I heard some resort closing info today...

[redrosesix]

As for a value... my guess is Pop. Since the All Stars share a food court and bus service, closing one will not make much difference in terms of expense. By closing Pop, they can cut back buses, food court, store, etc.

#1 The All Stars do not share anything except buses, and each one gets its own when they are very busy.

#2 There are reports that Pop is going to resume construction, to build more family suites.

#3 It doesn't make sense to close a value when times are tough, since more tourists are likely to use them, especially first time visitors. But Disney doesn't always do what makes sense. Maybe they will close one of the All Stars for "refurbishment" - not ASMusic, since that was just done recently.

 

[lewdyan1]

For what it's worth (probably not much) I was just at POP and there were big construction like trucks over near the unfinished buildings. I saw a few people over there, but no mass construction happening.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Did the original poster ever come back and update the "rumor"? Just wondering?

 

[DisneyBugs]

If they want attendance up, I'd think it would be smart to consider keeping things affordable -- so why focus the close on value or mod? why not shut down a block of rooms at GF, BW, WL, etc?
I'd be less apt to go on vacation there if all the remaining value and mods were booked up, than pay top dollar to stay at one of the more expensive resorts. All we do is shower and sleep there, so we like to stay on property at the lower cost locations.

 

[CanadianGuy]

For what it's worth (probably not much) I was just at POP and there were big construction like trucks over near the unfinished buildings. I saw a few people over there, but no mass construction happening.

My sources say construction is moving ahead this spring... for once my sources and Jim Hill'sa agree.

I'm scared.

 

[jfinke]

My sources say construction is moving ahead this spring... for once my sources and Jim Hill'sa agree.

I'm scared.

Now you have done it. There is a break in the space time continuum.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Now you have done it. There is a break in the space time continuum.

But will I need 1.21 Gigawatts and Delorean to make things right? Cuz that's a whole other set of themeparks.. or at least used to be.

 

[doconeill]

But will I need 1.21 Gigawatts and Delorean to make things right? Cuz that's a whole other set of themeparks.. or at least used to be.

If I go back in time and stop Jim Hill from being born, will there be a paradox? Or will the number of posts on Disney forums around the world drop by an order of magnitude?

 

[lewdyan1]

These were in the parking lot this weekend. Maybe work is starting soon.

 

[jfinke]

But will I need 1.21 Gigawatts and Delorean to make things right? Cuz that's a whole other set of themeparks.. or at least used to be.

Ellen could help out here as well. Or maybe Mrs. Hukstable. Take out Jim Hill's ancestor dinosaur.

 

[CanadianGuy]

These were in the parking lot this weekend. Maybe work is starting soon.

Thanks for the pic!

Those are I think - trucks containing new mattresses for Pop Century existing rooms.

They are in the process of replacing them I'm told. It's been an ongoing process since mid-late December and the trucks have been there since then.

 

[redrosesix]

Thanks for the pic!

Those are I think - trucks containing new mattresses for Pop Century existing rooms.

They are in the process of replacing them I'm told. It's been an ongoing process since mid-late December and the trucks have been there since then.

To me, this is just more proof that Disney isn't as efficient as it could be. Wonder if they've ever heard of Just-in-time inventory control? Time is money. They could do way better at controlling costs in some areas, but choose to reduce park hours, etc. to save money.

 

[CanadianGuy]

To me, this is just more proof that Disney isn't as efficient as it could be. Wonder if they've ever heard of Just-in-time inventory control? Time is money. They could do way better at controlling costs in some areas, but choose to reduce park hours, etc. to save money.

I don't imagine that the extra costs associated with this are relevant or substantial in the way you are thinking.

They need trucks to haul away the old mattresses.. so it makes sense to park the trailers, do the mattress swaps .. (remember, almost 1900 rooms.. it doesn't happen overnight..) and then have the same trailers haul away the old mattresses.

And it would cost way more to ship the mattress a few at a time.. as less-than-load shipments.. and then where do they store them etc? Not mention, you're gonna get a better price buying all 1900 at ONCE vs buying 200 at a time and paying to ship 200 at a time.

I think your complaint on this one is mis-placed. Sorry.

Knox

 

[mana_liz]

Thanks for the pic!

Those are I think - trucks containing new mattresses for Pop Century existing rooms.

They are in the process of replacing them I'm told. It's been an ongoing process since mid-late December and the trucks have been there since then.

Actually mattress replacement started earlier than December...we just got home Sunday and our mattress was replaced in July.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Actually mattress replacement started earlier than December...we just got home Sunday and our mattress was replaced in July.

Well I'd love to speculate the trucks contain furniture for the new rooms.. but I doubt THAT could be true.

I can't believe mattress replacement would take that long.. but then who knows I guess.

 

[doconeill]

Well I'd love to speculate the trucks contain furniture for the new rooms.. but I doubt THAT could be true.

I can't believe mattress replacement would take that long.. but then who knows I guess.

I suppose these trailers could contain stuff for OTHER areas as well, and this is just a storage area right now. BCV is getting some work done, I believe YC is soon. It could be trackage for Space Mountain...

Just pointing out that trucks there do not mean much, unless you see what they are doing with them.

 

[Joeguitar]

I don't imagine that the extra costs associated with this are relevant or substantial in the way you are thinking.

They need trucks to haul away the old mattresses.. so it makes sense to park the trailers, do the mattress swaps .. (remember, almost 1900 rooms.. it doesn't happen overnight..) and then have the same trailers haul away the old mattresses.

And it would cost way more to ship the mattress a few at a time.. as less-than-load shipments.. and then where do they store them etc? Not mention, you're gonna get a better price buying all 1900 at ONCE vs buying 200 at a time and paying to ship 200 at a time.

I think your complaint on this one is mis-placed. Sorry.

Knox

+1
This is a much more logical way to preform such a large task and on inventory that they are not going to receive a direct financial return on.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I suppose these trailers could contain stuff for OTHER areas as well, and this is just a storage area right now. BCV is getting some work done, I believe YC is soon. It could be trackage for Space Mountain...

Just pointing out that trucks there do not mean much, unless you see what they are doing with them.

True on all points.. but there are 'non public' staging areas much closer to all those other work areas.

At the end of the day, they maybe just needed a place to park a bunch of trailers.

 

[Joeguitar]

True on all points.. but there are 'non public' staging areas much closer to all those other work areas.

At the end of the day, they maybe just needed a place to park a bunch of trailers.

HAHA!

But isn't speculation just more fun?!?

 

[redrosesix]

At the end of the day, they maybe just needed a place to park a bunch of trailers.

I love how a bunch of trailers can cause such a stir on the Dis boards.