sinkhole in the parks

[unkadug]

Disney should really take advantage of he Sinkhole situation. They could easily build that ride they have over the sinkhole called Journey to the Center of the Earth. I would check it out and I am sure others would too.

But what good is a ride if you never come back to the loading dock?

 

[Goofyernmost]

But what good is a ride if you never come back to the loading dock?

I certainly would fill the demand for a thrill ride wouldn't it?

 

[Uncle Lupe]

@Master Yoda does your HOA state your lawn must stay maintained using traditional methods?

 

[Master Yoda]

@Master Yoda does your HOA state your lawn must stay maintained using traditional methods?

My HOA is pretty worthless. They only way they can do anything aside from sending threatening letters is if you don't pay your dues. I would love it if some of the yards just painted their dirt.

 

[wdwstateofmind]

http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/maps/galleries/sinkholes/

This is a good resource with county by county maps of Florida and reported/known sinkholes. Within each map you can open it as an external pdf and zoom in for better quality and legibility if you really want to. If you do look you can see for Orange County, sinkholes aren't as drastically common as they are in lets say an hour away in Hillsborough where Tampa is located and/or Pasco County. But it's Florida and the entire state is a giant aquifer so anything is technically possible.

 

[luv]

I looked into an astro-turf kind of lawn, but they require maintenance, too.

Rocks. That's what I need.

We Floridians need to wise up, stop watering the green stuff and put in rocks!

 

[Master Yoda]

I looked into an astro-turf kind of lawn, but they require maintenance, too.

Rocks. That's what I need.

We Floridians need to wise up, stop watering the green stuff and put in rocks!

That or just native plants. Done correctly, it is quite attractive.

Penn and Teller also did a good show on the subject of lawns. (The show is NSFW. Just search Penn and Teller lawns on youtube and you will find season 7 episode 8 of their show)

 

[NormC]

Without HOA you could have a pig farm next door...enjoy the smell while enjoying your right to do whatever you want on your own property.

No, zoning takes care of that. No HOA needed.

Sorry, I now see someone already said this.

 

[HMANSION LOVER]

after the recent rash of sinkholes in florida, and the newest one this morning just 10 miles from the gate, i was wondering if the builders took into account this phenomena when they built the parks. im sure the magic kingdom is pretty safe due to the tunnels underneath, but the other 3 parks, resorts, waterparks, etc are vulnerable. are there any plans in place should a sinkhole pop up and swallow, lets say, spaceship earth or everest?


photoshoped pics of the parks are welcomed..........

One of the largest sinkhole in all of Florida is in EPCOT. Former Vice Chairman of Imagineering, Marty Sklar was speaking at a Disney fan event when he mentioned this little bit of information. "Ever wonder why the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase is so long? Apparently, in that spot is one of the largest sinkholes in Florida. Marty said that they tried everything to fill the hole including dropping trucks down the pit. Even today, nobody is quite sure how deep the hole really is."

 

[KCheatle]

I did not sign it and still was able to purchase the house. So I do not have to live by their rules and there is nothing they can do about it.

I don't know what state you live in, but the vast majority (if not all?) of the states consider HOA covenants to be "real covenants" (covenants which deal with the land). More specifially, most HOA covenatns are considered "restrictive covenants" (i.e., they set out restrictions for use of the land - house colors, building materials, etc.). Okay, my point is that "real" "restrictive" covenants run with the land. Meaning: it doesn't matter if you signed anything. You are bound by them regardless because they are attached to the land. And, you will be bound by them until you sell the land, and then the person who buys your land will be bound them. What I'm trying to tell you is I wouldn't recommend not following your covenants because you didn't sign them because I'm pretty sure you won't win that argument. Not saying you were going to go against your covenants, but I just want you to know that you may want to research this further if you ever intend to go against your covenants. Don't want to start a fight - just trying to make sure you're informed.

 

[DVCOwner]

I usually do not get off topic like this, but KCheatle is 100% on. The covenant comes with he deed to the property, so you are under the rules of the HOA no matter if you sign the HOA agreement or not. I always have to wonder why someone buys a home where there is a HOA and than complains about having to follow the rules? If you want to avoid having to put up with an HOA; do not buy property covered under a covenant of that type. If you do...follow the rules!

As for zoning, many areas in the US have little or no zoning. Some cities such as Houston Texas are famous for how little zoning there is in the city, so HOAs are very common.

 

[AngieYaz]

SAVE HORIZONS BEFORE..... Oh wait.

I miss Horizons, The Living Seas, and even UofE...