Something is happening near the pool!!!

[DaveInTN]

So it looks like they are pouring the deck. That seems like a big step and good progress. They must have the major infrastructure in place. From this point on it seems like the major remaining steps would be cosmetics/landscaping, plus refilling the pool. Maybe someone with a construction background has different ideas though....?

 

[Tri-circle-D]

We arrive on the 12th for the weekend. Open or not, I'm going down that slide.

Well?

Let's get this over with, shall we??!!!

TCD

 

[Tri-circle-D]

So it looks like they are pouring the deck. That seems like a big step and good progress. They must have the major infrastructure in place. From this point on it seems like the major remaining steps would be cosmetics/landscaping, plus refilling the pool. Maybe someone with a construction background has different ideas though....?

Tony's photos don't show if there are any steps constructed leading up to the slide. Obviously, those need to be in place. I suspect these will be prefabricated, so they should go in quick. That, to me, is the last big missing item. The rest is just fluff, and probably can be done quickly. They might make the 20th after all.

TCD

 

[hopeisb4u]

The rest is just fluff, and probably can be done quickly. They might make the 20th after all.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!


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i'd like to thank all the people that have worked so hard on keeping us all updated!

 

[YensidCamper]

I am suprised no one commented on the clearly confirmed railroad logo yet. If that isn't Disney created we should be hearing more about that soon. I noticed the interior of the pool doesn't seem to have a final coating on it. Depending on what they use in Florida it could require minimum of 10 days curing time. I would imagine they needed around 30 days for the concrete they used to fill in the deep end to cure as well before they could coat or plaster the surface. Anyone have any thoughts about this possibility? We were at the Fort in 2006 and I can't wait to get back next year. Thanks to all of you who post here I have fun reading and wishing...

 

[des1954]

I don't know what Debbie was looking at on 3/8. I was there for about 30 minutes on 3/7 and we went by on the bus 3/8 and both times I saw the water tower. Maybe they put her in the paint dept. at THD and she's been inhaling too many paint fumes.

You are EVIL!!! We stopped on 1300 at the sites that back up to the canal to look at the slide. There was no water tower there. I'm not kidding - Rick didn't see one, either - and he doesn't work at THD, but he was using glue earlier in the day, hmmmmmm . I wished I took my camera with me, but seeing as I didn't,,,,,well......

I'll be there on Saturday (3/14) along with another Dis-Board family and I WILL have my camera with me. I might take Wynottah with me just because she's been screaming to go to FtW.

I honestly hope the water tower is there, because I think it'll look pretty cool! I will be snapping lots of pictures & will post them late Saturday or early Sunday. I'll try to get some of 1400 & 600 loops, too.

 

[AURAVAD]

Hate to bust everyones buble but when I called today to try and request a cabin loop I asked the girl about the pool and she said "I did not know they were doing anyhthing to the pool, let me look it up" she came back a minute later and said that "the refurb log says it will be closed till mid-APRIL".

We will be there Sunday, needless to say I requested a loop closest to the bike path to WL.

 

[hopeisb4u]

i have to call my dr. in the morning. he needs to write me a script for some strong stuff!!! some serious happy pills...'case this thread has me going up and down more than any coaster at disney!



maybe it is one of those cases where they are telling people it will take longer than they truly expect. That way...no one gets their hopes up!

HELLO MY NAME IS HOPE! (well my middle name atleast!)

my mom always said....Hope for the best, but expect the worse. (come to think of it...i think that explains my commitment issues! I just saved myself a TON of money on therapy)

 

[69RoadRunner]

It had better be ready the first week of May!!

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Good thing I don't have anything planned for the Fort until 2010. Let's hope it's done by then.

 

[Shan-man]

I have difficulty accepting the information from a CM so disconnected that they don't even know the renovation is happening... I have to question her sources of information! Then again, even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.

 

[plutospup]

I heard that there were changes coming to the FW pool. The addition of a slide, and hot tub are great!

It looks like Disney had to upgrade the pool to meet the new Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Basically, this is to prevent people from being sucked into pool drains, and trapping them. I just went through all of this with our community outdoor pool. New drains, and larger diameter drain piping are needed to meet the new Federal specs.

Hopefully, the new pool opens soon! It looks pretty close to completion. Looking forward to our return to the Fort next year!

