Stanza XII Program Guide - Spring into Summer

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With Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary coming up in 2021, and many large scale attractions arriving over the next few years, in the interim period between now and 2021, Disney could use some added perks to ensure guests continue to come down even in this construction heavy period. This summer they have the Incredible Summer package, but since we traveled to the future to see all the possible outcomes of this reduced budget celebration, the Board of Directors understands that next summer they need to step it up. And that is where you come in, as it requires all the skills you've learned over the first ten Stanzas to accomplish successfully.

Your task is to design a 'Spring into Summer' event that adds the following attractions to 'Spring' locations at the Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Springs
Announce a new show to replace Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba and design its opening act
Tie-Ins: Stanza VIII (Nighttime Show), Stanza X (Pre-Show)

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Using an open canvas, outline a new theme overlay for the resort
Tie Ins: Stanza I (Open Canvas), Stanza III (DVC Location)

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Create a Latin American themed Children's Area as a replacement for the Iguana Arcade
Tie-Ins: Stanza IV (Latin American theme), Stanza V (Kidzones),

Samawati Springs at Kidani Village, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Build a new culturally authentic poolside lounge to replace the Maji Pool Bar
Tie-Ins: Stanza III (DVC Location), Stanza VII (Themed Lounge)

Copper Creek Springs at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Advertise and construct a new interactive walking adventure game throughout the grounds of Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Tie-Ins: Stanza IV (Adventure theme), Stanza VI (Advertising)

Teamboat Springs at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Design a new character based water-slide from the top of Mt. Gushmore with a signature theme song.
Tie-Ins: Stanza II (Theme Song), Stanza IX (New Character)

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Below we will chronicle in-depth what is expected and the guided direction to take for this Stanza - to hopefully help make it as efficient of a transition as possible, and hopefully net the best project results! ​

 

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Disney Springs
Est. 2016


Full Springs Walk-Through


But where you're going is to the Disney Springs West Side - to replace La Nouba
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La Nouba - The Technical Story
The contract between Cirque du Soleil and Walt Disney World Resort was signed in July of 1996 and the theater was delivered in August of 1998. The set took a crew of 80 people and over four months to install.

The Theater
The 1,671-seat showroom is the first free-standing permanent theatre ever built for Cirque du Soleil. Set Designer Michel Crête of Cirque du Soleil, Michel Aubé of Scéno Plus, Walt Disney Imagineering and the architects of the Rockwell group collaborated on the overall design of the theater. The dynamic white structure was designed to convey elegance and sensuality with the addition of fabric and tension reminiscent of a Big Top.

The contrasting black showroom interior transports the audience to another world as soon they enter the theater. The set is reminiscent of a well-traveled path or trail. The rustic, relief-style finish on the 60-foot rocks was created using wood and bleached velour to cover the steel structures, thus producing a variety of perspectives. Michel Crête designed the seven cloud-like Fabulous Figures that decorate the ceiling of the showroom. They measure 30 feet in length and are constructed of copper tubing and wrapped in mesh. Two 75-foot towers were constructed from steel planks and positioned on both sides of the stage.

Each tower has four levels and is equipped with an external elevator lift, a band platform, speakers and lighting equipment. The towers also provide alternate stage entrances and exits for the performers. The showroom seats were modeled after old-fashioned auditorium chairs. Constructed out of steel and wood and covered in red velvet, they were designed to create familiar atmosphere for the audience. They were built by American Seating of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Crête designed a 60x200-foot trellis made of PVC panels and scrim for the back wall to create a versatile backdrop on which various images and shadows could be produced. Visible backstage activity is made obvious to bring the set to life and evoke the audience’s imagination.

Automations
Michel Crête’s design of the set for La Nouba includes five elevator lifts built into the stage floor. Each lift has a 3,000 pound capacity, can move at one foot per second and rise to a maximum height of 16 feet. The center stage lift includes a second axis that is capable of descending 16 feet below the stage as well. The lifts are equipped with many safety interlocks including safety tape switches on the edges that stop the lift automatically if obstructed.

