Disney announces thirteen new tenants heading to Disney Springs

[lazyboy97o]

What has gone so horridly wrong? I mean for expanding an outdoor shopping mall, what discord could ensue?

Indecision and, oddly enough, trying to rush.

 

[WDW1974]

Then how does House of Blues get away with having the aforementioned Club nights on Sunday and Wednesdays (which are mostly attended by CPs and can affect job performance)? The club nights also have go-go dancers and a 3.5 hour set of either EDM or bump and grind throwback music. It's basically just a big party with a bunch of people looking to get laid.

I just find it odd that HOB can be about as un-Disney as it gets without being a strip club, but The Edison has to go by specific guidelines.

Did you see some of the videos put online by conservative/religious groups of Gay Days events at PI and TL? Of course, both of those were adult events albeit in public venues (and people do tend to be sexual in all sorts of places). Disney got some bad press on FOX and a few other places ... but then it died down. Adults should be able to bump and grind at a place like HoB at 11 at night. Sorry, but everything shouldn't be for the stroller brigade.

 

[WDW1974]

Is that really a rumor, or just armchair Imagineering?

The latter.

 

[WDW1974]

What has gone so horridly wrong? I mean for expanding an outdoor shopping mall, what discord could ensue?

The simple answer is: it's Disney.

This company takes five years to build a kiddie coaster.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Did you see some of the videos put online by conservative/religious groups of Gay Days events at PI and TL? Of course, both of those were adult events albeit in public venues (and people do tend to be sexual in all sorts of places). Disney got some bad press on FOX and a few other places ... but then it died down. Adults should be able to bump and grind at a place like HoB at 11 at night. Sorry, but everything shouldn't be for the stroller brigade.

See my later posts. I am more than for these establishments being open.

My comment was me making a counter point from what the other member was saying. I am all for fully-grown adults having a good time if they wish.

 

[orky8]

The architecture of Apple Stores is far more nuanced than just glass.

The giant red box is more reminiscent of a Guess jeans store than Apple. The floating roof with supports and lack of symmetry are also big Apple no-nos. Observe:

Apple is all about symmetry. The roof and pavement all line up with the glass walls. If I had to make a guess, i'd expect something like the Santa Monica location with an arched roof, which is their standalone building look:

To be fair, this was based on an artist rendering -- not an architectural diagram. I would expect Apple would have to work within the confines of that theme, which is 1920s? florida, not ultramodern (I mean, I don't expect the people to be walking around in corsets and full length gowns and walking canes as in the rendering, so I didn't quite take it as a blueprint for exactly what would be built). Regardless, @wdwmagic says its for something else, and I gotta trust him on that.

 

[lazyboy97o]

To be fair, this was based on an artist rendering -- not an architectural diagram. I would expect Apple would have to work within the confines of that theme, which is 1920s? florida, not ultramodern (I mean, I don't expect the people to be walking around in corsets and full length gowns and walking canes as in the rendering, so I didn't quite take it as a blueprint for exactly what would be built). Regardless, @wdwmagic says its for something else, and I gotta trust him on that.

Disney Springs is set in the present.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Did you see some of the videos put online by conservative/religious groups of Gay Days events at PI and TL? Of course, both of those were adult events albeit in public venues (and people do tend to be sexual in all sorts of places). Disney got some bad press on FOX and a few other places ... but then it died down. Adults should be able to bump and grind at a place like HoB at 11 at night. Sorry, but everything shouldn't be for the stroller brigade.

Can I like this multiple times?

 

[orky8]

Disney Springs is set in the present.

I guess...

This is what Disney had to say about it: The story of Disney Springs begins at our new Town Center, which is oriented around a series of bubbling natural springs that first attracted settlers to the area. From there, the town grew to encompass three additional neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace and West Side – each with its own distinct charm and atmosphere.

So, I guess the story is (because everything needs a story) is that the Town Center started way back when and is reminiscent of a bygone era, but like any town, the town center has evolved.

ETA, oh I found the rest of the quote from Staggs:

And because we are Disney, we’ve anchored the entire experience around a story that gives us the ability to deliver on the legendary place-making and creativity for which we are known. The result is Disney Springs, a timeless and vibrant place that celebrates the turn-of-the century lakeside towns that dotted the Florida landscape.

 

[Stitchon]

I guess...

This is what Disney had to say about it: The story of Disney Springs begins at our new Town Center, which is oriented around a series of bubbling natural springs that first attracted settlers to the area. From there, the town grew to encompass three additional neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace and West Side – each with its own distinct charm and atmosphere.

So, I guess the story is (because everything needs a story) is that the Town Center started way back when and is reminiscent of a bygone era, but like any town, the town center has evolved.

One of the main inspirations for Disney Springs seems to be The Grove and Americana at Brand in Los Angeles. Both projects have decidedly modern Apple stores nestled around different styles of architecture. I figure Disney Springs will have a similar setup.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I guess...

