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[zuperdaave]

what's up fellas. I thought a mini TR would work out better if I tried writing after every night. Nothing long and drawn out! I don't have a laptop or anything. I'm writing off of my T-Mobile Pocket PC phone. hope it works!! Anyways, today was fun. Almost a surreal experience if you ask me. I guess it's like, so much anticipation (sp.) getting to this magical place. For me, it seems like so many long hours worked, and when you can get away, you appreciate it so much. Just the plane ride, was fantastic!!! We took the Magical Express into Disney and I was just staring into space like is this really happening!!!! Uh-oh. starting to fall asleep writing you guys. knew I wasn't cracked up for this TR stuff!!! We're going to eat at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom tomorrow (early) and then we're going into the park. I'll be sure to try my hardest to make up for tonight. I slept 20 min. all day, so much going on!!! Plus I work 3rd shift.... and the time we were travelling, I'm usually sleep!!! Anyways. Good night fellas and may god bless......

Till tomorrow.....

Good job on the TR for having no sleep! But just enjoy your trip and time with your family...the TR will come back to you when you're home if you don't have time to do a daily one. Have a great time...

 

[dvczerfs]

21 MORE DAYS!!

 

[DNSYFRK]

Hello all,

I am so excited, I have another trip to plan, the only catch is that I don't get to go. My wife gets to go for her job. Tough work huh, She works in a group home and gets to help them with their daily duties in life. Well the person that she care for wants to go to disney world, so my wife gets to join her. The rough part is she goes for free and even gets paid 24 hours a day for 6 days straight. Since I am the disney freak of the family, I get to do the planning. I have vacation the same time, but get to stay home and have some alone time with the kiddo's. Wish I had the savings to take the kids at the same time, but no such luck yet.

Welcome to all the new dads, and have safe trips for the many that seem to have some trips coming up in the next few months.

 

[stopher1]

Stopher, I've thought that too! The other part is passing by the arriving Orlando flight and seeing the kids getting off the plane with their WDW souvenirs!

Yeah - AND there was a family at my home airport getting off the same parking lot shuttle bus with their yellow ME tags on 'em... it started my day off with a smile. Then driving between Manchester, NH and Kennebunk, ME I had one of my Disney CD's playing, the breeze blowing in the windows and the puffy white clouds in the sky with a gorgeous view of the Atlantic for a portion of the drive... it was all good.

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

Stopher, I've thought that too! The other part is passing by the arriving Orlando flight and seeing the kids getting off the plane with their WDW souvenirs!

That always gets me too!

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

21 MORE DAYS!!

I am very jealous!

 

[chillcoupons]

Hey guys..Happy Monday. I'm currently sitting in BWI waiting for a connecting flight to Manchester, NH (headed to New England all this week on business) - and as I was leaving the A terminal headed for the B for my flight - I passed the gate "now boarding" for MCO - man oh man did I wish I could just duck onto that flight!!! They wouldn't notice... right? Here's to all you dads out there that are THERE right now... wish you all a fabulous time... can't wait for those 38 sleeps to come and go so I can be there too.

AHH Yes, seeing those happy travelers always gets me.

Speaking of happy travels and Noah I spent last weekend in Chicago it only rained for three days and that was bad enough, I could not imagine 40 days and nights. 44 Days and a wake up I can't wait!!!

 

[Bloodhound]

38 More Days....

 

[KTME]

Haven't posted in a long time but have been following along. Figured I would drop a line an say hi. Welcome to all the new dads! We booked our next trip and are leaving on April 29th. I get to be in Disney for my 39th Birthday. We are going to Disney this time with our good friends and their daughter. This should be a great trip. We have been planning this for a few months and everything is finally coming together. I am a Little nervous about our youngest (2.5 y.o when we go) but how bad can it be, I mean we are in Disney It will be a great trip!

Question, how do I get the Dis Dads Club Logo on my signature? I am not what you would call computer literate.

 

[zuperdaave]

Haven't posted in a long time but have been following along. Figured I would drop a line an say hi. Welcome to all the new dads! We booked our next trip and are leaving on April 29th. I get to be in Disney for my 39th Birthday. We are going to Disney this time with our good friends and their daughter. This should be a great trip. We have been planning this for a few months and everything is finally coming together. I am a Little nervous about our youngest (2.5 y.o when we go) but how bad can it be, I mean we are in Disney It will be a great trip!

