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PREVIOUSLY ON THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE....
Sticking with our hotel challenge from Season 1, Lucasfilm Studios came up with an idea that visually sounds fantastic with the attraction It's a Small World being integrated into their new resort idea. Not to mention their ideas for a redo of the attraction itself.
presents...
It's A Small World Moderate Resort
Welcome to the It's a small world Resort!
Location
The attraction it's a small world will be rerouted and outdoors with the new resort. Similar to the Venice canals, it's a small world will now sail through the resort, which has premium access to the Magic Kingdom Park. The railroad will also go through the main facade and be rerouted to look similar to Disneyland in California. it's a small world will be a moderate resort that requires bus transportation to all parks, or walking through the Magic Kingdom to get to the Monorail line to Epcot.
By remodeling it's a small world, it will still be keeping the same themes of the ride, but be all outdoors and immersive in this new Fantasyland attraction. There will be three wings to start the resort, and like Pop Century, the resort will have a Phase 2 expansion plan to include three more wings to the resort based on other continents around the world.
Walking into the resort from the Magic Kingdom, guests will walk around the grand Mary Blair inspired facade, larger than any other facade in Disney Parks. Inside will be a colorful 2 story lobby with a food court, World Gifts shopping center, and a small quick service ice cream shop. Once through the lobby, guests can walk to one of three resort wings to get to their rooms.
Europe Wing:
Welcome to the Europe Wing of our It's a Small World Resort.
Park your car in either Matterhorn Lot One or Two. Then, walk up to the entrance and enjoy the courtyard.
In the middle is the Mediterranean Pool. There is a water slide, but it is based off of monsters in the sea. On the backside of the pool is the Greece-y (Name subject to change) Cafe. Here serves Greek food in an outdoor cafe.
To the left is the Matterhorn Building, to the right is the Big Ben Building. There are two buildings in total.
The Big Ben Building will not actually be shaped like Big Ben, but it will be painted on the exterior to look like Big Ben, like AoA's Cars Area. Inside will feature paintings and colors in the style of Europe.
Each building will have a main point, which will include a sitting area and information about the continent of Europe. Each building will have 225 buildings span across five floors.
Big Ben Building will have 15 deluxe rooms which have a living space, small kitchen, full bathroom, balcony, and separate bedroom. A standard room will feature a mini-fridge, microwave, ottoman and table, 2 queens or 1 king bed/s, full bathroom, and balcony. The theme of the rooms will be old-style English buildings.
The Matterhorn Building will be like the Big Ben Building. The exterior will be a Mary Blair style Alps Mountain. The room colors will be white and blue. Again, 15 deluxe rooms featuring the same as the Big Ben.
This is just a thought, some of this will probably change, and to me, the style and coloring is seeming like a Value resort. But, comment about it and I'll revise it if needed.
Asian Wing:
At the Asian Wing of the it's a small world resort, guests will walk through a Mary Blair inspired Nepal village, and walk through towards two identically designed Japanese gardens, which are each in front of 3 story guest buildings. The guest buildings themselves are designed similarly to the facade of it's a small world at the Tokyo Disneyland Resort, and have distinct influences from asian culture. A chinese dragon can be seen on top of one of the building rooftops, the numbers and sayings on the walls are written in Japanese, and Mongolian wildlife can be seen drawn into the facade.
Given that this is a moderate resort, the rooms sleep 4, with different views. The standard garden view, the Magic Kingdom view, and suite level. There are roughly 200 standard garden rooms, 50 Magic Kingdom view rooms, and 25 suites, for a total of 275 guest rooms in this wing.
South America Wing:
Enter into a jungle themed region with hippo animatronics and swinging vines in a rainforest. The 300 guest rooms in this wing are themed to the countries of Chile and Argentina. In the rainforest will be a quiet pool and bird exhibit.
Pool:
Themed to the south pacific, the pool will be in the center of the resort, near the main lobby. There will be a 200 foot slide attached to it.
Nighttime Effects:
At night, the small world facade will light up and dance colorfully to music and the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
Sticking with our hotel challenge from Season 1, Lucasfilm Studios came up with an idea that visually sounds fantastic with the attraction It's a Small World being integrated into their new resort idea. Not to mention their ideas for a redo of the attraction itself.
It's A Small World Moderate Resort
Location
Walking into the resort from the Magic Kingdom, guests will walk around the grand Mary Blair inspired facade, larger than any other facade in Disney Parks. Inside will be a colorful 2 story lobby with a food court, World Gifts shopping center, and a small quick service ice cream shop. Once through the lobby, guests can walk to one of three resort wings to get to their rooms.
Europe Wing:
Welcome to the Europe Wing of our It's a Small World Resort.
Park your car in either Matterhorn Lot One or Two. Then, walk up to the entrance and enjoy the courtyard.
In the middle is the Mediterranean Pool. There is a water slide, but it is based off of monsters in the sea. On the backside of the pool is the Greece-y (Name subject to change) Cafe. Here serves Greek food in an outdoor cafe.
To the left is the Matterhorn Building, to the right is the Big Ben Building. There are two buildings in total.
The Big Ben Building will not actually be shaped like Big Ben, but it will be painted on the exterior to look like Big Ben, like AoA's Cars Area. Inside will feature paintings and colors in the style of Europe.
Each building will have a main point, which will include a sitting area and information about the continent of Europe. Each building will have 225 buildings span across five floors.
Big Ben Building will have 15 deluxe rooms which have a living space, small kitchen, full bathroom, balcony, and separate bedroom. A standard room will feature a mini-fridge, microwave, ottoman and table, 2 queens or 1 king bed/s, full bathroom, and balcony. The theme of the rooms will be old-style English buildings.
The Matterhorn Building will be like the Big Ben Building. The exterior will be a Mary Blair style Alps Mountain. The room colors will be white and blue. Again, 15 deluxe rooms featuring the same as the Big Ben.
This is just a thought, some of this will probably change, and to me, the style and coloring is seeming like a Value resort. But, comment about it and I'll revise it if needed.
