BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Disney has confirmed that the Haunted Carriage Rides at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground have been cancelled for 2012. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 very sad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Haven't seen an official explanation yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disneyzombie-Brenda 10 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 the 2012 is what is throwing me......you think they are going to start some sort of construction? I know there are some plans! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Bite your tongue Brenda. Now I need to go throw some salt and knock on some wood. I really don't want to see that DVC thing start so soon. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 the 2012 is what is throwing me.How so?you think they are going to start some sort of construction?I don't see how that particular carriage ride would be affected IF, you notice that's a big if, there were to be some sort of construction as the regular carriage rides have not been cancelled. Nicki aka Rebelstand and mouseketab.....Carol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I don't see how that particular carriage ride would be affected IF, you notice that's a big if, there were to be some sort of construction as the regular carriage rides have not been cancelled.The Haunted Carriage Rides take a different route than the regular carriage rides.The DVC rumor was fueled when these signs were posted at the 2010 Haunted Carriage Rides:Of course, 2011 came and went and there was no announcement. The 2011 Haunted Carriage Rides did not move to a new location. Everything was the same.The Haunted Carriage Rides go down the pedestrian path behind the Settlement Trading Post.That is where the new Dining Pavilion is supposed to go according to the permit applications that WBI has previously posted.So, the specific cancellation of the Haunted Carriage Rides could mean that they plan on starting construction back there this Fall.What I heard in 2010 was that they planned to have the new horse barn built by 2011, and the Haunted Carriage Rides would take place there.Obviously, there was a change in plans. There is no new barn, and thus no new place to host the Haunted Carriage Rides. Maybe they are going to start with the new Dining Pavilion first.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Also, the wagon rides don't take reservations, so easier to cancel them at any time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 So, the specific cancellation of the Haunted Carriage Rides could mean that they plan on starting construction back there this Fall.But wouldn't they just do what that sign says and modify the Haunted Carriage ride instead of cancelling it altogether? Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Also, the wagon rides don't take reservations, so easier to cancel them at any timeTrue, but I would think that they would have issued an advisory regarding the regular carriage rides.I'm not that familiar with it, but is it possible that the Haunted Carriage ride was not that popular? Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 But wouldn't they just do what that sign says and modify the Haunted Carriage ride instead of cancelling it altogether?I think originally they had a plan in place to conduct the Haunted Carriage Rides somewhere near the Outpost. My guess was that they would use the path used during the day for the trail rides.But, with no new barn, there is no place to stage the rides anywhere else in the campground at present.These were very popular, and were often sold out, so the only reason I can think of to outright cancel them is that the old path will not be available in October.Why will it not be available?The beginning of construction on the new pavilion is a logical conclusion.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 From what I've heard, reservations for it were very hard to get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 True, but I would think that they would have issued an advisory regarding the regular carriage rides.I'm not that familiar with it, but is it possible that the Haunted Carriage ride was not that popular?We were posting at the same time.The Haunted Carriage Rides were very popular.They did this every night in October, and kept three carriages busy all night long. They often sold out for the entire month before October even got here. They charged $60 a pop for the rides, and they required prepayment. I think this was a solid money maker.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'm not that familiar with it, but is it possible that the Haunted Carriage ride was not that popular?It was sold out the entire time we were there last oct - close to 3 weeks. We only got one by leaving our number first thing each morning on a wait list for a same day cancellation... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks like we will need some haunted golf cart rides!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 $60 for a wagon ride? :dropjaw: And I thought HDDR was expensive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks like we will need some haunted golf cart rides!!Yes!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 $60 for a wagon ride? :dropjaw: And I thought HDDR was expensive!It was a carriage ride- so up to four passengers for the $60. That's $15 a piece.This was about a 45 minute experience.I am cheap, but I still paid for it- I thought it was a fun thing to do.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Looks like we will need some haunted golf cart rides!!Great idea, TJ! I bet we could do it for a whole lot less than $60! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It was a carriage ride- so up to four passengers for the $60. That's $15 a piece.This was about a 45 minute experience.I am cheap, but I still paid for it- I thought it was a fun thing to do.TCDOh, okay. That's not bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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