Originally Posted By macnak81 Google maps has updated their satellite maps that now show the construction of the new fantasy land very clearly. anyone know what the mound of cleared earth or hill is to the right of Toontown ( other side of the train tracks) ? see <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=walt+disney+world&aq=&sll=28.42124,-81.581426&sspn=0.002015,0.005493&ie=UTF8&t=h&rq=1&ev=zi&split=1&radius=0.2&hq=walt+disney+world&hnear=&ll=28.421179,-81.579736&spn=0.002015,0.005493&z=18" target="_blank">http://maps.google.com/maps?f=...493&z=18</a>
Originally Posted By GOB The aerial photographs you're seeing are over nine months old and were taken on May 2nd, 2010. The mound of earth you see is actually a big pit in the ground. Before most construction had to take place, they had to dig a new retention pond and expand the other due to comply with Florida watershed regulations. That pit is now one large retention pond with an island in the middle.
Originally Posted By macnak81 I realize it was from 2010 , but prior to that is was still showing the playground. At least we can see the outlines of what is to come. hopefully it will be updated again soon. And thanks for clearing up the question of what looked like a mound. Makes perfect sense to me.