Something is happening near the pool!!!

[des1954]

YaY TCD!!!! How do you do it? Do you carry something that could pass for an ID & wear a hard-hat?? YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

 

[Beavers5]

YaY TCD!!!! How do you do it? Do you carry something that could pass for an ID & wear a hard-hat?? YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

^That is what I was thinking^ Thank you for the updated pictures, TCD!

 

[Shan-man]

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:

The first photo shows a few electrical conduit and a water supply pipe, so there is still hope that the water spout will make an appearance. I expect this large iron pipe to extend up to the base of the tank, like it used to. I suspect that the electrical will provide power to the lanterns on the tank.

As for the metal box, it appears to be the same construction as the deck so I suspect it will be clad with Trex and serve as a step up from the deck and into the top of the slide.

Thanks for the pics and update TCD, we've been STARVING!!!

 

[BradyBz12]

Ok TCD, either you have the world's best zoom lens, or you have actually mastered the art of becoming invisible! (Hmm... or you bribed an armadillo into letting you strap a camera to his back?)

Super sleuthing as always - thanks for the great pics!!

 

[YensidCamper]

TCD you are amazing thanks for making my weekend.

Based on the condition inside the pools, I would say the April 20th date is more realistic. If you look closely they have some work to do to match the interior finishes in both pools. Because it is underwater the curing process, depending upon what they use and how closely they follow the recommended cure times, will take 10-30 days after application.

TCD and others Thanks Again. Any more thougths on the logo?

 

[rimmer]

TCD thanks for the pics But AHHHH it doesn't look like it will be open in time for my March 29th trip. Dh already told me he may want to cancel camping if it's not ready since we will have all these kids with us this time . That means a much shorter trip

 

[super_camper]

We checked in earlier today and went over to the pool. Not much has changed since yesterday.

When we checked-in the CM told us it would be mid-april for the pool.

 

[StPeteDisneyFan]

I just talked to CRO and they told me that the pool is now not going to be done til the midddle of April. (Thanks super camper!!!)

 

[RuneSpyder]

Anyone going to Disney should avoid going with us! We stayed at the POFQ last year and we didn't know the pool was being refurbished. Now we are going to FW the last week in May and I am HOPING the pool will be open by then.

It seems like we are chasing the pool reconstruction crew around from resort to resort every year.

 

[mdoc]

I'm majorly bummed now! We're arriving March 28 and I had already told my kids the new pool would be done by then. They're really looking forward to it. Oh well, I guess they'll be spending time at the Wilderness Lodge pool instead.

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

I'm majorly bummed now! We're arriving March 28 and I had already told my kids the new pool would be done by then. They're really looking forward to it. Oh well, I guess they'll be spending time at the Wilderness Lodge pool instead.

Make sure when your at WL you carry on and scratch yourself like the trailer trash they think we are lol. Make us proud. Lets hope the get the pool done early so you dont have to do that. Either way have a great time.

 

[Shan-man]

(snicker) Yeah, don't forget your XXX jug of 'shine and to wear your long-handle underwear!

 

[LONE-STAR]

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.

You took the words right out of my mouth

YaY TCD!!!! How do you do it? Do you carry something that could pass for an ID & wear a hard-hat?? YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

I am starting to think he he has a part time job with Disney.

 

[DznyRulz]

TCD,
I'm a little disappointed (actually I'm not that little anything) that you didn't climb the ladder to give us a view from the top. I also agree with Donnie's assessment of the deck and supports. I just hope their finished with the pool before our trip in August.

 

[ynottony99]

Well, we are home from our weekend. I will post some more photos and a video after we get a little more unpacked and cleaned up. TCD, pretty well has it covered. While snapping some photos, I was approached on Friday afternoon by a construction worker carrying a big hammer. He was working on the decks that are being built next to the water tower. He told me that Disney wanted him to ask anyone taking pictures to please stop. He said someone has been taking pictures and posting them on the internet. His entire crew had stopped working and was watching us at this point. I told him I would scoot on along then. I could hear them working on Saturday, but nothing was going on today. So I grabbed some quick photos and a video.

 

[marshall family#2]

does anyone else think that FW should have to discount the people who were told the pool was going to be ready or am I the onlyone we are very disappointed that the pool is not going to be open. This is our first rip to disney and FW and were really looking forward to the the new pool or any pool that the kids could of enjoyed.

 

[ynottony99]

Not much different since TCD's photos, but here is a video taken this morning about 10:00. More photos after while.

 

[laceemouse]

does anyone else think that FW should have to discount the people who were told the pool was going to be ready or am I the onlyone we are very disappointed that the pool is not going to be open. This is our first rip to disney and FW and were really looking forward to the the new pool or any pool that the kids could of enjoyed.

I am pretty sure you will be allowed to use the pool at WL if the FW pool is not open. It isn't convenient but it sure is nice!

 

[BradyBz12]

Yes, you will be allowed to use the WL lodge pool, and there is also a pool in the cabin area of FW that is open.

 

[ynottony99]

I am not sure what they are doing to the building on the arcade end.

Along with what TCD reported, I noticed that they have removed the dormer on that end of the building too. I checked inside the arcade, but couldn't see any sign of construction, except that the A/C was not working.