 

[WDWFWfan]

It looks like Disney had to upgrade the pool to meet the new Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act. Basically, this is to prevent people from being sucked into pool drains, and trapping them. I just went through all of this with our community outdoor pool. New drains, and larger diameter drain piping are needed to meet the new Federal specs.

That would explain why they choose to make the pool shallower and the new pipes that we all saw in the bottom of the pool.

 

[AndrewJackson]

Hate to bust everyones buble but when I called today to try and request a cabin loop I asked the girl about the pool and she said "I did not know they were doing anyhthing to the pool, let me look it up" she came back a minute later and said that "the refurb log says it will be closed till mid-APRIL".

We will be there Sunday, needless to say I requested a loop closest to the bike path to WL.

We are going next week and staying at Old Key West. My parents will be there as well, staying at the Fort. They call ahead every year and talk to the same CM that works in the office at the Fort to get the loop they want, often even the campsite. She said the same thing, that the pool will not be ready until mid April.

 

[FlaFortCampster]

Anyone know if they plan on renovating the smaller pool after this one? That could use some upgrading as well...

When I talked to the construction workers at the Meadows pool in Feb. they said that the 2nd Fort pool was indeed going to be upgraded. He also added that more additions were going to be made at the Meadows pool for next year.

Who knows????

 

[FlaFortCampster]

I have difficulty accepting the information from a CM so disconnected that they don't even know the renovation is happening... I have to question her sources of information! Then again, even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.

Agreed, it's scary how far removed some of the CM's are.

The weather looks great for at least the next 2 weeks, so I think there's a chance at the pool being done this month.

 

[shoreline99]

When I talked to the construction workers at the Meadows pool in Feb. they said that the 2nd Fort pool was indeed going to be upgraded. He also added that more additions were going to be made at the Meadows pool for next year.

Who knows????

 

[Tri-circle-D]

OK, here we go . . .

These photos were all taken at around 5 pm on 3/13/09

As you can see, there is still a lot that needs to be done to complete the pool.

Here is the slide. Still no steps to get to the slide. Notice the metal box structure on the ground. Not sure what that is:

There are now vertical support posts attached to the deck. These obviously are going to be part of the stair system for the slide:

This lumber is stacked by the slide- must be for the stairs:

Here is a better look at those vertical supports:

This is the building that houses the arcade and snack bar. The construction fence has been moved back, and now they are doing something to this building. Not sure what, but siding has been removed, and there is a lot dug up around it:

Here are some more beams and lumber stacked near the slide:

This big deck is being constructed next to the slide. Is this part of the stair structure for the slide? It is rather big. Not sure where this is going to go:

Here, you can see that there are apparently going to be some more vertical supports attached to the deck:

Here is a closer look to what is up so far:

Here is that deck again:

A close up of one of the supports bolted to the deck:

A support bolted down, and some others just sitting on the deck:

This is right in the area that the foregoing photos were taken. Looks like wiring for something?

The metal tower structure has been painted to look like wood:

Something is coming up out of the ground right beneath the water tank:

Here is a closer look at that metal box that we saw in an earlier photo:

Here’s a close up of the kiddie pool. The tile work is much more elaborate than it used to be:

This sign had been covered up while work was being done around it, but now it is unwrapped:

Here’s a shot of the tower and FWRR logo:

Oh, and the 1400 loop is open.

Looks like there is at least a few more weeks of work left until the pool will be finished.

TCD

 

[eandesmom]

Agreed, it's scary how far removed some of the CM's are.

The weather looks great for at least the next 2 weeks, so I think there's a chance at the pool being done this month.

That would be the CM that told me there was a BUS to the MK from the fort. And stressed that it would be MUCH better way to get to the Poly than boat monorail or boat boat.

Sigh.

Of course, shame on me. I knew better but trusted the CM (and had a DH who was getting sick of the boat).

 

[stacktester]

As usual, TCD's pics are lifelike. TCD, I think that deck that has been pre-fabbed is going to go on top of those 6x6 beams. Looks like a deck to wait your turn to go down the slide type thing. It looks like more concrete was poured this week too.

I like the paint job on the metal suspension beams. I'm sure that will last longer and be easier to maintain than wood. Those workers are moving for sure. It does appear that it won't be open in the next couple weeks though.