Asian Wing:
Given that this is a moderate resort, the rooms sleep 4, with different views. The standard garden view, the Magic Kingdom view, and suite level. There are roughly 200 standard garden rooms, 50 Magic Kingdom view rooms, and 25 suites, for a total of 275 guest rooms in this wing.
South America Wing:
Pool:
Nighttime Effects:
At night, the small world facade will light up and dance colorfully to music and the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
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Suchomimus
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What restaurant is that?
Suchomimus
Well-Known Member
Asian Wing:
Anyone else not seeing the images for these? It's also happened on every other recap here.South America Wing:
spacemt354
Chili's
After some years (almost 5 for these projects), some of the external links from sites like Flickr where these seem to be from, end up getting lost.
While I wasn't a big fan of it in the beginning, Google Docs has actually been very helpful in keeping all artwork and images saved without worry about external links on this site going away.
Suchomimus
Well-Known Member
Found this while looking up Ralph Wiggum's Choo Choo Churro if you can believe it.
JokersWild
Well-Known Member
Monster's Cafe, which at USJ is called Studios Stars Restaurant.
spacemt354
Chili's
Suchomimus
Well-Known Member
I was only asking for the name of Japan's restaurant, unless you're saying that Monsters' used to be in Japan before Studios Stars.
YAY!!!!! Can’t wait!!
INCREDIBLE take on the music from the Metroid franchise. These pieces sound straight out of EPCOT or the MCU.
PREVIOUSLY ON THE GREAT MOVIE RIDE....
Rounding out Scene 3 with another great hotel pitch of their own, Pixar Studios came strong with a resort that incorporated one of the best attractions anywhere. The PeopleMover.
Pixar Studios Presents...
A Little Background
Eslta Rofd was an alien that came from humble means across the galaxy. He had to work long, hard hours just to survive. As he grew into adulthood, his planet was looking for alternative ways to get across the planet and even the world. Hover cars could not cross space and space cruisers were big, bulky and used too much energy. Being somewhat clever, Eslta pitched an idea for a transport system that could move a great many people across galaxies cheaply and with low energy usage. He called it the PeopleMover.
As his idea took off, he became quite wealthy and built a brand-new company, The Tomorrowland Transit Authority to oversee his transportation empire. He even expanded his system from just the red line to the blue and green line. Life was good for Eslta until the arrival of X-S Tech and the company's chairman, L.C. Clench. Their new teleportation machine threatened to destroy all of what Eslta had accomplished.
But then, X-S Tech suffered a malfunction and Clench had disappeared. Accused of having a hand in X-S Tech’s misfortune, Eslta is about to give a news conference live on TNN (Tomorrowland News Network) in an effort to absolve his guilt.
This is where our story takes place.
Prepare For Incoming Transmission....
Connecting...
Tuning In To News Conference Already in Progress....
Reporter: “Mr. Eslta, did you have anything to do with the malfunction at X-S Tech? You do have the most to gain now the at the company is leaving Earth.”
Eslta: “Certainly not! I for one, welcome X-Tech and its marvelous break throughs! Healthy competition is natural and healthy for business, and the ones who benefit most are the citizens of Tomorrowland. I am sorry for what happened at X-S Tech as I looked forward to a long, competitive relationship with a like-minded rival like Clench; I do hope they find the poor man soon. But space travel can be quite hazardous for those that are…inexperienced.
However, we at the Transit Authority like to keep moving, as we always say, and that is why I am proud to announce the opening of my newest division, The Tomorrowland Housing Authority, to oversee my newest venture.”
Reporter: “And what is that, Mr. Eslta?”
Eslta: “Why the opening of my first hotel, the PeopleLodger. From here, people may rest from the rigors of space travel for the night or they can stay to enjoy all of the many wonders of Tomorrowland and beyond. We also offer transportation to Spaceprot 75, oh what do the locals call it again...ah, yes, Space Mountain, for all of your deep space travel needs.
But please, let me show you what I mean. Can you bring it up on the monitor? Ah, yes, thank you."
Eslta: "This is the marvelous PeopleLodger designed not only to fit in seamlessly with the Tommorrowland aesthetic, but it's every function from the guest rooms, dining, and other amenities were designed with movement and transportation in mind."
HOTEL ARRIVAL
Guests arriving in Orlando by plane will board specialized PeopleMover-style hover-buses at the airport. (See Hotel Entertainment for more on these amazing vehicles.) With unique onboard effects and screens, guests are immersed in our retro-futuristic world from the moment they touch down, all in service of framing their grand arrival at the PeopleLodger. Bus spiel excites guests about the fabulous “Hotel of Tomorrow” where they will soon be staying, filling their heads with information about the hotel’s backstory, its fine dining, amenities, entertainment, and much more.
Guests arriving by car will park a short distance out from the hotel. Parking is near enough to be walkable, though we still recommend a quick hover-bus show experience to start a stay in style!
Transport to other parks, resorts and attractions is done via regular Walt Disney World buses. These services are shared with the Contemporary.
LOBBY
Upon check in, guests will immediately be taken aback by the grandeur of the lobby. Each design element from window shapes to the curve of the couches is designed to keep the eye moving, taking in new details. For those who explore the lobby further, they will see moving pictures detailing the history of Mr. Eslta from his humble beginnings, his great success with the peoplemover, and one particular newspaper clipping's headline reads: Eslta Debuts New Hotel, but clever eyed guests will note that further down the page it states that Eslta is accused of sabotaging X-S Tech.
Friendly castmembers are waiting to help new arrivals check in or escort guests and their luggage to their rooms.
Check-In
As guests drop off their bags at the front desk, they will see cast members load the bags into the pneumatic tubes which take the bags up to the guest's room (in actuality they are pumped into an adjoining room where a cast member rushes them up to the guests's room before they arrive). Once guests are all checked-in, they will notice that a cast member is waiting for them in their own luxury PeopleMover cart (electric golf-cart themed to a people mover car)! Guests board the cart and are whisked away to their rooms while being given an explanation of the amenities the resort offers by the cast member. With specially built elevators and elevated hallways inside the resort, there is no fear of injury from the PeopleMover carts to those on two legs.