The lifts were engineered and installed by Showmotion of Connecticut in collaboration with Disney Ride and Show Engineering. Westsun Scenic Edge, Inc. of Winnipeg, Canada designed and installed the computer control system that precisely controls 45 motors including the five stage lifts that comprise the automation system for La Nouba. Over 300 automated cues in La Nouba are controlled using a Windows NT based program called Dynatrac. JR Clancy engineered and installed the 44 line set standard rigging system and 35 of the motorized winches used for flying acrobatic equipment and props.

Two computer-controlled telepheriques (or tracks) installed along the back wall of the stage are capable of moving props, scenery and acrobatic equipment at speeds of up to four feet per second. The largest set piece, the Grand Monument, measures 40x30 feet and is constructed of aluminum covered by a painted scrim.

The retractable power track floors were designed and installed by Cirque du Soleil to create a multi-functional performance area. The four floors retract beneath the stage revealing the power track surface eight inches below the stage. The floors weigh over 10,000 pounds each and are capable of moving up to two feet per second. Outfitted with a tighter trampoline bed and a second generation of springs, the 60-foot power tracks allow the performers to jump higher and faster than ever before. Instead of two overlapping tracks, as in Alegría, the trampolines are longer, wider, and woven together as one piece, a Cirque du Soleil first. The entire stage deck is layered with impact resilient Mondo Sport Floor over wood in order to avoid injury.

Source: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/~/media/press/PDF/lanouba/LaNouba_Technical_Story.pdf

 

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The Prompt
Announce a new show to replace Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba and design the opening act
Tie-Ins: Stanza VIII (nighttime show), Stanza X (Pre-Show)
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This challenge ties in with both the nighttime show elements of Stanza VIII when you designed a Tokyo DisneySea show, along with the Pre-Show elements of Stanza X, since your goal in this project is to design the new show's opening act

Since the theater design is custom to Cirque du Soleil, and designing a new Cirque show is not a requirement of the challenge, if you'd like - you have the ability to completely gut the theater and start over again with something new.

While the direct tie-ins are to Stanzas VIII and X, there's a hint of Stanza I in here as well being as you have an open canvas for any show you would like to see on Disney Springs West Side. It's completely up to you!

And remember the intention of this project is to explain what the show will be...and then essentially, just give a 'preview' of it by explaining the opening act. You do not need to go into detail about the entire show. Again, just the opening act whether it be a stage show, or circus show, or something completely new. The only requirement is that it is a ticketed event similar to La Nouba, that fits within the Disney Springs West Side.

Have fun!

 

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Est. 2004

(Tie-In to the Stanza III Program Guide)

Resort Statistics
Opening Date: May 17, 2004
Theme: 1880s Victorian Upstate New York
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Resort Tour


Resort Music


Resort Map

Resort Rooms

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Room Statistics
Approximate # of Rooms: 1,320
Room Types: Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Three Bedroom Treehouse Villa, Grand Villa.

2018 DVC Points Chart

S = Studio
P = Preferred

And what will you be doing with this resort? Changing the theme of this DVC Resort! Let's get into the 'why' and 'how' of that.
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Prompt Backstory
Harkoning back to Stanza I, we look for guest reviews to shape our ideas of the project - and DisneyTouristBlog is one of the most honest and respected review sites we go to aside from wdwmagic.

With that - in the review, and the comments that you can search below, the theme is one of the negatives. It's just too generic.

And having been to Saratoga Springs, NY myself, while it does resemble it, it's not nearly as authentic as it could be, and the theme is a bit niche for a Disney Resort.

Here's a snippet of the DisneyTouristBlog overview of the review, with the bolded 'negative' about the theme.
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Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is a Disney Vacation Club deluxe villa hotel at Walt Disney World that is themed to an area of upstate New York that is known for horse racing. Saratoga Springs Resort feels like an idealized version of Saratoga Springs, New York, as it’s surrounded by golf courses, winding waterways, and features cookie-cutter buildings all in an inviting pastel color palette. It feels like the perfectly planned community.

