We have exciting news!

The Silver Creek Springs Pool has reopened after being closed since September 3, and it’s sporting an all-new fence around the pool area!

We think this new fence means you’ll might have to eventually use your MagicBand to enter the pool area – much like the Big Blue Pool at the Art of Animation! Disney is slowly fencing in all resort pools (the Grand Floridian’s pool also features a fence now) and if a MagicBand is required, it should stop guests from “pool hopping.” The fence also allows the pools to stay open for 24 hours.

We also spotted a construction area near the pool and it looks like it might be for an all-new “splash zone” for the kids. We don’t have any official word on if it really is a splash zone, but take a look at the photo and you be the judge!

The pool area looks great with the new fence and gates – and we love the mama bear and her cub featured on the gates!

What do you think of the refurbished pool area? Let us know in the comments.

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