News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[Incomudro]

The kind of already did that? Not as tall as the Poly addition, but the Poly plot was a bit more land-restricted.

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I think I missed this?

 

[DisneyOutsider]

I think I missed this?

You've never noticed all of those rectangular satellite buildings sprawling out from the main building at Grand Floridian? Those were the DVC additions over a decade or so ago.

Not as jarring as it doesn't hover over-top of the main building like the Poly addition does.

 

[Brian]

I think I missed this?

That's The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. It's quite the eyesore when compared with the rest of the resort.

 

[Doberge]

I don't think there's any lack of clarity at all, here... It will be a part of the old association... that's a done deal. They have repeatedly said so in all of their communications. Rooms haven't been declared yet, but this is not a new association. They're not going back on that now. Not to mention they've been exercising ROFR on Poly contracts like never before. It's just a formality at this point.

I might agree with you on the pricing and Riv comparison were it not for the terrible flop of Fort Wilderness. They're looking at actively selling Riv, Aulani, FW Cabins, Poly, and Disneyland Tower all at once. That's a TON of inventory to be sitting on. They might start dangling some carrots if things don't pick up soon. Though I'm not sure that Poly needs extra incentive to sell initially.

I'm with you that it's heading in one direction but offered clarity to anyone casually reading that may think of official to know that it's not yet formalized.

A large list of actively sold resorts is, imo, a good thing. Selling in small groups deprived consumer choices. There are times in DVC history where it's been one pushed Orlando resort + Aulani. Now there will be two MK area resorts, one EPCOT area, one Disneyland, and still Hawaii.

Disney is sitting on inventory but it's not wasted and going unused. All of these resorts are putting rooms into cash side and, as I understand, occupancy is high or will be high at all *because* they are new (Riviera, VDH) or niche (Aulani). FW and Aulani slow are seen as weaknesses but it keeps more rooms in cash inventory by slowing the the rate rooms are declared and converted to point inventory. Until a resort fails to fill with cash reservations there's no reason for Disney to worry.

 

[Virtual Toad]

That's The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. It's quite the eyesore when compared with the rest of the resort.

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In terms of size it does dwarf the main GF buildings, but at least they made an effort to match the theme and style. The fact that the original GF is taller than the Poly minimizes the mismatch in size between the original GF and its DVC as well. If you didn't know any better, you'd assume they're part of the same resort and that's exactly as it should be.

In the case of the Poly DVC, not only is the new structure jarring from a size standpoint compared to the longhouses, there was absolutely no effort at thematic continuity. So in a way it's the worst of both worlds.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

If these rooms don’t sell, will they learn? I could be mistaken but I didn’t think Riviera sold as well as anticipated.

Remember, they're not selling "these rooms." They're just selling the Poly again, without resale restrictions. I think this is going to sell quite well, and quite fast compared to Riviera and CFW. PVB was very popular when it went on sale the first time.

 

[davis_unoxx]

Why no tiki designs? That and the landscaping of the Polynesian makes it beloved.

 

[eddie104]

Why no tiki designs? That and the landscaping of the Polynesian makes it beloved.

We have no clue what hotel looks outside of the lobby.

 

[davis_unoxx]

Disney getting trashed in the comments on social media. Very common sight now that people compares there parks vs Tokyo, especially now with Disney releasing Fantasy Springs press.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Disney getting trashed in the comments on social media. Very common sight now that people compares there parks vs Tokyo, especially now with Disney releasing Fantasy Springs press.

The problem though is that the new hotel at Tokyo DisneySEA is hideous. The new Polynesian tower even has the benefit of not poorly trying to be something completely different. It doesn’t mesh well with its context but it’s not as offensive as a standalone object.

 

[James Alucobond]

The problem though is that the new hotel at Tokyo DisneySEA is hideous. The new Polynesian tower even has the benefit of not poorly trying to be something completely different. It doesn’t mesh well with its context but it’s not as offensive as a standalone object.

Oh, I thought I was alone in this sentiment, though I don’t visit the Tokyo section of these boards. All I see is people gushing about Tokyo, but I find the hotel puzzling in that it’s essentially a big box with odd scrollwork I don’t really know how to describe. It’s like they extracted some swashes from something baroque or rococo and then scaled it up to create a couple appliqués that feel really aesthetically juvenile for some reason.

 

[HauntedPirate]

The theming of the new cruise ships have been nice. They need more of that talent for the hotels.

Good lord, no. Keep those people far, far away from the parks. The "hit you over the head with a Disney sledgehammer" theme of the Wish is not needed anywhere else.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The problem though is that the new hotel at Tokyo DisneySEA is hideous. The new Polynesian tower even has the benefit of not poorly trying to be something completely different. It doesn’t mesh well with its context but it’s not as offensive as a standalone object.

I’m really not impressed by what I’m seeing in Fantasy Springs. I’d take Lantern Festival and leave the rest.

 

[eddie104]

The problem though is that the new hotel at Tokyo DisneySEA is hideous. The new Polynesian tower even has the benefit of not poorly trying to be something completely different. It doesn’t mesh well with its context but it’s not as offensive as a standalone object.

I was about to say compared to the concept art for that hotel it definitely is downgraded.

How do you feel about the interior?

 

[James Alucobond]

I was about to say compared to the concept art for that hotel it definitely is downgraded.

The artwork always makes things look more attractive, but it always looked like an insufficiently frosted cake regardless.

 

[Bocabear]

I think the Fantasy Springs project will be very popular in Japan...it is all so precious and cute or Kawaii. It will excite 1o year old girls which seems to be an aesthetic they really love there.... But no way would a lot of that fly here... It is nice to see them do something ambitious in thematic construction with all the water... and I guess it is different....
I wish whoever has been working on the plans for WDW had just a little bit of that whimsy for our parks here...

 

[Bocabear]

insufficiently frosted cake! LOL I love that! PERFECT...

 

[Incomudro]

You've never noticed all of those rectangular satellite buildings sprawling out from the main building at Grand Floridian? Those were the DVC additions over a decade or so ago.

Not as jarring as it doesn't hover over-top of the main building like the Poly addition does.

I haven't been near the GF in years.

 

[Incomudro]

That's The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. It's quite the eyesore when compared with the rest of the resort.

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It does work better than the new Poly structure.

 

[Disone]

Disney has really lost its way with creating unique and immersive resort environments that invoke a specific feeling from guests. As nice as this looks, there is a reason people flock to CR, Poly, GF, WDL, Boardwalk decades later - and this ain't it. I feel like I'm attending a work/corporate conference when I see these sanitized new builds (Disneyland Hotel DVC Tower included)

I want to love it but I land here with you. They can talk about the dozens of artists that created exclusive art inspired by modern Polynesia, sustainable stories , and Disney IP.

But I miss the days when a press release did not have to explain all that to me.... It used to be a much more intuitive experience that was rich with feeling.

At WL no one has to tell you the stories the totem poles are telling you, or what stones from the great fireplace represent for you to be impressed with the place.