Depending upon your perspective, this theming could be the perfect vacation resort for you, or it could feel like a experiment in city planning taken too far. If you’ve read our Disney Vacation Club Resort Rankings and have seen that we placed Saratoga Springs Resort dead last, you might assume that our take is the latter. It’s not. We’re actually somewhere in the middle. We agree with the criticism of Saratoga Springs Resort’s theme–it’s very generic, and feels to us like a nice timeshare resort that you might find anywhere. The equestrian layer seems tacked on as a random layer of artifice.

It feels like Disney was trying to cast a wide net with Saratoga Springs Resort’s theming so it wasn’t really off-putting to anyone, which might very well be the case since it was Disney’s most ambitious Disney Vacation Club property to date when built. In the process, though, they made it too bland. On the plus side, it’s more of a buyer’s market on Saratoga Springs Resort Disney Vacation Club points than on any other resort.

Source: http://www.disneytouristblog.com/saratoga-springs-resort-review/

 

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The Prompt
Using an open canvas, outline a new theme overlay for the resort
Tie Ins: Stanza I (open canvas), Stanza III (DVC location)

While the Disney Springs prompt uses hints of the open canvas model - this truly embraces the themes set in the original Stanza I prompt - that you can truly pick any theme you want for this resort.

You can keep the 1800s Victorian theme, and just 'up' the theme of it so to speak, or you could choose something entirely new. Perhaps something you've always wanted to see in a Disney Resort? Perhaps something tied to the Disney Springs backstory across the lake? Whatever you decide!

And - to tie back with Stanza III, this is a full DVC Resort! The info and points chart have all been brought over from the Stanza III Program Guide to refresh your memory, but the one requirement of this project is that whatever you choose for the theme it must remain a DVC Resort.

Another bonus aspect of creativity for this project is -- that the Board of Directors wants something enticing, and is willing to pay after the success of the Pahkope Ski Resort. If you need to demo some sections of the Resort, completely redo the lobby to make it more 'grand' and deluxe worthy, the Board will accept it.

The choice is yours - good luck!

 

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Kidani Village
Est. 2009​

Resort Statistics
Opening Date: May 1, 2009
Theme: African Wildlife Preserve
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Resort Tour


Resort Music


Resort Map

Resort Rooms


Room Statistics​

Studios

• Can accommodate a party of 4 (plus child under age 3 in crib)
• Queen size bed and full size sleep sofa
• Small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave and coffeemaker
• Private balcony
• Flat panel TV and DVD player
• 316 - 365 square feet in Jambo House
• 366 square feet in Kidani Village

One Bedroom

• Value category rooms can accommodate a party of 4, all other rooms can accommodate a party of 5 (plus child under age 3 in crib)
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Master bathroom with whirlpool tub
• Second bathroom in Kidani Village guestrooms only
• Queen size sleep sofa in living room
• Sleeper chair in living room (not available in Value rooms)
• Flat panel TV and DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Stacked washer/dryer
• Private balcony
• 629 - 710 square feet in Jambo House
• 807 square feet in Kidani Village

Dedicated Two Bedroom

• Can accommodate a party of 9 (plus child under age 3 in crib)
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Three bathrooms. Master bathroom has whirlpool tub
• Second bedroom with two queen beds
• Queen size sleep sofa in living room
• Sleeper chair in living room
• Flat panel TV and DVD player in living room
• Flat panel TV's in the two bedrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Stacked washer/dryer
• Private balcony
• 1173 square feet in Kidani Village

Two Bedroom Lock Off

• Consists of connecting One Bedroom and Studio
• Value rooms can accommodate a party of 8, all others can accommodate 9 (plus child under age 3 in crib)
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Master bathroom has whirlpool tub. Rooms in Kidani Village have two additional bathrooms. Rooms in Jambo House have one additional bathroom
• Second bedroom has Queen size bed and full size sleep sofa
• Queen size sleep sofa in living room
• Sleeper chair in living room (not available in Value rooms)
• Flat panel TV and DVD player in living room
• Flat panel TV's in the two bedrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Stacked washer/dryer
• Private balcony
• 945- 1075 square feet in Jambo House
• 1173 square feet in Kidani Village

