Regarding timing of announcing new DVC properties...

[pilferk]

This is just my OPINION, but I think that's a foregone conclusion. I can't see the long-term solution for the resort being the round tower / A-frame / garden wing arrangement that we'll be left with in about 2 years. That's going to be rather unsightly, IMO. Flanking the A-frame with two identical round towers will be much more aesthetically pleasing--and represent better use for the land.

Of course the south tower wouldn't have as appealing views as the north tower.

I would actually agree, to some extent. I do wonder, though, if we're looking at 10 years or so before that happens. Considering the expense on the refurb of those rooms, I see them trying to get as much from that investment as they can before they gut the place.

 

[crisi]

One thing that I'm almost certain of in these discussions - no one who actually knows (if they know) has let the bellman, bus driver, or even the guy at the DVC kiosks know what the construction is - and I'd be willing to place a bet that they won't tell DVC guides until they are ready to print promotion materials. A few folks have some halfway decent sources, but until Disney is ready to go public with the purpose of the CR construction, they aren't telling staff level cast members. Disney CMs have a great gossip network, but the majority of the gossip that goes through is not completely accurate.

 

[rinkwide]

This is such a stimulating debate that I just can't help but join in. Unfortunately, I don't have an opponent so I'm going to use this little book that my two-year-old niece got for Christmas.

Hickory Dickory Dock

While the new Contemporary tower might someday feature it's own ferry dock the likelihood of it being made out of hickory instead of concrete is remote at best.

The mouse ran up the clock

Another unfounded rumor. The expense of putting a giant Mickey clockface at the top of the structure would be prohibitive. Plus, if the building should become DVC, the membership will balk at the increased maintenance fees that would result from it's need for constant winding

The clock struck one

No doubt that's a snarky reference to the fact that Disney is "past midnight" when it comes to announcing the purpose of this project. Personally, I think they're doing the prudent thing and keeping all their options open. We'll just have to agree to disagree.

The mouse ran down

I wouldn't say run-down, that's a bit strong, but I do think Disney would do well to make sure that all of their existing resorts were properly refurbished (or at least well maintained) before starting ambitious new projects like the one we're discussing.

Hickory Dickory Dock

Yeah, we're talking about "Magic Kingdom" Resorts here but this is still reality pal; Saying something over and over again won't make it come true.

 

[pilferk]

This is such a stimulating debate that I just can't help but join in. Unfortunately, I don't have an opponent so I'm going to use this little book that my two-year-old niece got for Christmas.



While the new Contemporary tower might someday feature it's own ferry dock the likelihood of it being made out of hickory instead of concrete is remote at best.



Another unfounded rumor. The expense of putting a giant Mickey clockface at the top of the structure would be prohibitive. Plus, if the building should become DVC, the membership will balk at the increased maintenance fees that would result from it's need for constant winding



No doubt that's a snarky reference to the fact that Disney is "past midnight" when it comes to announcing the purpose of this project. Personally, I think they're doing the prudent thing and keeping all their options open. We'll just have to agree to disagree.



I wouldn't say run-down, that's a bit strong, but I do think Disney would do well to make sure that all of their existing resorts were properly refurbished (or at least well maintained) before starting ambitious new projects like the one we're discussing.

Yeah, we're talking about "Magic Kingdom" Resorts here but this is still reality pal; Saying something over and over again won't make it come true.

Amusing, witty, and the perfect dose of humor to bring us all back to the table.

Thanks rinkwide.

 

[DVC Mike]

While the new Contemporary tower might someday feature it's own ferry dock the likelihood of it being made out of hickory instead of concrete is remote at best.

Do you have any anecdotal evidence to support your hypothesis?

Another unfounded rumor. The expense of putting a giant Mickey clockface at the top of the structure would be prohibitive. Plus, if the building should become DVC, the membership will balk at the increased maintenance fees that would result from it's need for constant winding

You're arguing semantics.

No doubt that's a snarky reference to the fact that Disney is "past midnight" when it comes to announcing the purpose of this project. Personally, I think they're doing the prudent thing and keeping all their options open. We'll just have to agree to disagree.

Yes, we must agree to disagree.

I wouldn't say run-down, that's a bit strong, but I do think Disney would do well to make sure that all of their existing resorts were properly refurbished (or at least well maintained) before starting ambitious new projects like the one we're discussing.

Very muddy argument based upon poor assumptions.

Yeah, we're talking about "Magic Kingdom" Resorts here but this is still reality pal; Saying something over and over again won't make it come true.

You never know..

 

[pilferk]

Do you have any anecdotal evidence to support your hypothesis?



You're arguing semantics.



Yes, we must agree to disagree.



Very muddy argument based upon poor assumptions.



You never know..

OK, OK, I give...uncle, uncle.

I'll cease and desist my half of the discussion and move along to happier, friendly stuff....like concentrating on the fact I leave in 7 DAYS!!!

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Do you have any anecdotal evidence to support your hypothesis?

You're arguing semantics.

Very muddy argument based upon poor assumptions.

Mike, you sound like my dissertation chair!