Hotelier Ian Schrager working on Disney Hotels.

[DDLand]

Update: @WDW1974 says thumbs down.
An Eagle Eye Poster over at DisBoards noticed this story:
http://pagesix.com/2015/04/08/hotelier-ian-schrager-tapped-for-disney-design/

Apparently he's working on the development of properties on both coasts. The best part is they're reported to be basing them off of Walt Disney sketches.

Some of his past works include:
http://www.editionhotels.com
http://www.publichotels.com/chicago/about-us/the-idea/
http://www.215chrystie.com

The epitome of everything that is not a Disney Hotel. Hip, modern, and not extremely family friendly. I'm curious how this partnership was born.

 

[DisneyparkFreak]

Awesome! More hotels for the 1%ers.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Awesome! More hotels for the 1%ers.

How dare (insert social class here) be able to have a place to stay when they travel. Everyone should have to stay in the same quality of accomidations for fairness!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

An Eagle Eye Poster over at DisBoards noticed this story:
http://pagesix.com/2015/04/08/hotelier-ian-schrager-tapped-for-disney-design/

Apparently he's working on the development of properties on both coasts. The best part is they're reported to be basing them off of Walt Disney sketches.

Some of his past works include:
http://www.editionhotels.com
http://www.publichotels.com/chicago/about-us/the-idea/
http://www.215chrystie.com

The epitome of everything that is not a Disney Hotel. Hip, modern, and not extremely family friendly. I'm curious how this partnership was born.

I would love to see this guy redo The Contemporary Resort.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I would love to see this guy redo The Contemporary Resort.

First thing that came to my mind. There certainly *are* resorts that could use his touch.

 

[Master Yoda]

I would love to see this guy redo The Contemporary Resort.

Given his portfolio, it makes me wonder if the remaining garden wing's days are numbered.

 

[jprieur]

Hotels for Disney based off Walt Disney's own sketches. Wouldn't that include the Asian and Persian resort that was originally planned for 7 Seas Lagoon.

Is the occupancy rate at the Deluxe resorts even high enough to justify a new Deluxe? Why do I feel like we have an exclusive DVC only resort coming soon.

 

[Master Yoda]

Hotels for Disney based off Walt Disney's own sketches. Wouldn't that include the Asian and Persian resort that was originally planned for 7 Seas Lagoon.

Is the occupancy rate at the Deluxe resorts even high enough to justify a new Deluxe? Why do I feel like we have an exclusive DVC only resort coming soon.

Nothing in the article would preclude it from being a DVC resort.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Nothing in the article would preclude it from being a DVC resort.

I for one hope it's Persian related. I can't imagine the quality of rugs that one would find in the gift shop.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I for one hope it's Persian related. I can't imagine the quality of rugs that one would find in the gift shop.

They'll probably be generic.

 

[Master Yoda]

I for one hope it's Persian related. I can't imagine the quality of rugs that one would find in the gift shop.

Pfft. If they can't fly, I am not interested.

 

[ford91exploder]

Pfft. If they can't fly, I am not interested.

Put big enough reaction engines on it and anything will fly...

 

[Jahona]

Fly yes. Land...... maybe?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Awesome! More hotels for the 1%ers.

Loooots of class envy on this board lately. It's very nourishing for my "ignore" list. Let me guess. Anyone with more money than you is too rich. But anyone with less money than you is responsible for the "Walmartification of WDW."

While you're busy hating successful people, I'll continue trying to be one.

 

[majortom1981]

Hotels for Disney based off Walt Disney's own sketches. Wouldn't that include the Asian and Persian resort that was originally planned for 7 Seas Lagoon.

Is the occupancy rate at the Deluxe resorts even high enough to justify a new Deluxe? Why do I feel like we have an exclusive DVC only resort coming soon.

dvc rooms can be purchased with cash. they are just expensive at like $400 to $500 a nite.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

dvc rooms can be purchased with cash. they are just expensive at like $400 to $500 a nite.

A studio is usually no more expensive than a standard room at the same resort.

 

[ford91exploder]

I'm just astounded that WDW would even think of creating a first class experience, Especially since they have been so maniacally removing amenities from the 'Deluxe' hotels

 

[ford91exploder]

A studio is usually no more expensive than a standard room at the same resort.

That's because a 'Studio' IS a standard room at a resort - it just has a fancy moniker in DVC speak

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Especially since they have been so maniacally removing amenities from the 'Deluxe' hotels

For example? It better be a long list if it's so "maniacal."

 

[CaptainAmerica]

That's because a 'Studio' IS a standard room at a resort - it just has a fancy moniker in DVC speak

I know. I'm just making the point that "DVC room" or "DVC resort" does not mean that only DVC people can stay there. Cash guests are able to book those rooms, and it doesn't cost any more than they'd pay if it was non-DVC inventory.

 

[ford91exploder]

Fly yes. Land...... maybe?

If you have been to flight school they teach you this which you NEVER should forget, "Taking Off is optional, LANDING is MANDATORY"