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Combining these two quotes because I think they are related. For me, the Morocco pavilion has always been the most unique of the World Showcase pavilions because it seemed the most "real" of any of them. The other 10, though especially the European pavilions, are all very clearly idealized...

It certainly wasn't always the case, but I do feel it used to be different, even just 10-15 years ago. Case in point, we had a whole pandemic web series from Joe Rohde on all the authentic features that can be found throughout Animal Kingdom: Some quotes from the video: - "So, when it was...

Great! I studied abroad there for 6 months so we're both qualified to internet critique! The only point with my earlier post is Zach choosing to highlight some new signs made to look like tile but which aren't actually ceramic tile, right after specifically lauding the original (and authentic)...

Also, if you're going to highlight an "authentic mosaic fountain," maybe show it with some water flowing instead of filled with plants? Because otherwise you've added a plant box, not a fountain.

Because thezach goes into some detail about all the effort used to "sell the illusion" of these fake tiles. And that's the problem - "illusion" in a spot where just about everything else is not an illusion but instead real. For much of the Morocco pavilion, the details you see are authentically...

The previous, for reference: The new scheme needs some weathering and aging. Way too "new" and bold right now.

The refurbished Future World East restrooms do a much better job incorporating the brighter scheme. Note how everything complements in this picture, right down to the signs and trash can, all using the reds and pinks of the East/World Discovery pavilion logos. Compare to the newly painted SSE...

I appreciate what they're going for on this, clearly mimicking the colors of the directional signage and pavilion logos for each half of the park. I suspect it'll look more cohesive as the rest of the park gets updated, but I think I would have preferred an extension of the blues and grays...

To be fair, Disney has done a great job leading people to this conclusion with so much of the marketing using the same buzzwords and images of characters and princesses and IP. But turning that around, there's nothing explicitly "Disney" about Space Mountain, Small World, Expedition Everest, and...

All the more odd because we've had an in-depth series of PR posts on the flooring, windows, and ceiling of... a gift shop.

Agree on all of the above. I have yet to see a show photo where the fountains impressed me; if anything, I feel all the shots so far would look better WITHOUT the fountains. There's just nothing attractive about them - they don't seem particularly big or impressive, they're surprisingly poorly...

Pirate and Princess/Summer Nightastic did it better.

For me, it's less the IP and more that the design of these rooms doesn't look anything close to "deluxe." And I actually like The Incredibles and had decent hopes for this refurb since the films being set in very much a mid-century modern aesthetic was perfect for the Contemporary Resort. A new...

Funny, because I wouldn't say it's ignored completely. Guests, even first time visitors in my experience, notice the asphalt of Dinorama, because it's ugly and unbefitting an otherwise exquisitely designed park. The sooner it disappears the better.

I think a lot of it is the finishes. The carpet, for example - why is it that pattern? Honestly, I feel it's more Star Wars than anything else. But whatever it is, it doesn't have the luxurious or classy feel I would expect of a deluxe resort. Ditto the rest of the flooring in the room. It...

Definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like something from the value resorts in my opinion, I think due to the overwhelmingly white and gray scheme. To me, nothing about it is cohesive. Is the room supposed to be modern? Minimalist? Retro? Mid-century modern? I feel there's elements of all of those...

For some reason the phrase "Say hello to the new nighttime parade!" kept repeating in my head as I read about this. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the idea of extending the projections down Main Street and they could be a fun addition to fireworks shows or even during the holiday season, but...

Glad I'm not the only one who looked at the released promotional pics and went, "That's not exactly great looking." As others have said, it just looks a mess. Sprays of water in all directions in no discernible patterns or shapes, oh so many lights shining everywhere, screens upon screens...

No kidding. It is funny how thezach's Instagram posts keep evolving even after they're publicly posted. I guess just like Disneyland, they're never completed. That said, long overdue to get all that glass uncovered - great to see. But it's a shame we only get to see it happen to one half of the...

I'd say just much better period. The debut version was just adequate enough for a "Disney" nighttime show, but of course fell off pretty quickly thanks to cutbacks. This amped up version looks looks to be amending for past disappointments (at least pyro wise).