Is this really a thing or is it April 1ST? Cabanas in the parks.

[rob0519]

I don't know why any regulars on this board are surprised by WDW's continuous addition of expensive add-ons at the parks. After the $150 nighttime charge at the MK, I just assumed all bets for stupid ideas is off.

If WDW can find a way to separate the extremely well off from their money without taking something away from the common folk, that's fine, but infringing on the rest of us by limiting our ability to watch a parade, watch the fireworks or just be able to enjoy the "bubble" by not being forced to look at ugly tents next to Space Mountain is over the line.

Maybe the 1% complained that going back to the CR, Polynesian or GF was too time consuming because of the length of the security lines to get back into the park and this was the best idea they could come up with.

As someone here stated, complaining on the boards does no good, so I've already sent an email to Guest Services voicing my displeasure over these tents. I'm sure it won't make one bit of difference.

 

[KikoKea]

I can see making spaces available off-stage, like their corp VIP lounges, for a daily fee and have no problem with that. If you want to splurge or your pockets are deep enough, have at it and enjoy. But, putting up tents within view in TL is totally wrong and is tacky beyond belief. Even if they put up a theme-appropriate structure, it has no place being on view and just does not fit.

A new low for Disney.

 

[wendysue]

SERIOUSLY??

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Aww, c'mon. They don't look that bad.

 

[MotherOfBirds]

Wow, they finally did it. They found real estate that's more expensive than San Francisco.

 

[KikoKea]

Aww, c'mon. They don't look that bad.

Far right villa on wheels is the Executive Suite!

 

[raymusiccity]

It sounds like these are temporary until they build permanent ones whichmaybe will have all the features mentioned above. I just hope they are off stage.

I just think from a Brand management POV this looks like another cash grab.

Well, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck...!

 

[MrHappy]

Boards Reaction:
Hey, Tomorrowland is finally getting love. The rocks look great, can't wait for the Stitch replacement. Oh wait....what....cabana's:

 

[HiYa Pal]

Concept, I like it, on a hot crowded day at MK, I'd LOVE 20 minutes to sit in a cool space with no one around me to recharge throughout the day. Current Set Up: awful!!

 

[cursivesailor]

Super tacky!

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Aww, c'mon. They don't look that bad.

I have it on good authority that the daily rainbow will be created with 700 drones. It'll be fantastic.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

How much would it cost to sit on the edge of a planter and put ropes around myself to keep others away?

LOL that would make a great Halloween costume. Kinda like the shower costumes of years past. LOL

 

[EOD K9]

How much would it cost to sit on the edge of a planter and put ropes around myself to keep others away?

How much does rope cost? There is your answer.

 

[Ismael Flores]

if they were really going to do this, i'd hope they'd find ways to incorporate them into buildings/etc so they would be more hidden and less temporary

and seems like alot to pay for something that doesn't have ac, having a cool refuge on a hot summers day would be like the main primary reason to do this

and ideally they would be in a location with a door that locks and is accessed via the magic band so you'd be able to use it has a place to secure belongings

though i would think there would be security flaws in having private non public spaces that are not actively being monitored by live staff, that just seems like asking for trouble for people to mis behave

Just started reading this thread but i agree with you if this is true then they should find a way of using some of the vacant buildings. If not then maybe they can find a large path of unused land and a pathway leading to it so that the cabanas are not visible from the walkways. Whats next inflatable pools so that guests can also take a dip without leaving the park

Knowing TDO management i wouldnt be surprised if they turn the innovention buildings in Epcot into Cabana central.

 

[Bairstow]

Anyone in the park today that can supply lots of pictures? Maybe ask a cm about availability?

 

[Horizons '83]

They would be stupid not to try this, I bet these sell like gangbusters.....

 

[Ismael Flores]

We were at the MK tonight and noticed these Cabanas over in the empty area to the right of Space Mountain. At first we thought they had something to do with D23, but our curiosity got the best of us, so we had to ask. What we have found out is that these Cabanas are being offered to guests for a place to rest while visiting MK for the day. There are lounge chairs in the space so you can kick back and rest your tired feet. They also will be offering food and drinks for purchase so you can enjoy your rest. You can use it throughout the day but not for the entire day. All this can be yours for $650.00 (which does not include the food, drinks or your Park pass). If all goes well, it will be offered at the other Parks as well.
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SO food and drinks are not included and its not for the whole day? WOW

 

[Ismael Flores]

I saw them at Space Mountain on Saturday night. They are off to the left, kind of between space mountain and the bathroom at the old skyway building. Here an aerial. Couldn't get a pic night.

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Maybe they should have added them to the grassy area behind the train tracks near Frontierland and made them green. Theme them to a campground. Better yet add them as background theming to the speedway and theme it to look like the tent cities that pop up under the freeways. Guests can get a view of the water basins and water channel and be able to hunt gators for lunch

 

[tissandtully]

Why aren't these in the Stitch building? Seriously surprised they aren't!

 

[RobbinsDad]

I just... no words. CM's have to be laughing their butts off.