Not to speak for that poster but I think they prefer the more in your face style of theming. I guess this hotel a little too modern and subtle for their taste which I can understand. But then they claim Disney doesn’t know to do that style of theming anymore but I disagree with that
I think we are beating a dead horse with this topic at this point. Some people like the new resorts and others don’t which is fine. But these conclusions that Disney is somehow lost its touch is ridiculous. When they want to go all out on immersion and theming we know they are capable of doing it.
Since the opening of AKL and the Grand Californian resort almost two decades ago, what stateside Disney resort convinces you the company knows how to create an immersively themed hotel?
Story is not just linear narrative. Lands have stories and some of the best lack the very specific backstory that has become more common since the 80s. The typical conceit of the moderate and deluxe resorts is placing people into romantic images of particular places but that doesn’t have to be the only concept. Ultimately the story and the theme are the central idea that organizes all aspects of the design, not just wall textures and chandeliers, but also the layout, size and shape of spaces as well as things like the food and lighting and music. If you like it fine, but given that everyone is describing its theme as something different, not to mention the long list that Disney themselves use, it seems there is not much to support that this is a strong execution of a cohesive idea.
There is nothing subtle about the design of this hotel. The hotel having a contemporary design isn’t related to it lacking focus and consistency.
Almost as if WDI didn't do much research about Catalan culture. Weird.
Not a hotel room on property that matches the price you pay.
You're a man of many words, but these two might be my favorite.
Contemporary was a unique structure, but neither the Poly or the Grand were.
I must have watched a different Destino. Did Dali make a sequel?
Here we go again but now a new descriptor - assertively themed. The hotel's theme has been interpreted by the corporation. Whether you like it or not is your prerogative. But the truth is there is no standard for measuring the Disneyness of a Disney resort hotel - it's in the eye of the beholder.Almost as if WDI didn't do much research about Catalan culture. Weird.
Not a hotel room on property that matches the price you pay.
Your a man of many words, but these two might be my favorite.
Contemporary was a unique structure, but neither the Poly or the Grand were.
Virtually none of Disney architecture is unique in a structural engineering sense. It makes zero sense financially to explore new structural construction methods when that money needs to be spent on theming and amenities. However, that does not preclude mundane structures from being assertively themed environments.
I must have watched a different Destino. Did Dali make a sequel?
There are standards by which themed entertainment is judged. Very few would likely say a themed hotel covered in chrome and neon has a strong Beaux Arts design.
This would run in contrast to what Disney has told us for a few decades now.
I think they did a fantastic job with Aulani, despite it being made up of giant towers. I visited the Poly a couple of months after staying at Aulani and it paled in comparison.
Maybe, just maybe, they listened to us.
This looks stunning!! Probably the best resort they've built in years. Way more gorgeous than the Grand and Contemporary. Bravo Disney!!
