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Western Way Extension
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Gatorboy
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I think golf course are pretty much saturated at this point, plus they're extremely expensive to maintain. Maybe Disney is thinking of expanding the original concept of a budget "Downtown Disney" with third party budget hotels, along with CM housing in the expanded space. This would create a cheaper area that CM's could afford shopping and entertainment along with budget minded families and justify the retail area.
I know this is a long dormant thread, but I figured I would ask here instead of in a new thread.
Does anyone know when the Western Way extension will actually open? I live about a mile away from it on Avalon road and it is complete. Full blacktop, lines painted, street lights up, intersection to Avalon Rd rebuilt.
Does anyone know when the Western Way extension will actually open? I live about a mile away from it on Avalon road and it is complete. Full blacktop, lines painted, street lights up, intersection to Avalon Rd rebuilt.
For those who don't have / can't use Silverlight: https://maps.ocpafl.org/webmapjs/ It's extremely handy. We use it every day.
Monorail_Red_77
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Google Earth shows some nice updates as of January 3, 2018. Currently once you go west past HWY 429 Western Way turns into Reedy Creek Rd. Not sure if it will retain this once it connect to Avalon Rd.
Also kind of interesting that the property along the extension is not all just Reedy Creek Improv Disct. Some of it is labeled as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. I wonder what their plans are for this area beyond Flamingo Crossing and College Program Dorms.
Also another Hess/Speedway gas Station
Also kind of interesting that the property along the extension is not all just Reedy Creek Improv Disct. Some of it is labeled as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. I wonder what their plans are for this area beyond Flamingo Crossing and College Program Dorms.
Also another Hess/Speedway gas Station
It definitely stays as Western Way all the way to Avalon Rd. There are signs on Avalon Rd indicating that it's Western Way connected there.
This is not a bad thing for those of us that live here.
Monorail_Red_77
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I'm not doubting that. Just noting what is listed on the property apprasiers site. Maybe a small portion of the road west of the 429 terminus was originally Reedy Creek Rd.
Monorail_Red_77
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I think this is where the confusion lies. On Google Earth going back to 1995 the area was orange groves pre-429 construction. in 2010 the main roads of Flamingo Crossings were created and tied into Western Way and 429. According to Google Earth Reedy Creek Rd never existed and still does not. Yet, the property appraisers site clearly shows it. Basically it was just the small portion of Western Way to the west of 429 within the interchange ramp area. I'm gonna chalk it up to an error on the Prop Appraiser site. Maybe at one point they were going to make some sort of backstage access road to this area pre-Flamingo Crossing and it never came to be but the property records were not updated.
I can confirm, it is open!
I know this probably not very exciting except for those of us that live on Avalon Rd, but it is open all the way down to Flamingo Crossing. My daughter has her learners permit, so I made her drive me on it as one of the first few people to drive on that road. It is smooth and fast. There are a few turn offs on it that go to nowhere that I guess will be future development!
I know this probably not very exciting except for those of us that live on Avalon Rd, but it is open all the way down to Flamingo Crossing. My daughter has her learners permit, so I made her drive me on it as one of the first few people to drive on that road. It is smooth and fast. There are a few turn offs on it that go to nowhere that I guess will be future development!
Yeah, the left turn lanes to nowhere are interesting. All three are in areas that are considerable suitable for construction. The did not build the proposed pedestrian underpass that was shown in the original plans.
ryguy
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I don't think Disney would ever add another golf course, they would however get rid of another one. Palm or Magnolia I am looking at you. That land is way too valuable. Magnolia was in horrid shape the last time I played it. To be fair to Disney they don't run it anymore Arnold Palmer does but needless to say it's a shame they have let it go.
DznyGrlSD
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- In the Parks
- Yes
Gimme a Wawa & Publix and I'll be happy
deeevo
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Publix would make sense. I always drive out the one at Lakeside Village when I stay on property. Beer is cheaper than the resorts.
Target isn’t expanding right now except in urban areas. Also with the store on 192 so close it wouldn’t make sense.