Speaking of elevators, guests will notice that all elevators in the resort are built with glass on all 6 sides (with the exception of one elevator for those with vertigo). As guests utilize the elevators they will see phenomenal light-shows inside the shafts, feel the kinetic energy that it takes to move an elevator car, and hear the sounds of transportation in motion.
HOTEL ROOMS
Similar to the lobby, each hotel room is designed to move the eye whether it is a family suite or the standard double occupancy. The beds feature a built in TV that retractable and can be maneuvered to stay overhead so guests will not have to sit up to see the screen. For those needing an extra bed, a pod bed is available upon request.
All rooms come standard with a hairdryer and a shower with movable shower heads for maximum coverage or for specific body targeting. All rooms will come with a swinging closet designed to keep clothes smooth and wrinkle free.
In the family suites, a collapsible chair and table combo seats six while the standard rooms are chairs with retractable lights and hidden compartments for arm rests.
ACCESS TO MAGIC KINGDOM
Guests at PeopleLodger can access Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland via the PeopleMover’s all-new Green Line, providing transportation between the city and the hotel’s “hover-burbs.” The elevated Green Line wends its way through the hotel grounds, providing guests with stunning views of the lobby, pools and grounds.
The Green Line loading station circles the second floor overlooking the enclosed glass lobby. Since this serves as Magic Kingdom entry, guests gain access via ticketed Magic Bands. Once onboard, narration entertains riders with backstory for the PeopleLodger hotel, in classic Tomorrowland Transit Authority style. This backstory (expounded upon elsewhere) details Eslta’s entrepreneurial relationship with Tomorrowland, his decision to expand into lodging, and the exciting new technologies coming to Tomorrowland…technologies like the Hyperloop.
The PeopleMover Green Line eventually merges with the in-park Blue Line. Both share boarding/unboarding in Tomorrowland’s Rocket Tower Plaza. Guests will recognize the Green Line cars by their distinctive green shade. A separate queue exists exclusively for Green Line transportation to the hotel, found on every sixth train.
The Green Line shares most of its track with the classic PeopleMover Blue Line. Switch tracks hidden along the interior Hyperloop route (formerly Space Mountain) allow Green Line trains to seamlessly switch to the hotel spur line. Altogether, this soothing 10 minute journey from Magic Kingdom straight to hotel lobby, with quick access to rooms, restaurants and relaxation, flawlessly combines the hotel and park experience as one!
For times when the PeopleMover unexpectedly breaks down, or for guests who simply prefer walking, additional hotel access is found upon covered moving sidewalks. An overhead canopy projects futuristic advertisements, landscape scenery, and gently rotating colors, all tied to Eslta’s enterprises. And in case the moving sidewalk breaks down, no matter! It remains walkable!
TOMORROWLAND HYPERLOOP
In light of management’s decision to remove Magic Kingdom’s mountains, Eslta repurposes the vacated Space Mountain dome as the hub for his revolutionary new Hyperloop transportation concept. Pressurized pneumatic tubes quietly whisk guests throughout Tomorrowland! While Eslta expects his Hyperloop tubes will eventually span the continent, he invites citizens to ride his prototype Tomorrowland model. It’s another futuristic transportation attraction subtly tied in with the hotel!
The Tomorrowland Hyperloop is, in practice, a classic bobsled coaster in the style of Knoebel’s Flying Turns. Wheeled pods glide tracklessly through a halfpipe course. The Tomorrowland Hyperloop snakes through the enclosed galactic “Hyperloop Dome” (formerly Space Mountain), out and over Tomorrowland circling the PeopleMover tracks, and even through the PeopleLodger hotel. Fully-enclosed transparent tubes keep the Hyperloop whisper-quiet and safe from rains. Pedestrians in Tomorrowland will admire the colorful whishing pods overhead. With this fun new kinetic coaster, Tomorrowland regains a cohesive identity.
Hotel guests even enjoy a unique Hyperloop perk – direct hotel roller coaster access! Much like the PeopleMover Green Line, specialized Hyperloop pods load on a sidetrack (much like disabled coaster loading). They then run the course, then travel down a hidden switch track directly into the PeopleLodger. What more exciting way to end a day at Magic Kingdom than riding a roller coaster straight back to your hotel?
(Hotel return Fastpasses may be arranged with our concierge, and do not count as one of three daily allotted Fastpasses.)
DINNING
Sci-Fi Sushi
Rounding out Scene 3 with another great hotel pitch of their own, Pixar Studios came strong with a resort that incorporated one of the best attractions anywhere. The PeopleMover.
Pixar Studios Presents...
A Little Background
Eslta Rofd was an alien that came from humble means across the galaxy. He had to work long, hard hours just to survive. As he grew into adulthood, his planet was looking for alternative ways to get across the planet and even the world. Hover cars could not cross space and space cruisers were big, bulky and used too much energy. Being somewhat clever, Eslta pitched an idea for a transport system that could move a great many people across galaxies cheaply and with low energy usage. He called it the PeopleMover.
As his idea took off, he became quite wealthy and built a brand-new company, The Tomorrowland Transit Authority to oversee his transportation empire. He even expanded his system from just the red line to the blue and green line. Life was good for Eslta until the arrival of X-S Tech and the company's chairman, L.C. Clench. Their new teleportation machine threatened to destroy all of what Eslta had accomplished.
But then, X-S Tech suffered a malfunction and Clench had disappeared. Accused of having a hand in X-S Tech’s misfortune, Eslta is about to give a news conference live on TNN (Tomorrowland News Network) in an effort to absolve his guilt.
This is where our story takes place.
Prepare For Incoming Transmission....
Connecting...
Tuning In To News Conference Already in Progress....
Reporter: “Mr. Eslta, did you have anything to do with the malfunction at X-S Tech? You do have the most to gain now the at the company is leaving Earth.”
