Something is happening near the pool!!!

[des1954]

Unfortunately, if it were smooth, people would be slipping on it & hurting themselves. While I personally don't like the rough surface, I understand why they did it.

 

[DaveInTN]

Unfortunately, if it were smooth, people would be slipping on it & hurting themselves. While I personally don't like the rough surface, I understand why they did it.

I agree. I slipped on a smooth pool edge a couple of years ago at a Marriott resort in AZ...went into the pool and nearly whacked my head on the edge as I went down. That edge was smooth concrete, but when wet it was like ice!

If I had actually hit my head, I could have gotten really hurt and would be even slower than I already am! Of course, the free Marriott nights would've helped!

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Unfortunately, if it were smooth, people would be slipping on it & hurting themselves. While I personally don't like the rough surface, I understand why they did it.

I agree. I slipped on a smooth pool edge a couple of years ago at a Marriott resort in AZ...went into the pool and nearly whacked my head on the edge as I went down. That edge was smooth concrete, but when wet it was like ice!

If I had actually hit my head, I could have gotten really hurt and would be even slower than I already am! Of course, the free Marriott nights would've helped!

OK I get it.

I guess a snagged swimsuit is better than a cracked skull.

Dave- are you sure it was just the smooth concrete, or was there some other factor involved in your slip?

Like . . .

BEER?????? (said in my "Church lady" voice)

TCD

 

[Goofy-dad]

Is there anyone there now that have any updated pictures of the splash zone?

Dying for some new pictures!

 

[Skyw]

Me too! We leave in less then 2 weeks. I am expecting to log more hours at the pool then the parks this year.

 

[Tiggntaz]

Is there anyone there now that have any updated pictures of the splash zone?

Dying for some new pictures!

We went yesterday to the fort. Here are two pics I took with my cell phone for the steps to the slide. They also have the fence all the way out in front by the sidewalk with an open trench and a 4" PVC pipe in it. Looks to be the drain or water supply line.

The slab was pured and the drain is in around the edge. There are 5 smaller pipes and 1 large pipe.

Personally don't think this will be the hopping water like they have at downtown. I think this is going to be more like a jungle gym type with water spraying, like the type all the new community pools have.

 

[DaveInTN]

OK I get it.

I guess a snagged swimsuit is better than a cracked skull.

Dave- are you sure it was just the smooth concrete, or was there some other factor involved in your slip?

Like . . .

BEER?????? (said in my "Church lady" voice)

TCD

Well....I can neither confirm nor deny the consumption of alcoholic beverages. But the nice bartender at the pool did tell me that if you put an orange slice into a Blue Moon, the citric acid counteracts the alcohol and you won't get drunk. At least I think he told me that...I don't remember too much about that day, other than that I don't seem to like oranges anymore.

 

[ynottony99]

We went yesterday to the fort. Here are two pics I took with my cell phone for the steps to the slide. They also have the fence all the way out in front by the sidewalk with an open trench and a 4" PVC pipe in it. Looks to be the drain or water supply line.

The slab was pured and the drain is in around the edge. There are 5 smaller pipes and 1 large pipe.

Personally don't think this will be the hopping water like they have at downtown. I think this is going to be more like a jungle gym type with water spraying, like the type all the new community pools have.

Thanks for the photos! It is good to see what's happening.

 

[Mickey Mobile]

We went yesterday to the fort. Here are two pics I took with my cell phone for the steps to the slide. They also have the fence all the way out in front by the sidewalk with an open trench and a 4" PVC pipe in it. Looks to be the drain or water supply line.

The slab was pured and the drain is in around the edge. There are 5 smaller pipes and 1 large pipe.

Personally don't think this will be the hopping water like they have at downtown. I think this is going to be more like a jungle gym type with water spraying, like the type all the new community pools have.

Thanks for the update with the photos! I wonder if it will have a train theme since the slides water tower was from the old Fort Wilderness Rail Road (FWRR). Just a thought. The kids splash zone at Vero Beach (DVC) has a pirate ship. The kids can't wait till our Memorial Day weekend trip.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Thanks, Tiggntaz, for posting the updated photos of the splash zone.

I have been trying to figure out what this is ultimately going to look like, and now that we see the definite oval shape, and what appears to be drainage grates encircling it, I am pretty sure that is will be something like the splash area that was installed at WDW's Caribbean Beach Resort (CBR) last year.

Using the new search feature on this board, I found these photos of the new CBR hot tub, which was installed last year:

Looks familiar, doesn't it?

Here is a great post with photos of the CBR splash area:

CBR children's pool!

Before it was turned on~

And after it was turned on~

The FW splash zone looks like it is smaller than the CBR splash zone.

