I'm certainly not disputing anybodies description of the cabin colors, but I can confirm that the colors are definitely a finish coat and, as long as the the Groupie Meet doesn't stage a coup, are intended to be final.
However, after just seeing them two days ago, I would describe the cabins I saw as being a deep maroon, a medium/dark brown, and a light beige/tan. I'm looking at them now in my photos. It's quite possible there are others that are different. I'd post my picture verifying my description, but the Dis is telling me it's too large
Those are great shots, yet they raise even more questions and pique my curiosity. Hard to figure what some of those structures will be, and I'm still little closer to understanding the three door frames in the front of the cabins. I get the main entrance door, but those two door-like openings to the left of that entry puzzle me. They have a raised lip and seem to be sunk into the wall vice actual openings. Thoughts, anyone?
Those are great shots, yet they raise even more questions and pique my curiosity. Hard to figure what some of those structures will be, and I'm still little closer to understanding the three door frames in the front of the cabins. I get the main entrance door, but those two door-like openings to the left of that entry puzzle me. They have a raised lip and seem to be sunk into the wall vice actual openings. Thoughts, anyone?
Checking in from the Lodge!! The construction is really going. The only colors I have seen is a light yellow and beige. I can't see too many of the cabins, the trees and the corner of the building block my view. I hope to get a good view in the daylight soon, but Kati and I have been busy for the first day and a half. As soon as I can get some of the pictures off my phone I will post them.
As far as I can tell the workout facility if open. So far no one has been in there when I have been by, but there is nothing that says it is not open.
I think the speculation that it is for some mechanical - like the Bungalows have - is most likely the explanation. I seriously hope the layout isn't more or less a copy of the Bungalows. Please show me some good imagination Disney!
(I just read a rumor that 1.5 acres of the 14 or so acres dedicated to the Star Wars expansion is being set aside for cabanas! I'm feeling very disillusioned and suspect over Disney's decision making)
I would get my lox fix in Disney at breakfast with the characters in Cape May Café . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . It bothers me when trained staff ignore the basics. At least the good staff far outnumbers the bad.
Zero entry, and not sure what the other framing is for. . . . . . . . .
I think the speculation that it is for some mechanical - like the Bungalows have - is most likely the explanation. I seriously hope the layout isn't more or less a copy of the Bungalows. Please show me some good imagination Disney!
(I just read a rumor that 1.5 acres of the 14 or so acres dedicated to the Star Wars expansion is being set aside for cabanas! I'm feeling very disillusioned and suspect over Disney's decision making)
Mechanical and/or storage rooms seem about right, perhaps even a place for a hot water heater if that's the bathroom end of the main suite (and I agree it likely is the main BR). Glad to see updates.Based on the fact that their are two doors I think that you are correct that behind door #1 will be some sort of mechanical room (fuse box) or housekeeping storage and I'm speculating that behind door #2 will be just a storage area that Disney assumes guests may put their suitcases or even a stroller. These small storage spaces look very similar to those found on row houses or town homes. They are also magnets for bugs and spiders.
Also, I believe Disney decided to put them in the location they are because, if you study the photos close enough, it sure appears that the master bathroom is located directly behind these doors; i.e. there would have been no windows there anyway for privacy purposes. This is evidenced by the natural light top justified window located on the adjacent wall. These types of windows are used almost exclusively in bathrooms or shower areas to allow natural light in but prevent others from seeing in. The major problem with this is that the current villa units are all much higher than the cabins, so it's still possible that people from the villas may have a direct view down through that window anyway
(I just read a rumor that 1.5 acres of the 14 or so acres dedicated to the Star Wars expansion is being set aside for cabanas! I'm feeling very disillusioned and suspect over Disney's decision making)
Capsule and Pod hotels are cropping up at airports and Times Square etc. One with Disney flair inside theme parks isn't much of a stretch IMO.
Threads have made on where to rest or break at the parks. Some because of families with little ones, crabby dad's that hate crowds and some touring with elderly relatives.
Jade...thanks so much for the pictures. They are very clear and helpful.
Some times it is just hard to believe that some designer presented the concept drawings in a conference room several months ago and everyone at the table agreed that these were the very best design ever!
Leave it to me to notice something amiss (I'm one of those types who is bothered by lapses in continuity in movies among other faults). Adding my thanks to jade for the pics. I can't imagine Disney would any longer choose to create rooms that are too overtly themed outside of a few, select rooms at some value or moderate resorts. The shift seems to be toward the mundane, bland, and homogeneity. "Hey, let's throw in a Bambi pillow and call it 'woodsy!' " Then again, I can be a cynic.Jade...thanks so much for the pictures. They are very clear and helpful.
And thanks to all for the banter about the various construction aspects and those hideous (perfect descriptor [B]@Dean Marino[/B] ) colors on the cabins.
And the Great Carnac (showing my age) award goes to Sleepy for picking out those two mystery doors on the cabins at a very early construction stage. I thought for sure they would be windows. They're not particularly attractive and I'm surprised if they end up being a different color than the rest of the cabin exterior which will just call more attention to them. At this point, they look more like mini garage doors instead of blending in with the decor of the cabins.
Some times it is just hard to believe that some designer presented the concept drawings in a conference room several months ago and everyone at the table agreed that these were the very best design ever!