News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

Since when is Old Port Royale called Centertown? Or is Centertown referring to something else?

No idea.

 

[rteetz]

So I think we just found the new Deluxe- class of resorts...

 

[1983DisneyFanatic]

Since when is Old Port Royale called Centertown? Or is Centertown referring to something else?

That paragraph is about CBR and center town is there.

 

[Iowamomof4]

That paragraph is about CBR and center town is there.

Right. I read this:

Also during this exciting time, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reimagined with new additions to the resort’s current marketplace, Centertown, including new waterfront dining and retail shopping areas. This centralized location will offer the resort’s guests more convenient access to services, amenities and dining.

And wondered if they're planning a name change to Old Port Royale as part of the construction. Though, it's not worded that way at all (referring to "Centertown" as the current marketplace, though when you go to the website it's still called OPR). Doesn't matter to me really, it just stood out.

 

[Phicinfan]

Since when is Old Port Royale called Centertown? Or is Centertown referring to something else?

This is me just spit balling here. But what if the new building in CBR is going to be "center town" for the hub for the new transportation, as well as the central hub to the other resorts in the area. So that new building will have rooms, but also shops, restaraunts and then be the main hub for all the new gondola traffic?

that is what I read into it.

 

[luisov]

Isn't Great Wolf building a new water park in the Orlando area as well? Universal must be really confident if they think people will pay theme park prices for a glorified (really cool, but still) water park having very strong competitors just around the corner. I guess they are going for a very specific target market with this one.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Isn't Great Wolf building a new water park in the Orlando area as well? Universal must be really confident if they think people will pay theme park prices for a glorified (really cool, but still) water park having very strong competitors just around the corner. I guess they are going for a very specific target market with this one.

The pricing really makes it seem like they don't want people to come just for a day to check out the new water/theme park ... they want you to stay for 3 days and experience their three theme parks

 

[rteetz]

Isn't Great Wolf building a new water park in the Orlando area as well? Universal must be really confident if they think people will pay theme park prices for a glorified (really cool, but still) water park having very strong competitors just around the corner. I guess they are going for a very specific target market with this one.

Yes but Great Wolf isn't on Disney or Universal water parks level.

 

[rteetz]

The pricing really makes it seem like they don't want people to come just for a day to check out the new water/theme park ... they want you to stay for 3 days and experience their three theme parks

Which is likely exactly what they want. They don't want you to take one day away from your Disney vacation to go to Volcano bay, they want you at Universal for 3+ days.

 

[rteetz]

News

BB-8 To Greet Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Spring

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

News

Hong Kong Explorers Lodge opens April 30th

https://aboutdisneyparks.com/news/p...kongs-new-exotic-getaway-hotel-opens-april-30

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Yes but Great Wolf isn't on Disney or Universal water parks level.

Very much agreed.
This is KC's Great Wolf Lodge:





And while that may not be everything there it's a pretty good indication of the type of place it is. Now Orlando's version might be different just based on the market but I still wouldn't lump it into the category of other water parks.

 

[rteetz]

Very much agreed.
This is KC's Great Wolf Lodge:

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And while that may not be everything there it's a pretty good indication of the type of place it is. Now Orlando's version might be different just based on the market but I still wouldn't lump it into the category of other water parks.

Our Wisconsin Great Wolf is much larger than that but still not Disney level.

 

[1983DisneyFanatic]

Right. I read this:

Also during this exciting time, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reimagined with new additions to the resort’s current marketplace, Centertown, including new waterfront dining and retail shopping areas. This centralized location will offer the resort’s guests more convenient access to services, amenities and dining.

And wondered if they're planning a name change to Old Port Royale as part of the construction. Though, it's not worded that way at all (referring to "Centertown" as the current marketplace, though when you go to the website it's still called OPR). Doesn't matter to me really, it just stood out.

Sorry. I thought you were thinking that they were still talking about CSR. Old Port Royale is in the Centertown building. Basically, one in the same. Just another name for it, I guess.

 

[soniam]

The pricing really makes it seem like they don't want people to come just for a day to check out the new water/theme park ... they want you to stay for 3 days and experience their three theme parks

What I want to know is what do AP holders do? They haven't released AP info for Volcano Bay, and I have an AP. Unfortunately/fortunately, we will be going opening weekend. I think spending ~$250 for the non-park-to-park 3 day all parks ticket (confusing huh?) is a little much considering that I can get a 4 day 3 park park-to-park ticket for my son for about $320. I just need to get into the darn water park. I hope they don't block APs

 

[linzbear]

Which is likely exactly what they want. They don't want you to take one day away from your Disney vacation to go to Volcano bay, they want you at Universal for 3+ days.

I can't fathom why they would do that. They're going to get a resounding, "nope."

 

[mcd2745]

Since when is Old Port Royale called Centertown? Or is Centertown referring to something else?

Always.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Always.

I guess I never bothered to look up! Thanks.

 

[Triple Trouble]

News

The expansion at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will include a new 15-story tower that will add 500 rooms, featuring suites and concierge level services. The resort will also refurbish its current resort rooms and transform its landscape with floating gardens and an island oasis that connects the resort through a series of bridges.

Is it just me or does this give anyone else a Pandora vibe? Perhaps the new transportation, whatever you want to call it, will connect more than one resort to the parks.