Eslta: “Certainly not! I for one, welcome X-Tech and its marvelous break throughs! Healthy competition is natural and healthy for business, and the ones who benefit most are the citizens of Tomorrowland. I am sorry for what happened at X-S Tech as I looked forward to a long, competitive relationship with a like-minded rival like Clench; I do hope they find the poor man soon. But space travel can be quite hazardous for those that are…inexperienced.
However, we at the Transit Authority like to keep moving, as we always say, and that is why I am proud to announce the opening of my newest division, The Tomorrowland Housing Authority, to oversee my newest venture.”
Reporter: “And what is that, Mr. Eslta?”
Eslta: “Why the opening of my first hotel, the PeopleLodger. From here, people may rest from the rigors of space travel for the night or they can stay to enjoy all of the many wonders of Tomorrowland and beyond. We also offer transportation to Spaceprot 75, oh what do the locals call it again...ah, yes, Space Mountain, for all of your deep space travel needs.
But please, let me show you what I mean. Can you bring it up on the monitor? Ah, yes, thank you."
Eslta: "This is the marvelous PeopleLodger designed not only to fit in seamlessly with the Tommorrowland aesthetic, but it's every function from the guest rooms, dining, and other amenities were designed with movement and transportation in mind."
HOTEL ARRIVAL
Guests arriving in Orlando by plane will board specialized PeopleMover-style hover-buses at the airport. (See Hotel Entertainment for more on these amazing vehicles.) With unique onboard effects and screens, guests are immersed in our retro-futuristic world from the moment they touch down, all in service of framing their grand arrival at the PeopleLodger. Bus spiel excites guests about the fabulous “Hotel of Tomorrow” where they will soon be staying, filling their heads with information about the hotel’s backstory, its fine dining, amenities, entertainment, and much more.
Guests arriving by car will park a short distance out from the hotel. Parking is near enough to be walkable, though we still recommend a quick hover-bus show experience to start a stay in style!
Transport to other parks, resorts and attractions is done via regular Walt Disney World buses. These services are shared with the Contemporary.
LOBBY
Upon check in, guests will immediately be taken aback by the grandeur of the lobby. Each design element from window shapes to the curve of the couches is designed to keep the eye moving, taking in new details. For those who explore the lobby further, they will see moving pictures detailing the history of Mr. Eslta from his humble beginnings, his great success with the peoplemover, and one particular newspaper clipping's headline reads: Eslta Debuts New Hotel, but clever eyed guests will note that further down the page it states that Eslta is accused of sabotaging X-S Tech.
Friendly castmembers are waiting to help new arrivals check in or escort guests and their luggage to their rooms.
Check-In
As guests drop off their bags at the front desk, they will see cast members load the bags into the pneumatic tubes which take the bags up to the guest's room (in actuality they are pumped into an adjoining room where a cast member rushes them up to the guests's room before they arrive). Once guests are all checked-in, they will notice that a cast member is waiting for them in their own luxury PeopleMover cart (electric golf-cart themed to a people mover car)! Guests board the cart and are whisked away to their rooms while being given an explanation of the amenities the resort offers by the cast member. With specially built elevators and elevated hallways inside the resort, there is no fear of injury from the PeopleMover carts to those on two legs.
Speaking of elevators, guests will notice that all elevators in the resort are built with glass on all 6 sides (with the exception of one elevator for those with vertigo). As guests utilize the elevators they will see phenomenal light-shows inside the shafts, feel the kinetic energy that it takes to move an elevator car, and hear the sounds of transportation in motion.
HOTEL ROOMS
Similar to the lobby, each hotel room is designed to move the eye whether it is a family suite or the standard double occupancy. The beds feature a built in TV that retractable and can be maneuvered to stay overhead so guests will not have to sit up to see the screen. For those needing an extra bed, a pod bed is available upon request.
All rooms come standard with a hairdryer and a shower with movable shower heads for maximum coverage or for specific body targeting. All rooms will come with a swinging closet designed to keep clothes smooth and wrinkle free.
In the family suites, a collapsible chair and table combo seats six while the standard rooms are chairs with retractable lights and hidden compartments for arm rests.
ACCESS TO MAGIC KINGDOM
Guests at PeopleLodger can access Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland via the PeopleMover’s all-new Green Line, providing transportation between the city and the hotel’s “hover-burbs.” The elevated Green Line wends its way through the hotel grounds, providing guests with stunning views of the lobby, pools and grounds.
The Green Line loading station circles the second floor overlooking the enclosed glass lobby. Since this serves as Magic Kingdom entry, guests gain access via ticketed Magic Bands. Once onboard, narration entertains riders with backstory for the PeopleLodger hotel, in classic Tomorrowland Transit Authority style. This backstory (expounded upon elsewhere) details Eslta’s entrepreneurial relationship with Tomorrowland, his decision to expand into lodging, and the exciting new technologies coming to Tomorrowland…technologies like the Hyperloop.
The PeopleMover Green Line eventually merges with the in-park Blue Line. Both share boarding/unboarding in Tomorrowland’s Rocket Tower Plaza. Guests will recognize the Green Line cars by their distinctive green shade. A separate queue exists exclusively for Green Line transportation to the hotel, found on every sixth train.
The Green Line shares most of its track with the classic PeopleMover Blue Line. Switch tracks hidden along the interior Hyperloop route (formerly Space Mountain) allow Green Line trains to seamlessly switch to the hotel spur line. Altogether, this soothing 10 minute journey from Magic Kingdom straight to hotel lobby, with quick access to rooms, restaurants and relaxation, flawlessly combines the hotel and park experience as one!
For times when the PeopleMover unexpectedly breaks down, or for guests who simply prefer walking, additional hotel access is found upon covered moving sidewalks. An overhead canopy projects futuristic advertisements, landscape scenery, and gently rotating colors, all tied to Eslta’s enterprises. And in case the moving sidewalk breaks down, no matter! It remains walkable!
