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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JoeCamel2 hours ago

Shhhh, the cranes are sleeping....

SplashJacket2 hours ago

Today

SplashJacket8 days ago

Today:

HauntedPirate12 days ago

Yes. There are posts from late November stating the plans filed are exactly the same. 9 stories. Mixed use. Tree houses. Lake shore, A-frame cabins.

Bleed0range12 days ago

Does this appear to be the exact same floor plan as Reflections? Do we have any confirmation or reliable news on this thing at all?

SplashJacket22 days ago

From afar today:

Disgruntled Walt28 days ago

Boy, those cranes multiply like rabbits!

JoeCamel29 days ago

Only two cranes working? Slackers! We got marks to fleece, get to building!

SplashJacket29 days ago

Today:

CJRJan 13, 2025

WL has the boats, but I always felt like the point of it was to feel more isolated, without really being isolated. Like the most convenient escape to the wilderness ever. Keep in mind, when it was built (mid-90's), you had Discovery Island and River Country right there.

Chef idea Mickey`=Jan 13, 2025

It wouldn't be if Riviera had a pedestrian sidewalk between there along Buena Vista Street to Boardwalk. I love walking

plutofan15Jan 11, 2025

Trapped? Hardly. In fact, on more than one occasion we have gone to Primo Piatto for a meal while at Epcot for a bit of down time from the park. Very easily done with the Skyliner. Of course, that would be a lot more difficult if the Skyliner was down. But that could be said of any resort which relies on any sort of transportation other than busses such as the monorail and boats. I would consider AKL and Coronado Springs resorts as more isolated than Riviera. You could also add Wilderness Lodge as being more isolated.

MR.DisJan 11, 2025

Since I go to WDW 2 to 3 times a year, I have taken the Skyliner many times. My problem is they shut it down way too often. So if you stay a RIV and are totally dependent on Skyliner for transportation, you are playing with fire. When I stay at Saratoga or AKL, I will automatically get a rental car. If I would ever stay at RIV, my guess is I would just not risk issues and have a rental car. For me, the big draw of the Skyliner would not be a draw at all.

FiestaFunKidJan 11, 2025

I don't agree with trapped - but the monorail resorts are in the premium MK location. Riv location may not be horrible, but it's not a go to for anything. If you want Springs, it's Saratoga - if you want Epcot/HS, it's cresent lake. Monorail resorts also have easy access to each other - all great resorts/dining - and are set on Bay Lake. To each their own, bur for me this location blows the Riv out of the water. Admittedly, I have an irrational love for the monorial, so I suppose it's possible the skyliner could do it for others.