PiratesMansion
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Flat Crush undoubtedly cost 10 million dollars.
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Toy Story Hotel Planned to replace Paradise Pier Hotel?
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Flat Crush undoubtedly cost 10 million dollars.
Californian Elitist
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Yikes, that video is corny as ever.
The only semi-exciting thing about this project for me so far is the Joe Gardner character they're hiring to play jazz piano, I'm assuming in the hotel lobby.
The only semi-exciting thing about this project for me so far is the Joe Gardner character they're hiring to play jazz piano, I'm assuming in the hotel lobby.
Disney Analyst
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This property is always and will always be garbage, but I like the splashpad / slide refresh.
Sir_Cliff
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It would be nice if they could at least extend the fence or plant some trees or tall bushes to hide the view of the powerlines from the pool area.
Phroobar
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That splash pad used to be a wading pool. It's kind of a downgrade since you know they will never turn the splash pad on.
Disney Analyst
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Okay this is cute also...
CaptinEO
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I recognize that character from a movie! And that one too! Wow!
Castle Cake Apologist
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Don't you feel immersed??
truecoat
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PiratesMansion
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An Imagineering piece de resistance!
Stevek
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Having stayed there twice over the years using very cheap AP rates, this pool area is a fantastic upgrade. It will be interesting to see how the full, final redo turns out. I know it's not going to be everyone cup of tea here, but it will be very popular and likely book up regularly post redo.
Vegas Disney Fan
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I had a similar thought, it’ll never be amazing because they are severely limited by what’s already there but this is a big improvement.
It’s too bad they decided to make the DL hotel ugly at the same time (IMHO).
Phroobar
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Don't worry. They can't tear down and redesign Tomorrowland.There is no way can Disney tear down and redesign everything?
Stevek
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Can? Yes. Will? No. Even with Disneyland Forward, it's still in the artwork so I don't think it's remotely on their radar to tear down. Why would they? It still had solid occupancy and will be in even more demand once the redo is complete. Disney tourists and many in our fanbase aren't exactly known for demanding quality.There is no way can Disney tear down and redesign everything?
NobodyElse
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There should really be a FAQ on this somewhere. I believe Disney is operating this hotel under a long-term lease that severely limits what they can physically do to the main structure.
Brighter minds will step in with details if they so desire.
Phroobar
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That is the urban legend. We don't know that for sure. No one has ever given proof of that. It could be just TDA is cheap and owns the thing outright.
NobodyElse
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Like I said, it's outside my area direct knowledge. A few of the pages discussing the prevailing wisdom can be found here:
DisneylandForward
Or maybe the city wants major roads to access the Convention Center, which it owns. The Disneyland Drive exit from South Bound I5 including the Carpool lane takes folks directly to the West Street Parking Structures. Gene Autry Way has a Northbound I5 carpool exit and if the new road is built...
News - Disneyland Working on Future Master Plan- includes Theme Park Expansions, Retail/Entertainment Space, and More!
Didn’t someone say that the hotel and property that it sits in is not considered as part of the Disneyland resort boundaries and therefore can not just be torn down The Paradise Pier Hotel is not part of the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan but is part of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan. The...
While I've never seen a copy of the "lease details", I've also not seen definitive documentation that Disney (or one of it's subsidiaries) outright owns Parcel # 12944117 with no strings attached.
And this image seems quite compelling:
If Disney truly owns that plot, this looks like their way of saying "We want the option to develop/redevelop all of our assets west of Disneyland Drive - except the old Emerald Hotel. That masterpiece is basically perfect the way it is, and it would be a crime against humanity to even consider substantially altering or it."
Phroobar
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Well that map doesn't show the old Carrousel Inn and the immigration building behind it that we know Disney ownes.Like I said, it's outside my area direct knowledge. A few of the pages discussing the prevailing wisdom can be found here:
DisneylandForward
Or maybe the city wants major roads to access the Convention Center, which it owns. The Disneyland Drive exit from South Bound I5 including the Carpool lane takes folks directly to the West Street Parking Structures. Gene Autry Way has a Northbound I5 carpool exit and if the new road is built...forums.wdwmagic.com
News - Disneyland Working on Future Master Plan- includes Theme Park Expansions, Retail/Entertainment Space, and More!
Didn’t someone say that the hotel and property that it sits in is not considered as part of the Disneyland resort boundaries and therefore can not just be torn down The Paradise Pier Hotel is not part of the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan but is part of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan. The...
While I've never seen a copy of the "lease details", I've also not seen definitive documentation that Disney (or one of it's subsidiaries) outright owns Parcel # 12944117 with no strings attached.
And this image seems quite compelling:
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If Disney truly owns that plot, this looks like their way of saying "We want the option to develop/redevelop all of our assets west of Disneyland Drive - except the old Emerald Hotel. That masterpiece is basically perfect the way it is, and it would be a crime against humanity to even consider substantially altering or it."
NobodyElse
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And the 7-Eleven corner is shown in green as well. That may or may not mean anything.
I guess until I see evidence that Disney owns the Toy Story Hotel land, and isn't beholding to some sort of outside agreement, some could consider that Urban Legend material as well. Either way, Disney is indicating no intention to change anything beyond the superficial.