Question, how do I get the Dis Dads Club Logo on my signature? I am not what you would call computer literate.

First of all, your 2.5-year-old will be fine. Took my daughter when she turned 2 and she had a blast.

Second, here is what I ~think~ you need to do to add the Dad's club signature: At the top of this page, click "Quick Links" then "Edit Signature." Immediately following whatever you already have in there, type [/IMG] and then cut and paste this link right behind it: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/tballtaz/MySpace/DDC6.jpg[/IMG]

I hope it works....

 

[dvczerfs]

I am very jealous!

your steelers better win this weekend!

 

[1Grumpy John]

8 days

We leave at about midnight on next Wednesday, then check in on Thursday.

 

[chillcoupons]

8 days

We leave at about midnight on next Wednesday, then check in on Thursday.

Only eight days! Wow you are almost there!

 

[KTME]

First of all, your 2.5-year-old will be fine. Took my daughter when she turned 2 and she had a blast.

Second, here is what I ~think~ you need to do to add the Dad's club signature: At the top of this page, click "Quick Links" then "Edit Signature." Immediately following whatever you already have in there, type [/IMG] and then cut and paste this link right behind it: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/tballtaz/MySpace/DDC6.jpg[/IMG]

I hope it works....

Thanks Zuperdaave looks like it worked.

I think he will be fine as well. He was there when he was 6 months old and he was perfect. Thanks again

 

[yxe dad]

Hey Guys,
I posted on here a few weeks back but I don't think anybody responded to my question. Does anybody have any Daytona 500 experience? I got my 11 y/o Nascar fan tickets for this Feb's race, so we'll be heading down just for the Cup race on Sunday. Any hints, best place to park, good restaurants in the area, are the pit passes worth the extra $? Any help would be awesome!

Thanks Dads

 

[KTME]

Hey Guys,
I posted on here a few weeks back but I don't think anybody responded to my question. Does anybody have any Daytona 500 experience? I got my 11 y/o Nascar fan tickets for this Feb's race, so we'll be heading down just for the Cup race on Sunday. Any hints, best place to park, good restaurants in the area, are the pit passes worth the extra $? Any help would be awesome!

Thanks Dads

I was at teh Daytona 500 this year. Parking is tolerable. We parked in one of the many lots that the track makes available. The lot we parked in (I think it was lot 7) was pretty far out but there was a central location where there were buses that took you to the track. They had a ton of buses going back and forth, (kinda like Disney) The walk from our car to the track would have been at least 2 miles. Check the track web site for parking areas. If you can't find anything let me know, I probably still have some of the maps from the race that I could scan and send to you.

We packed food and took it into the track. The restaurants were all pretty packed. There are a few in the area we ate at a great bar at Ponce Inlet right at the lighthouse. That was the day before the race though. Not sure how crowded that might be on race day.

The seats we had were pretty bad. We were three rows from the track between the start finish line and turn 1. We really could not see to much. I think that the pit passes would probably be worse. There were not a lot of areas in the pits that you could get high enough to see a lot. This is solely based on the track tour we took two days after the race. I would try to get seats as high as you can coming out of turn 4. This seems to be a pretty good area and as I recal the jumbo tron was right there as well.

Keep in mind it is a super speedway and the only place you are going to see the whole track is from your living room. I am a die hard fan and would have taken seats anywhere just to be able to say I was there especially since it was the 50th running of the race.

