I must say that even this new concept art makes it look like a generic - if large - hotel. It has a pool and palm trees, which is nice, though not notably "European". I still don't really see anything that distinguishes this from any other chain hotels of a similar size.
None of this is true concept art. They’re all renderings more than likely built off of the Revit model.
I think it looks like a pretty nice hotel, so we probably agree there. Where we might disagree is that I find it hard to imagine you'd be able to tell it was supposed to be themed if you hadn't read the press release and knew it was at WDW.
Yes, it’s theme pales in comparison to Wilderness Lodge. 100% agreed. IMHO that’s also true of every other Disney resort except maybe AKL and Grand CA.
Exactly it’s features doesn’t scream generic hotel. I think the color scheme is what is throwing people off because it actually has some nice elements like the roof and decorative details on the building itself. Compared to super grand examples like AKL....yea it lacks something.
I know you are kidding, but there’s actually quite a bit to do at the resort when you consider it’s a short walk to CBR too. Between the two there are multiple pools, lots of dining options and activities like boat and bike rentals (I think they still have them at CBR) plus I’m sure they will have the regular DVC recreation options too. You can also hop the gondola to Boardwalk area for even more options. You could easily spend half a week without entering the parks and have plenty to do.
I am with you on this. With the Deluxe resorts such as Wilderness Lodge I think it is a bit of a wash as the resorts are pretty compact anyway, but I'd much prefer a tower to the sprawling moderates. For this reason, I am warming to the tower at Coronado Springs. Not sure why they went with Spanish (Catalan?) instead of Southwest/Mexican theming, but if I were staying there again I would probably try to get a room in the tower as I like that more than the motel-style experience of the external corridors, etc.
I like where you're head's at! Alternatively, maybe they can go ahead and finally build that California Coast-inspired DVC adjacent to AKL. After all, parts of the California Coast share a similar climate with Southern Africa's Western Cape, and there are a few African-inspired restaurants in California, so it would be a natural fit. Walt Disney even visited the California Coast!
The original GF is in there too. And Port Orleans. And the Yacht and Beach before their creeping de-theming. And all three of the top-tier hotels in Tokyo.
