Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 I popped by the Fort today and saw a few things. First, there’s a small construction project getting started in the grassy area between the Meadow pool and the Bike Barn. This is where they had that gem mining station a couple of years ago. Maybe it’s coming back? Next, a crew of about half a dozen men was getting ready to put up a brand new sign at the dog park: The new barn is coming along. It’s a nice building, but it really doesn’t fit with the Fort theme. I guess they didn’t want something too rustic in sight of the new Reflections Resort: This is a peek through the fence behind the Settlement Bus Stop. You probably don’t recognize what you’re looking at. I am sorry to say that this was where Tri-Circle-D Farm was. It’s all gone. Everything: Note all the huge piles of dirt in the second to last photo. There are dump trucks running non stop through the Fort bringing all of that in, and bulldozers busily moving piles around. It was noisy as heck in the 700 loop. I guess we all better get used to that. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Before the giant mound of dirt you could see forever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 😢 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thanks for the update..... I think.... Are you saying they are actually driving dump trucks down Fort Wilderness Trail? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Memphis said: Thanks for the update..... I think.... Are you saying they are actually driving dump trucks down Fort Wilderness Trail? Yes, occasionally. Most of them come in by the group camping area though. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks good? . . . at least they tried. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 We were there in early January for 2 weeks and we didn't hear any construction. But I agree that the new barn is nice but does not fit the Fort theme. I really think its being themed to Reflections, which makes me wonder how much more of the theme will change around the Marina area of the Fort all the wood benches have been changed to metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 6:28 PM, Tri-Circle-D said: I popped by the Fort today and saw a few things. First, there’s a small construction project getting started in the grassy area between the Meadow pool and the Bike Barn. This is where they had that gem mining station a couple of years ago. Maybe it’s coming back? Next, a crew of about half a dozen men was getting ready to put up a brand new sign at the dog park: The new barn is coming along. It’s a nice building, but it really doesn’t fit with the Fort theme. I guess they didn’t want something too rustic in sight of the new Reflections Resort: This is a peek through the fence behind the Settlement Bus Stop. You probably don’t recognize what you’re looking at. I am sorry to say that this was where Tri-Circle-D Farm was. It’s all gone. Everything: Note all the huge piles of dirt in the second to last photo. There are dump trucks running non stop through the Fort bringing all of that in, and bulldozers busily moving piles around. It was noisy as heck in the 700 loop. I guess we all better get used to that. TCD We thought the same thing about the barn design. Maybe it will be a mix of both Fort and Reflections? At any rate it is all coming along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 2:09 PM, Tri-Circle-D said: Looks good? . . . at least they tried. TCD Mmmm... yeah.... that's not exactly how I thought that would end up. It's a cute sign though. Thanks for the updates TCD. I know it's a mess now, and will probably be for a while, but I am anxious to see how it all shakes out once it's done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks for the update, TCD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 A quick update on the little construction project near the Bike Barn from Saturday, February 22: http:// http:// As seen in the photos, they’re getting ready to pour a slab. According to a CM in the Bike Barn, this indeed is going to be a new and improved gem washing station. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks for the update TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 That really seems like a waste of space to me. Swings would have been better, but I know they can't charge for swinging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, LONE-STAR said: That really seems like a waste of space to me. Swings would have been better, but I know they can't charge for swinging. Oh no, don’t get cynical on us. You know your daughter is going to love having you buy buckets of sand so she can find those gems! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Oh no, don’t get cynical on us. You know your daughter is going to love having you buy buckets of sand so she can find those gems! TCD She would prefer to play with her dog at the park over that. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 They'll probably add a $20 per night resort fee and let the gem station be "free". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, ImDownWithDisney said: They'll probably add a $20 per night resort fee and let the gem station be "free". No, the resort fee will get you a free paper cup to hold the gems that you purchase for $35! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 A bunch of new construction pics from WDWNT... Quote PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge; Tri-Circle-D Ranch Nearing Completion with Themed Wooden Archway at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort February 27, 2020 Chris Green Work at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge continues to move forward on the shores of Bay Lake. Today, we took a trip by the site to see some of the latest additions. From the boat dock at Wilderness Lodge, we can see where work along the southern shoreline of Bay Lake between the Reflections site and the Boulder Creek Villas is taking place. This is where several bungalows along the water’s edge will eventually be located, as well as an expected walking path between the two resorts. Along the former beach at Fort Wilderness, we can see that several mature trees are being kept on site as opposed to being removed. This is a welcome sign that some of the trees that are here will still remain after work is completed, as they provide nice shade in the day. From the dock at Ft. Wilderness, a wider view of the work happening where more bungalows will be located. The walking path at Ft. Wilderness from the boat dock to Crocket’s Tavern continues to be lined with green construction fencing. From Crocket’s Tavern, a large red crane can be seen rising in the distance. Over behind the Settlement Bus Loops, the new Tri-Circle-D Ranch can be seen progressing rather quickly. Decorative wood elements to the building’s entrance have been installed and the roofing and siding seems to be in place as well. From the bus stop, we can see a closer view of the site itself at the construction entrance. Back along the shoreline, work continues with several pieces of heavy machinery on site for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Several large cranes are on site as drilling into the ground was happening to place support beams. https://wdwnt.com/2020/02/photos-construction-rolls-along-for-reflections-a-disney-lakeside-lodge-tri-circle-d-ranch/?fbclid=IwAR3jKfhI8OZHwN-NqiL-zYYZFE14kDsSlraVLqjRLzXTVcWDqO83EbBGGYs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Thanks for the update TCD. We will be there shortly and i think it is helpful to see the changes ahead of time. I dont think i will like how this all ends up but trying to keep an open mind i guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 13 hours ago, AC in A2......Aaron said: Thanks for the update TCD. We will be there shortly and i think it is helpful to see the changes ahead of time. I dont think i will like how this all ends up but trying to keep an open mind i guess. Yes, definitely keep an open mind. But I still want to hear what you think when you’re trying to enjoy a cold one on Crockett’s porch. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 They are not breaking any records building the gem washing station, but the slab is done and the base for the little water tower was in place as of 2/29/20: Here’s how things look at Pioneer Hall- better get used to the cranes: Here’s a peek around the fence at what used to be Clementine’s Beach: I’m sure the DVC resort will be beautiful. But it’s going to dominate the Settlement. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said: They are not breaking any records building the gem washing station, but the slab is done and the base for the little water tower was in place as of 2/29/20: Well on the plus side, parents will have a lovely view while their wee ones wash their gems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 It looks like they’re down to the finish items on the new barn: I don’t hate the new sign: TCD Breezy2 and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 I like the sign. They could have gone with something over-the-top and super Disney-fied, but to me this fits perfectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: I like the sign. They could have gone with something over-the-top and super Disney-fied, but to me this fits perfectly. I’m grateful they didn’t rebrand it as the Reflections Lakeside Disney Resort Equestrian Center. TCD tim5055 and Breezy2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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