Grand Villa

• Can accommodate a party of 12 (plus child under age 3 in crib)
• Jambo House Grand Villas are one level. Kidani Village Grand Villas have two levels.
• Master bedroom with king size bed
• Two additional bedrooms with two Queen beds
• Queen size sleep sofa in living room
• Flat panel TV and DVD player in living room
• Flat panel TV's in the three bedrooms
• Four bathrooms. Master bathroom has whirlpool tub.
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Stacked washer/dryer
• Private balcony
• Kidani Village Villas have an additional seating area on upper level with queen size sleep sofa
• 2349 square feet in Jambo House
• 2201 square feet in Kidani Village

2018 DVC Points Chart

V = Value
S = Standard
SV = Savannah
C = Concierge Club

This project takes us to the DVC Pool area so let's jump on over and see why we are tackling this area.​

 

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The Prompt
Build a new culturally authentic poolside lounge to replace the Maji Pool Bar
Tie-Ins: Stanza III (DVC location), Stanza VII (themed lounge)

Background Info
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Despite having such a variety of themed resorts on Walt Disney World Property, rarely do the resort hotel bars differ in their offerings. As TheTimeTracker shows, the Maji Pool Bar has similar offerings to many of the other deluxe resort pool bars. And with the main Jambo House Pool going under refurbishment in the real world this year - this might be the perfect time after that is complete to update the DVC Pool!

This all got us thinking - what if we changed that pattern and starting making more unique bars with culturally authentic offerings? In this case being inspired by African cuisine and libations.

For this project - we're looking at both the Nintendo lounge project of Stanza VII now being located in a DVC Resort! (tying back in with Stanza III) The main goal of this project is to design a replacement for the Maji Pool Bar (that could be a larger venue than what is shown in the maps and videos if needed, the budget will allow it to expand) Similar to the Stanza VII project, focus on the menu and drink offerings, and on the theme itself. Immerse the reader in your lounge.

Good luck!

 

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Cabins
Est. 2017

Resort Statistics
Opening Date: July 17, 2017
Theme: Pacific Northwest
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Resort Tour


Resort Music


Resort Map

Resort Rooms

Room Statistics​

Approximate # of Rooms: 185

One of my personal favorite resorts on Walt Disney World property - we're here to design a new Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom style adventure through the resort grounds!​

 

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Resort Statistics
Opening Date: November 15, 2000
Theme: Pacific Northwest
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, FL

Resort Tour


Resort Music


Resort Map

Resort Rooms

Room Statistics​

Approximate # of Rooms: 181
Categories: Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom Villa, 2 Bedroom Villa
Approximate # of Rooms: Deluxe Studio: 65, 1 Bedroom Villa: 72,2 Bedroom Villa: 44
Maximum # people: Deluxe Studio: 4, 1 Bedroom Villa: 4, 2 Bedroom Villa: 8
# Handicap Accessible Rooms: Deluxe Studio: 7,1 Bedroom Villa: 4, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1 Note: Handicap-specific room locations differ according to the disability being accommodated
Square Footage: Deluxe Studio: 356 sq. ft.,1 Bedroom Villa: 727 sq. ft.,2 Bedroom Villa: 1080 sq. ft.
Basic Room Contents: All rooms come with an alarm clock with mp3 player, ceiling fan, coffee maker and coffee setup, table and chair, DVD player, hair dryer, safe, iron and ironing board, pack ‘n play crib, telephone and television. Deluxe studios come with a kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, sink, toaster and wet bar). The bedroom villas come with a kitchen (full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven toaster, blender, dishwasher, glasses, flatware, plates, cookware, sink and tea kettle) as well as a washer and dryer, high chair, vacuum cleaner, hard floor vacuum and whirlpool tub.

• Deluxe Studio: 1 queen bed and 1 double-sized sleeper sofa
• 1 Bedroom Villa: 1 king bed and 1 queen-sized sleeper sofa
• 2 Bedroom Villa: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds and 1 queen-sized sleeper sofa
  Note: Bed boards/rails, Pack N Play crib and electric mixer are available upon request

Basic Room Layout:

• Deluxe Studio: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchenette and 1 patio or balcony
• 1 Bedroom Villa: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living space, 1 kitchen, 2 patios or balconies
• 2 Bedroom Villa: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living space, 1 kitchen, 3 patios or balconies

2018 DVC Points Chart

 

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Resort Backstory
*That has been slightly adjusted to Copper Creek Springs instead of Silver Creek Springs

"Wilderness Lodge had a rich history and it centered around the exploits of one man: Colonel Ezekiel Moreland.

