Goofnut1980
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Is it me, or does it look kinda small for a DVC? Compared to Kidani or BLT, I wonder the number of rooms it will have vs the other DVC resorts.
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PHOTOS - Latest look at Disney's Grand Floridian DVC Resort construction
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That link comes up as access denied. I can still get there on the home page, but just wanted you to know.
Sorry guys, try now.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...nd-floridian-resort-dvc-wing-construction.htm
jt04
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I think this may be due to limited space. I am sure these will be premium priced though. Understandably.
rudyjr13
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No joking? That is good news for nov trip. Thanks.
Goofyernmost
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The poor wedding pavilion
Poor indeed - it looks like a bomb went off right next door
This is only what I heard...no first hand knowledge, but, I believe that the Wedding Pavilion has been closed down for the duration of the construction process. So, no business at all.
COProgressFan
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This is only what I heard...no first hand knowledge, but, I believe that the Wedding Pavilion has been closed down for the duration of the construction process. So, no business at all.
That is not true. The wedding pavilion is up and fully operational. I am certain many couples, however, are choosing other locations for their ceremonies.
The Spa however, has been closed during construction, while the gym (same building) is open.
Magenta Panther
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When Disney builds a DVC domicile that looks like a castle, THEN I'll invest in it. This GF version comes close...but no cigar.
COProgressFan
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Seriously, I don't see that as an apt description at all. It is a very large/tall building towering over the beach and the nearby wedding pavilion, and sitting off away from the rest of the resort on its own.
I don't see how it is either small, intimate, or unimposing...
Bork Bork
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Line it up against Kidani Village and Saratoga Springs and you'll see how small it is comparatively. My perspective was that of a guest staying there, not of one looking at it from the Poly beach. I concede your point on how close it is to the pavilion and water, but based on the concept art I think it'll fit in nicely when complete.
Tom
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I love this stuff - keep the pics coming!
It always amazes me. People will be quick to knock Disney for going cheap on something, but in reality, they spend big bucks where it counts. Nobody does cast-in-place concrete construction anymore, unless they're building a parking garage...and even then it's usually pre-cast.
The way Disney builds its hotels is just about the most expensive way possible. It's durable, fireproof, sound-deadening, extremely strong - but very labor intensive and far more expensive and time consuming that bolting together structural steel.
It always amazes me. People will be quick to knock Disney for going cheap on something, but in reality, they spend big bucks where it counts. Nobody does cast-in-place concrete construction anymore, unless they're building a parking garage...and even then it's usually pre-cast.
The way Disney builds its hotels is just about the most expensive way possible. It's durable, fireproof, sound-deadening, extremely strong - but very labor intensive and far more expensive and time consuming that bolting together structural steel.
BalooChicago
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I've worked on a number of cast-in-place concrete jobs. Construction technology is very regional. In a lot of regions cast-in-place construction is very common. Among other things, cast-in-place structures are efficient in dealing with lateral forces imposed by storm events. Cast-in-place concrete can also be very efficient in terms of the structural depth required, which is why you often see it in high rise residential buildings.
alissafalco
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Disney has no choice but to build it this way. Unless they want it blown away with the next Florida hurricane. Most buildings in Florida are built this way. Disney would build on the cheap if they could. They just can't because of the all the Florida hurricanes.
Tom
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You can build structural steel framed buildings that will withstand hurricanes. Most of the ride, attraction and show buildings are either pre-engineered metal buildings (the old ride "warehouses" like IaSW and HM) or structural steel framed buildings (including Mermaid, BatB and much of the above-grade parts of the Mine Ride).
Going with cast-in-place concrete for the hotels is a step up - and makes for a better building for the guests in more ways than one.