News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[monothingie]

USO is putting up two amazingly whimsical retro but modern "Space" hotels for EU. They get it.

There was a conscious decision made to make 180 from the fantasized theming that made the Poly unique.

You see that with BLT which was heavily criticized for being a bland high rise. Same thing with the proposed Reflections Resort and new Epcot which just screams unimaginative and generic with all the charm of a newly renovated airport terminal.

 

[MisterPenguin]

USO is putting up two amazingly whimsical retro but modern "Space" hotels for EU. They get it.

There was a conscious decision made to make 180 from the fantasized theming that made the Poly unique.

You see that with BLT which was heavily criticized for being a bland high rise. Same thing with the proposed Reflections Resort and new Epcot which just screams unimaginative and generic with all the charm of a newly renovated airport terminal.

I never 'defended' Riviera. It is indeed bland, IMO.

I have criticized the Bay Tower for being ugly.

I'm withholding my opinion of the new Poly towers until they're done.

And my opinion of the two new 'space themed' towers at EU is...

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1. They colored tiles look good up close. But, from a distance, the colors form a hot mess.​

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2. I see nothing 'space themed' about the two towers. What's 'space themed' about them?​

 

[monothingie]

I never 'defended' Riviera. It is indeed bland, IMO.

I think if the scaling were better it would appear less bland. It is too much hotel with not enough decorative elements.

I have criticized the Bay Tower for being ugly.

I don't think it's ugly and really want to like BLT because I love the Contemporary, but it is soooo generic.

I'm withholding my opinion of the new Poly towers until they're done.

And my opinion of the two new 'space themed' towers at EU is...

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1. They colored tiles look good up close. But, from a distance, the colors form a hot mess.​

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2. I see nothing 'space themed' about the two towers. What's 'space themed' about them?​

Maybe space is the wrong descriptor. I reminds me of Tommorowland, pre-1994. The whimsical vision of what people in the 1960's thought the 1990's would be.

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

I thought they did say restaurant?

If not…it’s the cheapo trend again. No amenities

I think there has to be a restaurant in this place. The poly main building is already busy as it is, adding this on without its own amenities would bring the poly to the verge of anarchy

 

[nicb88]

I think there has to be a restaurant in this place. The poly main building is already busy as it is, adding this on without its own amenities would bring the poly to the verge of anarchy

I’ve heard it’s multiple dining locations. But I’m unsure whether this means a restaurant, bar and pool bar, or table service and quick service, for example. Many combinations could be had!

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

I’ve heard it’s multiple dining locations. But I’m unsure whether this means a restaurant, bar and pool bar, or table service and quick service, for example. Many combinations could be had!

My guess would be sit down and pool bar/quick service. I’d love to see a sit down, QS and a themed bar, but I think that’s asking a bit much

 

[Andrew25]

Can't imagine this won't have another rooftop lounge/restaurant? Firework view dining (or jut rooftop in general) is very popular at WDW... especially at MK.

Captain Cook's is way too small to accommodate additional rooms, so I imagine another QS is coming.

 

[James Alucobond]

Can't imagine this won't have another rooftop lounge/restaurant? Firework view dining (or jut rooftop in general) is very popular at WDW... especially at MK.

I imagine this is what the large patio areas cut into the facade are for. The upper floors really don’t look to be configured for dining, though I suppose looks could be deceiving.

 

[disneyC97]

They could put dining back in Tangaroa Terrace, but choose not to

 

[Nunu]

My guess is that there'll be a full service restaurant at the top, just like at Riviera and Gran Destino Tower.

We'll see.

 

[Jumping Fountains]

I think that somewhere upthread people have said that there is not going to be any restaurant or terrace on the top floor. I don’t know anything about it though!

 

[Bocabear]

I don't believe there is any lounge or public spaces on the roof level... Well none I have seen or heard of....

 

[JoeCamel]

I don't believe there is any lounge or public spaces on the roof level... Well none I have seen or heard of....

All the noise would disturb the high roller suites on the top floor,

 

[Bocabear]

All the noise would disturb the high roller suites on the top floor,

TBH it doesn't bother the high roller suites at BLT... Nary a sound escapes to lower floors....

 

[JoeCamel]

TBH it doesn't bother the high roller suites at BLT... Nary a sound escapes to lower floors....

Just the thought of all those unwashed feet just above disturbs them....

 

[Bocabear]

Just the thought of all those unwashed feet just above disturbs them....

LOL! with the cost of the new points I am sure they will get for this building, there would be no unwashed feet, just captains of industry...as prices continue to rise.....They might as well have built the new units with Nanny suites attached...and maybe a room off the kitchen for the cook.

 

[Tha Realest]

I think that somewhere upthread people have said that there is not going to be any restaurant or terrace on the top floor. I don’t know anything about it though!

A top floor restaurant is a no-brainer. So of course, in keeping with everything else about this project, they didn’t do one. Must not be authentically Polynesian in the minds of some.

 

[HauntedPirate]

My guess would be sit down and pool bar/quick service. I’d love to see a sit down, QS and a themed bar, but I think that’s asking a bit much

Those three should be the minimum offered. IMHO. Probably throw in a pool bar or two plus a light QS at a pool as well.

 

[HauntedPirate]

LOL! with the cost of the new points I am sure they will get for this building, there would be no unwashed feet, just captains of industry...as prices continue to rise.....They might as well have built the new units with Nanny suites attached...and maybe a room off the kitchen for the cook.

What about my butler and maid?

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

some recent photos taken from the GF area:

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Apparently views from rooms are more important to them than how the structure looks and fits with the rest of the environment. I'm sure this would been 20% more excused had it been built some part on the other side where next to TTC.