But, the same castmember who gave me the correct opening date for the pool renovation, told me that the splash zone at FW will have a tower and slides. I certainly think that there is enough room in this area for a tower and some small slides. Maybe like the CBR pirate ship minus the ship. They certainly installed some rather large pipes and a big piece of equipment connected to these pipes, so I expect something more than just a fountain. Given the similarities between the CBR hot tub and the FW hot tub, I expect something similar to the CBR splash area, but maybe on a smaller scale at FW.

We should all know more very soon.

TCD

 

[DaveInTN]

This is an exciting possibility TCD! All along I have expected a typical splash zone with sprayers and such...never imagined the possibility that the entire zone might contain water to splash around in, and have a slide for the little ones. My DD3 would go nuts over something like that.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

This is an exciting possibility TCD! All along I have expected a typical splash zone with sprayers and such...never imagined the possibility that the entire zone might contain water to splash around in, and have a slide for the little ones. My DD3 would go nuts over something like that.

Dave- Like you, I was not expecting much. But, when I look at what is coming together at the Fort, and then look at what was done at the CBR, I have to think it is going to be more than just some glorified fountains. They have done some serious digging, and put in some really big pipes in this area. I think we will all be pleasantly surprised.

TCD

 

[Tri-circle-D]

While I am optomistic that the FW splash area will resemble the CBR's, it is also possible that it will look more like the one at the WDW Pop Century Resort:

This would still be nice, but I am hoping for a tower and slides.

TCD

 

[Skyw]

I am soooo excited!!!!! If it is like CBR my DS5 will never leave the pool area. Fine by me!!!!

 

[auntie]

Thanks, Tiggntaz, for posting the updated photos of the splash zone.

I have been trying to figure out what this is ultimately going to look like, and now that we see the definite oval shape, and what appears to be drainage grates encircling it, I am pretty sure that is will be something like the splash area that was installed at WDW's Caribbean Beach Resort (CBR) last year.

Using the new search feature on this board, I found these photos of the new CBR hot tub, which was installed last year:

Looks familiar, doesn't it?

Here is a great post with photos of the CBR splash area:




The FW splash zone looks like it is smaller than the CBR splash zone.

But, the same castmember who gave me the correct opening date for the pool renovation, told me that the splash zone at FW will have a tower and slides. I certainly think that there is enough room in this area for a tower and some small slides. Maybe like the CBR pirate ship minus the ship. They certainly installed some rather large pipes and a big piece of equipment connected to these pipes, so I expect something more than just a fountain. Given the similarities between the CBR hot tub and the FW hot tub, I expect something similar to the CBR splash area, but maybe on a smaller scale at FW.

We should all know more very soon.

TCD

This splash zone at the CBR was fabulous. I had read that the one at FW was going to be similar. That being said, it was also rumored that the pool would be similiar to that at the CBR. It is considerably smaller in my opinion..and they simply added the slide, and didn't change the size or shape of the originally pool. I think that the idea of having it be similiar in design to that of the CBR was prior to Disney making cutbacks. Seems to me the campground pool renovation got caught up in the cutbacks. I wouldn't be surprised if the splash zone is scaled down as well.
I think having a splash zone complete with slides appeared to open up a lot more space in the main themed pool at the CBR for adults. Kids were having a blast in the splash zone.

 

[Tromba]

Ya gotta think it will be more like CBR than All-Stars because wasn't it last year that FW was reclassified as a moderate resort? At least for the cabins. The CBR style splash zone would be more along the same lines as a moderate.

Tromba

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

This is an exciting possibility TCD! All along I have expected a typical splash zone with sprayers and such...never imagined the possibility that the entire zone might contain water to splash around in, and have a slide for the little ones. My DD3 would go nuts over something like that.

I agree. That is an exciting possiblity and like someone else said- that will help with not too many "wee ones" in the big pool... with the slide and all that. They'd much rather enjoy something like CBR's splash zone than a big old plain pool with a slide they are scared of at that age! I think most little ones would go nuts over something like that. I hope it's not just the fountains out of a mini-pool type thing and I don't even have little ones! (although my youngest could probably get away with playing in it since she's so little for her age LOL)

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

From what I read on intercot. They were saying the solash pad is about the same size as the pool. If that is so they can do one heck of a railroad theme. Maybe a old steam locomotive with a slide and stuff like that. WOuld be cool.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

From what I read on intercot. They were saying the solash pad is about the same size as the pool. If that is so they can do one heck of a railroad theme. Maybe a old steam locomotive with a slide and stuff like that. WOuld be cool.

The most recent photos posted above show that the splash zone area is nowhere near the size of the pool. It is an oval, that is maybe 25 ft. long by 15 ft. wide. The area that is currently fenced off might be close to the size of the pool, but the actual splash zone area is much smaller.

TCD

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

Thats what I thought to, but they said they were there and thats what they saw so I went with that. I was hoping it would be bigger lol