Oh My God, It CAN Get WORSE!

[ASFCurly]

Honestly, I think of the All-Stars and PC as the same. The first time that I saw pictures of the All-Stars, I was jared, I really didn't like them, but I have gotten used to them now, and don't mind them. It took a while to get used to the All-Stars, but now that I am, it has taken a lot less time to get used to PC, the first time I saw pictures I wasn't too sure, now, I honestly don't see that much of a difference between them, the colors might be a little brighter, but I like that.

 

[All Aboard]

Roy, how is PC inferior to AS? They are decorated differently (and in many people's opinion, uglier). But, other than that, there's no difference.

Was the Wilderness Lodge ever sold in the SAME category as CBR, PO & DxL??? I'll have to pull out my old Magic Kingdom Club annual pamphlets, because that's one I cannot remember. The Wilderness Lodge differs from the moderates in many ways. Interior hallways, balconies, multiple full-service restaurants. I don't think it was ever priced the same as the moderates.

The market drives the price of resorts, not Disney's whim. If the public perceives PC and AS to be interchangable, WDW won't be able to price AS higher.

Disney built three moderates after CBR, each has smaller rooms and fewer pools. Yet, WDW didn't raise the price of CBR and push the other moderates into a seperate category. Why not? The public views the resorts as virtually the same in most respects. That's why WL & AKL are priced the same. Same sized rooms, same level of amenities. Same for YC/BC/BWI.

Sure, I'll "mark your words" now, but it ain't gonna happen.

 

[Galahad]

WL was never a moderate. We stayed there the first year it was open. The room rates were slightly lower than the other deluxe resorts but higher than the moderates. It might have been a promotional rate. Further, WL is unquestionably in the same league as YC/BC, the Poly etc. as far as quality and amenities.

 

[roymccoy]

I own Disney stock, I have AP's to DL and DCA, I've got no reason to bash Disney I just think that Pop Century is
a monstrosity. It is a tacky Holiday Inn. If this is the best that Disney can do, we're in BIG trouble. I would rather stay at Whiskey Pete's on the California/Nevada border. To tell you the truth, I would rather stay off-site at WDW than stay at that waste of space. If Pop Century and Dinoland is Disney's (and our) future, we're in big trouble.

Roy

 

[smjj]

Who allowed this cheap,cheesy,guady place to be built? Has Disney really gone this far downhill?? What were they thinking?The pictures tell it all. Walt is turning over in his grave right now thinking how his dream has turned into a nightmare as far as new ideas are concerned...smjj

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I don't have time to read everyone else's posts right now, but I did read a debate once before about the themeing of Pop Century. Here's my opinion after seeing the pictures posted in this thread.

I like the icons and the theming, but those words are obnoxious. We loved the All-Stars and had considered staying at PC, sight-unseen. What is Disney thinking with the phrases strewn along the top of the lodges?

 

[peedeejones]

Those pictures are horrifying. I think I am going to have nightmares tonight!!!

Jen

 

[mum4jenn]

It is a way of preserving our past.Plain and simple the colors they are using WERE the colors that were around then. The slang words being used WERE the ones being used around then. The icons that they are using WERE around then. I was born in 1961.... I remember some of the stuff from the 60's and even I did not like some of the stuff back then I still do not like them now.( Like the current clothes fashions..... Most of the junk being sold in the stores now was ugly in the 60's and to me is still ugly now.) However it is a part of our PAST. Kids today will get a good laugh out of the things we used to say in the 60's,70's and 80's and so will their kids get a good laugh out of the things they said and did in the 90's!!!!!!!!!!
I look forward to seeing the slang and the styles of MY parents generation.My parents were born in 1921 and 1922. My mom is still living and I am sure these rooms will bring back both fond and sad memories for her. Staying at these places will be like a mini History lesson.I am SURE that many families will find it a challenge to go to Disney 10 times in order to stay in a different era each visit. Yes alot of the things (the slang wording esp) are considered tacky but like it or not they ARE a part of history whether you were alive then or not. The type style and the colors are what were used then. Now MAYBE they could have presented the slang in a different way(such as on one wall or room dedicated to that era) but this is the way for it to get noticed and truly be a part of the resort.!!!!!!

Will my family stay there???? Maybe ..maybe not. When we go we usually camp at Fort Wilderness. We love to camp and that is why we do it that way. We have stayed at All Stars,at Moderates,and at Deluxe but we prefer Ft Wilderness. We might give Pop a try just to say been there done that and to show my young dd what it was like "way back in the dark ages"

Is Pop Century a fiasco?NO I do not think so. Now if you want to talk about fiasco and FLOPS......how about those AWFUL granite things at Epcot where you are supposed to have you picture on them??? These are U-G-L-Y!!!! Do you ever wonder if the idiot that came up with the idea still works for Disney or not?????!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cindyfan]

."....they ARE a part of history..."...........
Oh come on!!! What part of the slang will be in your child's history booK???

