SERIOUS thoughts about new resort....

[Mickey76]

I don't have an elaborte idea, but how about World Showcase type of resort? One area could be themed like Venice, Italy. Another area could be like the Austrailian Outback.........with animals, of course. There could be an Asian section. Of course, there would have to be an American setting too. I'm not sure which category this would fall under, probably a deluxe. It would definitely be a resort that you would want to come back to over and over, since all of the sections are different......as long as the people who design it do it right.

Mickey76

 

[kimmar067]

I thought of another idea...how about a "Villain" theme....??!?!?!
Each section'd be a different "bad guy" Ursula, Malevolent(??), Cruella, etc.....

 

[joyful1nh]

1. Monorail Resort
2. AKL/WL price point (lower level deluxe)
3. Railfan theme -- Lot's of trains, rooms like luxury rail cars, conductor uniforms, maybe a rail museum....

Love everyone else's ideas -- especially the outback and outer space....

 

[Piglet203]

Good ideas everyone!!! I really like Bracho's idea....that was pretty much mine too. Having an Ancient Pyramid where the monarail goes throughout it would be awesome! This could be a an Epcot resort where the monarail passes through. Fun question!!!

 

[The Wuzzels]

What great ideas!!

How about an exclusive resort located in Bay Lake on what was Discovery Island? It could be based on a Swiss Family Robinson theme with treehouses. Or it could for rustic tent camping (on elevated platforms) as long as they keep the snack bars and bathrooms. Then they should open River Country back up to provide activities. I'd go.

 

[GeorgeG]

Okay, before I say this, I had a great time at WDW with my grandchildren, so I have nothing against kids, but how about an "adults only" resort?

 

[A kid at heart]

I like the idea of the swiss themed resort to go with blizzard beach!
I also like the idea of the atlantis one!
What about something from snow white or a princess themed resort? the main bldg could be a castle and the other bldgs could be cottages of some sort. they could take something from each princess themed movie and have a diamond mine play area, a "library" area for belle, etc.

 

[kimmar067]

...could be set up with a "touch tank" and an area to feed Dolphins!! Definitely a deluxe, I think, with the monorail going through it. Perhaps, located on the monorail track on the way from Magic Kingdom to Epcot.....! (and while I think about it, WDW should consider an update on "The Living Seas"....)

 

[Discraze]

A couple peolpe have mentioned adult only resorts. What about a casino? It could be located close to downtown Disney. And it could be a Alice in Wonderland theme with the Queen of Hearts and all of her soldiers. I know Disney is a family place but some time us adults like to have to a little fun by ourselves once in a while.

 

[jamsmom]

Okay, this will sound wacky, but follow my thinking....

How about a resort priced like a moderate, but had the ameneties of the value resorts (no huge swimming themed pool, no sit down restuarant, no room service) ON the monorail. I bet it would stay PACKED! Then, when there is not space there people would then try out the other monrail resorts if they could afford it. I think it would be a great selling tool. They may not have to even offer discounts.

Theme? Villains, Pyramids, 100-Acre Woods, space,


I like Villains because then they might bring the villain character dinner back.

 

[eeyorefanatic]

I would love to see a hundred acre wood resort, With Pooh being so popular I think it would be a great hit. I would do it as a smaller quieter moderate ala POFQ that catered heavily to families.

A nice wooded area with a stream and Pooh sticks bridge where kids could actually play Pooh sticks. The main reservation house at the entrance could look like a giant tree like Pooh lives in and there could be another that looked like Eeyores house of sticks where you could have donkey rides. The actual hotels could be roughly the same size at the POFQ but be made to look like giant thatched cottages or tudor style homes. Also make one of the homes where there would be rooms that would have 2 Queens and a sleeper sofa so that atleast 5-6 people could fit and several more connecting rooms so that it would cater to larger families.
A restaurant named Kanga's Kitchen for basic wholesome meals big thick pancakes for breakfast, meatloaf pot roast for dinner. Maybe a snack bar called Pigglets Pantry. They could serve all sorts of honey cakes and thistle juice, acorn muffins etc...

I would like to see a tree house library/entertainment center to look like Owls house where kids could go for movies in the evenings, and story time during the day when people come back to the resorts for afternoon breaks. Maybe even incorporate some sort of day care service so parents could leave their kids so they could have some adult time.

Gopher holes (tunnel system) for kids to crawl through and explore. An a giant Tigger pool, where his curled tail would be the water slide and Roos tail could be a diving board. I would like to also see a garden area for Rabbit maybe even let kids plant some veggies. Kids love to get dirty.

I would make the golf carts shaped like the honey pots on the pooh ride and have the Cast Members wear the yellow shirts and blue shorts of Christopher Robin. Maybe even a tram system to help with luggage and transportation to look like mini double decker buses, red of course

Anyway I think another moderate that feels more intimate but also more family orientated than POFQ is in order. I think with Pooh being more popular than ever it would be great. But I also know that Disney is only leasing the rights to Pooh so i doubt it will happen but I would love to see it! i would also offer my Eeyore collection up for view if they offered to house it as with over 700 items i am running out of room

 

[Snow Brite]

But especially loved the village Belle/Pinnochio one, I can just picture Carmel, CA and how cute and fun that would be. I also liked the Australian one, and the train idea is too cool.

