BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 From Orlando Attractions Magazine...A VIP day in the life of a Disney Golden Oak homeownerJan 102012 Filed under: Disney, Walt Disney World Posted by: Matt RoseboomBy Simon and Susan VenessThe dream of living at Walt Disney World is coming true for new homeowners at Disney’s Golden Oak luxury residential community, welcomed late last year. Settled comfortably into custom built homes nestled amid natural and Imagineered surroundings, a wealth of benefits is theirs for the taking. Want VIP park passes with private door-to-door transportation, a dedicated concierge to make your dining, events, and recreational reservations, Extra Magic Hours access, and merchandise delivery right to your doorstep? It’s yours. Want your home decorated Disney-style for the holidays or assistance with your grocery needs? Just ask.Truly, the ability to be “immersed in the magic” 24/7 is part and parcel of this particular purchase.But that dream comes with an exclusive price tag well beyond the reach of the average Disney fan. Next best thing? How about a day spent living the VIP life, just as a homeowner would? That’s exactly what a small group of media experienced during a preview event at Golden Oak.As “prospective residents,” dinner with the Golden Oak group in the private dining room at Jiko convinced us there was something seriously appealing about this elegant community. We made an “appointment” to meet the next morning to have a look at the newly-opened model homes.Our day began touring three Village homes, where representatives explained all the options and amenities available, but we ultimately settled on a 6,000 sq. ft. fully furnished Spanish Revival Estate, where our first order of business as Golden Oak residents was to throw a lavish breakfast catered by Disney. Mickey-shaped malt flour pancakes and turkey sausages with dried cherries (branded, of course, with a Mickey icon) to succulent steak medallions, made-to-order omelets, and a vast fresh fruit buffet, insured our first party was a smashing success.Our private VIP tour guide arrived in a suburban to transport us to our chosen parks, entering via the backstage area for easy access to the attractions we wanted to see. Unlimited FastPass had us on several attractions in quick succession, then it was time for lunch at the private lounge in the Wonders of Life pavilion.Everyone knows menus are passé; instead we grazed on 13 small-plate offerings before Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip, Dale, Pluto and Goofy danced their way into the room to the strains of Be Our Guest, and chocolate soufflé with edible gold leaf, was served.It was off to the Magic Kingdom, then on to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where backstage access insured we would have time to freshen up before dinner. Tonight’s choice? Oh, why not! We were in the mood for the Contemporary Chef’s Table, happily arranged by Golden Oak’s concierge services.Because park touring is exhausting work and champagne makes us giddy, we simply sat back and enjoyed the seven-course meal with wine pairings the Chefs’ had prepared for us, starting with “Prison Soup” (semolina bread dipped in tomato-essence water and vodka elixir, complete with tin plate and cup). Next came zucchini and Speck ham fritters in squash blossoms with a tiny tube of wildberry jam, which set the spicy ham off to perfection. Summer greens with heirloom tomatoes, Oregon blueberries in a subtle blueberry vinaigrette arrived in a glass bowl pouring icy mist from its handle, followed by the fish course of Wreckfish in spicy Thai curry with cool jicama and peppadew slaw.Succulent Wagyu beef filet with wild mushrooms and Zellwood corn spoon bread made up the main entree, followed by a cheese selection finale of smoking blue with honeycomb, aged Gouda, goat cheese with a mint crust, a creamy farmer’s cheese with Dragon Fruit, and a playful Blue Moon Beer Gelato.We applauded wildly as all of our culinary wishes came true, but the Chefs had a parting gift for us, in case we might get hungry later. Two-tiered tins filled with caramel cakes, ginger marshmallows, hand-crafted chocolates, pretzel sticks, and fresh strawberries with a small tin of chocolate fondue arrived, the tin detailed with the date, Contemporary Chef’s Table and the Golden Oak logo, were sent home with us, including a small LED flashlight to make sure we could see the deepest reaches of our tins, and little wooden tongs to daintily extract each goodie.But there were wishes yet to be granted. We boarded a private pontoon boat and ended our day as millionaires, watching Wishes fireworks over Cinderella Castle while bobbing gentle on the waves of Seven Seas Lagoon. Life, indeed, was Golden.To see how you can join the VIPs, visit disneygoldenoak.comhttp://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/10/a-vip-day-in-the-life-of-a-disney-golden-oak-homeowner/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 If I hit the lottery, I promise, yall can come park in the driveway and we will rename it loop 3000. I'm sure there will be convenants broken..... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Same here!