Future Resort....

[wild01ride]

I just received a survey today as a follow up to a survey that I was given at MGM a couple of weeks ago. I was asked if I'd be interested in being part of future survey groups and I replied that I would. I took a survey today with the following questions:

Consider an environmentally themed resort with the following attributes:

Construction
Using materials that have a lower impact on the environment than traditional materials
Improved insulation, efficient air conditioning systems, solar panels and low flow water devices

Operations
Adjusted to reduce the impact on the environment through changes in the cleaning supplies, washing standards, and recycling programs
Efficient use of water and electricity

Activities
Environmental learning and play area
Educational signage about hotel construction and operations

What is your interest level in staying at a resort like the one described above?

Extremely Interested
Interested
Neither Interested nor Uninterested
Uninterested
Extremely Uninterested

How well does the hotel described above fit in with your image of a Disney resort hotel?

Very Well
Well
Neutral
Not Much
Not At All
Don't Know/Not Sure


I know, I know- it's only market research, but I just thought it was interesting and wanted to share.

Who knows...

 

[Shaman]

Wow very interesting stuff...I can see something like that being built around the AK area....

 

[NowInc]

I actually see it as being part of the project gemini changes :X

This would fit nicely near epcot

 

[ddank]

yeah but what would be the theme? what kind of luxuries would this hotel have? low flush toilets as a draw to stay at a hotel\? I don't see it drawing people to it without some grander angle.. actually sounds like a way for the company to save money on the cost of operating it.. now if they made it truly futuristic... different story..

 

[Tom]

WOW - Um, no thanks! VERY UNINTERESTED

That's all I want, to stay in a resort built out of shotty materials, take a shower in 3 tablespoons of water, and sleep on sheets that have been washed in an "alternative method."

If the tree-huggers win on this one, let's hope they keep it contained to a small area or quantity.

 

[epcot2004]

I think it would be a neat idea. Not sure how to theme it. Depending on the theme it could fit nicely by AK or Epcot. I would rather see it by Epcot, maybe a space-themed resort??? I like it!

 

[SIR90210]

Actually, "Eco-Tourism", as it is called, is a quickly growing business. (Preserving the environment with a hotel, seems kind of ironic)

 

[mkt]

Originally posted by edwardtc
If the tree-huggers win on this one, let's hope they keep it contained to a small area or quantity.

funny.. I didn't know this was something to be won.


and yes, eco-tourism is growing extremely fast, and Disney would be foolish to not take advantage of their space and offer something to the market segment that would be interested in it.

 

[mkt]

and just a heads up.. wanna know why you were asked?

2 WDW resorts (Boardwalk and Coronado Springs) were recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as Green Lodgings. Basically, WDW is trying to figure out if they should market that.

 

[FutureCEO]

why were they recongized

 

[mkt]

from the cast portal

Disney's BoardWalk earned honors for the addition of sensors on all outdoor lighting and bulk chemical purchasing. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort earned recognition for its use of reclaimed water for irrigation and installation of carbon dioxide sensors in the resort's convention space.

 

[paulcmartens]

can't stand the 'researchers'

I feel like smacking that plastic board away from me, out of the survey folks hands anytime they come near at disneyland...its such a numbing sign of leadership at disney that they have to ask folks for direction. that's such a corporate or business thing to do.

disney is and was never a business, he (we're talking about walt now) was a haven of invention and creativity....that's not running a company, being all 'business'...that's being uncooperative and coming up with your own jazz, ignoring the critics and focusing on ideas for a living, which walt did. he had his bean counter brother reign him in, but aside from that that's how the company was run.

I'm just in awe at how unconscious the leadership is about the company.

god, I could rant for hours on this...

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Re: can't stand the 'researchers'

Originally posted by paulcmartens
its such a numbing sign of leadership at disney that they have to ask folks for direction. that's such a corporate or business thing to do.

Yes its very foolish at a time of business prudence to check what the guests priorities are. Far better to plough ahead with your own management agenda, lets face it customers never know what they really want anyway, and if they dont like it they can go to Universal or six flags.

After all, "the CEO is always right"

 

[wild01ride]

Re: can't stand the 'researchers'

Originally posted by Pumbas Nakasak
Yes its very foolish at a time of business prudence to check what the guests priorities are. Far better to plough ahead with your own management agenda, lets face it customers never know what they really want anyway, and if they dont like it they can go to Universal or six flags.

After all, "the CEO is always right"

LOL!:lol:

Yeah, I didn't know Eisner belonged to the Forum here. What bad business to even bother with asking guests if they're enjoying themselves. They should really stick to the corporate economizing plans of eliminating attractions, putting meet and greets in their places and then locating a gift shop nearby to commemorate the guests' meet and greet.

Seriously though, at least from my experience, there is a very rapidly growing popularity of earth-friendly habits- from organic foods to recycled paper products to more environment-friendly manufacturing and construction.
From the rest of the survey, it sounded like they had some really well-developed ideas and that they have thought the concept out pretty thoroughly. We'll see what happens!

 

[Shaman]

Originally posted by mkt
and just a heads up.. wanna know why you were asked?

2 WDW resorts (Boardwalk and Coronado Springs) were recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as Green Lodgings. Basically, WDW is trying to figure out if they should market that.

I see...so no possible resort?

I think if they haven't market the idea as of yet and everything is fine...they shouldn't market it...because while it is possible it will have a positive effect, there is still a small chance that such a thing will have a negative impact because people will not be well informed and make misconceptions....

Its great to hear that both the Boardwalk and Coronado got recognized for their attempts to be enviroment-friendly...

Down the line it would be real interesting to see a resort for eco-tourist...

 

[Scooter]

::sniff sniff::

:lookaroun

IS that SARCASM I smell?

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