I would suggest something based on Aladdin, with and Eastern theme. Food is obvious, the pool would have elaborate tile work patterns, and the architecture! How fun! And seems different than anything else they have going. The decor would be lots of bright colored pillows and jewels on the walls. The Food Court would be a bazaar theme.

Also something with a Wild West, cowboy theme. BBQ, ghost town playground, you can picture the decor, and the main building could look like a huge covered wagon. The pool would be the Swimming Hole, with a rope swing. They could offer hayrides at night. Maybe this is too close to WL and FW though. Maybe it could be located near them in that are.

I can also picture a Hollywood themed reosrt near the Studios. Big red carpet to the front door, Art Deco decor, each section of the resort could be a different classic movie, Casablanca, The Godfather, Titanic, etc. The Front Desk would look like a series of award program acceptance podiums, the retaurant would be Polo Lounge-ish, and the pool would look like the one at Hearst Castle. Stylized palm trees everywhere, lots of gold and glitz, and limorides could be arranged as a tour around the property.

This was fun! Good ideas everyone!

Jennifer

 

[kimmar067]

...AWESOME IDEA!!!! I can see you have really given this alot of thought...Maybe send an e-mail to WDW with your idea...?!?!?!?!
I also love the Hollywood glitz idea. It would really be fun to be treated like a movie star for a day (the limo rides were a GREAT idea!!!) This themed resort sounds like a spin-off from MGM's "The Great Movie Ride"...coooolll!!!!!

 

[wdwnutze]

I wolkd like to see a moderate that could accomodate 5 in most of the rooms. I wouldn't really care what the theming is but they should offer more options to families of 5.

 

[eeyorefanatic]

To Build on what some one else said perhaps a value resort done like different countries for EPCOT. You could do 4 sections Asia, Europe, Africa and South America. Then Each Building could have wings be a seperate Country. So you could stay at Asia in the Japan section and next time stay at South America -Brazil. I think it would be great to offer another value resort that doesn't look like they furnished it at Walmart ala Pop century. I think it would also build intrest in WS at Epcot which so many people view as not kid orientated.

Doing it by continent and then country would make the theming very easy to accomplish and could be done simply through the use of color, landscaping and architechture. Maybe even pick one charachter from the movie to be the mascot for each wing Mulan for China, Belle for France etc.

You could also use the same people that staff WS to work in the hotels for their respective continent as well. Each CM could dress according to their region.

A great big food court could offer food from all of the regions. For pools you could pick one country to highlight of in the buildings. Perhaps Egypt/nile/pyramids for Africa, French Riviera (quiet pool) for Europe A kid poool Greek themed with statues from Hercules. For South America an Amozon themed pool with lots of veggitation and perhaps a giant anaconda water slide. And I would love to see a pool for Asia done like Monkey city from Jungle book.

Anyway I could go on and on again Can you tell i want to be an imagineer?

 

[kimmar067]

...but I think the reason WDW does not have a theme like this is because they have to get the permission of that country. Did you ever notice that only certain countries are represented at World Showcase (it is because of this very same reason....) Has anyone else heard about this? About 3 years ago, WDW was trying to expand WS with Greece but their gov't would not allow it. I don't understand why WDW would need permission, but it kinda makes sense....anyone else care to elaborate???

And, while we are on the subject of WS, what country would you like added to it???

 

[sha_lyn]

About WS ... Disney doesn't build the "countries" the country leases the land and must get aproval for what attraction they will put there.
Personally Greece sounds good to me (I think Greece didn't want ot spend the money WDW now requires. All the new WS countries must have an "e ticket" attraction).


I don't think Disney would need permission to theme a resort based on country or culture.


I love the Hollywood Idea. I'm thinking something along the lines of the Hard Rock Hotel but instead of music the theme would be "old Hollywood".

 

[materialgirl8558]

Yeah i definately agree with the Old Hollywood" theme. They could make the elevators with the gates in front and theme it similar to how the "Tower of Terror Hotel" looks minus the creepy ness and cob webs.

 

[KaraJade]

One thing I'm finding in common about a lot of the themes you all are mentioning is Las Vegas. (ok, well maybe not Pooh or Villains, lol )
Egyptian, Middle Ages/Camelot, Italian, Aladdin, Hollywood/movies, etc...... I looooooovvve going to look at all the different places in Vegas!
So what I think Disney should have, is a Las Vegas styled resort! Someone else mentioned a casino, that would be really cool. Somehow, wouldn't be the same for me as gambling in Vegas. LOL

 

[kimmar067]

You never replied on the "adult theme"...elaborate....!!!