Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Excellent! I love these old photos. But, when I think about what the Fort used to be compared to what it has become, I can't help but get a little sad. So many of the special things you have posted photos of are now just memories. What's really wrong is how Disney hasn't replaced the special touches. The Fort is still a great place, but it used to be so much more than it is now. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FunFinder265....Cody 36 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 From what I've heard, those boats with the wheels on the side were around from the opening of WDW in 1971, and predate the big ferries they use now. Here's a link to a page with more than you ever want to know about these boats: http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/7seas.htm As for what that boat is doing off of the Fort swimming area, that's a good question. There is no reason that I can think of for that boat to be out in Bay Lake in the middle of an afternoon like that. TCD Thank you for the clarification on this boat. I was thinking the same thing. Awesome pics! Keep them coming!! Cody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 been gone a week or so, I'll try to start it up again,Wilderness Trail from spring of 1978. Tri-Circle-D and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 site #411, spring of 1978 BradyBzLyn...Mo and Tri-Circle-D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 2 of my brothers and some guy I don't know in the passenger seat, spring 1978. Tri-Circle-D and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 settlement trading post, spring of 1978 BradyBzLyn...Mo and Tri-Circle-D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 another spring of 1978 BradyBzLyn...Mo and Tri-Circle-D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Absolute treasures! Thank you for continuing to post these. been gone a week or so, I'll try to start it up again,Wilderness Trail from spring of 1978. Beautiful! No Bay Lake Tower to block the view of the castle and Space Mountain. 2 of my brothers and some guy I don't know in the passenger seat, spring 1978. Is that a Fort rental cart? No headlights! settlement trading post, spring of 1978 Wow! The totem poles in front of the Settlement Trading Post. I miss them. another spring of 1978 Hey- look at the columns on the porch- they're trees with bark and all. The porch was redone at some point prior to the current renovation. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 site #411, spring of 1978 Ahhh!!! I'm pretty sure that is the same popup we had when I was a kid, right down to the awning. :) More terrific photos - thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Ahhh!!! I'm pretty sure that is the same popup we had when I was a kid, right down to the awning. :) More terrific photos - thanks for sharing! I'll bet y'all didn't have those two carved statues guarding your door. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'll bet y'all didn't have those two carved statues guarding your door. TCD Now that would have been cool. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Great pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Cool pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Absolute treasures! Thank you for continuing to post these. Beautiful! No Bay Lake Tower to block the view of the castle and Space Mountain. Is that a Fort rental cart? No headlights! Wow! The totem poles in front of the Settlement Trading Post. I miss them. Hey- look at the columns on the porch- they're trees with bark and all. The porch was redone at some point prior to the current renovation. TCDyes, that is a fort rental golf cart. I'm not 100% sure, but I think back in those days they weren't over night rentals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 more of spring of 1978 BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 these aren't from the fort but I'm keeping with the same year, 1978 BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Love the old ship pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 these aren't from the fort but I'm keeping with the same year, 1978 Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 These pictures are gold! mommy rainbo.....Bo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I remember those hammocks on the beach :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I remember those hammocks on the beach :) I wish they still had them. I'd park myself there all day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I absolutely love this thread, thanks for posting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 here's 2 from the spring of 1980 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stryke-force 51 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I thought this was pretty neat...it's from spring of 1987. This is the turn around by the settlement depot. Look at that in the background...is that the train depot? and of course the cannons are nice too. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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