TOMORROWLAND HYPERLOOP
In light of management’s decision to remove Magic Kingdom’s mountains, Eslta repurposes the vacated Space Mountain dome as the hub for his revolutionary new Hyperloop transportation concept. Pressurized pneumatic tubes quietly whisk guests throughout Tomorrowland! While Eslta expects his Hyperloop tubes will eventually span the continent, he invites citizens to ride his prototype Tomorrowland model. It’s another futuristic transportation attraction subtly tied in with the hotel!
The Tomorrowland Hyperloop is, in practice, a classic bobsled coaster in the style of Knoebel’s Flying Turns. Wheeled pods glide tracklessly through a halfpipe course. The Tomorrowland Hyperloop snakes through the enclosed galactic “Hyperloop Dome” (formerly Space Mountain), out and over Tomorrowland circling the PeopleMover tracks, and even through the PeopleLodger hotel. Fully-enclosed transparent tubes keep the Hyperloop whisper-quiet and safe from rains. Pedestrians in Tomorrowland will admire the colorful whishing pods overhead. With this fun new kinetic coaster, Tomorrowland regains a cohesive identity.
Hotel guests even enjoy a unique Hyperloop perk – direct hotel roller coaster access! Much like the PeopleMover Green Line, specialized Hyperloop pods load on a sidetrack (much like disabled coaster loading). They then run the course, then travel down a hidden switch track directly into the PeopleLodger. What more exciting way to end a day at Magic Kingdom than riding a roller coaster straight back to your hotel?
(Hotel return Fastpasses may be arranged with our concierge, and do not count as one of three daily allotted Fastpasses.)
DINNING
Sci-Fi Sushi
This conveyor belt sushi restaurant is nestled in the lobby of (hotel name) and serves fresh sushi inspired by Tomorrowland and the PeopleMover, while also serving simple favorites such as California Rolls and Spicy Tuna Rolls.
Space Flight - A Restaurant with Character
Experience a character meal like no other at Space Flight - A Restaurant with Character, on the second floor of the lobby at (hotel name). A buffet of international fare combines with sci-fi twists as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy roam the dining halls to meet guests. And there's a special surprise for guests as they come in...
An animatronic Wall-E greets guests at the door of the restaurant, making for a family photo like no other. At times where Wall-E is broken or is otherwise unable to be used, Buzz Lightyear or Star Lord will replace him.
The Restaurant on the Top of the World
At the very top of the resort lies The Restaurant on the Top of the World, a signature location where delicious international fare comes as the restaurant slowly rotates. And keep an eye out, you might see something in the windows of the restaurant, like alien spacecraft landing.
Sci-Fi Bites
This quick service spot dishes out tasty burgers and sandwiches for guests as roller coaster tracks deliver food directly to their tables, using the same technology as Be Our Guest's Enchanted Roses for locating guests.
PeopleShopper
This gift shop is located next to the check-in area and features sleek white walls with display cases. The store features four main areas: clothing, toys, food, and art.
The food section features several freezers and shelves where guests can purchase small food items for those who do not wish to go to one of the breakfast locations in the morning. Selections include Eggos, Milk bottles, chips, small cereal boxes, fruit, orange juice, and ice cream bars (of course this is not the entirety of the selection).
The clothing section of the store features mannequin and the basic clothing necessities. Shirts with the Walt Disney logo, Mickey ears, and pins/lanyards. However, only in this gift shop can one purchase an exclusive “Tomorrowland Transit Authority” uniform and pin. The resort will also offer a regular T-shirt with the hotel logo, and a pin with the hotel pictured. Both of these “generic” items are also available at the World of Disney Store.
The toy section of the store is smaller than the others. It features a stand where the most recent toys can be placed (which is currently occupied by Cars 3 merchandise) and timeless toys (ie: Lego Disney Castle). The resort offers a collectible Peoplemover track set, where kids can build their own elevated Peoplemover track. Kids can also purchase motorized carts, miniature Disney characters to ride in the carts, and futuristic buildings (inspired by Tomorrowland, EPCOT, and Disney Science fiction movies like Big Hero 6 and Walle) for the track to weave around or through.
The art section of the store features work based on Disney movies and attractions. It also includes an exclusive piece of concept art (by a mysterious artist calling himself D.H.) for the resort.
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PeopleShopper
This gift shop is located next to the check-in area and features sleek white walls with display cases. The store features four main areas: clothing, toys, food, and art.
The food section features several freezers and shelves where guests can purchase small food items for those who do not wish to go to one of the breakfast locations in the morning. Selections include Eggos, Milk bottles, chips, small cereal boxes, fruit, orange juice, and ice cream bars (of course this is not the entirety of the selection).
The clothing section of the store features mannequin and the basic clothing necessities. Shirts with the Walt Disney logo, Mickey ears, and pins/lanyards. However, only in this gift shop can one purchase an exclusive “Tomorrowland Transit Authority” uniform and pin. The resort will also offer a regular T-shirt with the hotel logo, and a pin with the hotel pictured. Both of these “generic” items are also available at the World of Disney Store.
The toy section of the store is smaller than the others. It features a stand where the most recent toys can be placed (which is currently occupied by Cars 3 merchandise) and timeless toys (ie: Lego Disney Castle). The resort offers a collectible Peoplemover track set, where kids can build their own elevated Peoplemover track. Kids can also purchase motorized carts, miniature Disney characters to ride in the carts, and futuristic buildings (inspired by Tomorrowland, EPCOT, and Disney Science fiction movies like Big Hero 6 and Walle) for the track to weave around or through.
The art section of the store features work based on Disney movies and attractions. It also includes an exclusive piece of concept art (by a mysterious artist calling himself D.H.) for the resort.
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Attempting to Reestablish Connection...
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Connection Established...
Entertainment
Late Night Comedy with Cosmic Ray!
