Here's what a WELL-THEMED in-park hotel looks like

[Magenta Panther]

So you guys know how most Disney in-park hotels look bland and uninspiring and would fit right in with your average downtown business area in your average city?

Take a look at this in-park hotel in Phantasialand, Germany. Prepare to weep, and enjoy your Disney park high prices and cut services. Shameful.

 

[Missing20K]

So you guys know how most Disney in-park hotels look bland and uninspiring and would fit right in with your average downtown business area in your average city?

Take a look at this in-park hotel in Phantasialand, Germany. Prepare to weep, and enjoy your Disney park high prices and cut services. Shameful.

:sigh:

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

Apart from the "naked" roller coaster track (it takes one out of the "suspended disbelief" that the rest of the detail is intended to create), I concur that Disney hotels have disappointingly moved away from immersion (which is, you know, what Disney is for) and instead towards the "bland and uninspiring."

Why? Is it because they've determined that people will pay the same for these weaker experiences? Or do people actually prefer the "bland and uninspiring"? What's going on?

We know Disney can do stunning hotels: Port Orleans Riverside could be considered one of the most transportive environments in all WDW, and of course AKL and Poly are impeccable (Poly less so than it used to be, of course), the Crescent Lake area is gorgeous, etc. Not to mention Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel Paris, Hotel MiraCosta... Will we never see them create things like that again (outside of Tokyo)?

 

[eliza61nyc]

I don't think AKl or WL are bland or uninspiring, so yep guess I will enjoy my visit. And they definitely don't have anything like that here in Philly. So just where are all these malls and hotels that look like that?

Too each his own, enjoy Germany.

 

[MisterPenguin]

So you guys know how most Disney in-park hotels look bland and uninspiring and would fit right in with your average downtown business area in your average city?

Take a look at this in-park hotel in Phantasialand, Germany. Prepare to weep, and enjoy your Disney park high prices and cut services. Shameful.

But the beds aren't in the shape of a plane!!

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I don't think AKl or WL are bland or uninspiring, so yep guess I will enjoy my visit. And they definitely don't have anything like that here in Philly. So just where are all these malls and hotels that look like that?

Too each his own, enjoy Germany.

I think he was speaking to Riviera, the tower at Coronado and many of the room makeovers that are happening.

 

[ppete1975]

I might be in the minority but im usually over stimulated when i return to the hotel, i like the relaxation of a chilled atmosphere (although i love the outdoor movies). I love port orleans riverside and am glad its more reserved than over the top after a day at the parks.
Only complaint i have is the cost compared to value (especially with the magical express going away, and the charged parking now so you lose if you rent or not).
But if they were cheaper id prob have to plan my trip even further out

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I don't think AKl or WL are bland or uninspiring, so yep guess I will enjoy my visit. And they definitely don't have anything like that here in Philly. So just where are all these malls and hotels that look like that?

Too each his own, enjoy Germany.

They don’t do that anymore

that was the point.

it doesn’t matter though...not changing back now

 

[JIMINYCR]

The towel animals.... where are the towel animals? Until they are included, the resort pales in comparison.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Why? Is it because they've determined that people will pay the same for these weaker experiences? Or do people actually prefer the "bland and uninspiring"? What's going on?

You say "bland and uninspiring," I say "bright and clean." I loathe the look of the hotel in the OP. It's dark, dreary, and claustrophobic.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You say "bland and uninspiring," I say "bright and clean." I loathe the look of the hotel in the OP. It's dark, dreary, and claustrophobic.

i suggest Hyatt

 

[HouCuseChickie]

It definitely is neat and I feel like the exposed coaster track works with the steampunk theme; however, I could never stay here. Those rooms, while neat, are so tight. I tend to have claustrophobia issues in tight rooms like that...hence why we don't cruise. I'd want to flee after 1 night.

 

[Magenta Panther]

So here's the park the Charles Lindbergh hotel is in:



Holy flippin' crap. The area, called Rookburgh, is not only surface-themed, it's got layer after layer of theming. Imaginative design everywhere. No cost-cutting here; there's incredible, laborious attention to detail. No wonder the guide is so excited. The area is simply staggering. Whereas we U.S. Disney theme-park goers have to be satisfied with broken AAs rotting in fake mountains and plastic fish glued on walls. Jesus. This is embarrassing. God I hate Iger. Truly. For what he's done with his greed to Walt's company and his legacy. I can't stand the man. And it's not that truly well-themed Disney attractions can't be built if the money is spent. Look at the Beauty and the Beast ride in Tokyo Disneyland. It too has incredible layers of detail and beauty just in the outer facade and inner courtyard and all through the queue. It makes me sick the the Oriental Land Company cares more about Disney IP than the company that Walt built. It's criminal. Again, this is why I hate Iger. Soulless cement-headed greedy pig that he is.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

You say "bland and uninspiring," I say "bright and clean." I loathe the look of the hotel in the OP. It's dark, dreary, and claustrophobic.

When I said "bland and uninspiring" (which was quoting the OP), I was referring to non-narratively-themed "towers" like Gran Destino and Riviera, as compared against Disney's earlier immersive resorts such as Animal Kingdom Lodge, Polynesian, Port Orleans Riverside, etc.

 

[Goofy Ninja]

Well themed, but it's way too small. It looks like dwarves and leprechauns live in this room. It makes the value rooms look like deluxes.