News Round Up 2019

[rteetz]

News

New concept art for Endless Summer Resort

https://twitter.com/thrillgeek/status/1116016718667767809?s=21

 

[samsteele]

News

New concept art for Endless Summer Resort

https://twitter.com/thrillgeek/status/1116016718667767809?s=21

Looks poor on theming and completely on the bland, generic 'hotel' lite bandwagon. However, just a few concept art pics so hopefully more fun and thoughtful details will actually be used. It's sister resort Cabana Bay has a fun, retro vibe and really incredible, inspired theming. Hopefully, this new resort will have its own rich theming.

 

[rteetz]

Looks poor on theming and completely on the bland, generic 'hotel' lite bandwagon. However, just a few concept art pics so hopefully more fun and thoughtful details will actually be used. It's sister resort Cabana Bay has a fun, retro vibe and really incredible, inspired theming. Hopefully, this new resort will have its own rich theming.

It is a value resort and cheaper than the All-Stars so a good option for families.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It is a value resort and cheaper than the All-Stars so a good option for families.

Does Value resort have to equate to the overall design though? I know plenty of people upset with the refurbs of Disney resorts and those sure aren't restricted to Values.

 

[dina444444]

News

Disney+ Strikes Overall Deal With ‘Chef’s Table’ Producer Supper Club As It Reveals Non-Fiction Programming Slate

 

[rteetz]

Does Value resort have to equate to the overall design though? I know plenty of people upset with the refurbs of Disney resorts and those sure aren't restricted to Values.

It’s called Endless Summer so it’s supposed to have a beach vibe. Not really sure what theming was expected.

 

[tlmadden73]

News

Disney+ Strikes Overall Deal With ‘Chef’s Table’ Producer Supper Club As It Reveals Non-Fiction Programming Slate

I really wish we'd hear some news on:
When this is arriving
Pricing
Platforms . .

Etc.

At this point .. we get it .. there will be lots of programming on Disney+ besides just (what a lot of us want) old shows and movies. But WHEN? HOW MUCH? When can we sign up (and maybe get some bonuses for "pre-ordering").

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It’s called Endless Summer so it’s supposed to have a beach vibe. Not really sure what theming was expected.

IDK. I think the trend, even well outside of Disney and Universal, is to be a lot more 'clean', more 'simplistic', more subtle, even more 'modern' etc. Truly I'm on the fence from that point of view because Modern isn't really my fav decor theme.

I just think it's not because it's a Value. Those Deluxe resort refurbs at Disney aren't making everyone happy, people upset that the more overt Disney details are being removed in favor of more toned down theme even if staying within the overall theme of the given resort.

Aventura is the same way in the overall design (though the building's shape is unique) and it's in the same category as Cabana Bay. Cabana Bay opened up 5 years ago. Aventura 8 months ago.

 

[rteetz]

I just want to let everyone know we have a thread to further discuss the EMH rumor. Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

IDK. I think the trend, even well outside of Disney and Universal, is to be a lot more 'clean', more 'simplistic', more subtle, even more 'modern' etc. Truly I'm on the fence from that point of view because Modern isn't really my fav decor theme.

I just think it's not because it's a Value. Those Deluxe resort refurbs at Disney aren't making everyone happy, people upset that the more overt Disney details are being removed in favor of more toned down theme even if staying within the overall theme of the given resort.

Aventura is the same way in the overall design (though the building's shape is unique) and it's in the same category as Cabana Bay. Cabana Bay opened up 5 years ago. Aventura 8 months ago.

I agree to a point. I am just not really sure what one would have expected from this resort in terms of theming. They obviously wouldn't go overblown giant surfboards and beach balls everywhere. I think many hotels are going to the "modern" look because it is easier to clean and update when needed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks poor on theming and completely on the bland, generic 'hotel' lite bandwagon. However, just a few concept art pics so hopefully more fun and thoughtful details will actually be used. It's sister resort Cabana Bay has a fun, retro vibe and really incredible, inspired theming. Hopefully, this new resort will have its own rich theming.

It's definitely a bit straight forward and a bit of that "urban hotel"/clean lines look to it ... but does have hints of the theme (the surfboards in the lightes at the food area, etc.) and I think the wood elements help a lot (have a bit of a washed out look to them, like driftwood).

