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NedsTJ · 12-18-2012, 11:48 AM

Happened to look across the lake last week as the monorail was pulling into the Magic kingdom station, and noticed what appeared to be site work occuring on that spit of land between the water bridge and the TTC. Maybe they were just clearing brush, I couldn't tell. Maybe it's part of a new walkway to the TTC? LOL!
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KYMickey · 12-18-2012, 09:34 PM

There've been a lot of rumors about a new resort in the area and but nothing recently. Rumors were the ground with too soft to build anything but I'm sure there's a solution if enough money is when available.

verygrumpydwarf · 12-19-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KYMickey

There've been a lot of rumors about a new resort in the area and but nothing recently. Rumors were the ground with too soft to build anything but I'm sure there's a solution if enough money is when available.

I'm sure they will explore that idea

Maleficent53 · 12-19-2012, 10:33 AM

We noticed that they were doing similar work clearing brush in that area about a year ago. We asked one of the boat CMs and he said he thought it was to allow better line of sight for boats. Seemed logical at the time.......

WDWChloe · 12-19-2012, 08:23 PM

That would be a perfect location for a new MK resort! Especially to view wishes!

We'll see...

csharpwv · 12-19-2012, 08:44 PM

Who thinks that the area may be future addition of a Polynesian DVC property!?

beer dave · 12-20-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by csharpwv

Who thinks that the area may be future addition of a Polynesian DVC property!?

I think that will be to the left of the Poly. The area in question is too large and too far away. As far as too soft--- nothing is too soft to jet in pylings.

daber · 12-20-2012, 08:05 AM

Wasn't that the proposed site for the Venice themed resort back in the 70's?
Maybe that old idea has finally resurfaced!

pilferk · 12-20-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by beer dave

I think that will be to the left of the Poly. The area in question is too large and too far away. As far as too soft--- nothing is too soft to jet in pylings.

Extra deep and extra wide.

Seriously, they were able to overcome similar issues (with watershed, with water table, and with "soft" acreage) with the BLT building. They've got some experience, now, with doing this type of thing. It may have been more of a problem 20 years ago...but with new construction techniques...it's not really as much of an issue, now.

pilferk · 12-20-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by daber

Wasn't that the proposed site for the Venice themed resort back in the 70's?
Maybe that old idea has finally resurfaced!

Roughly.

I think it's too early to say whether it's that idea, another, or any idea at all. It's physically possible....but theme/purpose/etc is anyone's guess at this point

Maleficent53 · 12-20-2012, 10:46 AM

Every time we ride the bus into MK I wonder why they don't do something with the open space to the left of the bus area. (between Contemporary and the lake) It seems to have lovely white sand beach... Perhaps this space would be utilized with development in the area indicated on the map?

Polydweller · 12-20-2012, 11:31 AM

They've been thinning the undergrowth around Seven Seas Lagoon for a while now. In October they were working on the island near GF removing trees and scrub. Really made it look very nice. A couple of months earlier they did the same on the central island. This is just maintenance not a build.

dizfan · 12-20-2012, 11:36 AM

They were flying sight balloons for a couple months.
I forget if it was last year or earlier this year.

The height of the ones we saw, would be for at least a 5 story building.

arthuruscg · 12-20-2012, 01:38 PM

I head from the bus driver it is going to be the dock for the DVC cruise ship.

beer dave · 12-20-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arthuruscg

I head from the bus driver it is going to be the dock for the DVC cruise ship.

yes and he said it would be star wars themed.

12-18-2012, 11:48 AM	#1
NedsTJ Only 5.67E+06 feet from MK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nazareth, PA Posts: 800	Something new happening? Or routine maintenance... Happened to look across the lake last week as the monorail was pulling into the Magic kingdom station, and noticed what appeared to be site work occuring on that spit of land between the water bridge and the TTC. Maybe they were just clearing brush, I couldn't tell. Maybe it's part of a new walkway to the TTC? LOL! Talking about this area: __________________ DisDad #535 Ned's Magic Kingdom Guidebooks from '72-'12 Don't blink. Blink and you're dead. Don't turn your back. Don't look away. And don't blink. Good Luck.

12-18-2012, 09:34 PM	#2
KYMickey Adding EARS to Kentucky! Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Louisville, KY - Home of the Derby and 2010 Breeders Cup Posts: 742	There've been a lot of rumors about a new resort in the area and but nothing recently. Rumors were the ground with too soft to build anything but I'm sure there's a solution if enough money is when available. __________________ 58 YO Kid in KY

12-19-2012, 10:33 AM	#4
Maleficent53 Have fun storming the castle... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maplewood, Minnesota Posts: 562	We noticed that they were doing similar work clearing brush in that area about a year ago. We asked one of the boat CMs and he said he thought it was to allow better line of sight for boats. Seemed logical at the time....... __________________ Me Ashes 1979-1983-1988-1989-1992-1993-1995-1996-1997-1998-1999-2000---and at least once every year since! Shooting for 4 trips in 2013!!

12-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#5
WDWChloe AP · Disney Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 188	That would be a perfect location for a new MK resort! Especially to view wishes! We'll see... __________________ DH&Me

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12-20-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
daber DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Penna Posts: 1,939	Wasn't that the proposed site for the Venice themed resort back in the 70's? Maybe that old idea has finally resurfaced! __________________

12-20-2012, 10:46 AM	#11
Maleficent53 Have fun storming the castle... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maplewood, Minnesota Posts: 562	Every time we ride the bus into MK I wonder why they don't do something with the open space to the left of the bus area. (between Contemporary and the lake) It seems to have lovely white sand beach... Perhaps this space would be utilized with development in the area indicated on the map? __________________ Me Ashes 1979-1983-1988-1989-1992-1993-1995-1996-1997-1998-1999-2000---and at least once every year since! Shooting for 4 trips in 2013!!

12-20-2012, 11:31 AM	#12
Polydweller DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,199	They've been thinning the undergrowth around Seven Seas Lagoon for a while now. In October they were working on the island near GF removing trees and scrub. Really made it look very nice. A couple of months earlier they did the same on the central island. This is just maintenance not a build. __________________ 21 years staying at the Polynesian! Next Trip: Oct 2013 Polynesian

12-20-2012, 11:36 AM	#13
dizfan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: WI Posts: 1,605	They were flying sight balloons for a couple months. I forget if it was last year or earlier this year. The height of the ones we saw, would be for at least a 5 story building.

12-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#14
arthuruscg DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern MD Posts: 576	I head from the bus driver it is going to be the dock for the DVC cruise ship.

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