Pop Century Phase 2 to be torn down?

[MIDisneyFamily]

I dont know what there are more threads about on here. Pop Century - The Forgotten Years , or a Fifth WDW park.

 

[imagineer boy]

NO! I hope this isn't true, that'd be such a waste. What they really should do ( and should've done a long time ago ) is get off their lazy butts, and finnish the darn thing. Disney still could use more hotels.

 

[raven]

Sept. 11, 2001. They decided not to finish it because tourism dropped drastically after 9-11.

But I still flew there the moment they reopenned air travel! It was a little creepy being at WDW though with hardly anyone around.

 

[Master Yoda]

But I still flew there the moment they reopenned air travel! It was a little creepy being at WDW though with hardly anyone around.

I was there the weekend after. I think the CMs outnumbered the guests.

 

[PigletIsMyCat]

I was thinking of the youtube video I saw recently that showed a person walking around and in some of the structures. I don't recall seeing the doors/windows. Cool if it was weathered in. I suppose the slabs would have been compromised, tho. Thanks for the info! :sohappy: Did you work on this project?

No I did not. I have worked all around Disney property and have seen the buildings numerous times in the past couple of years. The YouTube video that was previously linked in this thread (page 2) showed doors and windows on the building, with one of the doors opened. I don't know *who* opened the door, though.

 

[Tim G]

It's only a Merfeous rumor... :lookaroun

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I assume you mean Hampton Inns, which is owned by the Hilton Hotels Company. They also own Double Tree, Embassy Suites, and The Hilton named hotles.
Didn't Hilton, Inc and Disney open the Swan or Dolphin when it was first constructed? And theres a Hilton and Double Tree near Downtown Disney on Disney property. Disney doesnt really have any "alliances" with too many hotel companies beyond Lease deals for thier property do they?

That's right...they sed too.I wish they would bring it back so a actual resort would have a FREE continental breakfast.
:slurp:

LOL,I'm cheap!

 

[sillykid]

Finally.... this years wand thread

Note to self.........
Don't drink soda when reading Martin's post.
It might make you laugh it out your nose.:lol:

 

[mousermerf]

It's only a Merfeous rumor... :lookaroun

If you know more, you're free to speak up at any time

 

[awalkinthepark]

Do they really need more value resort space? I am also not sure POP DVC would be a big seller. I know if I was going DVC and had the cash, I'd be looking in the Deluxe areas.

Well I might be interested in a value level DVC ownership at say $19.99 a point.....2 points for the price of 1 if you buy in the next 15 minutes.....and if they throw in DDP and a pin lanyard for free.....a $xxx.xx value!!!! Waa hoo!

 

[ChrisQ]

According to this video they are nothing but concrete structures with the plumbing stub outs and pipes in them...

Wow, that's one heck of a creepy video...no narration...

Maybe that was the 30's building, with sort of a desolate, Dust Bowl theme.

 

[righttrack]

They are tearing it down and building Del Boca Vista: Phase 2.

This tip calculator made me tip 33%. I'm ruined!

 

[righttrack]

I'm somewhat surprised that they would theme a modern, value resort from the 00s through the 40s. It just doesn't sound like anyplace I'd want to stay. Certainly there are plenty of Disney icons from that era, but the rest, ech. I'd prefer they reused that space/resort for something else. Yes, family suites would be great. There are lots of larger families that stay off property for better value accomodations.

 

[kimmychad]

I'm somewhat surprised that they would theme a modern, value resort from the 00s through the 40s. It just doesn't sound like anyplace I'd want to stay. Certainly there are plenty of Disney icons from that era, but the rest, ech. I'd prefer they reused that space/resort for something else. Yes, family suites would be great. There are lots of larger families that stay off property for better value accomodations.

yeah as much as disney is for families, the resorts dont really accomodate a family, unless you want to pay several hundred dollars a night. staying off property in a condo for $139 a night is much more appealing

 

[Ausdaddy]

yeah as much as disney is for families, the resorts dont really accomodate a family, unless you want to pay several hundred dollars a night. staying off property in a condo for $139 a night is much more appealing

To you. Many people feel that staying off-property detracts from the Disney feeling/magic. The DVC is popular for a reason.