If you want anymore info let me know. I will be more then happy to try to help you. Have Fun

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]***News From AllEars.Net*** [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club also announced that Bay Lake Tower sales are scheduled to begin on Sept. 21 [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]for Disney Vacation Club Member.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]September 16, 2008: Disney has finally revealed plans for its long-rumored Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, confirming reports that the 15-story tower rising just beyond the Magic Kingdom will be used for the Disney Vacation Club, Disney's version of timeshares. The company also unveiled plans to sell timeshares at the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a secluded community of 60 units that is being rebuilt in a forested pocket of Walt Disney World. The twin announcements ensure that Celebration-based Disney Vacation Club, which has grown to nine resorts and more than 350,000 members, will have more timeshares for sale in 2009 than it has ever had before. [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The new, curvilinear Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is designed to complement the fabled styling of the original building, which opened with the Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971, and featured comedian Bob Hope as master of ceremonies. Mimicking the color palette and strong horizontal lines of its iconic predecessor, the new structure even sports a rooftop lounge inspired by the original resort’s A-frame architecture.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The tower’s crescent shape, hugging lush landscaping, planned recreation options and a lakeside pool, promises to deliver some of the most dramatic views available anywhere at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some villas face scenic, undeveloped stretches of Bay Lake, while others offer spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom Park, located a short walk away.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The views promise to be equally appealing inside the tower’s 295 two-bedroom-equivalent villas, where visionary design meets Disney chic to define the vacation experience. As the closest resort to the Magic Kingdom Park, Bay Lake Tower guests can easily return to their rooms for quick breaks from their busy day in the Park, where they can relax in an inspiring setting offering many of the conveniences of home. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Most of the rooms in this iconic resort will feature innovative touches, such as modern artwork designed specifically for Bay Lake Tower, flat-screen TVs, full kitchens complete with granite countertops and modern appliances, separate bedrooms, washers and dryers, and other home-like amenities. Plus, to accommodate larger families or families traveling together, many Bay Lake Tower vacation villas are designed to sleep up to nine, though some units can also be divided into one-bedroom villas that sleep five and studios that accommodate four, creating flexible options for smaller groups.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Official Disney Photos[/FONT]



[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower proposed rendering - exterior day[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Guests at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort will have access to all of the amenities at the original resort, including its restaurants, shops and monorail station. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]


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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower proposed one-bedroom living area[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]One-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort offer the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, dining room table and a living room area complete with resort-specific artwork and a flat screen TV. Floor plans and furnishings subject to change ©Disney [/FONT]



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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower proposed one-bedroom bedroom and bath[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Guests staying in one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas at Bay Lake Tower [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]at Disney's Contemporary Resort will enjoy the separate bedroom, complete with a whirlpool tub. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Floor plans and furnishings subject to change ©Disney[/FONT]


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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower proposed pool rendering[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Guests at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort will have access to their very own Bay Cove pool, which is planned to include a zero-entry pool with water slide, separate whirlpool spa and interactive children's water feature. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower proposed rendering - exterior night[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Blow Tinker Bell a kiss goodnight from your fully furnished vacation villa at Disney Vacation Club's newest resort, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, scheduled to open fall 2009. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]



