PHOTOS - Permits filed for 'Project 89' near Fort Wilderness

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Geotech boring for Project 89

Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018 12:14pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has filed new permits relating to 'Project 89' near to its Fort Wilderness Resort.

The permit relates to geotechnical borings, which are typically done to explore suitability of land ahead of major construction. At this time we are not aware of specifics relating to 'Project 89,' but given its location, a future resort development would appear possible.

According to the plans, borings are being made either side of the old River Country site. Thanks to @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums for spotting the permits.

Geotech boring for Project 89

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Bocabear10 hours ago

Crazy money... Truly...and they would have a rooftop lounge and dining that would also be booked forever...

MisterPenguin22 hours ago

If they built a hotel over EPCOT's entrance, how much do you think a Big Blue Box view room would cost?

JoeCamel1 day ago

Just upsize the MK train station..........

Bocabear1 day ago

But the other parks literally have a hotel over the turnstiles.... DLP hotel has views down Main Street on the park side... I believe they did the same with Tokyo Disney Seas and the Hotel Mira Costa

JohnD1 day ago

The closest thing to that would be the "Epcot Resorts" (Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, Swolphin) next to the Int'l Gateway.

denyuntilcaught1 day ago

Interesting point. I'm surprised an Art Deco hotel hasn't been in the mix in the past - or has it? Maybe an insider would know.

Robbiem1 day ago

Disney have built some nice art deco hotels in Tokyo (the ambassador) and Hong Kong (Hollywood hotel). I’m surprised they haven’t built something similar by DHS, like Victorian its a style that suits Mickey and co

MR.Dis2 days ago

This is what I mean to each their own. On 20,000 Leagues, the loading and unloading was not efficient and incredibly time consuming. The actual ride was just plain cheesy --IN My Opinion. We all have our favorites, I also miss the Time Travelor--but I have always been a Robin Williams fan.

Bocabear2 days ago

unless the hotel at the front of the park were based on Hollywood landmarks...and actually added something to the theme rather than building a Fairfield inn over the front entrance.... It could be done right....

UNCgolf2 days ago

I think that would be really bad at EPCOT; it would block views of Spaceship Earth. Plus EPCOT already has three hotels within easy walking distance. It probably wouldn't be as big of a deal at current DHS since they've basically given up on the original Hollywood theme anyways, but the front entrance of DHS is very well designed with call backs to numerous LA landmarks from the Golden Age. A hotel there would kind of throw that all away.

bmr15912 days ago

I can imagine a resort that leads right into the Villains Land of Magic Kingdom would be sold out daily.

Bocabear2 days ago

I meant like Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Seas, Fantasy Springs....where the Hotel is actually spanning the entrance to the park...Which could work for DHS or even EPCOT if it was designed properly...

JMcMahonEsq2 days ago

The original WDW has its hotels right across from the park too. WDW in orlando is actually the deviation from the norm for parks as far as hotel location goes.