Let's speculate about Polynesian some more!

[CastAStone]

I wouldn't complain if it didn't remind me of every other new hotel lobby that isn't named Disney

What hotel lobby looks like THAT?

 

[maui22]

This looks better than I expected from Disney.
Is that a waterfall wall?

Walk into the lobby. To the one side it looks like a waterfall wall with a sitting area. (if I see the image correctly). Very short walk through the building to the feature side of the building. (Much like Aulani). Step outside and you see the wedding pavilion to the left, GF, lake/lagoon, possibly see part of MK, tower pool, etc.

 

[BamaGuy44]

What hotel lobby looks like THAT?

I must be a poor, my non-disney hotels never look like that

 

[Swaggerwagon]

I call dibs on the hammock!

 

[wilkydelts]

As I read more reactions, I am just imagining a Big Stamp hammering down diagonally across their post with giant PVIT in red.

 

[DonMacGregor]

I must be a poor, my non-disney hotels never look like that

Trust me. If they didn't own DVC, half the people complaining would ONLY be staying at the Holiday Inn in Des Moines (more likely the Holiday Inn Express for the free breakfast).

 

[maui22]

My guess is no. If there are opening it to all cash guests on June 5th (with DVC and APs having advance booking for cash) then my guess is sales won't start until after that...I predict July or August....

This was my thinking too.

 

[CastAStone]

I must be a poor, my non-disney hotels never look like that

I mean I’ve stayed at a few incredible properties in Hawaii on hotel points, and I’d say those had nicer lobbies, but we’re talking a Waldorf and a Grand Hyatt on the literal ocean.

 

[MagicDVC]

I call dibs on the hammock!View attachment 858339

That’ll be $25 per hour…

 

[pkrieger2287]

I’M POPPING THE CHAMPAGNE!

 

[walt34]

I mean I’ve stayed at a few incredible properties in Hawaii on hotel points, and I’d say those had nicer lobbies, but we’re talking a Waldorf and a Grand Hyatt on the literal ocean.

To me, the pictures of the lobby look great for a DVC lobby. Not quite AK or GF (hotel side) level but much better than most (including RIV).

 

[gmi3804]

That’ll be $25 per hour…

Will my four grimy kids fit on the hammock at the same time, will we be able to watch the fireworks from there, and will the Dole Whips melt by the time we get there?

 

[Mr_Woodchuck]

NGL the Lobby looks much nicer than I was anticipating from the outside structures we saw going up. Can't wait to tour it.

 

[NY Pirate Princess]

I am counting and recounting my pennies. I won't be ready, but I AM READY!

 

[melanieewr]

Baffled at the 2BR Penthouses and no GV’s. In looking at the very center top 2 floors of the building with the large balconies, I can’t imagine that being anything other than GV’s or a 2 level restaurant with the kitchen in the very back away from balconies? But, it’s still early. Hoping that there is still a possibility of GV’s being declared later.

 

[tjkraz]

Concept art is typically difficult to fully absorb / appreciate. These 2+ story vaulted ceilings strike me as more expansive and dramatic than any Disney Resort in recent memory. In some ways it's reminiscent of Gran Destino Tower, but GDT gives off a more sterile feel than these images, IMO.

Tastes evolve over time. I didn't expect this to look like something out of 1971. There's plenty of space for Disney to have resorts which appeal to my touch of nostalgia, as well as people who were born 30-40 years after me.

 

[Disdreaming479]

What does the points chart look like if the 2 bedroom penthouse is scaled to the amount of the GV?

 

[MyDogTink]

Disney can take my money. It’s the closest I’ll probably ever get to Hawaii.

 

[DonMacGregor]

Concept art is typically difficult to grasp. These 2+ story vaulted ceilings strike me as more impressive than any Disney Resort in recent memory. In some ways it's reminiscent of Gran Destino Tower, but GDT gives off a more sterile feel than these images, IMO.

Tastes evolve over time. I didn't expect this to look like something that out of 1971. There's plenty of space for Disney to have resorts which appeal to my touch of nostalgia, as well as people who were born 30-40 years after me.

You mean like the fact that all of the "authenticity" of the original resort that's lacking in the tower is about 95% Southern California Tiki Culture circa 1964, and about 5% "Polynesia"?

 

[AstroBlasters]

That’ll be $25 per hour…

Only if you book 90 days out from your arrival date!