River Country Rumors?

phayes93 · 08-06-2004

Has anybody heard any news lately about what is going to happen with the the former River Country location?

disneyguy · 08-07-2004

I would love to see something new there!!! Wouldn't that be cool!!!! A new resort or some other minor attraction(like DTD)??!!

KlarkKent007 · 08-07-2004

I would love to know, I loved that place. More fun that Wet-N-Wild, or WaterMania.

karliebug · 08-07-2004

I had heard they were going to make this into an expanded pool area for Ft.Wilderness campers. Not sure where I heard that, it might even have been here at DC.

KlarkKent007 · 08-07-2004

That would be so nice, any other rumors?

Disnatic · 08-08-2004

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Originally Posted by karliebug

I had heard they were going to make this into an expanded pool area for Ft.Wilderness campers. Not sure where I heard that, it might even have been here at DC.

I heard that too. I stayed at the Wilderness Lodge in July and the boat to the MK stopped @ Ft. Wilderness and all of the wooden paths and trails and structures like the boom swing and the slides that stop before the water were still there. I miss it so badly. I found a map of it at another website.

KlarkKent007 · 08-08-2004

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Originally Posted by Disnatic

I heard that too. I stayed at the Wilderness Lodge in July and the boat to the MK stopped @ Ft. Wilderness and all of the wooden paths and trails and structures like the boom swing and the slides that stop before the water were still there. I miss it so badly. I found a map of it at another website.

What website did you find the map on?

Disnatic · 08-08-2004

Here's the link.

http://www.mousetyme.com/files/WDW_River_Country.jpg

Disnatic · 08-08-2004

They have a little description of RC here and another link to the map.

http://www.mousetyme.com/WaterParks.html

KlarkKent007 · 08-08-2004

Thank you so much, that brings back many good memories :)

asp8tis · 08-08-2004

When we went in June, we went to Mickey's Backyard BBQ, which takes place on River Country property at the outdoor pavilion (bottom left on the map). I got a bit reminiscent (sp?) when we walked under that big RC water tower to enter, but when I went to take my 5 yo to the bathroom and realized I was going in the RC locker room, I actually stopped in my tracks for a moment to take it all in. They still have the locker room/towel rental signs up, and when you looked over the wall you could see the drop slides. My 5 yo looked at me like I was nuts (I think I had some tears in my eyes from the sudden flood of memories of being there with my family when I was a kid). After we left the bathroom, I tried to explain to him a little about RC and what it was like. It's sad to see it boarded up and still all the same. I would like to see them do something else with the property instead of just letting it sit like that.

hiner · 08-11-2004

We too saw everything when we went to the Mickey's BYBBQ. I am so surprised that Disney has left things the way they are for all to see the park is still there, behind the walls. When we were leaving, we were talking to one of the CM's. We asked him what they were going to do with it and he just said they are dumping the money elsewhere. He also said that being it has not been maintained for so many years, the park is in bad disrepair. He told us to go to Savedisney.com for more info, but I could not find anything there.

I too have so many fond memories of my dad and us kids going down the tube slide laughing like crazy.

disneyguy · 08-11-2004

Awwweeeee.... You guys are making me feel like I really should have gone to RC. I know they closed it, because of some sort of conatminet (sp?) in the lake, but why not clean it up to have more of a kid's waterpark??

dznygrl · 08-12-2004

I'm so sad that I never got a chance to visit RC before they closed it. Curious, about how much land/room is there leftover? I don't really know how big it was. And what is the exact location again...is it an island?

MrDisneyfan1 · 09-05-2004

I was there quite a few times when I was younger. I remember having a great time there, though the green water of the lake was different. It really does not compare to any of the new water parks, but should be remembered for being the first man made created water park. I think they could have put some $$ into it, and brought it back to life. Fort Wilderness has no themed pools, just the generic cement square pool. :(

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	River Country Rumors? Has anybody heard any news lately about what is going to happen with the the former River Country location? __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

08-07-2004	#2 (permalink)
disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: River Country Rumors? I would love to see something new there!!! Wouldn't that be cool!!!! A new resort or some other minor attraction(like DTD)??!! __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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KlarkKent007 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 26	Re: River Country Rumors? I would love to know, I loved that place. More fun that Wet-N-Wild, or WaterMania. __________________ "It's Synchronicity, Ms. Moneypenny!"

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: River Country Rumors? I had heard they were going to make this into an expanded pool area for Ft.Wilderness campers. Not sure where I heard that, it might even have been here at DC.

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KlarkKent007 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 26	Re: River Country Rumors? That would be so nice, any other rumors? __________________ "It's Synchronicity, Ms. Moneypenny!"

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Disnatic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 408	Re: River Country Rumors? Here's the link. http://www.mousetyme.com/files/WDW_River_Country.jpg __________________ Disnatic

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Disnatic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 408	Re: River Country Rumors? They have a little description of RC here and another link to the map. http://www.mousetyme.com/WaterParks.html __________________ Disnatic

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KlarkKent007 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 26	Re: River Country Rumors? Thank you so much, that brings back many good memories :) __________________ "It's Synchronicity, Ms. Moneypenny!"

08-08-2004	#11 (permalink)
asp8tis Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 933	Re: River Country Rumors? When we went in June, we went to Mickey's Backyard BBQ, which takes place on River Country property at the outdoor pavilion (bottom left on the map). I got a bit reminiscent (sp?) when we walked under that big RC water tower to enter, but when I went to take my 5 yo to the bathroom and realized I was going in the RC locker room, I actually stopped in my tracks for a moment to take it all in. They still have the locker room/towel rental signs up, and when you looked over the wall you could see the drop slides. My 5 yo looked at me like I was nuts (I think I had some tears in my eyes from the sudden flood of memories of being there with my family when I was a kid). After we left the bathroom, I tried to explain to him a little about RC and what it was like. It's sad to see it boarded up and still all the same. I would like to see them do something else with the property instead of just letting it sit like that. __________________ Allison 2009-POR 2008-POFQ 2006-POFQ & POP 2004-POFQ 2003-AS Music 2001-Coronado Springs 1997-Off Site 1995-Dixie Landings 1994-Dixie Landings 1970's & 1980's-Contemporary My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going back to WDW!! Celebrating with family at friends at WDW!!

08-11-2004	#12 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: River Country Rumors? We too saw everything when we went to the Mickey's BYBBQ. I am so surprised that Disney has left things the way they are for all to see the park is still there, behind the walls. When we were leaving, we were talking to one of the CM's. We asked him what they were going to do with it and he just said they are dumping the money elsewhere. He also said that being it has not been maintained for so many years, the park is in bad disrepair. He told us to go to Savedisney.com for more info, but I could not find anything there. I too have so many fond memories of my dad and us kids going down the tube slide laughing like crazy. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: River Country Rumors? Awwweeeee.... You guys are making me feel like I really should have gone to RC. I know they closed it, because of some sort of conatminet (sp?) in the lake, but why not clean it up to have more of a kid's waterpark?? __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

08-12-2004	#14 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: River Country Rumors? I'm so sad that I never got a chance to visit RC before they closed it. Curious, about how much land/room is there leftover? I don't really know how big it was. And what is the exact location again...is it an island?

09-05-2004	#15 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Re: River Country Rumors? I was there quite a few times when I was younger. I remember having a great time there, though the green water of the lake was different. It really does not compare to any of the new water parks, but should be remembered for being the first man made created water park. I think they could have put some $$ into it, and brought it back to life. Fort Wilderness has no themed pools, just the generic cement square pool. :( __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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