Oh My God, It CAN Get WORSE!

[Testtrack321]

Just follow the link.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/pop_century.htm

 

[cindyfan]

Well.............
Lady is cute. If you like the All Stars, you might like the large statues.

BUT ...... all those stupid words all over!!!!!!!!! What were they thinking?????
And those hideous colors!! YIKES!! Are they color blind or something! UGLY!

If they don't plan on opening til 2003...why is there water in the pool???
Is this to test it some how??

Still say it is TACKY!!

 

[All Aboard]

Still don't like it but... Mogli and Baloo are kinda cool. So is Roger Rabbit. Can I just rip down the catch phrases??? That would help alot.

 

[plutospup]

They're not real pictures of "Pop Century"....are they? Oh, My!

 

[Testtrack321]

They have to put water in the pools even if there not done yet because of the water table in FL. We lived there once and they have only about 2 weeks to let it dry and then fill it up or it will collapse.

PS Look at the fake TV, ugh, that is awful. Can't wait till the regulars see this!

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

 

[Lesley]

I think I'm going to vomit....

I feel bad for the poor statues of the legitimate Disney characters. They look out of place. Okay, I can't say that anything really looks "in place" ..... ugh.... what more can I even say....

 

[jmarie]

It looks like a preschool.

 

[JeffH]

If they don't plan on opening til 2003...why is there water in the pool???

I believe that's to keep the pool from 'floating' up (coming out of the ground). With Florida's shallow water table, this has to be done.

 

[GeorgeG]

You don't supposed they've about tapped out the "imagination" pool, do you? Maybe the cost of all that crap is just a way to squeeze an extra $20 or $30 a night into a "value" resort (and I'm not so sure I like calling it a resort).

 

[SPAGo 98]

it's not my style. but i don't think it's that bad. really. all i've read on these boards is PC bashing, but i kinda liked some of them.

 

[Planogirl]

OK, I was willing to admit that the outside was not my thing but that it could appeal to some people. I think someone even mentioned that one could always close one's curtains and block out the sight of the outdoor nonsense. However, I could never tolerate those wacky colors in my room and in the rest of the indoor areas. Everything (to ME of course) is just plain ugly and I don't like ugly at my resort.

C'mon Disney!

 

[GeorgeG]

The word "gaudy" comes to mind...

 

[J. Thornhill]

If you were to ignore it's highly objectionable placement at the entrance to the property, as well as the thoughtless choices of last century's most popular catch phrases, it isn't as bad as I was led to believe.

Although I wouldn't choose to stay there myself, (what a pompous and over-used but oh-so-true phrase) I can see how it might appeal to some.

I realize that it will take a landscaping miracle to completely save the resort, but I think when they plop in a few more mature trees, get the sod put down, etc., it will look just as "good" as the All-Stars.

Disney undoubtedly believes this as well. All they need is a good photographer, the right angles, a few more trees, a little more grass, a bright sunny day, a corny press release and Presto! The masses will be just as thrilled with this as they were with the All-Stars.

In sum, I guess I'm just saying that even though we all know it's a nasty waste of property, and completely beneath them, Disney can make anything look "pretty", at least to someone. We will have to resign ourselves to the fact that many, many people (mostly former day-guests) will eat this up, thereby encouraging Disney to build even more crap.

J.-

BTW, Anyone surprised to see Roger Rabbit?

 

[space42]

Wonder if those Disney characters are a new addition? I don't recall ever seeing characters on any of the concept art or renderings. Perhaps they are trying to make it more Disney?

 

[paradefreak]

WOW, it is really looking great. I hope it opens by January so that I can stay there. I just love how Disney so masterfully has created resorts - All Stars and now Pop Century - that are magical extensions of the theme parks. It's also great that Disney builds resorts that appeal to all people. Personally, I am not thrilled or excited by POR/POFQ so I don't look at pictures of it on the internet and I don't drive by it while on property. It's amazing that so many people on this site and others profess to hate this new resort but spend a lot of time looking at pictures of it and discussing it. This much passion tells me that Disney knows just what they are doing.

 

[Testtrack321]

Um, I hope thats sarcasatic...

 

[OnWithTheShow]

I re-iterate my support for Pop Century. I really seriously like it for what it is another, needed, value resort. For those of you who dont like the looks of it, DONT STAY THERE! I promise that when it is done you will be able to see little to none of it from other resorts.

 

[stings]

As a previous poster said "I wouldn't stay there myself.." but for those people who may not be able to afford to stay on Disney property I think its great. I'm not being tongue in cheek here. The resort was supposed to look "gaudy". Many people think that gaudy equates with flashy, trashy, and even ugly. And for those people they are "right". However in the context of the resort gaudy here seems more like, well.. fun! I am sure kids will love the place, and as we have all noticed the place is full of kids, ours included. The GF its not, but it does seem to be a relatively inexpensive, colorful, and lighthearted, place to stay at WDW. In closing I seem to remember a debate over the Swan and Dolphin resorts and the "art" that graces those hotels. Different strokes as they say.

 

[poohbear2]

No offense, BUT I think the colors and decor are a 'little' bit loud.

I would rather spend a few more bucks and stay at one of the moderates.