WDWKOOK
05-17-2010, 03:06 PM
FEATURED, JASON GARCIA, NEWS — BY JASON GARCIA ON MAY 17, 2010 AT 1:19 PM
(http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/05/disney-picks-general-contractor-for-art-of-animation-resort/)
"Walt Disney World has selected a familiar face to oversee construction of its new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Disney has picked Hardin Construction Co. to be general contractor for the project, which will include 1,120 family suites and 864 standard hotel rooms and be themed around four of the company’s best-known animated movies: The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo and Cars. The resort is expected to open in stages throughout 2012.
This isn’t Hardin’s first project with Disney. The company was also involved in construction of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, two of Disney World’s Disney Vacation Club time-share properties.
Hardin’s portfolio also includes the Hilton Garden Inn next to SeaWorld Orlando, phases of the Orange County Convention Center and an expansion and renovation of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress."
(http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/05/disney-picks-general-contractor-for-art-of-animation-resort/)
"Walt Disney World has selected a familiar face to oversee construction of its new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Disney has picked Hardin Construction Co. to be general contractor for the project, which will include 1,120 family suites and 864 standard hotel rooms and be themed around four of the company’s best-known animated movies: The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo and Cars. The resort is expected to open in stages throughout 2012.
This isn’t Hardin’s first project with Disney. The company was also involved in construction of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, two of Disney World’s Disney Vacation Club time-share properties.
Hardin’s portfolio also includes the Hilton Garden Inn next to SeaWorld Orlando, phases of the Orange County Convention Center and an expansion and renovation of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress."