DisneyParksFan1
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Replacing? Do you mean like a totally new one? Or the same one just in a new condition?
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WDW Permits Part 3
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Replacing? Do you mean like a totally new one? Or the same one just in a new condition?
I'm not sure what you're asking....perhaps you read it wrong. They're just replacing the windows on the outside of the building. 13 windows total.
DisneyParksFan1
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Ohh, okay, I'm sorry. I indeed did read it wrong. I see.. Thank you very much!!:wave:
Brian_WDW74
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I believe this is the new "luxury pet resort" that was announced when Best Friends Pet Care took over the kennels:
Pet guests will enjoy such amenities as luxury suites with television and raised bedding, activities such as nature walks and playgroups, and pampering services ranging from ice cream treats to bedtime stories. The state-of-the-art facility will be located on Bonnett Creek Parkway in Walt Disney World Resort and is expected to open in 2010.
The full press release is here: http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=109151
Rob562
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Actually, if you look through that one, they listed all 10 guest room buildings. (The filing is 11 pages long, one building per page)
-Rob
nepalostparks
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That's gotta be it then, the placement along Bonnet Creek Parkway across from Port Orleans Riverside is the right spot then. Thanks for providing the info!
Ack! Nice catch. It was late and I...er...:lookaroun Anyway, I updated the link to say Buildings 1-10. Thanks!
I updated the location to BONNET CREEK PKWY, so at least it's better than "Somewhere"
12/01/09 Update
Busy day....
Lots of paving at the MK and Wild Lodge. I foresee a LOT of night work since they're re-paving the MK entrance/exit roads and a tram lane.
Also, they're re-paving something called "Park 3 Canal Road". I couldn't find it on any maps. From the faint outlines on the survey, I hypothesize that it's behind Splash and Pirates. Anyone know?
A security improvement in France.
Some new loading dock doors at the Contemp.
Lastly, I can't put my finger on some work at the MK. It's described as "North Site Development: D/B Facility Package." The address listed comes up on Bing near the Fire Station behind the MK, while it comes up a but further south (near turn in road, toward tunnel entrance) on Google. Any idea what D/B stands for?
Busy day....
Lots of paving at the MK and Wild Lodge. I foresee a LOT of night work since they're re-paving the MK entrance/exit roads and a tram lane.
Also, they're re-paving something called "Park 3 Canal Road". I couldn't find it on any maps. From the faint outlines on the survey, I hypothesize that it's behind Splash and Pirates. Anyone know?
A security improvement in France.
Some new loading dock doors at the Contemp.
Lastly, I can't put my finger on some work at the MK. It's described as "North Site Development: D/B Facility Package." The address listed comes up on Bing near the Fire Station behind the MK, while it comes up a but further south (near turn in road, toward tunnel entrance) on Google. Any idea what D/B stands for?
nepalostparks
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Looking at the lines and checking it against the maps, you're spot on.
I think D/B stands for Design & Build. Construction, the company on the permit, does design, contracting and building work. Looks like they do some big projects too.
Couple other things I noticed:
The owner info is listed as "Walt Disney Imagineering", not just "Walt Disney World Resort". Looking back at other permits, it looks like the Imagineering Dept corresponds with attraction based permits (like the recent ones for additions to Innoventions in Epcot.) "Walt Disney World Resort" as the owner usually corresponds to more mundane things - carpentry, electrical, paving, etc.
Also, the expiration date for the permit is August 31, 2011... thats 21 months... pretty long time. So this "Design and Build Facilities Package" is probably not some quick refurb or other project.
I'd be willing to bet this is the first permit for the Fantasyland expansion.
Yeah, the survey shows buildings to the right and a fencerow to the left - similar to that NW corner of property behind MK West.
I thought of D/B as Design-Build also (we do a lot of that here at my company too)...but then I wondered why they'd identify it as such on a permit. That's "method of delivery" and not "description of project" but whoever filled it out may have just seen the working title of the design or in-house project name and just put it on there. Or, they're trying to be vague for those of us who snoop too much.
Good catch on the WDI vs WDW thing. I guess we'll see if anything follow suit in the near future.
DisneyParksFan1
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I think that's the first permit for the Fantasyland Expansion as well. Could be that they are "Designing and Building" the things for the Expansion. The props, etc.
The more I think about it, the more I agree that it sounds like an actual building. They use the term "package" a lot in their permits when they want to lump a lot of stuff together without getting specific.
This one probably means "D/B Facility" package - as in, a permit for the entire package including everything necessary for a "D/B Facility". Aug 2011 would put us at or close to the completion time for Mermaid and much of New FL.
I'm straining my little brain trying to think of any other terms for D/B other than "Design-Build". I wouldn't think they'd actually design anything in this facility, since that will all be done (or is already close to done) at WDI.
Maybe they're building a permanent or temporary construction office that will remain there throughout the project. It would be a handy location.
DisneyParksFan1
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I was thinking that as well. Maybe a place where they can meet up to discuss this, or actually design things like the facades, etc.
The more I look into this, the more excited I get. I also agree with Aug. 2011 to be the tentative date when much of the Fantasyland Expansion will be nearing completion.
Well, we're going to have to rely on some insiders (MK CM's) to let us know if something starts back there. I imagine it will go closer to the Fire Station, since the bend in the road is awfully close to Beast Mountain.
nepalostparks
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I was thinking this as well. The address it gives would put it around the security checkpoint there by the fire station - they could easily throw up a trailer or two on the grass opposite the fire station.
DisneyParksFan1
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Yeah will most likely have to rely on CMs. And what do you mean by "Beast Mountain" and it being close to the curve?
By "Beast Mountain" I meant the new Beauty and the Beast area, which is supposed to have a Beast Castle up on a hill/mountain. But my placement was off - that's going to be more behind Pinnochio's, near the tunnel entrance.
The curve in the road is where Center Drive turns west and becomes Magic Kingdom Drive behind ToonTown. Google placed the posted address down by that turn, but Bing put it more up by the Fire Station. I was just saying that I predict it would be more toward the FS to allow for staging area and a buffer zone behind the construction.
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
Ahh, I see. Well, here's to hoping this is indeed the first permit for WDW's Fantasyland Expansion!
Exprcoofto
New Member
That certainly looks like a permit for the FL Expansion. I'm wondering if they will try to get Phase 1 open for WDW's 40th, 10/1/11. :shrug:
DisneyParksFan1
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Ahhhh!, that's a great conclusion there Exprcoofto! It would be surprisingly great! I would love that!