https://dvcinfo.com/disney-vacation-club-announces-start-sales-copper-creek-villas/
It's mentioned about 2/3 of the way down on this page under Resort Enhancements and is followed by the map.
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Wilderness Lodge - SERIOUSLY????
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https://dvcinfo.com/disney-vacation-club-announces-start-sales-copper-creek-villas/
It's mentioned about 2/3 of the way down on this page under Resort Enhancements and is followed by the map.
rnese
Well-Known Member
Then raze the portion that's NOT housing the pump equipment and replace THAT with chairs. Point being, the pool needs more deck space.
OK, a few things. That is an unofficial site, and he added the "Additional Resort Enhancements" part himself. That is nowhere to be found on the official news release. Now I'm not saying that it isn't happening, but until Disney says so, it's rumor only and may not happen.
And I cannot find it on his map either.
humphreys lodge
Member
Yeah. We may be an unofficial site too, but I can report that Trout Pass will become Salon by the Springs. You can check out our Facebook page if you have any questions. Thanks. Humphrey.
durangojim
Well-Known Member
Turning all the wonderful large garden view rooms in Tokelau into studios that look cramped and forcing people who aren't DVC to stay in the older buildings like Rarotonga with hallway ceilings that make me feel claustrophobic.
Well first off, DVC didn't change the size of the rooms at all. As far as "forcing" people into older buildings, maybe you should petition Disney to renovate the older buildings, as it seems you have the problem. And anyone can reserve a DVC room for cash if there is availability. It is not exclusive to DVC if they have rooms that are not being used.
So here is the standard room:
Here is a DVC room:
The DVC room, while being the exact same square footage, looks more open and airy to me.
KrzyKtty
Well-Known Member
I actually prefer the look of the standard room, but maybe that is because of the extra bed? But design wise, I just prefer the lighter and more airy design of the standard room.
The couch pulls out into a queen size bed, and there is a twin pulldown bed in the cabinet under the TV, so it sleeps 5 if needed.
Tuvalu
Premium Member
Not to nit-pick, but the area where the bed and sofa are in the DVC room is smaller than the area of the former standard room, due to the addition of the second bathroom in the hallway. So there is more space in the hall/entryway and less space in the main "living" area. I stayed in Tokelau many times prior to the conversion and have seen in-person the room change.
I have to agree with @durangojim on this one. I prefer the larger main room space over a second bathroom (now if the second bathroom had a toilet, my opinion might change.
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I was, of course, talking about the over-all size of the room, not the individual areas. And we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I much prefer the look of the DVC room, because it looks a bit less like a typical hotel room with 2 queen beds. Just my opinion, and you are certainly not wrong with yours.Not to nit-pick, but the area where the bed and sofa are in the DVC room is smaller than the area of the former standard room, due to the addition of the second bathroom in the hallway. So there is more space in the hall/entryway and less space in the main "living" area. I stayed in Tokelau many times prior to the conversion and have seen in-person the room change.
I have to agree with @durangojim on this one. I prefer the larger main room space over a second bathroom (now if the second bathroom had a toilet, my opinion might change.
Tuvalu
Premium Member
Agree.I was, of course, talking about the over-all size of the room, not the individual areas. And we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I much prefer the look of the DVC room, because it looks a bit less like a typical hotel room with 2 queen beds. Just my opinion, and you are certainly not wrong with yours.
durangojim
Well-Known Member
Except that you only have 1 bed there, the couch turns into the second bed, a third bed folds down from under the tv, and the "kitchenette area" takes up more room, reducing the overall room size significantly.
As for petitioning Disney, I have no interest, I let them know their thoughts on my survey but I doubt seriously they can increase ceiling height. I'll stick with staying at the GF or the Yacht and Beach.
One thing that was great was the inexpensive "cabana" rental at the Oasis pool, which came with a free 1/2 hour of water sports!
WDWdream97
Well-Known Member
I think that during the construction period they have turned off the smeltzers on the main lodge. I haven't been able to smell it since September.
flyerjab
Well-Known Member
The first time I went to WDW was 2009. We ventured into the Poly and my wife remarked how it reminded her of a fountain in a shopping mall from the 1970's.
While I will never knock someone's emotional attachment to something from their past, I like the new look of the lobby so much more, especially the globes up by the ceiling. Also, my wife and I really like the DVC rooms better from a design aesthetic. Two bathrooms for a family of five is great!
Also, the new pool small pool area is fantastic, with a nice little QS. At the larger pool, the new kids splash area is one of the nicest out of those additions, and the reworked volcano is way better looking. Let's see, there is also the Dole whip stand, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, and the deck outside of Sam's - my favorite part of the additions. Sitting out there in the evening with drinks by the water wall, with the music and the GF in the background is so relaxing. We LOVE the Polynesian Village changes.
While I will never knock someone's emotional attachment to something from their past, I like the new look of the lobby so much more, especially the globes up by the ceiling. Also, my wife and I really like the DVC rooms better from a design aesthetic. Two bathrooms for a family of five is great!
Also, the new pool small pool area is fantastic, with a nice little QS. At the larger pool, the new kids splash area is one of the nicest out of those additions, and the reworked volcano is way better looking. Let's see, there is also the Dole whip stand, Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, and the deck outside of Sam's - my favorite part of the additions. Sitting out there in the evening with drinks by the water wall, with the music and the GF in the background is so relaxing. We LOVE the Polynesian Village changes.