News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[UofMGuy423]

This is kind of hyperbole. Gran Destino and Art of Animation have nearly 2500 rooms between them. The Poly Tower for example will likely have 150-200.

Agreed. WDW Swan and Dolphin have 2200+, Swan Reserve has 500, CBR has 1500+.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Although not happy with the current design on the outside, I am liking the idea of how this might create a more exciting walk along the seven seas lagoon. Leaving MK you have a really nice stroll with shopping and dining options along the way if this adds ground level dining options. Almost like a Boardwalk vibe. I could get on board with that. However I still think the outside does a total disservice to its setting.

 

[Coffeeroasters]

It looks like a nice modern resort...there is nothing in that design that says "Polynesian"...there is nothing that looks evocative of the South Pacific... And yeah, it looks like Reflections...Probably the same architectural firm.

I would have liked to seen the "arches" from Aulani. That place has a Polynesian feel to it.

 

[ToTBellHop]

So I guess they are going to build a 40 story DVC tower where the Contemporary Garden Wing is then?

Now now…it can only be 199’11”, dontchaknow?

 

[Ayla]

What's even more horrible is they already had a design that would have fit better. All they had to do was scale it down.
This is the Aulani DVC resort in Hawaii.

Maybe no one working on the project bothered to point this out?

 

[marni1971]

The blessing of size. The longer the idiot in chief keeps making mistakes the sooner he might be gone.

Sadly we have to live with his mistakes.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

What's even more horrible is they already had a design that would have fit better. All they had to do was scale it down.
This is the Aulani DVC resort in Hawaii.

Let's face it, the Disney that built hotels like that & DAK Lodge doesn't exist anymore. Can anyone imagine something like this being approved at WDW today?

This seems like a glimpse into what their real estate developments will look like, at any rate.

 

[Patcheslee]

What's even more horrible is they already had a design that would have fit better. All they had to do was scale it down.
This is the Aulani DVC resort in Hawaii.

I've never looked into Aulani before. Did the Karen's freak out over the artwork

 

[monothingie]

Maybe no one working on the project bothered to point this out?

When you have the design team from Embassy Suites putting stuff together these days for Disney, what else do you expect?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

So I guess they are going to build a 40 story DVC tower where the Contemporary Garden Wing is then?

I think some kinda bloated “bungalows” would be more likely

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Am I allowed to think that the DVC is one of the chief reasons for Disney’s decline, and that members, while mostly excellent folks, may not have made the wisest choice as it pertains to the continued excellence of the resort they apparently love?

…they got stupid. About the easiest way I can state it. Pre 2010 DVC is vastly different than post

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

When you have the design team from Embassy Suites putting stuff together these days for Disney, what else do you expect?

…Does that mean we have a breakfast bar on deck?

 

[monothingie]

The blessing of size. The longer the idiot in chief keeps making mistakes the sooner he might be gone.

Sadly we have to live with his mistakes.

Except he keeps getting rewarded because every other stooge up the corporate ladder is just like Cheapek.

 

[monothingie]

…Does that mean we have a breakfast bar on deck?

Only if you want to slum it with the typical Disney Resort club level options.

 

[Casper Gutman]

The blessing of size. The longer the idiot in chief keeps making mistakes the sooner he might be gone.

Sadly we have to live with his mistakes.

He’s making some very big mistakes in areas that Wall Street actually cares about (unlike theme parks). It’s a reminder that Iger may have cared little for the parks but he was a good film studio head. And whether Chapek likes it or not, presidential politics are going to drag Disney into the national political spotlight and give Bob plenty of new opportunities for high-profile stumbles.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

He’s making some very big mistakes in areas that Wall Street actually cares about (unlike theme parks). It’s a reminder that Iger may have cared little for the parks but he was a good film studio head. And whether Chapek likes it or not, presidential politics are going to drag Disney into the national political spotlight and give Bob plenty of new opportunities for high-profile stumbles.

Iger at least was good at some parts of the job. He was also very shrewd and understood the importance of managing the narrative. Chapek is increasingly seeming like someone who has been promoted way above his capabilities. It's becoming obvious enough that you get the impression there aren't many within the company are interested in covering for him, starting with his communications team.

 

[ToTBellHop]

‘Ello, Guv’ners! Keep ‘earing me name! Trust yer all very excited?!

 

[monothingie]

Remember

He’s making some very big mistakes in areas that Wall Street actually cares about (unlike theme parks). It’s a reminder that Iger may have cared little for the parks but he was a good film studio head. And whether Chapek likes it or not, presidential politics are going to drag Disney into the national political spotlight and give Bob plenty of new opportunities for high-profile stumbles.

The general public has the attention span of a goldfish. So long as Bob is delivering the quarterlies and maintaining growth, he can stumble all he wants on the public stage.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Remember

The general public has the attention span of a goldfish. So long as Bob is delivering the quarterlies and maintaining growth, he can stumble all he wants on the public stage.

If those stumbles become more high profile and start to publicly alienate powerful folks at Pixar, Disney Animation, or (the apocalyptic scenario) Marvel, things will get very bad very fast. In a showdown between Bob and Feige, who wins? I think we’ve already gotten a pretty big hint with the Johansson mess.

 

[denyuntilcaught]

meh.