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Disco · 12-17-2009, 06:38 PM

I saw a couple pictures, and a short utube film (thanks by the way), but what would make this thread really complete is all the pictures of the old (in use) water park as possible.
I went when I was a child, some 30 years ago, and still have some memories of the place. I remember the barrel bridge and the swings...
Scary thing is a couple of the pictures and maybe even the film strip could very well have me in the picture somewhere.
Haunting really.
BTW, was there anything left of the nature trail when these pictures were taken?

RvUsa · 12-17-2009, 07:38 PM

Holy crap Andrew, how are you every going to be able to do any more undercover work? You are more famous than Tiger...

, well maybe not, but you are my hero!

IslandHtsCampers · 12-17-2009, 08:26 PM

Wow-- This was really cool. I went to river country once in 1986. We walked in at park opening and got chased out at closing.

YesDear · 12-18-2009, 06:21 AM

I am certain Disney would not be thrilled that those pictures were taken. I kind of relate seeing these pictures to seeing the aftermath of a storm. You really want to look but it is kind of voyeuristic. Sometimes it is better to let someone or something rest in peace.

Donna · 12-18-2009, 09:58 AM

I am going to link it up to my blog too. i want disney to do something with this valuable land!

BradyBz12 · 12-18-2009, 09:19 PM

I was cruising an old photo thread on the Theme Parks community board and ran across some great photos someone took of RC from when they were there as a kid. HERE

Also Discovery Island pics HERE

More RC/DI pics HERE

Yzerbear19 · 12-18-2009, 11:44 PM

I never went to River Country, but it is so sad to see those photos of it today. It looks like it was a really neat place. So sad to see that Disney has just left it to rot. Incredible photos! Thanks for sharing!

disneyfreakjackie · 12-18-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna

I am going to link it up to my blog too. i want disney to do something with this valuable land!

Honestly ... I think Disney has enough $$$ to plow this over!!!

ckpegasus102313 · 12-18-2009, 11:53 PM

It seems like a huge disaster happened, and everyone just ran out instead of being killed. Especially with the shack having garbage all over it and the banner left on the ground along with the tube. I mean people could have atleast cleaned up the garbage. This is a nice spot of land that they could utilize, and its just wasteing time, but i guess not money, there is no upkeep!

Melrosgirl · 12-19-2009, 04:03 AM

Wow. Major memories brought back for me. I vividly remember the kiddie cove section. I was very upset when they closed it in 2001.

AnnaS · 12-19-2009, 04:47 AM

My family loved going to River Country. It's a very sad picture now. I wonder why they have not cleaned it up (if there is a reason besides money of course).

rotlex · 12-19-2009, 06:10 AM

Wow, what an awesome set of photos! The memories these just brought back, even viewing it in this state of disarray, are truly heart warming. What a shame though. So hard to believe Disney would just let an area like this totally decay.

Either way, thanks for this!

michellem1118 · 12-19-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveInTN

Is this thread linked on another board or something? I swear 24 hours ago there were about 3,000 views. It's now up over 40,000 and climbing fast. Seems odd for our little camping board.

Unless the Feds are onto this little excursion you guys took and are doing surveillance. We better all scatter and change our usernames. From now on I'll go by DaveFromTN...that'll throw 'em off the trail!

This link was also tweeted by TheDIS late last night, which is how I found it. These are some GREAT photos, I wish I'd had the opportunity to go to River Country on my trip in '99.

jfinke · 12-19-2009, 09:11 AM

Never got to go myself.

Of course, at that time, I doubt I would have remembered much of it. I don't remember going on Mr. Toad's.

*NikkiBell* · 12-19-2009, 09:57 AM

Excellent pics! Thanks for sharing!

12-17-2009, 06:38 PM	#91
Disco Hail Eris! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 690	Old pictures I saw a couple pictures, and a short utube film (thanks by the way), but what would make this thread really complete is all the pictures of the old (in use) water park as possible. I went when I was a child, some 30 years ago, and still have some memories of the place. I remember the barrel bridge and the swings... Scary thing is a couple of the pictures and maybe even the film strip could very well have me in the picture somewhere. Haunting really. BTW, was there anything left of the nature trail when these pictures were taken?

