Maybe it will look better in person, but I don’t like it at all. The moldy/ dirty look feels…moldy and dirty. I’m sure this is simply to cut back on having to clean the concrete.
I’ve noticed in trip report pictures recently and during our trip a few months ago that the pavement at WDW has been looking dirty. It stood out to me because it’s usually so clean. And it’s always been a unique “caring about the details” quality of Disney vs other theme parks. I figured the noticeable change is another disappointing cut back. But it’s a small thing that makes a big difference.
Anyway…Disney is big on making things intentionally look old to hide aging and cut back on upkeep. So this seems to be the same type of “theming.”