Lawnmower Tree.. officially all gone

[momofmany...Christina 17]

We noticed today that the stump that was what was left of the lawnmower tree has been removed. No trace of it left whatsoever.

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

It is truly a sad day in the history of the "World"

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

That's a shame. And I never got to see it.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Oh man, while we all knew this day was coming, that is really tragic to hear.  Even though we all lament the loss of River Country, the railroad, etc....those were all things that were built during or after the construction of the Fort.  But the lawnmower tree pre-dated the Fort.  And we always hoped that Walt himself may have seen it.  

 

Very sad day.  

[ImDownWithDisney 342]

That means some lucky SOB has what's left of the mower.

[LONE-STAR 370]

That means some lucky SOB has what's left of the mower.

Right. I know they won't but I wish they would display the remains at the Settlement.

[BuckeyeFortMama 43]

TCD has it, right next to his box of spikes.

[DramaMama .......... Janet 75]

It better not end up on Ebay...

[Beckers 1,136]

It better not end up on Ebay...

Just what I was thinking.

[4Brians.....Todd 103]

I saw it leaving in the bucket of a front loader. The fort hired an outside contractor to do the dirty work...

[caveat lector 181]

That's a drag. Hope it pops up on display somewhere

[Discamper 394]

RIP Lawnmower Tree

 

[pezheadval 32]

 

I wish I took a better look the other day when I walked by.  

[ftwildernessguy 778]

I know some of you have been going to the Fort longer than I, but here is my list of things gone missing at the Fort since I started going in the early 80's.

River Country - gone

Swamp trail - gone

Kennel - gone

Peacocks - gone

Petting zoo - gone

Lawnmower tree/stump - gone

Caliope - gone

Fitness trail - gone

Minnie Moo - gone, but not Disney's fault

So a lot of the unique features that made the Fort what it was, are now history. The prices have gone up, and they have increased the amount of concrete at the expense of vegetation, and there are some nifty new grills that I have never seen anyone use, and I had a newer picnic table but somebody hit it with their 5er and smashed it up. Self serve refillable mugs at Trails End was an improvement, but I'd trade all of that for even half of what is on my list to return.

[Discamper 394]

I know some of you have been going to the Fort longer than I, but here is my list of things gone missing at the Fort since I started going in the early 80's.

River Country - gone

Swamp trail - gone

Kennel - gone

Peacocks - gone

Petting zoo - gone

Lawnmower tree/stump - gone

Caliope - gone

Fitness trail - gone

Minnie Moo - gone, but not Disney's fault

So a lot of the unique features that made the Fort what it was, are now history. The prices have gone up, and they have increased the amount of concrete at the

 

 

Let me add to your list

 

Deli -gone

Looping food truck-gone

Looping Icecream wagon- gone

Great food at trails end -gone

Make your own pizza night-gone

Live entertainment at Trails end-gone

Low price camp sites-gone

[DaveInTN 3,247]

The amenities of the 3000 loop are better than everything on your list, Jim.  

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I saw it leaving in the bucket of a front loader. The fort hired an outside contractor to do the dirty work...

 

Do you think it's possible that those dolts that run the place hired a contractor to remove the stump with no regard for even trying to save the old mower pieces?  It's possible the mower was removed and will be tossed into a landfill by the tree contractor, with no regard for its history.

[ftwildernessguy 778]

Do you think it's possible that those dolts that run the place hired a contractor to remove the stump with no regard for even trying to save the old mower pieces?  It's possible the mower was removed and will be tossed into a landfill by the tree contractor, with no regard for its history.

That's my guess.

[ImDownWithDisney 342]

In all fairness I don't think the tree dying is Disney's fault either.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

In all fairness I don't think the tree dying is Disney's fault either.

 

You sure Harvey Updyke doesn't work at the Fort?

[ftwildernessguy 778]

In all fairness I don't think the tree dying is Disney's fault either.

If Disney can take a big ass tree, drive some steel rods through it, dig it up and transport it and replant it and keep it alive at the MK, they could have kept the lawnmower tree alive. Oh yes, it is Disney's fault.

[ImDownWithDisney 342]

Maybe they should rebuild it with a faux tree

[Travisma 1,317]

I know some of you have been going to the Fort longer than I, but here is my list of things gone missing at the Fort since I started going in the early 80's.

River Country - gone

Swamp trail - gone

Kennel - gone

Peacocks - gone

Petting zoo - gone

Lawnmower tree/stump - gone

Caliope - gone

Fitness trail - gone

Minnie Moo - gone, but not Disney's fault

So a lot of the unique features that made the Fort what it was, are now history. The prices have gone up, and they have increased the amount of concrete at the expense of vegetation, and there are some nifty new grills that I have never seen anyone use, and I had a newer picnic table but somebody hit it with their 5er and smashed it up. Self serve refillable mugs at Trails End was an improvement, but I'd trade all of that for even half of what is on my list to return.

Train

Trams. Way better than busses

Breakfast truck

Full serve delis at meadow and settlement stores

Large grocery selection and fresh meats and veggies at meadow

War canoe excursion

Marshmallow marsh

Less obnoxious campers

[Travisma 1,317]

Forgot these

Swimming in Bay Lake. There was a large beach and swimming area to the right of the boat dock

Those goofy water paddle crafts, the little pontoon boats and those big wheeled tricycle things. Neither are a great loss, you pedaled like crazy and never got anywhere.

Years ago we would drive over to Orlando for the day and go to the malls. Then we would stop at the Fort, go to the deli and get sandwiches and drinks for supper, and eat on the beach while the kids went swimming. Used to be able to get a bottle of beer for a $1.25.

[LONE-STAR 370]

Sail boats that you could rent.