Enjoy the comedy stylings of Cosmic Ray - proprietor of Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café! This comedy show is Disney friendly (no profanity or vulgarity), and plays Tuesdays and Thursday nights at 9:00 PM in the Tower's Cabaret lounge. Jay is a puppet/muppet very similar in appearance to 80's TV legend Alf (and, in fact, makes reference to this in his act!). With assistants and cameras, Alf's performer is able to interact with guests in this intimate setting.
The Sounds of the Future!
Zip, Zap, and Spark are three robots who want to make it to Hollywood! This animatronic trio entertains guests in the Cabaret lounge every evening from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM playing classic rock from the 50's through the 80's in 20 minute sets. However, these animatronic wonders have a special event on Friday nights from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM where the robots interact with their audience! Using the same technology as Turtle Talk with Crush, Zip, Zap, and Spark take requests from the audience, and even invite some people on stage to sing Karaoke! Hilarity ensues as Sparky, the drummer for the group, sings a terrible, off key love ballad to a lady from the audience, much to the chagrin of Zip and Zap! The experience is different every time, as the trio is performed by improv comedians behind the scenes with cameras and special effects at their disposal to flow with the moods and the crowd.
Guests and Residents of Tomorrow!
These Cast Members hang out and around the main lobby of the PeopleLodger. The residents of Tomorrowland come from all parts of the galaxy, and interact with guests daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (rotating shifts).
Rex Astro - an American astronaut with a pompous ego (think Buzz Lightyear meets Gaston). He has been trying to secure travel back to Earth, and has been stranded at the [insert resort name here] for some time now.
Valerie Venus - an alien reporter with a penchant for snooping! She is here on the hunt for famous intergalactic celebrity Mikey Mouse (not to be confused with Mickey Mouse
), and she got a tip that he is staying here at the [insert resort name here]! She has "incontrovertible" proof by some photos to prove that he is here (blurred images from a distance of someone entering a door where all you see is their leg).
Mack - the alien self-proclaimed "Hotel Engineer." Mack has tentacles for arms and wanders the lobby in his trucker hat and jumpsuit strapped to the brim with wrenches and other tools. Apparently, management turned down his initial application for the job based on the fact that he had no hands; however, he was able to negotiate his way to landing the position - by working for free!
Push the Talking Trash Can - this fan favorite makes his glorious return to Walt Disney World Resort! Push wanders the lobby in search of guests with trash that he will gladly take from them, while getting in other snappy remarks and jabs.
Granny Nova - a sweet, elderly alien who is visiting her grandchildren in Tomorrowland while simultaneously celebrating her retirement at the [insert hotel name here]. She's very sweet, but don't you dare give her any sass!
XR - a robotic Space Ranger and partner of Buzz Lightyear himself from Star Command! Fans of the cartoon will love this animatronic, who functions much like Push, as he brags about his escapades with Buzz as a fellow peacekeeper of the Galaxy.
Muppets IN SPACE!
The headline attraction of [insert resort name here]! This guest-exclusive show runs from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Theater of the Stars. Similar to Muppet Vision 3D, this show takes artistic inspiration from the Muppet film "Muppets from Space!" but with a completely different plot! Dr. Honeydew has developed his very own rocket to travel to the far off Planet Z, purportedly "a lush, peaceful planet who's main export is queso!" However, the good Doctor can't go on the journey himself, mutterring excuses concerning the questionability of the spacecraft, and is requesting volunteers. Upon hearing promises of queso, Gonzo and Fozzie immediately volunteer, with Kermit reluctantly agreeing to keep Gonzo and Fozzie from killing themselves (and to advance the plot *winks to the camera*). Zany antics and hilarity ensue as our three travelers; supported by Dr. Honeydew, Beaker, Rizzo, Pepe, and Miss Piggy in Mission Control; bumble through the galaxy on a quest for queso! References to comedy films "Airplane," with a grand false finish a la "Blazing Saddles", make this 3D adventure (or fiasco if you prefer) a memorable Space Odessey of the Ages!
POOLS
After a long day enjoying the wonders of Tomorrow, the perfect way to relax and unwind is to take a dip, plunge, or splash (or all three!) into one of the PeopleLodger's futuristic pool and spa facilities! The Scrapyard Splash Zone is a whimsical Children's splash zone where all the malfunctioning robots are tossed to be repaired or repurposed as slides, sprinklers, and fountains. Kids can enjoy fun, funky space tunes as they play in the spray with broken down bots in the Scrapyard, (watch out! The bots may be leaking!) Curious guests can also explore the robot cleaning machine, akin to a car wash, this short tunnel is complete with jet sprayers from all sides that shoot out randomly, bubble dispensers, and big air jets to make sure our Junior Robots get that extra chrome shine! Finally, young guests can take a short climb to go down one of three slides perched atop the Scrap Heap! (pay attention to the walls and floor! If you listen closely, some of the scrapped robots can still talk!).
However, the premier pool amenity for guests of all ages is the TTA WaterMover. This top-of-the-line Lazy River captures the muse of the PeopleMover itself, allowing guests to relax as they travel around the pool areas letting off steam from a long day. At night, the WaterMover lights up with neon tubes along its edges for a refreshing cruise that’s out of this world! If guests truly want to enjoy the WaterMover experience, the inner tubes come equipped with Velcro straps, allowing them to be connected into a 2x2 square!
While the kids enjoy the WaterMover and the Scrapyard, Mom and Dad can take it easy in the TTA Spa Zone. This state-of-the-art facility is the epitome of luxury: laser light steam rooms, neon saunas, and massages are all complemented by the stylistic architecture of the Spa Zone.
Also located in the same area is the guest gym.
Amenities
TTA Adventure Voyages
The People Lodger provides world class amenities, but no other resort has activities as unique as our TTA Adventure Voyages. A free TTA Voyage Pass is given to each party that stays at the resort, and an additional pass is provided to each party for every additional 3 nights they stay at the resort.
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Entertainment
Late Night Comedy with Cosmic Ray!
