Construction between Contemporary and TTC

[Robbiem]

I hope disney goes for a different theme if they build a hotel here, there are quite a few Venetian/Italian themed themed places already in Vegas, Macau, Universal, TDR etc.

What I’d love to see is a take on a really stylish Japanese resort as a reworked version of the Asian hotel. Something like Himeji castle or Kurashiki with Japanese garden landscaping would be an amazing and different hotel at WDW and give Disney a good shot at that 5 star rating

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Depends how much they want to spend. They’ve tried before.

It’s the most valuable ultra deluxe site available. If they easily could they would.

What makes it so special? Sight lines? Are the utilities already developed?

 

[networkpro]

I don’t know exact numbers but I feel campground probably makes good money for not a lot of physical structure upkeep. If they did want that area for something else I could see a new campsite being built elsewhere, like on the land that was bought recently east of shades of green.

East of SoG ? That's literally the Poly.

 

[castlecake2.0]

East of SoG ? That's literally the Poly.

*west sorry

 

[networkpro]

*west sorry

Theres not much space there, but there is the the northwest of the GF and Southeast and South West of the Gold courses.

 

[Robbiem]

Theres not much space there, but there is the the northwest of the GF and Southeast and South West of the Gold courses.

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They built the four seasons on a golf course so I guess they could build on the palm or magnolia if they wanted to.

Does anyone know if the Persian site east of magic kingdom is still suitable for a hotel?

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

An Iranian Resort? Yeah I don’t think Bob is touching that with a 10ft pole.

No, CCP…I mean Chinese…lol

 

[J4546]

id love to see a castle/frozen/batb themed resort. something that looks like its from a fantasy land.

 

[pdude81]

id love to see a castle/frozen/batb themed resort. something that looks like its from a fantasy land.

Give us skull rock!

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

I wonder if they have been “holding out,” if you will, for the optimum theme or design? Like they haven’t come across anything yet that really drives the new flag ship resort?

There’s no doubt covid crushed their business, and, like everyone else, freaked out, shut down, and is nervous to come back out.

I have no insider tips, but I doubt the geo coring is taking place so soon. Those reports are good for a length of time, and I can’t see them spending money on that again…it’s not like the earth has changed since the last one. If so, then they are clearing considering a new design that has a different layout, foundations, etc.

I’m betting Chapek wants this “legacy” with a resort iconic to his tenure. Iger had Shanghai, Eisner had his era, and now Chapek is going to save the remodel of SSE and built the Venetian resort (“Suck it, Josh” - Chapek whispers).

 

[GimpYancIent]

Everyone is thinking resort, well, what if in order to meet energy needs (WDW consumes quite a bit) in an environmentally responsible manner w / out another solar farm or some wind farm a geothermal facility is possible? Get the power somehow and why not own the source to boot?

 

[J4546]

im hoping for a massive mini golf area with like 4-5 themed putt putt golf courses. i know that will never happen but im still hoping

 

[danlb_2000]

Everyone is thinking resort, well, what if in order to meet energy needs (WDW consumes quite a bit) in an environmentally responsible manner w / out another solar farm or some wind farm a geothermal facility is possible? Get the power somehow and why not own the source to boot?

They aren't going to give up a prime resort location for a solar farm.

 

[GimpYancIent]

They aren't going to give up a prime resort location for a solar farm.

Definitely not solar. I was talking geothermal, big difference. But a resort definitely overrides everything else. It is an excellent location for an exclusive, true Deluxe resort properly themed and appointed. Otherwise just throw in (as another poster stated) some awesome put put golf courses and call it a day.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Theres not much space there, but there is the the northwest of the GF and Southeast and South West of the Gold courses.

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They’ve bought a lot of land back there recently

 

[networkpro]

Everyone is thinking resort, well, what if in order to meet energy needs (WDW consumes quite a bit) in an environmentally responsible manner w / out another solar farm or some wind farm a geothermal facility is possible? Get the power somehow and why not own the source to boot?

Geothermal is highly doubtful given the placement of the property in relationship to the nearest edge of the North American tectonic plate. Its 1,679 miles to the closest active volcano and 949 to the closest hot spring (>50C). Solar capture either by voltaic or a thermal medium (not too effective for electricity) would be the most efficient.

 

[networkpro]

They’ve bought a lot of land back there recently View attachment 570017

If you've been on the toll road in the past two years, you'll agree that it was just for self-preservation for a buffer. Its a massive solar farm.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

@WDW Pro do you have anything or are you saving this for your other page? Any thoughts on why this continues to sit for so long, despite being prime?

 

[GimpYancIent]

Geothermal is highly doubtful given the placement of the property in relationship to the nearest edge of the North American tectonic plate. Its 1,679 miles to the closest active volcano and 949 to the closest hot spring (>50C). Solar capture either by voltaic or a thermal medium (not too effective for electricity) would be the most efficient.

True. Oh, well back to speculating about resorts.

 

[WDW Pro]

@WDW Pro do you have anything or are you saving this for your other page? Any thoughts on why this continues to sit for so long, despite being prime?

My understanding is it's not suitable for large scale construction without cost prohibitive investment in the foundations. As Martin has said, it's the prime spot if they could make it happen.