A magnificently beautiful valley in America’s Northwest was discovered by Colonel Ezekiel Moreland in the early 1800s. He described the location in a letter to his daughter as “a tranquil valley along the shores of a splendid lake…a cathedral of trees that touch the sky, a stream that glitters with radiant light, rocks and minerals of every color and description…I call this sweet valley—Silver Creek Springs.”

Later, he returned to settle this frontier area and make it his new home along with with his daughter Genevieve (a young art curator nicknamed “Jenny” who took a temporary leave of absence) and her traveling companion, a young Austrian artist, Frederich Alonzo Gustaf, who desired to capture in painting the new frontier he had been hearing so much about from written and oral accounts.

Moreland was a veteran of the War of 1812. Recently widowed and inspired by the accounts of Lewis and Clark, the retired colonel mounted a westbound expedition in 1823 starting from the Missouri River. His party of 50 or so intrepid adventurers quickly met with disaster. They encountered a stampede of more than 10,000 buffalo that destroyed nearly all their provisions just 80 miles from their starting point. The men limped back to St. Louis, and all but Moreland gave up on the expedition. In a letter to daughter Genevieve he wrote:

“I take to the wilderness alone. The good earth will provide me with everything I need to survive. I have my gun. I have my courage and I have my determination. What need I of anything else, especially of cowardly scoundrels who turn ashen in the face of the smallest adversity.”

During his explorations, Moreland stumbled across a wilderness paradise that captured his imagination and heart. Thanks to a substantial collection of beaver pelts and other valuable furs he obtained while on his travels, he emerged from the frontier two years later a very wealthy man.

Genevieve and Gustaf joined Moreland in St. Louis to make a return trip to Silver Creek Springs with the intent of making it their new home. Silver Creek was named for its mineral deposits coming from a natural hot spring that made the water shimmer. According to the Silver Creek Star:

“Using the small fortune her father had raised from the fur trade, they brought out a crew of men from St. Louis and had a small lodge built near the fresh water spring. Jenny would remain in Silver Creek Springs for the remainder of her life. She established a preservation area in her father's honor, where others could enjoy the natural beauty of the wilderness. The Wilderness Lodge welcomed artists, scientists and nature lovers of all kinds over the years. As the number of visitors grew, the Lodge expanded to accommodate them. Eventually, they added rooms that grew around the spring, making it part of the Wilderness Lodge.”

Standing upon high rocks above the valley that Colonel Ezekiel Moreland discovered, the young artist Gustaf immediately unpacked his gear and set up his easel on a rocky outcropping that provided the best possible views of the surrounding area. According to an article in the Silver Creek Star:

”No sooner had the brush touched the canvas than the ground began to tremble. The artist quickly grabbed his seat and managed to keep his easel from falling. After the tremors had subsided, he looked to the Colonel and Jenny and smiled assuredly. ‘You see Colonel, I am something of a frontiersman myself.’ Only the Colonel knew what lay in store.

”The tremor was only a warning. The explosion of the geyser was sudden and swift. The sound of so much water being propelled to such a height was earth shattering. As expected—and unexpected, the easel, the artist and all his supplies tumbled over the ledge. Gustaf survived the fall, and despite its obvious dangers, the ledge became his favorite place from which to paint.

”The ledge soon became a favorite of other artists, as well, such men as Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran. who soon flocked to the area in search of the perfect landscape. Years later, when the Lodge was finished, a formal dining room was built on the exact location and was aptly named Artist Point.”

Artist Point became a location where guests could experience the grandeur of the vistas that inspired the painters whose work decorated the dining room. According to legend, Gustaf produced some of the most magnificent paintings of the West, inspiring the imagination of an entire nation.

Just as every area on Pleasure Island tied in with the larger story of Merriweather Adam Pleasure, early every location at the Wilderness Lodge had a back story, as well. The Teton Boat and Bike Rental building, located near the lake shore, was supposedly the original cabin that Colonel Ezekiel Moreland built shortly after arriving in the valley for the first time.

