News Round Up 2017

[AMusicLifeForMe]

The WDW Today Twitter page posted that the Animation Academy is back! It is currently located at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. I'm guessing this will be temporary until the festival is over?

https://twitter.com/WDWToday/status/827939789164908544

 

[rteetz]

The WDW Today Twitter page posted that the Animation Academy is back! It is currently located at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. I'm guessing this will be temporary until the festival is over?

https://twitter.com/WDWToday/status/827939789164908544

Yes it's part of the festival.

 

[rteetz]

Not sure if y'all have seen these already, but here's the newly refurbished Yacht Club rooms: http://allears.net/acc/g_yc.htm

I like it but they don't seem to have any sort of boat/yacht feel.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

i have to agree. I've never tried it as Fulton's so I have nothing to compare to, but it really is gorgeous. And the views!

We've eaten at Fulton'scand it was nice but very "old school" feeling - this very different and looks amazing! Love all the bar/patio space too

 

[jlundeen]

We've eaten at Fulton'scand it was nice but very "old school" feeling - this very different and looks amazing! Love all the bar/patio space too

We only ate there when it was the Empress Lily - W-A-A-Y back when.....I liked that they honored Walt's wife by using her name. It was really good back then, too...would probably be considered a signature restaurant now. Is Paddlefish a TS or Signature?

 

[Sweettears]

I enjoyed Fultons. Always had great meals. For a period it was the only place on property where you could get fresh oysters. I believe they are on the Paddlefish menu. Otherwise it's still slim pickens for oysters

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I enjoyed Fultons. Always had great meals. For a period it was the only place on property where you could get fresh oysters. I believe they are on the Paddlefish menu. Otherwise it's still slim pickens for oysters

They definitely have them at the Boathouse - but can't think of any place on property but not Disneyland springs that has them

 

[Maineiak]

I like it but they don't seem to have any sort of boat/yacht feel.

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

 

[Harry Wallace]

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

Yes I was thinking about that. Could it be to prevent the stains on carpets like at other resorts? Cheaper? Just my thoughts, I wonder if this is going to be a trend moving forward...

 

[jlundeen]

Yes I was thinking about that. Could it be to prevent the stains on carpets like at other resorts? Cheaper? Just my thoughts, I wonder if this is going to be a trend moving forward...

Well, it's probably my fault. I once dumped 4 refillable mugs of coffee all over the carpet when the door hit my arm coming in. The lids didn't hold, and coffee flew everywhere! Luckily, no one was near, so no burns, but I can tell you i used every towel in the bathroom to try to mop it up! Housekeeping did a good job of cleaning it, but the room had a smell of coffee and a bit of a soggy carpet our entire stay!

 

[Budshark]

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

Concierge has carpeting. So I guess they are treating it as premium. Either the vinyl plank flooring or a laminate in the main rooms. I'm going vinyl plank until someone gives us the final answer.

 

[danikoski]

Not sure if y'all have seen these already, but here's the newly refurbished Yacht Club rooms: http://allears.net/acc/g_yc.htm

I don't see any Mickey touches...That makes me sad...Just looks like a hotel room

 

[pepperandchips]

I don't see any Mickey touches...That makes me sad...Just looks like a hotel room

From what I recall, Yacht & Beach convention center is either getting or just got a huge expansion and overhaul - these rooms are not overly themed but look upscale to me and I think they would appeal to the convention crowd. For what it's worth, I love the refreshed (even if a bit generic) look as I am generally looking for a comfortable, plush room in a convenient location. Yacht Club has been a favorite resort of mine for fitting the above bill. The new look (and Keurig!!! Finally!!!) along with touches like the glassed in shower and closet system thingy is a welcome update in my mind and seems to follow the trends in the hotel industry of late.

 

[rteetz]

From what I recall, Yacht & Beach convention center is either getting or just got a huge expansion and overhaul - these rooms are not overly themed but look upscale to me and I think they would appeal to the convention crowd. For what it's worth, I love the refreshed (even if a bit generic) look as I am generally looking for a comfortable, plush room in a convenient location. Yacht Club has been a favorite resort of mine for fitting the above bill. The new look (and Keurig!!! Finally!!!) along with touches like the glassed in shower and closet system thingy is a welcome update in my mind and seems to follow the trends in the hotel industry of late.

Yes it's getting an expansion.

It looks nice but it's not Disney. Disney hotels always went with the theme and had subtle Disney touches. This update doesn't have any seaside or yacht feel. It also doesn't appear to have any Disney touches.

 

[pepperandchips]

Yes it's getting an expansion.

It looks nice but it's not Disney. Disney hotels always went with the theme and had subtle Disney touches. This update doesn't have any seaside or yacht feel. It also doesn't appear to have any Disney touches.

I didn't articulate it well earlier, but I think Disney may have done that on purpose. There are a lot of people who come to conventions at Disney who don't want a "Disney" room - I think the resort was catering to that clientele with this refurb and I think it goes hand in hand with the convention expansion. Obviously this look isn't going to appeal to everyone, but neither does the over-the-top theming of a Royal Room at POR or the Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. It's nice to see some variety and hopefully we are just missing the hidden Mickeys....

 

[rteetz]

I didn't articulate it well earlier, but I think Disney may have done that on purpose. There are a lot of people who come to conventions at Disney who don't want a "Disney" room - I think the resort was catering to that clientele with this refurb and I think it goes hand in hand with the convention expansion. Obviously this look isn't going to appeal to everyone, but neither does the over-the-top theming of a Royal Room at POR or the Little Mermaid rooms at AoA. It's nice to see some variety and hopefully we are just missing the hidden Mickeys....

I don't think subtle Disney is a problem though. It's not like a value where the Disney theme is everywhere. Deluxe rooms usually have the subtle touches like maybe Mickey on a lamp or something. With all of the recent refurbs Disney has gone for plain easy hotel stuff. Look at the BC refurb, upcoming pop refurb, etc. all nice looking rooms just missing that Disney touch that many of us have come to love.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

I've been in a few hotels in Europe that didn't have carpet - wonder if they are going for that Euro-modern sort of look

 

[soniam]

I like it but they don't seem to have any sort of boat/yacht feel.

Reminds me of the comments that Pete has made about the Universal Loews hotels. However, I can deal with those not being overly themed. These new rooms are kind of sad. I like the updates they did at Beach Club. They look a little Disney but still very stylish and upscale. The Yacht Club rooms are just blah and uninteresting.

Looks like no carpeting either, which is interesting.

I like that. Less cooties

 

[Maineiak]

I like that. Less cooties

Easier to clean and probably more allergy friendly.

 

[Sweettears]

Well, it's probably my fault. I once dumped 4 refillable mugs of coffee all over the carpet when the door hit my arm coming in. The lids didn't hold, and coffee flew everywhere! Luckily, no one was near, so no burns, but I can tell you i used every towel in the bathroom to try to mop it up! Housekeeping did a good job of cleaning it, but the room had a smell of coffee and a bit of a soggy carpet our entire stay!

Blast you jlundeen! Channeling Hook. I am not in favor of vinyl flooring in over priced hotel rooms. For the price you pay I would hope that regular carpet cleaning and occasional replacement would be well within the normal maintenance expense