I was born in 1958 and I never talked like that ! Not in the 60's, not in the 70's and not in the 80's!!
It was SLANG! And I think only a small percentage of the population really talked like that and to be perfectly honest....everyone I knew thought most of it was rude and disrespectful to talk slang like that.

I am not being a snob. I come from a blue-collar, hard-working family...we had values and grew up respecting each other.
There is no way I feel this is part of "history"!!

The Icons such as the bowling pin and Juke box do represent part of the era. I also like the Disney Icons....Lady and the Mowgli.....

BUT those catch phrases....GOT TO GO! YUK!

 

[mum4jenn]

When I wrote that they are a part of our history I was not referring to American History that is in the history books.I do not believe I have ever used any of those slang terms either but they STILL are a part of our past. There are alot of things and people that are a part of our history that will never be in a History book.Give ME a break!!!! History or popculture..... they happened or were said even if we ALL did not do them or say them.

 

[Chuck S]

To me it looks similar to All Stars, but I think PC looks a little nicer. I should think that the exterior would be fairly high maintenance - lots of painting to keep the colors fresh. Maybe WDW has a contract with the architect for several hotels? I hope not.

 

[Pigglets-pal]

We love CBR. We go every year for the last 11 years. We love it for its tropical theming. On our last trip lesss than three weeks ago walking toward Trinidad from Martinique we could clearly see the stupid bowling pins and the tops of the words on many of the buildings. CBR has natural beauty but this fiberglass monstrosity next door is so depressing. I am not alone in this. We heard this from many people at CBR whil walking on the sidewalk numerous times.What is Disney thinking puting this aweful place next to a picture perfect place as CBR.If this is being priced as a "moderate" then you got be kidding. We are extremly "open minded" people too and willing to try it anything once......but this was just way too much. I clicked on the link of the original poster (and thank you for doing this) and I couldnt believe how ugly the colors are in the rooms themselves.I am new to these boards and I love it here and LOVE everything Disney.....Except this. A 5 story brick wall surrounding CBR would greatly help this aweful sight and restore the tropical setting of CBR. Whats next in pop century Polyester bedspreads, curtains etc.......sheesh.

 

[smjj]

It has the look of a cheaply done hotel done by someone who is color blind. It just looks cheap, its location drags down the CBR as others here have mentioned. It just does not have the look or feel of what I have come to or use to expect from Disney. I sometimes wonder if all the layoff WDW has had were all the imagineers and the ones they kept are right of of college with no idea of what Walt's dream was. I think M. Isener or whoever is now more interested in a quick buck and doing things on the cheap has forgotten what got them to where they are(or were)...smjj

 

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

This thread is so depressing for all the complaining.

Of course everyone one is entitled to an opinion.

Don't we all get the point now, let's move on to better subjects.

mum4jenn: I agree with every word that you wrote, but I am going to move on and read things that are up lifting and positive.

 

[Testtrack321]

God, if you think this is depressing, wait till you read the other threads here.

 

[EUROPA]

Must have came from the community boad...you can't say a bad word against Disney over there.

 

[ztbz]

I was told that Pop Centry is Ready to open, the only thing Disney has to do is to buy the TV Sets for each of the rooms, No word as to when it will open. Possible opening between July to X-mas this year.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Ya know -- All this makes me evn more curious and want to stay there to check out this eyesore up close and personal.
Kinda like a bad accident -- you HAVE to look!
I am hoping to catch some glimpses of it later this month. But now I am just TOO curious to see the end result!

 

[luvindisneyworld]

can anyone say KIDS, i think that kids will love PC.and for staying at the all stars we were there in april at ASM and had a blast there were 4 adults and we really enjoyed staying there and will go and stay there again. we are dvc members now but would stay at all stars anytime. will defineitly stay at PC next year if they are open then. i myself think that kids have a much better time at the all stars than at any other resort at disney. going in sept to OKW, and my little DS wanted to stay at the all stars but had to many going so had to get a GV.

 

[cindyfan]

Even if my kids would like to stay there...........
Just the thought that they might come back home saying......."Fer Shur!" Or "Groovy" Or "Wazzup?" Or "Get Real!" "YO!" "As If!"

OMG!!!!! I just couldn't handle that !!