MK Frontierland Shootin' arcade to close and replaced with DVC Member lounge

[donaldtoo]

For the few minutes I could stand being in there, using the old shootin' arcade targets as kinetic decor was the first thing I thought of. Totally flummoxed as to why this didn't happen.

Yea, a few of those little “Easter Eggs”, at least, would have been kinda’ cool.
Surprised “Imagineers” these days don’t seem to get that.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Bob has made it clear their target group now is DVC members ---it makes them a ton of guarantied money. I remember when guest satisfaction was the goal --how times have changed

Iger has made it clear that the parks in general are money-makers worth investing in... in order to make more money.

I've never heard him say anything about DVC specifically. Do you have a citation, or are you assuming this?

 

[lentesta]

Is it me, or does this space seem way bigger than the old shooting arcade? Did they expand out behind it, or does it extend further forward?

I think it goes back farther.

 

[monothingie]

It's plain and dark to the point of being unwelcoming. The photos below seem brighter to me than the inside felt.

There is a handful of photos on the walls, one painting, and a couple of knickknacks. I'm pretty sure the second floor is a reduced-scale prop and can't be used for anything.

It's a brown box with a soda fountain and snacks. It's not at all an interesting space that you'd want to spend time in.

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I was at the empty Epcot DVC Lounge stuffing bags of free potato chips into my pants while you suckers were waiting in line!

 

[monothingie]

Iger has made it clear that the parks in general are money-makers worth investing in... in order to make more money.

I've never heard him say anything about DVC specifically. Do you have a citation, or are you assuming this?

Bob Iger was on property on Monday (For real he was). Maybe he was at the new DVC lounge changing the mix ratio on syrup to water down the soft-drinks on the freestyle machine.

I think he was adding the green dye to the beer and upping the cost by a couple of bucks also.

 

[Ayla]

It looks dark, dreary and gloomy.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Pro-Tip: There's a lounge space in Columbia Harbour House with better views and period approriate theming as well! And you don't have to go into debt for it!

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Is CHH still getting that rumored re-theme? Thought they were looking to spookify it up a bit, but I may be mis-remembering

 

[Bocabear]

God I hope they don't touch CHH...if they do it will end up looking like a McDonald's with some old pictures on the wall, modern tables and chairs and potted succulents. I hope they keep the beautiful theming in place and just leave it alone...

 

[Disney Analyst]

While I like the interior design, I am shocked none of the shooting arcade props made it in as Easter eggs, and also not keen on the furniture choices.

 

[Streetway Again]

It looks dark, dreary and gloomy.

Just like my mother in law!

 

[EagleScout610]

Surprised they didn't sneak something Cars or Tiana in as an easter egg

 

[SoFloMagic]

Bob Iger was on property on Monday (For real he was). Maybe he was at the new DVC lounge changing the mix ratio on syrup to water down the soft-drinks on the freestyle machine.

I think he was adding the green dye to the beer and upping the cost by a couple of bucks also.

I heard he was changing the freestyle cartridges out to RC cola and Dr thunder.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Surprised they didn't sneak something Cars or Tiana in as an easter egg

Probably were afraid people would use them as targets and make it a shooting arcade again.

 

[lentesta]

I was at the empty Epcot DVC Lounge stuffing bags of free potato chips into my pants while you suckers were waiting in line!

Chumps!

 

[lentesta]

God I hope they don't touch CHH...if they do it will end up looking like a McDonald's with some old pictures on the wall, modern tables and chairs and potted succulents. I hope they keep the beautiful theming in place and just leave it alone...

My wife literally said she'd prefer to pay for a soda and sit upstairs at CHH.

 

[James Alucobond]

If going with off-the-shelf furnishings, why is it so hard to just get something in a ranch style?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

did they forget to design the furniture and just buy whatever they had left at a furnishings going out of business sale?

In the photos everything looks consistent design wise and then there are random chairs and tables that don’t match each other or the decor.

 

[John park hopper]

Disney's new design theme ----cheap

 

[Disney Analyst]

The actual built design is fine, the fireplace is lovely. It’s the furniture. Whoever decided on that… it’s a choice.

I get they want it be comfy for members to relax, but wish they could have custom made some comfy, but themed furniture.

 

[JoeCamel]

For the few minutes I could stand being in there, using the old shootin' arcade targets as kinetic decor was the first thing I thought of. Totally flummoxed as to why this didn't happen.

They missed an easy bet by not putting an antique bb shooting arcade game in the corner