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I didn't love that idea originally, but I've come around. I think that would have been simplest, using the colors to add some thematic change from one area to the other. If they wanted the neighborhoods, I still think Epcot Center (SSE, Spine, TT and IMAG - focused on classic Epcot inspiration...

That could work - if it showcased Jazz, not just the characters. (And coming from a staunch Epcot defender.) That's the point. Tell a story about the culture and use the characters as ambassadors/storytellers - not the focus.

It also effectively destroys any separation between Poly and Grand Floridan. It looks more like a Vegas-style skyline where one just bleeds into the next.

My issue is they know how to make things look "pretty". But, they aren't compelling. The novelty wears off very quickly. Pandora still feels engaging. Galaxy's Edge is detailed but waning. Celebration Gardens is already starting to feel slightly stale and "been there". As with so...

How magical... I guess cheap fixes are indeed more timeless, more relevant and... CERTAINLY.... more (current) Disney...

To be fair, we locals still buy them at East End Market here in town for the same price. It's not the insane line (which I would never wait in). Rather a small stand in something akin to a smaller Krog Street Market here in Orlando. They are iconic and lots of people do enjoy them. But...

If the hash is the original recipe from when they first opened, I'm pleasantly surprised. That was a solid dish. The others seem like creatively plated simpler dishes.

This is TERRIBLE!! I truly hope there is more art work or something coming. I am a Marriott guy and stay in the Westin brand a fair bit. I've stayed in a few recently that have similar design standards. But, they are much better and have much more character than this. (The Westin...

I do enjoy these properties. It's where I used to stay with my family before my dad passed, so some special memories there. The dining is overall pretty good, especially for an adults trip. @wdwmagic Is the room refresh really set to be done this year? If so, has anyone seen what the new...

And he seems kinda upset...

Oh - I fully agree. That wasn't my point. I meant Disney knows how to design to accomplish several goals at once (like timeless, modern and upscale in the case of Disney Springs). Historically, you could find many examples of this - Hollywood Blvd., World Showcase, DAK, etc. I would argue...

That is very fair. The problem I see is, in a park like Epcot, it feels more like chasing trends rather than trying to get ahead of them. I realize futurism is a very different beast in the mid 2020s vs. late 1970s. But, this feels contemporary. It doesn't set it apart. That doesn't make...

The pool definitely is a big disappointment if that's it. The one pool that absolutely needs deep, lush, natural aspects and landscaping is the Poly. This feels on par with Riviera at best. More like a generic Marriott somewhere. I truly hope this is only a phase 1, but I don't really see...

I had thought about upgrading. Glad that decision has now been made (in the negative). At this rate, I'm getting very close to just letting even my Pixie Pass lapse. And I'm probably their perfect AP. Mostly using it to go to Epcot in the evenings just to buy overpriced food, riding a...

I agree. The lack of integration and connection between the existing resorts and these new towers is the most frustrating part. I think that's why the feel so displaced. Older projects like Kidani, BCV, VWL (arguably both phases), and VGF all blend in well enough. They have their issues, but...

Given the modest crowd level, they could also divide the doors. Enter the theater using the right set of doors. Exit using the left. If they added a bit of a separator, it could actually make the flow work decently ok.

Given the fan trolling here... Maelstrom trolls return confirmed.

The food at the Indianapolis spots is good. But, there is no way the price justifies it IMHO (and I've eaten a lot of delicious but overpriced food). The best general analogy I can offer are the Vanderpump lounges in Vegas. For anyone with pretty decent craft cocktail knowledge, the drinks...

Wow. This is rivaling Vegas pricing right now, whish is truly insane.

Yeah... This seems pretty uninspired. I like the mural with Mickey. But, this otherwise feels very, very generic. There are so many inspirations they could have used to make this really fun. (And the previous version was NOT my favorite by any stretch. It was way too much, so a redo -...