Definitely not as highly themed as Cabana Bay or anytihng but for a "clean" look I sort of like it. At least appears to have a bit more color to it than some of the Disney redos that have white walls, etc.

 

[rteetz]

I really wish we'd hear some news on:
When this is arriving
Pricing
Platforms . .

Etc.

At this point .. we get it .. there will be lots of programming on Disney+ besides just (what a lot of us want) old shows and movies. But WHEN? HOW MUCH? When can we sign up (and maybe get some bonuses for "pre-ordering").

I believe the Disney investor day on this is tomorrow. We may get more news then. It is supposed to debut later this year and pricing I believe has been said to be under $10 to start.

 

[dina444444]

I believe the Disney investor day on this is tomorrow. We may get more news then. It is supposed to debut later this year and pricing I believe has been said to be under $10 to start.

Yes, they are demo’ing it for investors tomorrow.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney+ Strikes Overall Deal With ‘Chef’s Table’ Producer Supper Club As It Reveals Non-Fiction Programming Slate

We finally get the long awaited WDI Imagineering documentary. Even better it will be a series.

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal Hollywood finally announces Secret Life of Pets attraction

https://www.latimes.com/business/la...versal-studios-attraction-20190410-story.html

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I agree to a point. I am just not really sure what one would have expected from this resort in terms of theming. They obviously wouldn't go overblown giant surfboards and beach balls everywhere. I think many hotels are going to the "modern" look because it is easier to clean and update when needed.

IDK you'd have to ask the other poster what they were expecting. They compared it to Cabana Bay's theming. That's why I mentioned how long ago Cabana Bay opened. 5 years is a long time in terms of the hotel industry and trends. Right now the trend isn't to do theming just like Cabana Bay, which is why I mentioned when Aventura opened up. 2 hotels in the same pricing category and 2 different types of theming going on one a lot more overt the other in line with the current trend.

Like I said on the fence about the newer style of trend but I can see if one enjoyed the prior style then this one could seem bland. It's the same critique given to Disney's hotels that have undergone the refurb too.

 

[rteetz]

IDK you'd have to ask the other poster what they were expecting. They compared it to Cabana Bay's theming. That's why I mentioned how long ago Cabana Bay opened. 5 years is a long time in terms of the hotel industry and trends. Right now the trend isn't to do theming just like Cabana Bay, which is why I mentioned when Aventura opened up. 2 hotels in the same pricing category and 2 different types of theming going on one a lot more overt the other in line with the current trend.

Like I said on the fence about the newer style of trend but I can see if one enjoyed the prior style then this one could seem bland. It's the same critique given to Disney's hotels that have undergone the refurb too.

I think Cabana Bay is a more specific theme. Its a retro style resort. Endless Summer is very generic. That could mean anything really. Summer means, swimming, beaches and sun I guess?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I think Cabana Bay is a more specific theme. Its a retro style resort. Endless Summer is very generic. That could mean anything really. Summer means, swimming, beaches and sun I guess?

Personally I don't think it's the theme that is holding Universal back.

It's a bit hard to describe but I could honestly see how you could make a summer theme and do it just like Cabana Bay. I think we all have seen very in your face summer decor and we've all seen more subtle. Bright colors over neutral tones, more animated larger decor, shaped pool floaties over your run of the mill floaties, etc all are Summer style just on a more overt way. Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants is an example I can think of an overt summer style theme.

 

[firefly_ris]

News

Universal Hollywood finally announces Secret Life of Pets attraction

https://www.latimes.com/business/la...versal-studios-attraction-20190410-story.html

+1 that they are utilizing a space that currently has nothing in it instead of bulldozing something and building.

-1 that it's Secret Life of Pets... I just can't get excited about Illumination's stuff. My kids never ask for a repeat watching of any of their properties either. Gotta work with what you own though.

 

[rteetz]

Personally I don't think it's the theme that is holding Universal back.

It's a bit hard to describe but I could honestly see how you could make a summer theme and do it just like Cabana Bay. I think we all have seen very in your face summer decor and we've all seen more subtle. Bright colors over neutral tones, more animated larger decor, shaped pool floaties over your run of the mill floaties, etc all are Summer style just on a more overt way. Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants is an example I can think of an overt summer style theme.

I get that but if you make it like Cabana Bay then other than the retro aspects how different are the two? I personally don't have a problem this resort theming but do think they could have gone a little more specific than just summer.