Something is happening near the pool!!!

[RuneSpyder]

Does anyone know if they have kids lifejackets available at the new pool? Out three year old will definately need one. If not, we can just bring one of our own but I would like the save the room in a suitcase.

 

[Skyw]

Just wondering if the "splash zone" had some updates. I am kinda missing the pool updates!!!!!

 

[TEENEE]

The hot tub must not be very warm if they are allowing young kids in it?

Oh and thanks to all those that have posted updates and photos! It looks awesome to me- well especially the slide and hopefully we won't have to worry about getting chairs. We don't really spend much time in chairs anyway but my gosh that's a lot of chairs- so maybe we will. LOL

Can anyone confirm there are no age or height restrictions on the slide? My eldest (15) might be upset if she can't slide after I've told her all about how great the pool is now with the slide and all. She's always bummed (for years now) that she can't go on the mickey slide on the Disney cruise. Who am I kidding- I'd like to slide also! LMK

We got in the hot tub around 11:30 Saturday night. It was warm but certainly not hot at that time of night. However the sign says the temp is 104. It also states that you should only stay in for 15 minutes.

My husband watched a real little guy go down the slide, this little tike could not have been more than 2 years old. He laughed the whole way down the slide. Dad was at the top watching and mom was in the pool to catch him. He couldn't wait to go again. Adults were going down the slide too. So your dd has nothing to worry about. Oh and it was really fun.

 

[cjalphonso]

For those late to the party, the questions regarding the "visual display complex" harken back to a work permit Disney filed for the "installing merchandising trailers at visual display complex" from January 26 (originally posted here) and on Feb 2 for demolition and abatement for a visual display complex (originally posted here). This post adds the detail that there would be 18 modular trailers, and that the permits were filed at the same time as the expansion of 600 was filed -- suggesting that the projects were related.

There are lots of other posts with speculation as to what these disparate bits add up to, but those are the factual elements from which we might springboard.

Shan-man, I was looking at a map of FW that I downloaded from somewhere and noticed an area directly across from the 100 loop that is indicated as "Coachman RV Display", not sure if this is related or not, just thought I would bring it to your attention. The pdf of the map looks like it was created on 6/11/2003.

 

[Shan-man]

The Coachman display has been gone for a few years, so I doubt there is any connection to that, but (brace yourself for wild speculation) maybe the 600 loop expansion was originally going to be an expansion of that idea, to showcase 18 models from, say, Fleetwood and once work began the manufacturer, stricken by the economic downturn, backed out and Disney decided to go ahead and make it a regular loop. This theory does make sense of why we never saw a permit for 600, and why we never saw anything having to do with merchandising trailers.

 

[des1954]

Just wondering if the "splash zone" had some updates. I am kinda missing the pool updates!!!!!

Splash Zone as of Easter 2009...

Pictures of pool in use on Easter 2009...

 

[ntsammy5]

Are the otters life guards now?

 

[ynottony99]

Thanks Debbie!

 

[Goofy-dad]

Do we know any of the unique features yet?

Those water things that shoot up randomly I am guessing? (not sure what they are called) What else would there be?

Also, will there be an age limit on it...like some of the kiddie playgrounds?

Can't wait...will be there in October to give it a go!!


P.S. love this thread!

 

[BradyBz12]

Looks like the splash zone is starting to shape up... and "painter guy" FINALLY finished the job on the slide.

Thanks for the photos, Debbie!

 

[Skyw]

thanks for the splash zone photos. We will officially be there the 30th of April. I can't wait!!

 

[RuneSpyder]

I'm guessing the splash zone isn't gonna be up and running by the time we get there on May 24th.

 

[Live4FW]

I'm guessing the splash zone isn't gonna be up and running by the time we get there on May 24th.

From everything I have seen, heard, or has been reported here, it is expected to open at the end of April. Even with some delays, it should be open by the time you get there.

We are going to be there on the 22nd and hope it is open also!

 

[nikkipowell1]

From everything I have seen, heard, or has been reported here, it is expected to open at the end of April. Even with some delays, it should be open by the time you get there.

We are going to be there on the 22nd and hope it is open also!

Were gonna be there May 27 - June 3. Will you still be there? I have my DIS signs ready to be posted

 

[MBMacs]

As for the slide, there are no restrictions as to how old or young or big or small. Trust me we saw all sizes and ages. However, I find it odd that a parent would force a kid onto the slide or better yet, make the kid walk back down the steps alone because they changed their mind, while the parent still went down, saw this a few times. Takes all types I guess. Sunday night before leaving we went back to the pool for one more slide and swim. Between 9pm and 930pm, slide was wide open. hot tub had a bunch of kids as did the pool who were rude to the lifeguards and other guests. Got to the point where the life guards had security come and send the kids back to the parents. I am only 36, but to hear the language coming from these kids was crazy. Life guard we spoke to said this was the one issue they were concerned with. On a side note, man was that slide fun. Closest we will get to River Country I am sure.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

depends on the age of the children you're talking about they are sending down. If not a toddler (ie: older than a toddler) you bet I'd be like okay don't wanna ride- back down the stairs you go but I'M SLIDING.
LOL
If you're talking about very young children.... well gosh!

We got in the hot tub around 11:30 Saturday night. It was warm but certainly not hot at that time of night. However the sign says the temp is 104. It also states that you should only stay in for 15 minutes.

My husband watched a real little guy go down the slide, this little tike could not have been more than 2 years old. He laughed the whole way down the slide. Dad was at the top watching and mom was in the pool to catch him. He couldn't wait to go again. Adults were going down the slide too. So your dd has nothing to worry about. Oh and it was really fun.

Thanks for the info. I figured they must not be keeping it really hot if they are allowing children in it! Kids don't need to be in hot tubs that are really hot tubs instead of "warm tubs" LOL

Did anyone else have any concerns about the raised area they have around that pool? why was that necessary? It looks pretty high and sharp edged.. looks like an accident waiting to happen to me! No one else thinks that?

 

[Shan-man]

Did anyone else have any concerns about the raised area they have around that pool? why was that necessary? It looks pretty high and sharp edged.. looks like an accident waiting to happen to me! No one else thinks that?

Yes, I agree. I voiced that concern about midway through the renovation.

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

Were gonna be there May 27 - June 3. Will you still be there? I have my DIS signs ready to be posted

We will be there May 30 - June 5... I have requested the 300 loop. We are really looking forward to the new pool!!

 

[ldubberly]

Did anyone else have any concerns about the raised area they have around that pool? why was that necessary? It looks pretty high and sharp edged.. looks like an accident waiting to happen to me! No one else thinks that?

I would think they put that there to eat up the large block of empty space that tends to become a running track for children. With the planter there, it slows everyone down.

 

[Live4FW]

Were gonna be there May 27 - June 3. Will you still be there? I have my DIS signs ready to be posted

Yep, we will be there May 22 to May 31. We'll be with the Group Gathering and already have our sign ready (thanks to BDRog!)