Disneyland Hotel Renovation- Starts Aug 09

Mr.EPCOT · Jan 25, 2010

I wish they'd reopen the lounge to everybody up there. They could call it the 'Top of the Land'!

nemofinder22 · Feb 1, 2010

Mr.EPCOT said:
I wish they'd reopen the lounge to everybody up there. They could call it the 'Top of the Land'!

Yes!!! I think it has a new name now, I think its now called the E-Ticket Lounge, not sure if its keeping the name through the remodel.

I wonder what will happen to all the special suites like the Mickey Mouse Penthouse, Pirates Suite, and theres a few more. As goes for the Marina Tower suite.

Hot Sauce 1 has posted some pictures of the new rooms, they look beautiful! see more at the link.
http://micechat.com/forums/disneyla...-rooms-disneyland-hotel-3.html#post1055770523

Hobnail Boot · Feb 1, 2010

Wow, definitely a step above how it was before. We stayed there in the summers of '07 and '08 ('09 was offsite) and although it was a good experience, we weren't as impressed with it as a flagship hotel in regards to the rooms. This looks great and my only gripe left is the comfort of the beds; I hope they're softer than before!

sweetpee_1993 · Feb 1, 2010

The beds sorta remind me of the ones in the Contemporary. I hope they're as comfy!

nemofinder22 · Feb 10, 2010

Photo all by Darkbeer
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Disneyland-Resort-2410/11147177_Pd2yn#781269824_AqraN

a better look at the DTD side,

Furniture going out.

From the otherside, well the pool side

nemofinder22 · Feb 12, 2010

Mouseinfo has a great update showing more the interior of the new rooms, the down stairs lobby of the Dreams Tower, and the hallways.

http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dis...-newly-refurbished-room-disneyland-hotel.html

As well as a video of the LED headboard-
[youtube]gzA2fW60jx8[/youtube]

nemofinder22 · Feb 16, 2010

nemofinder22 said:
Work is now moving over to the other half of the Dreams Tower. Rumor has it the elevator that takes you up to the Concierge lounge is going to be removed, which is kinda sad I loved that elevator, it offers some great views of DTD and was a great way to get to the lounge.

Photo from Mousetimes.
http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/DLR/2010/012510/11051262_ntBmL#773406949_nWdmS

It seems this rumor came true, the newest photos show the tarps and scaffolding lowered a bit exposing the blue/star background that the elevator would have hid.

Also a small fire broke out on the 3rd floor of the Dream Tower(the one currently half blue) You can also see the elevator shaft getting shorter in the picture from the link below
http://www.ocregister.com/news/fire-234598-disneyland-reported.html

nemofinder22 · Feb 17, 2010

Heres a better shot from Mousetimes of the elevator shaft going down

http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/DLR/2010/February-16-2010/11269988_koWAY#790706883_m4vHa

sponono88 · Feb 23, 2010

MousePlanet.com has an update today with a closer look at the new rooms. Pictures and video at the link: http://www.mouseplanet.com/9171/A_new_look_for_the_Disneyland_Hotel

[youtube]YGBbO5in_-k[/youtube]

nemofinder22 · Mar 17, 2010

Well the elevator to the concierge lounge is gone

Photos by Darkbeer.
March 11
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Disneyland-Resort-31110/11487201_EZ6GH#808308288_XD63f

March 15
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Disneyland-Resort-3152010/11527973_tNFLZ#811576721_KspG6

maelstrom · Mar 17, 2010

What a shame.

nemofinder22 · Apr 16, 2010

maelstrom said:
What a shame.

I know

I really wish I got to ride it one more time.

But more progress it looks like the building is in its final stretch to being completed.

Photos by Mousetimes
http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/DLR/2010/041410/11844580_2fyFV#837423559_wMFqh

Resort side-

DTD side-

nemofinder22 · Feb 24, 2011

This thread needs some updating-
The Dreams Tower(formally Sierra, future Adventure Tower) is now complete
The Wonder Tower(formally Bontina, future Frontier Tower) is almost if not already complete
The Magic Tower(formally the Marina, furture Fantasy Tower) is just starting its renovation.

The new pool and water slide area-
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/disneyland-hotel-makeover/

Big news…Today we’re sharing details and concept art that will give the Disneyland Hotel a fun, fresh makeover. The pool area is getting a whole new look, including a brand-new pool, all-new immersive water play area and a complete redesign of the Never Land Pool. Plans also call for a new restaurant and bar, and re-theming of the hotel’s three guest room towers.

Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam's
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...er-sams-to-join-disneyland-hotel-this-spring/

In keeping with that spirit, we are excited to announce that this spring Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s will open. The tiki-inspired design and storyline for this restaurant and bar were a perfect fit, as they tie in thematically with the mid-century modern architecture of the Disneyland Hotel and the adjacent Dream Tower, soon to be renamed Adventure Tower

Rumors of a 4th tower continue-
http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al022211a.htm

Meanwhile, plans are now being shuffled through the approval process for a fourth tower, dubbed the Tomorrowland Tower, to be built in an expansion of the Disneyland Hotel in the middle of this decade. Once the entire hotel makeover is complete and all 1,000 rooms are back on line by the summer of 2012, TDA will be watching closely through early 2013 to see how the occupancy and spending patterns pan out at this refreshed property. If the upgraded hotel can meet projections in an uncertain economy, the Tomorrowland Tower will be green lit and begin construction on what is now a surface parking lot and an unused access road behind ESPN Zone that has been blocked off since just after 9/11 (seen above). Since it’s a building that would mirror the basic cement and glass architecture of the other three towers, the construction costs are rather low for an additional set of rooms that would still command premium prices.

A look around at some of the construction
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/02-19-11/15904684_5rQPZ#1192823000_SNbUZ

Looking at what will become the Tangaroa Terrace, and the Frontier Tower
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/02-19-11/15904684_5rQPZ#1192822960_2wrMh

A look at the construction walls decorated with Disneyland Attraction posters
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/02-19-11/15904684_5rQPZ#1192822885_RWNkQ

Photo's from Dateline Disneyland's smugmug

sponono88 · Feb 24, 2011

Thanks for the update, nemo! Excited about the new Tangaroa Terrace that was announced today.

nemofinder22 · Feb 28, 2011

Not a problem

A look at the Marina/Magic/Fantasy Tower. Work is starting in the lower left of the building.
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/02-25-11/15991092_K5CXz#1199539153_pAJSu

Photo from Dateline Disneyland

nemofinder22 · Mar 15, 2011

A look at the progress to the tower, seems they took a different approach this time the bottom half first then the top half.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/03-11-11/16161907_sQz5v#1213581228_LKf6K

Left to Right- Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam's, the new Monorail water slide, and the Pavilion

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/03-11-11/16161907_sQz5v#1213580982_zYPZH

A better look

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/03-11-11/16161907_sQz5v#1213580937_H7hvC

Photos above from Dateline Disneyland- http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/03-11-11/16161907_sQz5v#1213581255_aFTUX

MousePlanet has a great photo from the Magic Tower looking into the new courtyard, its far to large to embed here-
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9565/Disneyland_Resort_Update

direct link to photo-
http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/120529-1/pool-area-Panorama1-Kumnick.jpg

nemofinder22 · Apr 5, 2011

The blue glass continues

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-02-11/IMG7171/1238480596_EmP7E-X3.jpg

This week Monorail Blue was added to the slide.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-02-11/IMG7187/1238479515_yf8h8-S.jpg

Tangaroa Terrace

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-02-11/IMG7208/1238477928_FW4S9-X3.jpg

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-02-11/IMG7198/1238478618_mTbaC-S.jpg

All photos by Dateline Disneyland
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-02-11/16458995_QxHoc#1238480596_EmP7E

TP2000 · Apr 6, 2011

That has to be one of the coolest looking waterslides ever! And right next door to a Polynesian restaurant and tiki bar!

I love how they are just going for it, and smooshing all of the fabulously kitschy Disneyland themes together to create a unique Disneyland environment.

Short of tearing down the three mid 20th century towers and starting over, I think this is the best version of the Disneyland Hotel that there has ever been.

nemofinder22 · May 2, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog-
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-disneyland-hotel-restaurants-opening-may-25/
Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s- Opening Date and Menu

We’ve been sharing details here on the Disney Parks Blog about the new Disneyland Hotel restaurants, Tangaroa Terrace – Casual Island Dining and Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar, and today we’ve got even more to share with you. The biggest news is that both restaurants will open on May 25

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-disneyland-hotel-restaurants-opening-may-25/

Photos below are by Dateline Disneyland-
http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-30-11/16837659_xC2gVQ#1270930005_qR57PtH
Progress at the last tower to get renovated.

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-30-11/i-BTHKWzJ/0/S/img_0547-X3.jpg

Monorail Red has been installed, as well as the Disneyland sign

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-30-11/i-PBScnnq/0/S/img_0564-X3.jpg

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-30-11/i-MWftpTK/0/S/img_0625-X3.jpg

Progress at the Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki Bar

http://datelinedisneyland.smugmug.com/DisneylandResort/04-30-11/i-Znctc4r/0/S/img_0602-S.jpg