Treehouses

PhilliesFan · 10-05-2004

I was just wondering if anyone knew what happened to the treehouses. I always wanted to stay in one, but unfortunately I never did.

**rlander** · 10-05-2004

They are still there, but are currently closed. We saw them during the boat trip from POR to DTD. They look like they need a lot of renovation. Some had lights on inside and from what we saw, the decor was pretty outdated. There was also a lot of green stuff growing all over the wood decks and steps. I suspect that with all the DVC resorts opening up, people have lost interest in them.

**mickey** · 10-05-2004

The treehouses are still there, they were not torn down with the townhouses and the other parts of the Disney Institute. There has not yet been an official decision about them. I am hoping once Saratoga Springs is done that they will fix them up and bring them out of the 80's, and that they will be part of SS, but only available for cash rather than for DVC points.

sandanv1 · 10-05-2004

We saw alot of trees down in that area last weekend. And flooding too. The town houses that are between the tree houses and SS had lots of trees leaning on the buildings. You do get a good view from the boat that goes from POR to DTD

**llama** · 10-05-2004

We asked someone last year, who said that they were being used as offices and storage units during the construction of Saratoga Springs. I was always kind of intrigued by them. Fixed up, I think it would be kind of cool to stay in one.

**ddoll** · 10-05-2004

Actually, I have read several times recently that they're planning on renovating the treehouses. It's good news to me, as I've always wanted to stay in one.

Pooh Fan · 10-05-2004

I hope they do renovate them. I think it would be really fun to stay in one.

penncross · 10-06-2004

where are the treehouses???
I have been around Disney for years and never came across them...
Something to look for in my next trip.

**rlander** · 10-06-2004

The treehouses are located at the former Dinsey Institute which no longer exists. I don't think you can drive or take a bus to them anymore. The best chance to see them is on the free boat ride from DTD to POR or POFQ. The boats get within 15 to 20 feet from the houses and you get a good view of them and the golf course.

MrDisneyfan1 · 10-06-2004

We were lucky enough to stay in them for a free upgrade when we stayed at the Disney Institute. They were cool, I will need to dig out some pics to post. They were fairly modernized, great kitchen. There was actually a fake tree going through the middle of the home. The best room was down stairs, the bed also had a built in jungle gym for the kids! And best of all our view, we watched the boats go back and for, and the passengers would all waive to my verry little Ds (back then).

It was a very remote feeling staying at these treehomes! but wonderful.
Den

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,153	Treehouses I was just wondering if anyone knew what happened to the treehouses. I always wanted to stay in one, but unfortunately I never did. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa

10-05-2004	#2 (permalink)
rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	Re: Treehouses They are still there, but are currently closed. We saw them during the boat trip from POR to DTD. They look like they need a lot of renovation. Some had lights on inside and from what we saw, the decor was pretty outdated. There was also a lot of green stuff growing all over the wood decks and steps. I suspect that with all the DVC resorts opening up, people have lost interest in them.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,226	Re: Treehouses The treehouses are still there, they were not torn down with the townhouses and the other parts of the Disney Institute. There has not yet been an official decision about them. I am hoping once Saratoga Springs is done that they will fix them up and bring them out of the 80's, and that they will be part of SS, but only available for cash rather than for DVC points. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 10 days 11 hours 53 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,108	Re: Treehouses We saw alot of trees down in that area last weekend. And flooding too. The town houses that are between the tree houses and SS had lots of trees leaning on the buildings. You do get a good view from the boat that goes from POR to DTD __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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llama I Exceed Expectations Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,506	Re: Treehouses We asked someone last year, who said that they were being used as offices and storage units during the construction of Saratoga Springs. I was always kind of intrigued by them. Fixed up, I think it would be kind of cool to stay in one.

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,413	Re: Treehouses Actually, I have read several times recently that they're planning on renovating the treehouses. It's good news to me, as I've always wanted to stay in one. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Playing Tourguide to WDW Newbies 53 days 0 hours 53 minutes

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,874	Re: Treehouses I hope they do renovate them. I think it would be really fun to stay in one. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 104 days 19 hours 53 minutes

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penncross Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 206	Re: Treehouses where are the treehouses??? I have been around Disney for years and never came across them... Something to look for in my next trip. __________________ You're not going to Disney again are you? Yes!!! What about your kids? What kids? Fort Wilderness (3) Contemporary Caribbean Beach Resort Port Orleans Wilderness Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge (2) Coronado Springs Doug's House (lots) Pop Century (4) Disneyland Hotel Saratoga Springs

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	Re: Treehouses The treehouses are located at the former Dinsey Institute which no longer exists. I don't think you can drive or take a bus to them anymore. The best chance to see them is on the free boat ride from DTD to POR or POFQ. The boats get within 15 to 20 feet from the houses and you get a good view of them and the golf course.

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,288	Re: Treehouses We were lucky enough to stay in them for a free upgrade when we stayed at the Disney Institute. They were cool, I will need to dig out some pics to post. They were fairly modernized, great kitchen. There was actually a fake tree going through the middle of the home. The best room was down stairs, the bed also had a built in jungle gym for the kids! And best of all our view, we watched the boats go back and for, and the passengers would all waive to my verry little Ds (back then). It was a very remote feeling staying at these treehomes! but wonderful. Den __________________ 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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