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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will feature the covered outdoor Sky Way Bridge which seamlessly links Guests at the new resort to the original, as well as a planned rooftop lounge and fireworks viewing deck*. ©Disney *Availability is limited and usage guidelines apply [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort - FACT SHEET[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](September 16, 2008) Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, will complement the strong horizontal lines of the original resort while adding its own unique touches, including a fireworks viewing deck, a rooftop lounge, a lakeside pool and much more. Add to that a sky bridge linking the tower to the original resort’s monorail station, restaurants and shops, and you’ve got a new classic Disney resort that allows guests to blow Tinker Bell a kiss goodnight as they relax after a fun day of theme park experiences.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Building upon a Beloved Icon[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower builds on the celebrated legacy of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, hailed as a modern marvel of American architecture when it opened alongside the nearby Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971. While its innovative design drew early crowds, it was Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s unparalleled convenience that kept families coming back. Today, Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers conveniences unavailable at any other resort hotel, including a monorail station right inside the building, the fine dining and amazing views of the Walt Disney World Resort available at the California Grill, the innovative and healthful dining options served at new restaurant The Wave and the new game arcade and quick-service eatery located on the resort’s fourth floor. Plus, the proximity to the Magic Kingdom Park continually proves to be among the resort’s most popular “amenities,” allowing families to easily return to their rooms for quick breaks from their busy day in the Park.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower will take that experience one step further, adding the conveniences of “home” to this world-class vacation destination. Most rooms feature full kitchens complete with granite countertops and modern appliances, separate bedrooms, washers and dryers, and other home-like amenities that will add even more comfort and convenience to the unique experience offered by Disney’s Contemporary Resort.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Unparalleled Views[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower will boast some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering open sightlines to an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront or one of the most beloved theme parks on earth. The view will be equally appealing on the other side of the window, with rich woods and warm fabrics complementing interior spaces and creating a welcoming, family friendly environment.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Planned Rooftop Lounge and Fireworks Viewing Area[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The only view better than the one families will enjoy from their rooms may be the one available* from the exclusive rooftop deck, offering sweeping views of the resort and a dramatic look at Magic Kingdom Park’s fireworks by night. Plus, as an homage to the original, Bay Lake Tower’s rooftop lounge, Top of the World Lounge, was actually inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s former restaurant of the same name. *Availability is limited and usage guidelines do apply.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Planned Spacious Lobby[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]After checking in at the original resort, Guests’ first glimpse of the tower’s interior will be revealed in the lobby area filled with woven woods and glass-wrapped columns. From the area, guests can catch their first look at Bay Lake Tower’s lakeside pool area and outside pool bar.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Planned Bay Cove Pool[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nestled in the shadow of Bay Lake Tower, the resort’s zero entry pool includes a water slide, separate whirlpool spa and an interactive children’s water feature – all overlooking picturesque Bay Lake.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Planned Resort Amenities[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Beyond the rooftop lounge, spacious lobby and lakeside pool, Bay Lake Tower will feature a covered outdoor sky bridge that connects to the original resort so that guests can access the monorail as well as the restaurants and merchandise shops Guests love at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Plus, Bay Lake Tower Guests can pamper themselves with room service available through the original resort or make use of Community Hall, an activity center.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club is a vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disneydestinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fun Facts[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club has doubled its membership since 2004 to include more than 350,000 individual members from each U.S. state and approximately 100 different countries. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There are 167 miles of post-tensioning cable running through the concrete slabs. These cables could stretch from Bay Lake Tower to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and back. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There are 1,398 tons of reinforcing steel, known as rebar, within the structure. This is equal to the weight of 254 full-grown elephants. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bay Lake Tower rests on a foundation of more than 800 concrete piles that are 16” in diameter and extend 70’ into the ground. Stacked on top of one another, these would reach more than 10 miles into the sky. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Quick Facts [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Date Announced: September 16, 2008[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Targeted Completion Date: Fall 2009[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Location/Geography: Bay Lake Tower is ideally situated between the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Contemporary Resort with easy access to the monorail[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Room Mix: Bay Lake Tower offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The majority of room [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]categories include views of Bay Lake or Magic Kingdom Park[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Number of Units: 295 two-bedroom equivalent villas[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Planned Resort Amenities: Zero entry pool with water slide, separate spa and interactive children’s water feature[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Exclusive lounge on the top floor with outdoor fireworks viewing area* (* availability is very limited and usage guidelines apply) Covered outdoor sky bridge connects Bay Lake Tower to the existing resort so that guests can access the monorail[/FONT].