The Colonel learned the legend of the Fire Rock Geyer from the Indian elder known as Running Elk. That first winter Moreland spent in the valley was a harsh one. He soon found his camp (a simple tent) set up on the shores of the lake was a bad idea with the combination of moisture from the frigid water and the cold wind that blew off the lake. He moved closer to the hot springs.

One morning he was surprised by the arrival of an Indian hunting party that for many generations had used the same location for the same need of heat as the Colonel. Offering them food and a friendly smile, Moreland made friends and in return was told the tale of the area. During one especially bad winter, an Indian hunting party had been trapped in the valley by excessive snow.

They built a fire and were forced to keep it burning continuously. After five days, the rock beneath them began to crack and tremble. The next day, the trembling became even greater and as they placed another piece of wood on the fire, the Earth opened up and a great pillar of hot, steaming water erupted upwards, launching a nearby teepee high into the air. The frightened group fled the valley with warnings to avoid the location where they had angered the earth with their wasteful use of continuous fire.

A host of now forgotten colorful characters inspired other familiar places at the Lodge. Georgie MacGregor, an unlucky prospector, arrived in the valley in 1852 seeking his fortune. According to the Silver Creek Star:

“Even if Ol' Georgie was ‘a few logs shy of a full load’ in the common sense department, he was nevertheless cunning. When he approached the Wilderness Lodge, he presented himself not as a prospector, but as a cook. The frontier, at this time, did not have a surplus of chefs, so such skills were highly valued. The Lodge had become a gathering place for artists, naturalists and others, and Jenny thought Ol' Georgie would be a welcomed addition. She offered Ol' Georgie a room in the Lodge in exchange for his services. He responded, ‘Now, Miss Jenny, I reckon the best place fer me is yonder, by that thar stream. Thataways I won't bother any of your guests an' I'll be closer to the trout. I kin clean the pans easier thataways, too.”

Miss Moreland soon discovered MacGregor’s deception when in a surprise visit to his camp, she discovered cooking pans filled with water and silt from the stream since he was using them to pan for gold. Ol’ Georgie was shooting trout point blank with his Hawken pistol to gather a meal to cook. Jenny quickly hired a new cook, a former Army sergeant. That action did not stop MacGregor who stayed on doing odd chores including serving (but not cooking) breakfast.

”On a supply run to the trading post for cooking utensils and fishing gear, Georgie returned with two crates. He took one to the kitchen and the other he carted off to his cabin. Ol' Georgie was cooking up one last plan to uncover his fortune. The next morning, Ol' Georgie doggedly served breakfast and slipped away quietly to his cabin. The guests were still gathered around the table, discussing how much better the food tasted when all of a sudden, a tremendous explosion shook the very foundation of the Lodge, knocking them to the floor.

”After collecting themselves, they scrambled down the stream in a panic. Where the stream once flowed gently over rocks was now a cavernous, smoldering hole, deep in the earth. Ol’ Georgie was no where in sight. His cabin was splintered and roofless. The group stood in silent amazement at the damage around them. A faint voice was heard from above. Ol' Georgie had blown himself 20 feet up a pine tree, black as tar and barely conscious. A box labeled dynamite stood under the tree.

”It was the last time Ol" Georgie ever looked for gold or silver. And the cratered pool he blew into the ground serves as one of the fondest recreational pastimes at the Lodge.”

The name of the area obviously brings to mind the very famous Silver Springs in Marion County, Fla., home to one of the largest artisan springs in the world and forming the headwaters of the Silver River. The location is a famous tourist attraction (with glass bottom boat rides) and has been used as the site for filming many movies including some scenes for the classic Tarzan flicks.

The Wilderness Lodge no longer has a copy of the Silver Creek Star that was given so freely to guests over a decade ago. There is no documentation of this story in their “Big Book of the Lodge” that is used by the rangers who give the outstanding “Wonders of the Lodge” walking tour four days a week as a reference to answer guests’ questions.

