NEW HOTEL?

[TP2000]

So, picturing this, it would be located pretty much west of Frontierland, right? Maybe this new hotel becomes the Disneyland entry point for EMH and Star Wars Land. A sky bridge would do it.

It's actually due west of Critter Country and New Orleans Square. Not sure you could get a sky bridge across four lanes of Disneyland Drive and then a few hundred yards of "backstage" and somehow through to Critter Country with the Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion ride warehouses in the way.

I think the best you could hope for is the rooftop cocktail lounge for fireworks viewing, and a short walk to the Downtown Disney monorail station for park access. It would actually be closer to the monorail station than many rooms at the Disneyland Hotel.

 

[OliveMcFly]

Would DLR take over one of the surrounding properties to make it their own? Is this what they did with Paradise Pier?

 

[Phroobar]

That is some ugly concept art. If they didn't stick Mickey in the picture you would never know that was a Disney hotel. Maybe after this one is built they will remodel PP Hotel?

 

[Deleted member 107043]

All I can say is it's about time. Even if they started construction tomorrow it would be at least 2 years before it opens, and the report says it'll open in 2021.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Crazy. Three 4 Diamond hotels on property...it's pretty clear that Disney has decided to let all of the surrounding hotels serve as value "resorts" while they will do their best to maximize revenue per room.

The report states that there is an incentive from the city for developers to build 4 diamond hotels that's been in place since 2015. This explains the recent spate of announcements for new luxury hotels in the area.

 

[rle4lunch]

Why can't it replace Paradise Pier? That joint is a joke. 45 minute to 1 hour wait times for the elevator. Nothing like lugging down 10 flights of emergency staircase steps with 60lbs of luggage. Might as well issue fast passes for it. Overpriced hooey.

 

[Travel Junkie]

With Disney hotels run at such a high occupancy it really is long overdue. I would imagine this would coincide with the rumored re-working and expansion of DTD.

I wouldn't be surprised if Paradise Pier is knocked down shortly after the new hotel opens.

I think it's pretty funny the Anaheim mayor is ripping Disney for taking advantage of the tax incentive for new luxury hotels. Wasn't this the whole idea? To spur development?

 

[SSG]

The report states that there is an incentive from the city for developers to build 4 diamond hotels that's been in place since 2015. This explains the recent spate of announcements for new luxury hotels in the area.

Yes : "a city incentive program that allows any four-star or four-diamond hotel to keep 70% of the bed taxes for 20 years. The tax represents 15% of the nightly rate."

So, 700 rooms going for $450 a night on average. Heck of a lot of cash over 20 years.

 

[SSG]

I think it's pretty funny the Anaheim mayor is ripping Disney for taking advantage of the tax incentive for new luxury hotels. Wasn't this the whole idea? To spur development?

If I remember right, Tait was against the tax break while Disney pushed hard for it. Seems like he's posturing a bit now to remind voters what side he was on.

 

[MrMagic]

That is some ugly concept art. If they didn't stick Mickey in the picture you would never know that was a Disney hotel. Maybe after this one is built they will remodel PP Hotel?

I personally like the concept art, I mean its not the best but it looks ok.

 

[Rich T]

Zootopia themed! All the staff and guests could -- Wait. No. Never mind.

 

[ght]

That is some ugly concept art. If they didn't stick Mickey in the picture you would never know that was a Disney hotel. Maybe after this one is built they will remodel PP Hotel?

I don't know if I would go as far as saying it is ugly, but it looks like they took concept art for a rather generic luxury hotel and slapped some Disney stuff in it. Hopefully what gets built has a little more of the Disney feel to it.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Hopefully what gets built has a little more of the Disney feel to it.

There's no doubt that it will. Most people are going to expect something at least as interesting as the Grand Californian.

 

[MrMagic]

I don't know if I would go as far as saying it is ugly, but it looks like they took concept art for a rather generic luxury hotel and slapped some Disney stuff in it. Hopefully what gets built has a little more of the Disney feel to it.

The hotel doesn't have a theme yet.

 

[Phroobar]

I like what CrazyCroc said over at LP.

"I think this hotel will be themed after superstar limo."

 

[ght]

There's no doubt that it will. Most people are going to expect something at least as interesting as the Grand Californian.

Anna and Elsa's Ice Castle Hotel and Spa

 

[Phroobar]

Anna and Elsa's Ice Castle Hotel and Spa

Don't give them any ideas!!!

 

[Phroobar]

Han Solo's dining room.

 

[SSG]

I’d actually like to see a few themed rooms like DLH has. My top pick: The Haunted Mansion Room!

 

[Deleted member 107043]

The hotel doesn't have a theme yet.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that it will either be themed to something ironically Californian or Disney IP.