Little Green Men
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Yes I saw it too, hidden Mickey is still there!
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PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian
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Cesar R M
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worse.. he could have been cut due of financial issuesI think He's taking in an extended vacation before being committed to stand in that lobby for the next 50 years.
(Still in production) I'm sure he will arrive when he's ready.
Cesar R M
Well-Known Member
Pretty sure the yatch and the Beach are contemporary and classical style buildings.
They give the wow feature due of their luxurious appearance.. something that the Poly doesnt have.
Their wow factor was transporting with a polynesian feel.
Kinda gone thanks to the removal of the lobby feature plus the horrible pizza huts shacks.
Cesar R M
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looks pretty generic for me.
Cesar R M
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I find it interesting how you get always 3 likes from the same people.
Incomudro
Well-Known Member
I haven't been taking note.
But people who view things more or less the same way are going to have common ground, no?
I'm trying to view this as a glass 1/2 full while trying to understand the reasoning behind them doing what they did.
subvelocity
New Member
Not as bad as I originally thought it would be, but I will miss the old lush waterfall fountain. Are there any pictures of the main entrance outside?
Little Green Men
Well-Known Member
Since I "liked" that particular post I just want to say that, I agree with what she has to say to an extent. I don't "like" every post she makes but I thought she made an interesting point. I completely get why people may be unsatisfied with this new lobby with the large fountain gone. I don't hate the new lobby, I like the openness and being able to look up at the skylight, and being able to get sun in the sitting area. I also have hope that a new fountain outside the entrance will at least provide the tropical experience still since, according to tikifan, they are adding one.
kkocka
Active Member
Pretty much what I've been preaching for pages: just wait and see. Again, not BAD, just lacking the wow factor.
Incomudro
Well-Known Member
Thanks.
I'm not a she though.
I just picked that avatar because I liked the girls in Epcots Morocco!
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Coming from a DVC member, it is a bit odd. Since the DVC facilities are supposed to only be supported by DVC member's maintenance fees, it's usually pretty evident that Disney prefers more simplified theming for the "public", non-room portions of the DVC resorts (see the look of the Jambo house vs Kidani Village at the DAK Lodge - Kidani looks much more simple in terms of construction). Presumably, this was a measure to keep maintenance dues down during things like repainting, furniture replacements, etc., and a sign that Disney was willing to pay more to maintain their own facilities than they were willing to hoist on DVC members for the villas portion.
If anything, it seems like this might be a sign this trend has reversed - Disney now expects the DVC members to pay more for their villa maintenance than Disney themselves are willing to pay for the hotel portion.Perhaps my interpretation is wrong though.
@MarkTwain I was referring to the fact that the DVC area is a sales area and DVC spares no expense for sales so I am not surprised in the upgrade relative to the normal guest areas. And since Poly is the latest DVC it seems logical as well.
DVC maintenance fees have been on the rise and maintenance levels have been dropping, My BLT grand villa had so many 'issues' they credited my account for 1 night of points (room should never have been released, broken coffee carafe, damage to furniture someone had a h--- of a party (damaged furniture) that week but the mousekeeping QA checks should have caught it plus the room was not ready till late afternoon well after 'official check in time' so they had time to fix.
Brought laundry list of stuff to front desk mainly because I did not want to be charged for room damage. Once again I was NOT LOOKING for stuff this was stuff that jumped out at you.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Thanks.
I'm not a she though.
I just picked that avatar because I liked the girls in Epcots Morocco!
They WERE cute...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
And an outside fountain is so relaxing when you are inside trying to recover from 100 deg heat and 90% humidity...
Little Green Men
Well-Known Member
For maybe 2 months out of the year?
Little Green Men
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My mistake, sorry for the mixup. The girl in your avatar IS very beautiful.Thanks.
I'm not a she though.
I just picked that avatar because I liked the girls in Epcots Morocco!
Little Green Men
Well-Known Member
They ARE still in Marakesh.
aladdin2007
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more like May through September
Little Green Men
Well-Known Member
Honestly it's never reached even close to 100 degrees when I've been there in May or August. May was always comfortably hot, and I've been there in May many times. It's only really bad in June and July, August too but not 100. The entrance IS shaded also.
From a design perspective I think they have achieved a fresh, updated take on tiki style that is slightly retro, yet not 1970's period piece. The colors are relevant to the current trends in interior design (bolder colors grounded by richer neutrals) and the furniture profiles are appropriate and look inviting. I think the areas are well designed for interaction and connection instead of a large water feature and dense growth that forces the seating into primarily outward facing rows, there are multiple areas to congregate and flow around. I do think they could use some plantings or pots with more vertical elements such as taller bamboo or palms to better tie the ground level seating and the upper level float lights together (or if some of those hung even lower in the center above the new, scaled down water feature. I think the way the colors of the bromeliads are echoed in the rugs and bench seats is a good way of bringing bright pop colors in without overwhelming. I think in many ways it brings a renewed focus to the lobby and while it is a dramatic shift from what was there, I feel it allows the area to function more as a hotel lobby should. I am liking how it also integrates in to wholistic project as Captain Cooks now ties in more with its similar color palette and tone. I think it also is very in step with the direction they seem to be taking with the more upscale themed look - moving away from the hotel being an extension of the theme parks "over the top-ness" and instead providing a different type of "escape" in the hospitality areas. Overall I am liking what I see and it is an example of why design projects always seem to make more sense once all of the soft elements are in place. I also applaud the Disney design team for having a clear vision based on current and relevant hospitality design trends and not yielding to pressure from preservationists reluctant for change - clinging to a design concept that doesn't fit the new business objectives. Sometimes its not popular to be the one leading the charge into new, necessary directions.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Great pics, thanks.
Once I accepted that the waterfall is gone, and never coming back, I am able to say I like it.
It's bright. It's airy. And dollars to donuts, I'll bet it smells better.
Now, those Pizza Huts on the water are another story altogether.