The vivid adventures of Colonel Moreland just like those of Merriweather Adam Pleasure have completely disappeared from Disney history in less than two decades along with so many other interesting tales that should be recorded for future researchers."

 

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The Prompt
Design and advertise a new interactive walking adventure game throughout the grounds of Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Tie-Ins: Stanza IV (Adventure), Stanza VI (Advertising)​

Beginning in Copper Creek Springs, the main open space in the middle of the resort, the goal of this challenge is to design something that evokes the explorative nature of the resort. In this case - an interactive walking game, akin to Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom. If you have no heard of SotMK - here's a tour of the experience.


Essentially it's a scavenger hunt quest that you're on where you play through a storyline. Epcot's World Showcase has something similar, and many of the parks now are latching onto the idea of interactive games to offer an alternative to attractions - but what about at the Disney Resorts?

Wilderness Lodge is the perfect testing ground for this type of adventure, and seeing as it's a first of its kind - in addition to coming up with the interactive game, and all the sights and sounds you'll see throughout the resort while playing the game -- you'll also end the project with a brief poster advertisement, in order to make people aware of the new addition. Nothing too major, but tying in with the skills you learned from Stanza VI about how to advertise something.

Nothing is really off limits here - use the full campus of Disney's Wilderness Lodge to your advantage! This place is bigger than it seems and there's a ton of hidden areas throughout the Resort, the DVC building, and the Copper Creek Cabins, as well as the Springs. Use it all! Explore the resort! And create a fun-filled family adventure game.

Lastly, it can be done via map, smartphone, cards, MagicBands, really anything that creates an interactive environment and allows you to play along within the story you create for the game.

Good luck!

 

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Disney's Blizzard Beach
Est. 1995

Park Map

Theme: Ski Resort

Full Walk-Through


We are here to design a new character based water-slide, to not only compete with Kongo Bongo Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, but also the Miss Adventure Falls attraction at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.​

 

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The Prompt
Design a new character based water-slide from the top of Mt. Gushmore with a signature soundtrack
Tie-Ins: Stanza II (Signature Theme Song), Stanza IX (new character)​

Teamboat Springs, one of the most popular attractions at Blizzard Beach, slopes down from the top of Mt. Gushmore, along with a variety of other slides ranging from family friendly to thrilling. Your job here is to find an opening on Mt. Gushmore to design a new character based, family-friendly slide. For more information - take a look at the Miss Adventure Falls attraction at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon tying into the Society of Explorers and Adventures with Mary Oceaneer. While S.E.A. is not ideal for Blizzard Beach, there are a ton of directions to take for a character based slide!

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And as a slide, this should not be overly detailed, similar to Stanza VIII (connecting with the character component of Stanza IX) really don't need a ton of detail, more about why the character is there, who the character is, a little bit about his/her backstory, and purpose for the slide.

You may replace a slide on top of Mt. Gushmore if you so choose, however ideally the goal of this is to create a new slide to up capacity at the water park which tends to hit its peak attendance in the summer afternoons...an extra attraction would help.

Lastly, the theme song portion ties back in with the original music of Stanza II that you put in for the EPCOT Pavilions. Add some sort of tune to slide down to!

Good luck!

 

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Est. 1997

Updated Resort Walk-Through
(as of May 5th 2018)


Resort Map

Resort Images
(taken by yours truly!)

And at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, your job will be to design a new Children's Activity area replacing the Iguana Arcade at the Dig Site. Where did this idea derive from and why are we doing it as part of the Spring into Summer campaign? Let's find out!​

 

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Prompt Backstory
The idea for a refurbishment of the Iguana Arcade came from the realization that Arcades are becoming more obsolete in Disney Resorts. With the advancement of smartphones and games, the notion of having to pay for the same games at basically every Disney Resort is becoming dated.

With that the arcade at Disney's Contemporary Resort has been remodeled into the Pixar Play Zone recently.

From DisneyParksBlog
Source: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...xar-play-zone-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/

Last week, we shared news of a new immersive children’s experience, Pixar Play Zone, part of a pilot program opening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on April 13. Starting today, the reservation lines are officially open!