This is what Disney had to say about it: The story of Disney Springs begins at our new Town Center, which is oriented around a series of bubbling natural springs that first attracted settlers to the area. From there, the town grew to encompass three additional neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace and West Side – each with its own distinct charm and atmosphere.

So, I guess the story is (because everything needs a story) is that the Town Center started way back when and is reminiscent of a bygone era, but like any town, the town center has evolved.

ETA, oh I found the rest of the quote from Staggs:

And because we are Disney, we’ve anchored the entire experience around a story that gives us the ability to deliver on the legendary place-making and creativity for which we are known. The result is Disney Springs, a timeless and vibrant place that celebrates the turn-of-the century lakeside towns that dotted the Florida landscape.

Turn of the century is when the town was founded. It exists in the present. The different areas were built at different times for different purposes but have been revitalized as a shopping district.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Can I like this multiple times?

I personally don't get it and would love if Disney would create an adult centric area again... nut they've let this moniker that they are a kiddie brand grow and grow over time (a lot which has to do with MK) and now whenever anyone does anything deemed inappropriate (something that would be perfectly normal outside of the Disney bubble in many cases), a big story gets made of it.

The news CELEBRATES the Food & Wine festival and events like that. Epcot on NYE? Closest you'll ever get to PI on Disney property. But for some reason that type of stuff is only ok during certain times of the year, and in a theme park.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

So, I ate at The Boathouse for the second time tonight. Still two thumbs way up from me. We followed up with MadMax:3D. I'm glad I had that giant Mai Tai first. It was quite the assault on the brain. About a dozen words and 3000 car wrecks. 98% on rotten tomatoes. Oddly enough, they pulled off some pretty complex storytelling with out a lot of words. It's a good movie, but I can easily see why some would HATE it.

Oh, I walked through some of the new stores, and they are quite nice.

 

[Next Big Thing]

So, I ate at The Boathouse for the second time tonight. Still two thumbs way up from me. We followed up with MadMax:3D. I'm glad I had that giant Mai Tai first. It was quite the assault on the brain. About a dozen words and 3000 car wrecks. 98% on rotten tomatoes. Oddly enough, they pulled of some pretty complex storytelling with out a lot of words. It's a good movie, but I can easily see why some would HATE it.

Oh, I walked through some of the new stores, and they are quite nice.

I'm just perplexed at how it got such a high rating on RT. It's basically F&F on steroids, no?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

I'm just perplexed at how it got such a high rating on RT. It's basically F&F on steroids, no?

It's like the love child of F$F and 300 slathered with a Mad Max theme.

But it's a good movie. It really is everything a modern Mad Max movie should be. Brutal, stark, and weird. I liked it. And I would recommend it. But it has the feel of a young director talking to an audience younger the me. And he handled it artfully. But it certainly has a very modern feel to it. The fact that Miller is in his 70s is remarkable.

 

[bhg469]

I guess...

This is what Disney had to say about it: The story of Disney Springs begins at our new Town Center, which is oriented around a series of bubbling natural springs that first attracted settlers to the area. From there, the town grew to encompass three additional neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace and West Side – each with its own distinct charm and atmosphere.

So, I guess the story is (because everything needs a story) is that the Town Center started way back when and is reminiscent of a bygone era, but like any town, the town center has evolved.

ETA, oh I found the rest of the quote from Staggs:

And because we are Disney, we’ve anchored the entire experience around a story that gives us the ability to deliver on the legendary place-making and creativity for which we are known. The result is Disney Springs, a timeless and vibrant place that celebrates the turn-of-the century lakeside towns that dotted the Florida landscape.

And they apparently have crumbling train infrastructure in this quaint little town.

 

[wdwmagic]

I was kicking myself for not trying the Boathouse last month, but now that there's a CM discount, I'm glad I waited!

Commence the kicking of yourself - there was CM discount from day 1. 15% lunch, 10% dinner.

 

[wdwgreek]

Indecision and, oddly enough, trying to rush.

Trying to rush leads WDW to slow down, and when they take their time, I shudder to think what can happen but I think it may include phase openings...

 

[Mouse Detective]

Oh, I walked through some of the new stores, and they are quite nice.

It's really not possible to walk through most of the new stores. Walk in, walk out, yes. But many are too small to walk through.

 

[Rasvar]

I mean it could as long as they did strict age restricting. I mean, I don't see what the problem with it is if you have a room full of adults. Would make a hell of a lounge for conventioneers. I am still very skeptic that that part of it will transfer though.

I think the space they have for it could work as separated areas. I'm going to guess the open set up of the main salon will be gone and it will be full floors (Not entirely sure building will be entirely demolished based on concept art). It appears that the BET soundstage will be included (probably demoed and rebuilt) plus the former cast area under the former West End Stage standing area. So, it should have plenty of square footage for numerous rooms. I suspect there will be a room with entertainment, just not a burlesque show. I'll just be curious to see how much of it is restuarant versus lounge.