{"id":226525,"date":"2026-04-10T17:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226525\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:02:14","slug":"first-pieces-of-sassagoula-river-wall-installed-at-disneys-saratoga-springs-resort-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226525\/","title":{"rendered":"First Pieces of Sassagoula River Wall Installed at Disney\u2019s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crews have started installing a new boundary wall along the Sassagoula River at Walt Disney World after we first saw work<\/a> in mid-March. They are tearing down the old wall and then installing the new, more durable wall.<\/p>\n

Sassagoula River Wall\"According<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the captain of our Sassagoula River Cruise boat, the entire 3+ mile wall will be replaced. Work started on the narrowest part of the canal, but boat service has not been interrupted.<\/p>\n

The tops of the metal barriers along the above bank have been removed, leaving the lower part bowing in different directions. Much of the grass has also been removed.<\/p>\n

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Further down, we have our first look at the brand-new wall. As you can see, it\u2019s a little taller than the old wall.<\/p>\n

The floating yellow turbidity barriers minimize sediment transport and protect the bank from erosion, plus reduce the likelihood that construction materials and debris will enter the waterway.<\/p>\n

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A group of crew members was securing part of the new wall as we sailed past. An excavator was used to move dirt out of the way.<\/p>\n

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Further down, part of the new wall has been topped off with flat pieces. More of those flat elements awaited installation nearby.<\/p>\n

Our captain said the project is expected to take between 3 and 5 years.<\/p>\n

Sassagoula River runs beside Disney\u2019s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa with boat service to and from Disney Springs, Disney\u2019s Port Orleans Resorts (Riverside and French Quarter), and Old Key West Resort.<\/p>\n

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