Available nightly, kids, ages 4-12, will be transported to a world full of excitement and adventure with their favorite characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles!” While the kids play, parents will be able to enjoy their own getaway throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

In Bonnie’s Play Room, children will find a variety of toys. Around the corner, the Living Room will be the center for most of the action, starting with Space Ranger Training where a Space Ranger will teach kids what it takes to become a Jr. Space Ranger of Star Command, including how to identify enemies, like Zurg, and finally, the call of the Space Ranger, “To infinity and beyond!” Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup – complete with a sing along for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

Next to the Living Room will be the Radiator Springs Racetrack where youngsters will be able to build their own racecars and take turns sending them down a soapbox derby racetrack for Piston Cup Derby Races.

Finally, they will learn some sweet dance moves during the Incredible Dance Party with Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible – complete with a party host.

The evening will also include arcade games, dinner and dessert!

The nightly getaway for kids, ages 4-12, will open doors for check-in at 5 p.m. The experience will begin at the welcome desk, a stop at the “Monsters, Inc.” handwashing station, then Boo’s Closet Door, where youngsters will be able to store any belongings before taking a couple of steps into an action-packed evening of Pixar fun. Programming will run from 6-10:30 p.m. for a fee of $65 per child (plus tax). Children must be fully toilet-trained. Parents will be required to be physically present to check children in and out of the experience.

Guests can reserve their spot at Pixar Play Zone by calling 407-824-KIDS.

As always, stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for additional details!

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Furthermore, with the remodeling of Disney's Coronado Springs to include a tower, and already having a 'business' reputation due to its large convention center, a Children's Activity area will not only enhance the appeal of the resort for children, but also help if adults took their children on their business trips, they could make reservations during meetings to have the children at this Activity Zone with games and more for the kids to explore!

 

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The Prompt

Create a Latin American themed Children's Area as a replacement for the Iguana Arcade
Tie-Ins: Stanza IV (Latin American theme), Stanza V (Kidzones)
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Going back to the Latin American inspired Stanza IV, the Disneyland Brazil Project, we'll be traveling a bit north of the equator to Mexico and the culture of Disney's Coronado Springs.

As the Pixar Play Zone generated interest in the classic tales of Toy Story, Incredibles, and more - Disney's Coronado Springs can pull from various Latin American themed properties - two that we can think of just in the 21st Century!

While the Iguana Arcade is being replaced, given that is a small zone to be working with, you are more than welcome to not only expand the indoor Children's Activity area, but also retheme the entire Dig Site pool area to whatever you choose! Make it a kid's paradise right in the heart of Disney's Coronado Springs, tying back in with the Kidzone option of Stanza V.

Good luck!

 

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Stanza XII - Advice from Us​

#1 - While a combination of Acts I and II - the 'length' required for these Spring projects borrows much more from Act II. These are smaller scale projects that are designed to be similar individual length to the recent Stanzas.

#2 - Furthermore, this was also why we stressed the notion that technically, the Act II Stanzas could be accomplished by 1-3 people, because in Stanza XII - now there are 6 Spring challenges with 6 players on the team, with the added bonus of the Act I style due date length to the challenge of 9 days.

#3 - Time-management will be key. Assessing who wants to do what aspect of the Spring into Summer Campaign early on will net the best results -- this is why we have been stressing the quick-thinking aspect of Act II. Now hopefully everyone is primed to act quickly in the brainstorming process and go for things early, rather than waiting for consensus or dragging on the brainstorming till later.

#4 - Remember to not get too wrapped up in every aspect of the project. While the Project Manager oversees the progress of the project as a whole, along with probably his/her own 'Spring' component, each team member can offer advice, but really each person is their own "Project Manager" of their Spring project. If you decide to have everyone work on each component, that could get messy.

#5 - The learning curve of this challenge is to establish a strong foundation early on, and then help each other out with proofreading, or comments on early drafts of the projects, etc. Again while it might not be the best strategy to have everyone involved in designing each project - it should be encouraged that everyone is on the same page with what your teammates are working on. That way there is no potential overlap of ideas, and everyone can effectively proofread and offer advice on each other's project, working as a team to create the campaign.

Best of luck to Orange Team and Green Team on your historic missions! Thank you - and enjoy!