SERIOUS thoughts about new resort....

[Kim&Chris]

I'd love to see a resort dedicated to the man himself, Walt Disney.

Maybe they could devote portions of the resort to things that only the adults would appreciate. You know......like memorobilia from Walt's childhood, as well as early Mousketeer stuff. His early cartoon drawings, and the original plans for WDW. Areas where we could reflect on his accomplishments, and remember how wonderful we felt while watching the Wonderful World of Disney!

They could put a lovely restaurant there, and adults could enjoy a quiet, peaceful meal. Maybe several pools (ie CBR) with lots of longechairs, and a wait staff to bring your drinks directly to you.

Just an idea!!

 

[jjgarv]

I would tie the new resort in with what ever the next theme park. A friend of mine who is a CM said they have 4 planned theme parks to go in the future, no one knows what they are. I think they need a park to compete with Sea world. They could do an undersea theme whare all rooms look out into a giant tank, kind of like AKL looks out on to the serengeti. You would fell like your under the sea as fish, sharks, maybe even dolphins swim by your window. I could see the lobby having touch tanks for the kids, and it would lend itself to all kinds of educational classes and sessions which disney loves to do. Maybe even anterring the resort you have to submerge, like in Living seas, and the rooftop could have a beach and pool so that you could head up to "the surface" for some sun. This would certainly have to be a deluxe resort due to the price!

 

[kimmar067]

Excellent idea!!! (I'd stay there....) You are correct...Disney does need to compete w/SeaWorld, and "The Living Seas" doesn't cut it......(perhaps a "Little Mermaid" theme???)

 

[ChibiJones]

Alot of great ideas on here. I love ancient Egypt, Greece & Medieval ideas. The probably wouldn't do an Egyptian or Medieval hotel though because of the Luxor & Excalibur in Vegas.

Someone suggested a prarie theme. They already have some western themed hotels at Disneyland Paris. They look pretty neat. They are the Davy Crocker Ranch, Hotel Santa Fe, Hotel Cheyenne, and Sequoia Lodge.
Disneyland Paris

Tokyo Disney has Hotel Miracosta which has an Italian theme. The Disney Ambassador Hotel has an Art Deco theme (1920's & '30's Hollywood according to their website).

Ambassador Hotel
Hotel Miracosta

I just wanted to mention these so those who are interested can see how Disney has done these themes.

 

[Andrew_Lubow]

I'd like to see some loops added in Ft Wilderness with rustic cabins. The cabins would have cots & bunk beds, water/electric service, ceiling fan, outside cooking area on a porch with a picnic table. You'd still use a comfort station.

 

[Darla and Alfalfa]

I like the idea about a resort devoted to Walt Disney. I feel sometimes he gets lost with all of the characters at the parks and resorts. Side note to Kermit: How nice you were to mention people with allergies. Just recently I tried to make reservations at a hotel in my hometown (Reading,PA) and was told they allow small pets and have no "no pets" rooms. I was very disappointed as that hotel has an indoor pool and seemed very nice from the outside. It made feel good to realize someone thought about the other people who can't be around dogs and cats.

 

[Mary Ellen]

Originally posted by Discraze
What about a casino?

My SIL was told that the reason Goodings (at Disney owned Cross Roads) doesn't sell FL Lotto tickets, is because Disney doesn't feel gambling is family entertainment.

 

[halfway there]

WOW! What a group of Imagineers!

Everyone has such great ideas but I especially love the Outback one with the Rescuers Down Under kid's club! Trains or trams are a must for a new resort, breathe some life into the transportaion dept. I would definitely want a moderate to low level deluxe as was mentioned. Also, the aquarium type with Little Mermaid theme would be wonderful. I think some larger 5-6 person rooms are necessary too. The International idea would be good too especially if it garnered some interest in WS. Epcot is our favorite park for that very reason. Some countries I would like to see represented are Australia(love that Outback theme!), Egypt or Greece/Mediterranean and Switzerland(back to the alps theme!). I definitely think an Oriental themed resort would be an asset, especially for the great food! Of course, I haven't been able to come up with an origianl idea myself but I can't wait to see one of these ideas is put into action!

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by 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.

I'm not sure that Florida law allows casino's. At any rate, I can pretty well guarantee taht wo'nt happen. They didn't put them on the DCL ships, they're not going to add them anywhere near WDW property. There would be a better chance of them building a DVC property in LV.

ANne

 

[Humpbacks1962]

Heck I hope that the imagineers that built Pop Century read your threads before scribbling up a blue print!

Talk about great ideas for free and sensing what guests really want!

BUT KEEP CASINOS ELSEWHERE!

Wanda

 

[kimmar067]

Too bad there wasn't a way we use set up a link to WDW for this thread...any tekkies out there that can????