12-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#92
RvUsa John, the special Dis'r formerly known as Ejmbibb What can I say, my thingy is contagious!!! I can even be a fairy if I want Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Darlington, Pa Posts: 3,540	Holy crap Andrew, how are you every going to be able to do any more undercover work? You are more famous than Tiger... , well maybe not, but you are my hero! Last edited by RvUsa; 12-18-2009 at 06:33 AM.

12-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#93
IslandHtsCampers Nothing beats campin at the Fort Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 84	Wow-- This was really cool. I went to river country once in 1986. We walked in at park opening and got chased out at closing. __________________ Fort Wilderness November 1987 Fort Wilderness May 1989 Fort Wilderness May 1990 Off Site May 1994 Wilderness Lodge March 1999 All Star March 2000 Fort Wilderness February 2004 Fort Wilderness March 2006 Fort Wilderness October 2007 Fort Wilderness November/December 2008 Saratoga Springs Treehouses March 2010 Fort Wilderness November 2011 Next Fort Trip November 2013

12-18-2009, 06:21 AM	#94
YesDear Admired by the Tag Fairy for such a brilliant user name!Looks more like Sully, acts more like Stitch Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,510	I am certain Disney would not be thrilled that those pictures were taken. I kind of relate seeing these pictures to seeing the aftermath of a storm. You really want to look but it is kind of voyeuristic. Sometimes it is better to let someone or something rest in peace. __________________ YesDear Have a Magical Day! "Also cute and fluffy" Stitch

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12-18-2009, 09:19 PM	#96
BradyBz12 1340.63 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 6,294	I was cruising an old photo thread on the Theme Parks community board and ran across some great photos someone took of RC from when they were there as a kid. HERE Also Discovery Island pics HERE More RC/DI pics HERE Last edited by BradyBz12; 12-18-2009 at 09:37 PM.

12-18-2009, 11:44 PM	#97
Yzerbear19 I'm beautifully tragic - Elphaba (Wicked) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,455	I never went to River Country, but it is so sad to see those photos of it today. It looks like it was a really neat place. So sad to see that Disney has just left it to rot. Incredible photos! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Melissa

12-18-2009, 11:53 PM	#99
ckpegasus102313 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 38	Wow...creepy It seems like a huge disaster happened, and everyone just ran out instead of being killed. Especially with the shack having garbage all over it and the banner left on the ground along with the tube. I mean people could have atleast cleaned up the garbage. This is a nice spot of land that they could utilize, and its just wasteing time, but i guess not money, there is no upkeep! __________________ Me DM

12-19-2009, 04:03 AM	#100
Melrosgirl Would win @ hide n seek ;-) Doin' the tower was a piece of cake! Let's all have lots of sunny thoughts to try to blow the rain away!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,900	Wow. Major memories brought back for me. I vividly remember the kiddie cove section. I was very upset when they closed it in 2001.

12-19-2009, 04:47 AM	#101
AnnaS The puppy has now left the building and I am exhausted Will you be rolling? I can't wait to try them all Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 6,096	My family loved going to River Country. It's a very sad picture now. I wonder why they have not cleaned it up (if there is a reason besides money of course). __________________ DVC 10/00 OKW - 6/02 BCV January 2013 - SSR, May 2013 - OKW July 2013 - Disney Fantasy Western OKW Stay too - October 2013 - BCV F&W DCL '01 Eastern, '03 Western, '05 West Coast Cruise ºoº '07 11 N. Med. Cruise WDW - CBR, POR, OKW, BWV, BCV, AKV, VWL, HH & VB, SSR

12-19-2009, 06:10 AM	#102
rotlex Is it summer yet? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley PA Posts: 1,841	Wow, what an awesome set of photos! The memories these just brought back, even viewing it in this state of disarray, are truly heart warming. What a shame though. So hard to believe Disney would just let an area like this totally decay. Either way, thanks for this! __________________ Steve Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

12-19-2009, 09:11 AM	#104
jfinke DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 648	Never got to go myself. Of course, at that time, I doubt I would have remembered much of it. I don't remember going on Mr. Toad's.

12-19-2009, 09:57 AM	#105
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