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[The Disney Fanatic]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sales for the Treehouse Villas of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]will begin at a date to be announced. [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nestled in natural forest glens just around the river bend from the bustling Downtown Disney area, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will mark the newest phase of what has become the largest Disney Vacation Club resort. Phase one of the idyllic lakeside community debuted in 2004, and phase three sold out earlier this year.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This new phase will revive Walt Disney World “treehouse living,” a cherished tradition from 1975-2002. While crews are replacing villas of the ‘70s with brand-new vacation homes, Imagineers took special care to honor the original octagonal design.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The construction process itself is unique as each stand-alone Treehouse Villa will come together like a giant 3-D puzzle to ensure both superior quality and environmental sensitivity. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]All 60 three-bedroom homes, elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the forest environment, will sleep nine and are planned to offer modern luxuries such as cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and flat-screen TVs, all presented in a style dubbed “cabin casual.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I was lucky enough to have a treehouse as a kid, but it was certainly nothing like this,” said Imagineer Todd Thomasson. “In developing this resort, we’ve all learned a new word, ‘glamping,’ which apparently means glamorous camping. The Treehouse Villas will be glamping at its absolute best.”[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - FACT SHEET[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nostalgic memories of childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family vacation time with the addition of the Treehouse Villas to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Evoking a sense of adventure that makes kids feel more like grownups and grownups feel more like kids, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will combine a dash of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a childhood fortress.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Walt Disney World’s Long History of Treehouse Living[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A cherished Walt Disney World tradition from 1975-2002, the original octagonal treehouse villas were built on pedestals in forested glens, offering Guests breathtaking treetop views of the natural surroundings.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When designing the new Treehouse Villas accommodations, Disney Imagineers went to great lengths to ensure that the new villas would actually lessen the original villas’ footprint. As a result, Disney Imagineers were able to reduce encroachment on the surrounding wetlands by 70 percent for each individual home site.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas’ Unique Construction Process[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rather than heading to the nearest hardware store to purchase a few 2” x 4”s and a handful of nails, Disney Imagineers will break the typical treehouse mold with the construction of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The construction process itself is unique, as crews will assemble all 60 vacation homes onsite like a giant 3-D puzzle.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Living With All the Comforts of Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Designed in a style decreed “cabin casual,” the Treehouse Villas will offer much more than the rope ladder and snack stash typically found in childhood treehouses. Elevated 10 feet off the ground, these villas will offer three bedrooms and two baths while comfortably accommodating up to nine Guests. An open kitchen will boast an island sink and a counter area offering seating for three, while a separate dining table will seat up to six. In addition, flat-screen TVs will be found in the living room and each bedroom, giving Guests an opportunity to catch up on the day’s latest news stories or favorite TV shows while relaxing after a fun-filled day at Disney’s theme parks. Throw in cathedral ceilings and granite countertops for a treehouse that surpasses every childhood expectation.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Resort Amenities[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will feature its own planned pool area, in addition to sharing all that the main resort has to offer, including boat transportation between the Downtown Disney Area and the Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort dock, tennis courts, bicycle rental, a children’s playground, a nearby spa and fitness center and High Rock Spring Pool, which boasts its own water slide and whirlpool spa.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club is a vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disneydestinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fun Facts[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club has doubled its membership since 2004 to include more than 350,000 individual members from each U.S. state and approximately 100 different countries. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Environmental sensitivity was extremely important to Disney Imagineers when constructing the new Treehouse Villas. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As a result, 5,178 tons, or 65.22 percent, of materials from demolition were recycled, including concrete and metals. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When it comes to wiring, Disney Imagineers working on the Treehouse Villas went to great “lengths” to ensure every vacation home runs smoothly. Consequently, there are 87,858 lineal feet, or 16.6 miles, of wire for fiber optics, copper, telephones and CATV. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]To support all 60 Treehouse Villas, there are a total of 480 concrete columns. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Quick Facts [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Date Announced:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]September 16, 2008[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Targeted Completion Date: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Summer 2009[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Location/Geography: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be located within Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa near the Downtown Disney Area[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Size:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Three bedrooms, two baths[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Number of Units: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]60 villas[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Number of Guests per Unit: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Villas accommodate up to nine Guests[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bedding Sizes: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Master bedroom – Queen[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Second bedroom – Queen[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Third bedroom – Bunk[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Living room – Queen-size sleeper sofa and sleeper chair[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Official Disney Photographs[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas proposed exterior rendering[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]With the Treehouse Villas, phase four of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the tree house you dreamed of as a child will soon be your ideal vacation villa for the whole family. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas proposed interior rendering[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will give Guests the opportunity to experience "glamping" or "glamorous camping" with stand-alone vacation villas that feature a full kitchen, flat screen TVs and even a whirlpool tub. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas construction photo[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Elevated 10 feet off the ground, all 60 stand-alone Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are set among the treetops to offer families an intimate retreat that sleeps nine. ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas 3-D puzzle construction process photo[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Constructed like a giant 3-D puzzle, the Treehouse Villas are designed to be environmentally sensitive and actually lessen the original villas' footprint. ©Disney[/FONT]​

 

[Bloodhound]

Thanks...I'll take one....lol... if I hit the lottery tonight....lol...woops I forgot to buy a ticket it was up to 140 million +/-

 

[cokenut33]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort [/FONT]​

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm more excited about the treehouses than I am about BLT!!!
Of course it doesn't hurt that we own at SSR