Please let them not cheap out.
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New Seven Seas Lagoon Resort
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Sirwalterraleigh
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Yep...they had to be versatile back in the late 60’s
Wagers as to how long till clickbait steals this?
Sirwalterraleigh
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I think bay lake might be the most underwhelming dvc ever...not including Saratoga - of course.
This new bon bini no theme place might give it a run though
If they were to build a new - where is the need and what are the goals?
It would have to be mostly if not all dvc. They don’t have the need for high end rack - as evidenced by 10+ Years of obvious conversions
Architecturally, BLT is at best bland and uninspired for the location and at worst drags down the statement the Contemporary tower makes on its own.
I’m not sure what should go on SSL, but the classic Venetian / Asian etc designs never really did it for me and I understand why they were left on the cutting room floor. It should be something inspired and unique, which means it will never happen.
networkpro
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Namely, it doesn't fit in thematically to the architecture of the original structures. Its yet another sadly average glass draped vertical frame that's designed to maximize cubage.
Sirwalterraleigh
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The stupid circular shape makes the rooms awkward and sucky too
DCLcruiser
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Is this new parking lot just for TRON? That looks like the area of the old Persian resort.
networkpro
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Not to mention that the core amenities of the resort were not expanded when they replaced the 250 standard rooms of the North wing with 428 of the towers. If you're going to walk to MouseKingdom and eat in your room or the park not that much of an inconvenience, but if you want to go anywhere via monorail you're in the same boat as those who pay GF prices just to be greeted with full cars.
networkpro
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TeriofTerror
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IMHO, DVC components often pale in comparison to their companion resorts. Without giving it much thought, Grand Floridian and AKL come to mind.
danlb_2000
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No, not for Tron. That CM lot has been there for a while, they just recently paved it. There is a bus stop there so I assume all CM's get bussed to the back employee entrance so that lot could server any part of the park.
SpectroBro
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No, it’s always been there. Although it used to be dirt and now it’s finally paved. It’s where managers, executives, and salaried cast for Magic Kingdom park their cars.
aladdin2007
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Just for fun, from Disney's original expansion packet issued in the 90s:
Disney's Mediterranean Resort: Long visualized as new jewel in the crown of resorts surrounding Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney's Mediterranean Resort will occupy a prime location on the monorail line between Disney's Contemporary Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center. It's 1,000 deluxe rooms and suites will capture the romance of the sunny resorts of the Greek Islands. It will also provide a luxurious new convention facility with more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space and outstanding recreational facilities including a marina.
Disney's Mediterranean Resort: Long visualized as new jewel in the crown of resorts surrounding Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney's Mediterranean Resort will occupy a prime location on the monorail line between Disney's Contemporary Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center. It's 1,000 deluxe rooms and suites will capture the romance of the sunny resorts of the Greek Islands. It will also provide a luxurious new convention facility with more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space and outstanding recreational facilities including a marina.
Sirwalterraleigh
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I wonder why?
(Hint: it’s the CEO...”trickle down leadership” - or lack thereof. For better and worse)
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Sirwalterraleigh
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peter11435
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There were various versions over the years. The concept developed in the 90’s while similar was not exactly the same as the proposals that had come before.
the.dreamfinder
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Who designed the 90’s Mediterranean proposal?