jt04
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WL is a different take on the form IMO. Much more 'rustic' than what I'm referencing. But yes, it would be good if they stuck with anything 'Wilderness '.
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News Disney Lakeshore Lodge (Project 89 - Development near Fort Wilderness)
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WL is a different take on the form IMO. Much more 'rustic' than what I'm referencing. But yes, it would be good if they stuck with anything 'Wilderness '.
Bocabear
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but now with that ridiculous store in the middle of the space it is a whole lot less pleasant...and somehow makes a 14 story atrium feel claustrophobic... Really crappy design on that! The store could have easily been incorporated into the space that is currently the Arcade...or anywhere else
Bocabear
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When looking for reference material, all I can find for Adirondack Lodge is extremely similar to Wilderness Lodge in style and feel... What are you thinking?? Would love to see.
Skibum1970
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I'm probably wrong but I always thought that WL was based more on the Yellowstone Lodge feel or the national parks lodges. Although, the pictures of Adirondack lodges look familiar. Maybe a lodge is a lodge?
Ponderer
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It’s been noted as being inspired by both the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone, and the (former) Ahwahnee at Yosemite.
Bocabear
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Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright...But you mentioned the feel of an Adirondack Lodge...which is a whole other animal...
Ok, I understand Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie Style....Which also does not mesh with the Wilderness Lodge feel...
Ponderer
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Maybe, but I don’t know how focused you need to be on precise meshing when you can see a monorail and the Contemporary right outside the WL windows.
jt04
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It does not have to mesh with the WL. Only the wilderness.
That FLW aesthetic was at the root of the New England and upstate New York lodge style I suspect. At least it was an influence as it dates to 1912.
Bocabear
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but the Contemporary is not in the Wilderness Lodge... and it is relatively shielded and distanced with the lake and an island... Planes fly overhead too, but that doesn't spoil the illusion that you are at the Polynesian...Maybe, but I don’t know how focused you need to be on precise meshing when you can see a monorail and the Contemporary right outside the WL windows.
The Disney Springhill Suites hotel is going to be basically on the grounds of Wilderness Lodge... So the properties really should mesh better...
Of course the Riviera does not mesh with the Caribbean Beach hotel either... so...
jt04
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From the Wikipedia
Growth came to the city when the Saint Paul & Pacific Railroad extended a line to Wayzata from Saint Paul. This ultimately made Wayzata the gateway to Lake Minnetonka. After the Civil War, vacationers from around the world (but particularly the Deep South) began arriving to enjoy the lake's natural environment and cool climate. With numerous trains scheduled for arrival in Wayzata, hotels were quickly built around the lake.
Growth came to the city when the Saint Paul & Pacific Railroad extended a line to Wayzata from Saint Paul. This ultimately made Wayzata the gateway to Lake Minnetonka. After the Civil War, vacationers from around the world (but particularly the Deep South) began arriving to enjoy the lake's natural environment and cool climate. With numerous trains scheduled for arrival in Wayzata, hotels were quickly built around the lake.
jt04
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Poly site next to Grand Floridian but each feels worlds apart. Imo.
Bocabear
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they are separated...there is space between them... Reflections motel is actually on the grounds of the Wilderness Lodge...
Ponderer
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We literally saw the monorail going into the Contemporary from our bed every night on our last trip, like it was in the parking lot. I understand what you’re saying, but t’s not shielded or hidden at the least. I highly doubt that most of the guests at WL will even realize it’s there, but of course, we’ll see.
jt04
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I'd have to look at the google. But poly is very close to the new dvc tower. In any case, the layout of the new reflections is clearly strategic to protect sightlines. Time will tell why that is.
deeevo
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Where is this place? I have always wanted to find a place very similar to WL but in the mountains with snow.
ABQ
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It will really all depend upon just how much deforestation takes place. They are not on the same grounds, but are close, however, not much closer than the CR to the WL really.
Bocabear
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Calmdownnow
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I think you have hit the nail on the head. I am probably in a minority thinking that the artwork of this resort seems very relaxing and appealing, BUT... it is so close to the Fort, which has such a different vibe and a very different appeal. Yes, Fort guests may have extra options for food, drink, spa services etc, (if they are allowed access to the Reflection amenities and it is a not a one-sided arrangement ie. Reflections guests can book pony rides, carriage rides etc, but Fort guests can't get similar access to expanded options at Reflections). However, the "hipster vibe" of the proposed new resort doesn't seem to me to sit comfortably with the "camping/self-sufficiency" vibe of the Fort.