 

[Master Yoda]

yeah as much as disney is for families, the resorts dont really accomodate a family, unless you want to pay several hundred dollars a night. staying off property in a condo for $139 a night is much more appealing

I would agree with you there. If you have the typical family of 4 there are plenty of places to stay on property for less than $100 per night but space is definitely at a premium. When you jump up to a party of 5 like my family your options are more than cut in half. Pretty much the least expensive place to stay on property is PORS which at best is $100 per night at an AP rate rack rate is around $150-$175. With a party of 6 your options are even fewer.

For the first time in more than 7 years we will be staying off property on purpose because of this. We are getting a cabin (almost identical to the ones at Ft Wilderness) at a camp ground just behind MK for $250 per week. This comes with free wi-fi plus all the activities at the camp ground which are pretty extensive. If it works out this will be our new place to stay when at WDW.

 

[Master Yoda]

To you. Many people feel that staying off-property detracts from the Disney feeling/magic. The DVC is popular for a reason.

I feel the same way about the magic but DVC is not for everyone especially if you do multiple 2 and 3 day weekend trips. My family has kind of hit the breaking point where the magic and benefits of staying on property is getting a bit to pricey.

 

[Slowjack]

To you. Many people feel that staying off-property detracts from the Disney feeling/magic. The DVC is popular for a reason.

The original poster was talking about "accommodating," which is to say, having enough room, at an affordable price. Disney has options at all price levels but for large families there's not much for the budget-conscious.

I think it's interesting, though, that you say that staying off-site can detract from the Disney magic. It shows how far we've come in a relatively short time. I remember when the idea was that staying on-site was a "plus" your WDW trip--a trip that was fantastically magical regardless. Now we're at the stage where staying on-site is the baseline, and staying off-site is a bring-down.

 

[Ausdaddy]

I feel the same way about the magic but DVC is not for everyone especially if you do multiple 2 and 3 day weekend trips. My family has kind of hit the breaking point where the magic and benefits of staying on property is getting a bit to pricey.

Agree. I wasn't trying to imply that DVC fits everyone's situation, but it allows some to get larger accomodations. It truly is relative to your situation. I'm not a DVC member yet, but I do see the value proposition.

The original poster was talking about "accommodating," which is to say, having enough room, at an affordable price. Disney has options at all price levels but for large families there's not much for the budget-conscious.

I think it's interesting, though, that you say that staying off-site can detract from the Disney magic. It shows how far we've come in a relatively short time. I remember when the idea was that staying on-site was a "plus" your WDW trip--a trip that was fantastically magical regardless. Now we're at the stage where staying on-site is the baseline, and staying off-site is a bring-down.

Yeah, I understand the OP's post, but value is not all dollars and cents (or maybe, sense, in Disney's case?). I would love to see more affordable accomodations for larger families, but staying off-site does not increase value for many folks. You're trading value for cheaper/larger accomodations. It's certainly an individual or family decision. I'm not saying a trip isn't magical, if you stay off-site. To some it is, to some, it isn't.

 

[RiversideBunny]

Just a quick note, and perhaps someone can confirm, but elsewhere peeps are talking about having mailed Disney Guest Communication and gotten the response that the second phase would not be completed and would be torn down. Also, notices to guests of major work at Pop Century for September (not to mention the signs at the resort entrance are being changed right now and behind tarps).

So i guess that's over, no?

So, using the original post in this thread,

1. Will there be an official announcement soon by WDW?
2. Will the demolition activites be listed in the official refurbishments for the resorts?
3. Can someone post the actual wording of the response from Guest Services about this?

Tks.