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Is that TCD touring the grounds in the background of one of those pics? :hah: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Every time I see the name of that, it reminds me of our first home here in NC -- on Golden Oak Ct. But unfortunately, it didn't look ANYTHING like that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Is that TCD touring the grounds in the background of one of those pics? :hah:Maybe.I didn't know that the model homes were open.Time for a visit.I'll walk over from the Fort.But, I have to say if Walt was buried in a grave (and not wrapped up in tin foil and sitting in a freezer), he would be rolling over in it over this obscene extravagance.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'll take two, please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Who do I sue?? I did not give permission to have photos of my home published! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 If I hit the lottery, I promise, yall can come park in the driveway and we will rename it loop 3000. I'm sure there will be convenants broken.....Not me, I want to get away from all those loud obnoxious foul mouth trailer trash drunks!!! But I will hire armed security to keep the locals out of the pool for ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 If I hit the lottery, I promise, yall can come park in the driveway and we will rename it loop 3000. I'm sure there will be convenants broken.....Aww, how sweet Genia! And I will patrol the area and keep some kind of order. :popo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Aww, how sweet Genia! And I will patrol the area and keep some kind of order. :popo:Stef you may go on patrol but I can't imagine what kind of order there would be! :partythree: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I have put my deposit down on a site. I can't wait to see the neighbors faces when I pull the Outback in and plug in to their outlet by the pool. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Wow! I'm with Genia, y'all will be welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Probably one of those "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" questions. But how much would the homeowners' fees be annually? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've heard they bring a wheelbarrow around to collect it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Can I sue for invasion of privacy?Good thing I wasn't standing there in my fabulous kitchen in my Mickey jammies when they snapped that photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 $8 for the first Fiend® that produces that photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 $8 for the first Fiend® that produces that photo!How in the world did you come up with $8? Round it off to at least $10.Good thing Gail doesn't read FF.Net. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 A friend's 7 year old had a stuffed Aardvark. When asked what it was named he said "8 bucks"Made me laugh and stuck in my head so....... $8 it is!Anyone got Gail's phone number? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hmmm... anyone see the Fort anywhere in this video? :smug:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxIYubYVD84 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 0:33 seconds in - I see it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 That is a really cool video.But it is comical how the Fort is not shown in the video at all.I took a screen cap and marked where the 1500, 1600 and 1800 loops are:This is the first time that I have seen anything that shows the real scale of the hotel building.That thing is huge!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I thought it was funny too, TCD. We replayed it a few times to try and catch a glimpse of the Fort.At the beginning when it pans from the castle out, it shows a big "field" that I think is actually the Fort. We had a good chuckle over that one!As for the hotel... ugh. I'm betting depending on what loop you're in, you'll be able to see that thing over the trees.phooey... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 As for the hotel... ugh. I'm betting depending on what loop you're in, you'll be able to see that thing over the trees.phooey...I am not sure that will be the case, and I hope it isn't. There was a big crane set up on the hotel site when I staying on the 1500 loop this past New Year's Eve. I could see the crane from out by the canal, but I could not see it through the trees. Hopefully, that will be the case with the hotel building as well.The thing that I find humorous is how that hotel is going to tower over those million dollar plus homes. And, the video doesn't even try to hide the fact that these homes are built on small lots. The houses are practically on top of each other! It is also interesting to me how much the canals are emphasized in the art work. It sure looks like you could access Bay Lake from the canals, but at present there are two bridges and a dam that would prevent that from happening. I wonder if they have any plans on changing that?My last comment is that I noticed in the video how the guests at the Summerhouse were being served by a castmember with a WDW nametag. I thought when this project was announced that the entire project, not just the hotel, would be developed by an outside company. Now, they are making every effort they can to emphasize that this is part of WDW.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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