Enjoy the comedy stylings of Cosmic Ray - proprietor of Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café! This comedy show is Disney friendly (no profanity or vulgarity), and plays Tuesdays and Thursday nights at 9:00 PM in the Tower's Cabaret lounge. Jay is a puppet/muppet very similar in appearance to 80's TV legend Alf (and, in fact, makes reference to this in his act!). With assistants and cameras, Alf's performer is able to interact with guests in this intimate setting.
The Sounds of the Future!
Zip, Zap, and Spark are three robots who want to make it to Hollywood! This animatronic trio entertains guests in the Cabaret lounge every evening from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM playing classic rock from the 50's through the 80's in 20 minute sets. However, these animatronic wonders have a special event on Friday nights from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM where the robots interact with their audience! Using the same technology as Turtle Talk with Crush, Zip, Zap, and Spark take requests from the audience, and even invite some people on stage to sing Karaoke! Hilarity ensues as Sparky, the drummer for the group, sings a terrible, off key love ballad to a lady from the audience, much to the chagrin of Zip and Zap! The experience is different every time, as the trio is performed by improv comedians behind the scenes with cameras and special effects at their disposal to flow with the moods and the crowd.
Guests and Residents of Tomorrow!
These Cast Members hang out and around the main lobby of the PeopleLodger. The residents of Tomorrowland come from all parts of the galaxy, and interact with guests daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (rotating shifts).
Rex Astro - an American astronaut with a pompous ego (think Buzz Lightyear meets Gaston). He has been trying to secure travel back to Earth, and has been stranded at the [insert resort name here] for some time now.
Valerie Venus - an alien reporter with a penchant for snooping! She is here on the hunt for famous intergalactic celebrity Mikey Mouse (not to be confused with Mickey Mouse
), and she got a tip that he is staying here at the [insert resort name here]! She has "incontrovertible" proof by some photos to prove that he is here (blurred images from a distance of someone entering a door where all you see is their leg).Mack - the alien self-proclaimed "Hotel Engineer." Mack has tentacles for arms and wanders the lobby in his trucker hat and jumpsuit strapped to the brim with wrenches and other tools. Apparently, management turned down his initial application for the job based on the fact that he had no hands; however, he was able to negotiate his way to landing the position - by working for free!
Push the Talking Trash Can - this fan favorite makes his glorious return to Walt Disney World Resort! Push wanders the lobby in search of guests with trash that he will gladly take from them, while getting in other snappy remarks and jabs.
Granny Nova - a sweet, elderly alien who is visiting her grandchildren in Tomorrowland while simultaneously celebrating her retirement at the [insert hotel name here]. She's very sweet, but don't you dare give her any sass!
XR - a robotic Space Ranger and partner of Buzz Lightyear himself from Star Command! Fans of the cartoon will love this animatronic, who functions much like Push, as he brags about his escapades with Buzz as a fellow peacekeeper of the Galaxy.
Muppets IN SPACE!
The headline attraction of [insert resort name here]! This guest-exclusive show runs from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Theater of the Stars. Similar to Muppet Vision 3D, this show takes artistic inspiration from the Muppet film "Muppets from Space!" but with a completely different plot! Dr. Honeydew has developed his very own rocket to travel to the far off Planet Z, purportedly "a lush, peaceful planet who's main export is queso!" However, the good Doctor can't go on the journey himself, mutterring excuses concerning the questionability of the spacecraft, and is requesting volunteers. Upon hearing promises of queso, Gonzo and Fozzie immediately volunteer, with Kermit reluctantly agreeing to keep Gonzo and Fozzie from killing themselves (and to advance the plot *winks to the camera*). Zany antics and hilarity ensue as our three travelers; supported by Dr. Honeydew, Beaker, Rizzo, Pepe, and Miss Piggy in Mission Control; bumble through the galaxy on a quest for queso! References to comedy films "Airplane," with a grand false finish a la "Blazing Saddles", make this 3D adventure (or fiasco if you prefer) a memorable Space Odessey of the Ages!
POOLS
After a long day enjoying the wonders of Tomorrow, the perfect way to relax and unwind is to take a dip, plunge, or splash (or all three!) into one of the PeopleLodger's futuristic pool and spa facilities! The Scrapyard Splash Zone is a whimsical Children's splash zone where all the malfunctioning robots are tossed to be repaired or repurposed as slides, sprinklers, and fountains. Kids can enjoy fun, funky space tunes as they play in the spray with broken down bots in the Scrapyard, (watch out! The bots may be leaking!) Curious guests can also explore the robot cleaning machine, akin to a car wash, this short tunnel is complete with jet sprayers from all sides that shoot out randomly, bubble dispensers, and big air jets to make sure our Junior Robots get that extra chrome shine! Finally, young guests can take a short climb to go down one of three slides perched atop the Scrap Heap! (pay attention to the walls and floor! If you listen closely, some of the scrapped robots can still talk!).
However, the premier pool amenity for guests of all ages is the TTA WaterMover. This top-of-the-line Lazy River captures the muse of the PeopleMover itself, allowing guests to relax as they travel around the pool areas letting off steam from a long day. At night, the WaterMover lights up with neon tubes along its edges for a refreshing cruise that’s out of this world! If guests truly want to enjoy the WaterMover experience, the inner tubes come equipped with Velcro straps, allowing them to be connected into a 2x2 square!
While the kids enjoy the WaterMover and the Scrapyard, Mom and Dad can take it easy in the TTA Spa Zone. This state-of-the-art facility is the epitome of luxury: laser light steam rooms, neon saunas, and massages are all complemented by the stylistic architecture of the Spa Zone.
Also located in the same area is the guest gym.
Amenities
TTA Adventure Voyages
The People Lodger provides world class amenities, but no other resort has activities as unique as our TTA Adventure Voyages. A free TTA Voyage Pass is given to each party that stays at the resort, and an additional pass is provided to each party for every additional 3 nights they stay at the resort.
So now you may be wondering what do these passes give you and your party access to? Well, each pass provides your party a reservation to one of four TTA Adventure Voyages. These run at different times of the day, and last from 2-3 hours. Guests reach their destination with use of our TTA hover-bus line, buses that actually float above the road (actually just normal buses with shock dampeners below every seat, and large video screens replacing every window)!
