Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom With all this discussion about proposed DVCs in and around the Magic Kingdom, what is the latest with Disney's proposed Golden Oak Project? <a href="http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY10Q2Oak23-06-10@0001" target="_blank">http://disneygoldenoak.disney....-10@0001</a> Since Disney has given this project it's own website, I would say Disney is pretty serious about this? I was reading in a blog where someone asked Disney if the Golden Oak Project was going to be built on the former River Country site. Disney said no! Clearly according to the map it looks like it's going to be built somewhere near that area. I have no idea where else Disney could place this developement except perhaps around their long abandoned airfield. I thought just about all the land surrounding the golf courses were deveolped.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 You know I just happen to have that kind of money in my spare pocket.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I was reading in a blog where someone asked Disney if the Golden Oak Project was going to be built on the former River Country site. Disney said no!>> Methinks the Mouse doth protest too much. 8^) River Country would make sense for this kind of development, given the rich's penchant for waterfront property. Hopefully, it won't happen. But KT's concerns are not unfounded.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Here ya go, KT: <a href="http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/neighborhoods/" target="_blank">http://disneygoldenoak.disney....orhoods/</a> "Neighborhoods of Distinction At one with nature, Golden Oak is an exquisite community that reveals a careful balance of artistry with stewardship of the land. Master-planned by Walt Disney Imagineering and acclaimed design firms, homes are discerningly placed amid lush landscapes. Expansive conservation areas comprise almost half of the entire 980-acre footprint and provide sanctuary to migrating songbirds, ospreys and wood storks. Four gracefully arranged neighborhoods await your consideration. Each is designed as an exquisite complement to the whole of Golden Oak and a well-lived life. Homes will be crafted by a select group of expert builders chosen for their experience in constructing fine custom residences. Carolwood The natural preserves surrounding this lovely neighborhood offer a scenic and private setting for the finest of family getaways. At up to three-quarters acre in size, each of Carolwood's seventeen custom-home sites can amply accommodate your family estate. Should you choose an address in the secluded, northernmost enclave of Carolwood Reserve, you'll be well rewarded with serene natural, golf course or water views. The Reserve is a limited offering of eight premium custom-home sites, all generously sized at approximately three-quarters acre." Did you catch that bit about Carolwood Reserve? "... golf course or water views." WATER VIEWS?? Which body of water will be offering the views?? Surely they must mean Bay Lake. And since there will only be EIGHT home sites for Carolwood Reserve, some of which will be adjoining the Four Seasons Golf Course, the others could easily fit into the old River Country property. Yes, skinner truly loves a good conspiracy theory, to which Spirit will gladly attest. And this one seems quite plausible. Speaking of Spirit... I'd like to see him chime in on this discussion.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Looks like the the Golden Oaks Project will be sitting on 980 acres. <a href="http://www.luxurylaunches.com/real_estate/the_golden_oak_development_a_luxury_vacationhome_project_in_floridas_walt_disney_world.php" target="_blank">http://www.luxurylaunches.com/...orld.php</a> I'm glad to hear that the two golf courses will be kept. But, 980 acres is a huge amount of land. I didn't know there was that much acreage undeveolped on the portion of WDW property. I'm still curious where this development is going in. I find it highly unlikely that Disney would allow River Country to go to home sites. Mabye the property for proposed development is currently swamp and they plan on terraforming it and creating a "lake". I should look at satellite photos of WDW.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Found it! <a href="http://www.satelliteviews.net/walt-disney-world.htm" target="_blank">http://www.satelliteviews.net/...orld.htm</a> Looks like the developement property is bordered to the south with Vista Blvd. To the west by a canal and then the Osprey Ridge Golf Course and continuing north of that by the Fort Wilderness Campground. To the east with another canal and Disney's warehouses and (non Disney ) housing developements along Winter Garden Vineland Rd.
Originally Posted By standor Would people with that kind of money want to buy property in Disneyworld. If I were rich, I wouldn't want to live in that environment no matter how secluded it was. To me it's another bad decision on the part of Disney management.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Nice an Epcot(planned community) for the wealthy just as Walt Disney dreamed of. And the wealthy executives can take a Disney bus to work.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<Looks like the developement property is bordered to the south with Vista Blvd. To the west by a canal and then the Osprey Ridge Golf Course and continuing north of that by the Fort Wilderness Campground. To the east with another canal and Disney's warehouses and (non Disney ) housing developements along Winter Garden Vineland Rd.>> OK, I'm looking at the Google satellite map of the area. Are you referring to that big patch of cleared land to the east of Fort Wilderness Campsites and to the northwest of Port Orleans, with the property entrance just north of Vista Blvd? Geez, what a crappy location.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I would be more inclined to believe it is just north and east of Bay Lake. There's a pretty large undeveloped swatch between the golf courses and the lake. Another important clue: the development is adjacent to the new Four Seasons Hotel. Anyone know just where that is being built? According to Go magazine (the inflight publication for Airtran), "Initial interest has come from as far as the UK and Brazil, and the priority reservation list is quickly approaching the initial 30 slots. (Homes are expected to be ready in late 2011/early 2012.)" <a href="http://www.airtranmagazine.com/features/2010/12/home-is-where-the-park-is" target="_blank">http://www.airtranmagazine.com...-park-is</a>
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<OK, I'm looking at the Google satellite map of the area. Are you referring to that big patch of cleared land to the east of Fort Wilderness Campsites and to the northwest of Port Orleans, with the property entrance just north of Vista Blvd? Geez, what a crappy location.>> Yep, it sure is. You're trapped in the middle of a giant theme park/hotel/timeshare development. Just the place for a $4 million estate home, right? Well, if you're a Saudi Arabian prince maybe. Or if you're the head of a South American telecom firm. Or even maybe a Wall Street banking CEO, who needs a fifth home with all that Ponzi money. But as a real home? There? Crazy. But WDW Co. has been all about real estate development, first and foremost, since the 1990s. The sea of green that once existed is now simply DisneySprawl that just blends into Central Fla urban/ghetto sprawl.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I don't really see them as full time residences. I see them as vacation homes for the super-wealthy... those who think even a Four Season's suite would not be what they wanted for a vacation stay. There are many homes in Southern California that are strictly vacation homes that cost far more. Why wouldn't it work at WDW?
