Country, looking at old pics of the Outpost Depot tower, it is quite different. I also wonder what the logo on the side now represents? Perhaps they have a new name for the pool that we don't know about yet?

The water tower at RC also "leaked". If I remember correctly, it sprayed out onto the walking path. Since FW is the red-headed step child of WDW resorts (no offense to actual red-headed step children out there) maybe this will be the pseudo splash zone for children. Instead of a real splash zone, the camper kids just get to play under a leaking water slide!

 

[2goofycampers]

We discussed on chat last night, no steps, we want a trampoline.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

I think that I resolved my photobucket issues.

Shan-man is right about the steps and water supply.

Here are some photos taken of the back of the slide.

I have more that I will post on Monday:

TCD

 

[Shan-man]

That is some good detective work Carol... I think you are right that the pool may be getting a new name! The tank doesn't match, this bulging design is unique to the RC tank. The logo is not quite the same as the FW RR logo either, suggesting that it is a new design. Why do a new logo with FR (which matches nothing at FW currently)? A new attraction name! Fort River? Fort Rapids?

 

[Shan-man]

Man! Talk about instant gratification! Thanks TCD! What did you do, upgrade to Pro? You are a pro! You rock! You don't happen to have a close-up of the new logo, do you?

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Man! Talk about instant gratification! Thanks TCD! What did you do, upgrade to Pro? You are a pro! You rock! You don't happen to have a close-up of the new logo, do you?

Yes, I upgraded. Otherwise, my photos would be blocked until 3/10. I was going to start a new account, but I figured Photobucket deserved some $$ from me.

Here is the best that I can do with the new logo:

There is writing in the circle around the letters, which I think are two R's. Can't read the writing, though. Looks like I am going to have to send Yuri back.

TCD

 

[bama_ed]

I dunno. Looks like it might be a FWRR logo. Check this link and scroll to the bottom for what the FWRR logo was: http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/

Bama ED

 

[ynottony99]

It does indeed look like the FWRR logo. But why???

 

[Cindy F]

Maybe they are going to put back the Fort Wilderness Railroad and re-open River Country!! I know, I know but...I just wanted to see what it would look like in print.

Sigh....oh well, a girl can dream can't she?

 

[zakerdog]

Maybe the pools theme will reflect the old railroad era?

 

[Disbuf]

As with any new themed Disney area, they usually start with a story to develop the theme. Maybe the storyline for the new pool is that the old railway ran through the area. Unknown to the railroad, the water tower was built on a natural spring. One day under intense pressure, the spring erupted creating a big crater (now the pool)....

Ok, maybe my story line is a little week but you get the idea. My guess is this is what we can expect when all is done.

 

[Shan-man]

Well, with the latest batch of TCD intel, and a little photo enhancement, I agree that it is the old FWRR logo.

Very interesting.

 

[Whipperwhirl]

So that logo is something new they painted on? It looks pretty mute to be new.

 

[Shan-man]

Shiny and new would not be very authentic! Imagineers are experts at creating the appearance of age. The other side of the tank, where the images are sharper, looks like a newly painted and weathered surface.

 

[zakerdog]

As with any new themed Disney area, they usually start with a story to develop the theme. Maybe the storyline for the new pool is that the old railway ran through the area. Unknown to the railroad, the water tower was built on a natural spring. One day under intense pressure, the spring erupted creating a big crater (now the pool)....

Ok, maybe my story line is a little week but you get the idea. My guess is this is what we can expect when all is done.

I like the way you think it works for me!

 

[LONE-STAR]

Great work guys or should I say Disboards Detectives

 

[TN 5 pack]

Wanted to say thanks to all for the up to date info on the pool. We have been lurking on this site for months just soaking up info. Our first trip to FW will be the week of March 22nd. We have been following the pool updates to see if it will be ready when we get there.

Thanks again for all the info and work

Kevin & Lori