New Enhancements, Dining Options Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

[bpiper]

I can assure you that a huge amount of budget is wasted (used) on copious amounts of onsite inspections and meetings.

So you're saying that they thoroughly inspected the meeting room

 

[Aries1975]

Old… and then two new

Thank you for providing the photos. I agree. It is simply not practical.

 

[MisterPenguin]

<makes note: people who stay at the BoardWalk Inn are filthy people>

 

[lazyboy97o]

I don't think it's outsourcing either that's the problem. Disney gives the outsourcer a budget to use and they are restricted on what they can do and stay in budget. The theming that we all want, and what Disney should have, cost money. It's obvious Disney does not want to pay for it anymore.

The beige carpet on the other hand is not a Budget error, but more than likely the designer did not realize that that stairwell is so heavily used that the carpet will get destroyed quickly. There again, maybe it is a budget issue. The designers should have done a walk-through of the hotel before they started the makeover and should have realized how much traffic both steps. See. Maybe there was no budget for an on-site inspection.

Disney pays plenty for their projects.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

The Boardwalk is really loosing a lot of its charm. It’s very disappointing, I can’t believe this is what it’s come to.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Old… and then two new

See! They are even cutting flowers from the carpet!!!!!

 

[bpiper]

Disney pays plenty for their projects.

Then where is the money going? It sure isn't being used to purchase one of a kind items that give the Hotel it's theme. Has the cost of the items in the Hotel decorating catalogs that Marriott uses gone up that much?

Maybe its time to up the budget then....

 

[Bocabear]

Disney pays plenty for their projects.

Maybe they are paying "plenty" to third party vendors who are outsourcing the design work.....

 

[peter11435]

Maybe they are paying "plenty" to third party vendors who are outsourcing the design work.....

That’s how most of the resorts came to be. Including Boardwalk originally.

 

[bpiper]

That’s how most of the resorts came to be. Including Boardwalk originally.

Wasn't Imagineering overseeing them at design time? I believe Disney Legend Wing Chao was deeply involved in these hotels. Is Imagineering still involved during refurbs?

 

[peter11435]

Wasn't Imagineering overseeing them at design time? I believe Disney Legend Wing Chao was deeply involved in these hotels. Is Imagineering still involved during refurbs?

Imagineering or DDC before 1996 oversaw their design and construction. But most of the actual architecture, engineering, and interior/exterior design was handled by outside vendors and design firms.

Imagineering is still involved in a similar capacity.

 

[Jrb1979]

Imagineering or DDC before 1996 oversaw their design and construction. But most of the actual architecture, engineering, and interior/exterior design was handled by outside vendors and design firms.

Imagineering is still involved in a similar capacity.

If true, why are they taking theming out of every hotel and making them more generic?

 

[MisterPenguin]

We know Imagineering was responsible for the renovation of BWI's pool area from scary clown vomiting sliders to Mickey and friends and their "kiesters."

 

[DCBaker]

Photos from today.

 

[TeriofTerror]

Any word on when we'll get a glimpse of the refurbed villas?

 

[TDLFan]

This cake bake progress is unbelievable! I'd love to really know what's going on. That's the same as it was over a month ago! I don't even believe this will open in early 2024 as stated.

 

[Bocabear]

but but...the pandemic happened......so naturally it takes 3 years to refurbish a restaurant space.....It has only been a year and a half since the official announcement... they have another 18 months to complete the job...

 

[TDLFan]

The Lady and the Tramp topiary has been removed. Was informed by cast that it was only brought out to "plus" the area because the execs were there. How pathetic. Mickey and Minnie also removed from Yacht Club. Again, how pathetic. You're only fooling yourself.

 

[mastromjm]

The Lady and the Tramp topiary has been removed. Was informed by cast that it was only brought out to "plus" the area because the execs were there. How pathetic. Mickey and Minnie also removed from Yacht Club. Again, how pathetic. You're only fooling yourself.

Also, they deliberately turned on the lights on the shuttered booths (and kept Atlantic Dance Hall closed an extra night for some reason!) to make things look better for the execs. Meanwhile, Cake Bake Shop has had absolutely no progress since the last photo. Unreal

 

[aladdin2007]

why do these resorts keep trying to do everything unDisney,,,not even allowed to have a topiary anymore? Something is going on...I dont even think its TDO making these calls but whoever the individuals are managing the resorts specifically.