When checking in for your tour, guests will proceed to the TTA Adventure Voyage terminal located at the side of the hotel. Guests will sit through a short safety video and meet and take pictures with Mr. Tom Morrow (a robotic AA) before boarding their hover-bus through a jetway. Between the jetway and the divider in the hover-bus between the passengers and the driver, guests will be fully immersed in the voyage experience without ever seeing the "actual" outside world. Once the hover-bus departs, the voyage begins!
Centauri Jungle Cruise: The ADVENTURE of a Lifetime
Guests learn about the far off lands that the TTA has visited and built transportation systems to during their hover-bus ride. They then learn that there has only been one opportunity when the TTA had discovered a planet that had not yet reached space-faring technology, and this lucky crew is going to get to visit one of them! Their destination is in Alpha Centauri. As the hover-bus nears the drop-off destinationit enters a muddy path in a lush jungle. Guests exit the hover-bus onto a small dock next to a flowing river (a special on-ramp at the Jungle Cruise in MK). A boat pulls up and guests carefully board, but this boat is not like the others in this attraction. There is more room for the entire group, the boat travels a little slower, and there is storage room for the included lunch or dinner. Our TTA guide will walk guests through all of scenes they pass, explaining how primitive this civilization is and how they get along. But guests will start to notice that it seems they are not wanted here (actors in some of the scenes will portray this). Guests will depart the boat at one point being taken "hostage", and think that they will be eaten alive! But once they reach the lunch.dinner site, it turns out the natural inhabitants just wanted to have lunch/dinner WITH them (in a new area behind the safari camp). After guests re-board the boat they will finish their journey through the jungle and depart, without ever seeing other guests (using clever tricks and taking advantage of the maintenance river). Back aboard the hover-bus guests will be served snacks and beverages and learn a little bit more about the planet they just visited, before getting a quick TTA commercial for the other voyages offered.
Sawyer's Adventure: A SPOOKY Exploration
Guests learn about the far off lands that the TTA has visited and built transportation systems to during their nighttime hover-bus ride. One of these is a mysterious planet that has no sun. As guests near the drop-off location they can hear scratches against the outside of the hover-bus and feel an occasional banging. Then a large bang and jolt against the bus causes it to break down, and guests will need to immediately depart the hover-bus. They exit into a hilly forest area (Tom Sawyer's Island in MK). Guests will tour through the haunted woods and caves of the alien planet and meet some of its insectoid-like inhabitants (and take pictures if they are brave enough). The island and caves are enhanced with hidden neon lights to make it look more like an alien planet. After traveling through all of the paths and caves, your guide talks to the leader of the aliens to get back the part missing from the bus. As the group travels back to the hover-bus, they are told that it was just one alien that causes all of the havoc, not the rest of them, and right before guests re-board the hover-bus they can catch a glimpse of him in the bushes. Back aboard the hover-bus guests are treated to snacks and beverages and learn a little more about the aliens (incorporating some of the lore form the old extra-terrorestrial alien encounter).
Comedy Cruisin': A Boat Full of LAUGHS
Guests learn about the far off lands that the TTA has visited and built transportation systems to during their hover-bus ride. One of these is a strange planet called Earth. The bus ride videos and introductions are filled with cheesy jokes and a few physical gags like confetti explosions. Once guests arrive at their destination they are tricked and shuffled into a room for a brief seminar about how to sell TTA passes to their friends (slap stick routine making fun of timeshares). Then they are led to the next "room" to have lunch and watch some stand-up comedy. However that hallway to the next room and the room's walls are weirdly covered in curtains. It turns out that guests are actually boarding the boat already without realizing it. Once the comedy starts, the false walls are taken down and it turns out you are already on the boat cruising on the river (guests board from a new dock at the back of the park). The boat ride will then include a couple of separate stand up comedy routines about those "crazy tourists" you can see outside the windows at this weird planet called Earth! Guests will be able to walk around the boat and grab lunch or dinner also from a buffet. After a couple of journeys around the river guests re-board the hover-bus and learn about other civilization's interpretation of comedy on their journey back to the resort.
Mission: Solar: A Thrilling EDUCATIONAL Adventure
Guests learn about the far off lands that the TTA has visited and built transportation systems to during their hover-bus ride. They are introduced to the tiny space capsules that the TTA invented, along with TTA's Space Station, and will shortly be boarding for a tour of Earth's Solar System. Guests are dropped off in the rear of Mission: Space in a new walkway that was built just for them. They board the attraction (either Orange or Green) and experience a new video/attraction which is a 20 minute tour of the solar system, with a lot of educational content (the orange side would still have high-g thrills). After the ride, guests are dropped off into in a separate attached facility themed after the TTA Space Station where they would be able to try on space suits and walk through the replica space station's corridors, along with eating "astronaut food" for lunch or dinner. Guests then board their "space" hover-bus to travel back to the resort, and are presented with a number of educational space videos (i.e. Powers of Ten, etc).
Eslta: "As you can see, this deluxe resort embodies all of what the I want for visitors to Tomorrowland, the freedom and ease of movement as first realized by my PeopleMover."
Reproter: "That does sound truly wonderful Mr. Eslta, but about X-S Tech-"
Eslta: "Yes, yes. Very terrible. I'm sure they figure out their mistake soon enough. But until then, we at TTA will be here to serve the transportation needs for all visitors as we have done for years and now we will offer even greater comfort with the new PeopleLodger."
Reproter: "But Mr. Eslta-"
Eslta: "I apologize, but that is all the time I have today. Please feel free to stop by the PeopleLodger, opening soon."
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Chaos Cat
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Now, I'm exited for this show, don't get me wrong. But does this trailer feel a bit weird to anyone else? Like, it feels like it's trying to make the show seem like Marvel's usual output when it very clearly isn't and I genuinely can't tell if that's part of the joke or if it's just a case of marketing having no idea how to promote this show.
