Originally Posted By TDLFAN Ground has been broken for the new Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and construction crews are now preparing the site for construction. The hotel should be opening in spring 2008, in time for TDL's 25th anniversary. This album will be updated frequently to show you the progress made as the hotel is being built for the next two years or so... Here is the first set of photos..taken in late feb and early march 2006.. Enjoy! <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f</a>
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Photos updated Mar 29th. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f=" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f=</a>
Originally Posted By SuperDry Looks like someone has been doing donuts in the handicapped parking lot! This reminds me of something to notice about Japanese parking lots or streets for that matter: they usually look as if they have just been paved. The reason for this is that there are no oil marks where oil has dripped from parked cars or cars stopped at intersections. Strict automobile inspection regulations prohibit cars that drip oil (among many other things) from being driven on the road. Check this out the next time you're on the Resort Line and look down into a parking lot.
Originally Posted By Lake Nona Great photo's as always. >>Looks like someone has been doing donuts in the handicapped parking lot!<< Those kids were drifting in the parking lot.
Originally Posted By Roger55 Re: the photo #13 labled "foundation work"... When I rode past that area on the train, to me it looked like the begining of what I thought might be a parking structure, not the hotel. Wasn't there alsa a parking structure planned? I haven't come across any layouts that show the foot print of the hotel and the surrounding area. Anyone know?
Originally Posted By avromark TDL - the next time I go to Tokyo (Planned for 08, when I visit someone who lives there), could I bother asking you for a few tips? Last time I went I enjoyed immensly, still have my opening day Tokyo Disney Seas postcards, ticket, etc. BTW do they still have the just enter but not ride ticket? And do I really have to show up before opening to get the most of it still? I'm a bit out of date, but i'm glad to say i've been. Ask MissCandice for her opinion on my TDL photos (they're still packed, i'll add them later ) So how will this rate to the Miracosta?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>When I rode past that area on the train, to me it looked like the begining of what I thought might be a parking structure, not the hotel.<< Re-read the caption.. notice I did not say it was the hotel As far as I know, the hotel's parking structure will be next to the actual auto plaza. There was a layout plan on www.jtcent.com not long ago but I could not find it to post a link to it. >>TDL - the next time I go to Tokyo (Planned for 08, when I visit someone who lives there), could I bother asking you for a few tips? << For a nominal fee. >>do they still have the just enter but not ride ticket?<< No. The "Admission-only" pass was discontinued about 5 yrs ago I believe... I don't remember it ever being offered at TDS. >>So how will this rate to the Miracosta?<< Knowing OLC, I am sure it will compare quite favorably once it's opened, and it should be quite a site and barrier of sorts. It will eliminate the unsightly train track and expressway bridge not seen from TDL's main entrance at monorail station, with a "curtain". I think the effect of the hotel against the monorail and TDL's entrance will make for a most enjoyable set up. I hope.
Originally Posted By Roger55 Found the link you were talking about... <a href="http://www.jtcent.com/extras/news/news_060206.html" target="_blank">http://www.jtcent.com/extras/n ews/news_060206.html</a> It IS a parking structure that I saw!!! Re: Re-read the caption, and no you did not say it was the hotel But the whole photo album is "TDL Hotel progress", so that is what confused me! LoL
Originally Posted By avromark I don't think they had an admissions only pass at TDS, We purchased full passes. It's been awhile since i've been there last I think 4 years now? Has it changed a lot in 4 yrs?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Since TDS opened? ... no, not much of a change, which is good. Keeps TDR looking the way I loke it: Classic and classy, and very much clean to the core. Glad you found the diagram on jtcent Roger.. By the way... I think I may have seen you at the park on the 29th...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Except for Buzz' Astroblasters... and a few store refurbishings... yep. Still as beautiful and clean as it was 4 years ago.
Originally Posted By avromark Well at least the TDH will be fully operational by then. When I was there, one of the families I visited, I was suprised to find that a lot of the lumber was imported from Canada. Don't you love how Japanese separate the functions of the bathroom instead of building multiple bathrooms?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I like the fact that toilet stalls in TDR are very private and enclosed as opposed to WDW's where everyone can fully appreciate you thru the door sills while you take care of business!!! I wish the USA was more mindful of privacy in public restrooms. As for the hotel... I am sure OLC will build something beautiful and stunning... I look forward to see how it will stack up against TDS' Miracosta, WDW's GFH, DL's GCH, DLP's DLH, and HKDL's HKDLH. Plus according to the renderings.. the top turrets on top of the building will be about 10 stories above, so I am sure the TDLH will tower over the TDR Line Station when seen from World Bazaar's entrance, similar to the way the DLH towers over the train station at DLP when seen from Main Street.
Originally Posted By irishfan >>I like the fact that toilet stalls in TDR are very private and enclosed as opposed to WDW's where everyone can fully appreciate you thru the door sills while you take care of business!!! I wish the USA was more mindful of privacy in public restrooms.<< This has always annoyed me with public toilets in the U.S. Whats that all about?
Originally Posted By jrriddle Thanks for the pictures! I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product. But to be honest I like the original concept art with the green colour and the Mickey clock. To each their own, I suppose.
Originally Posted By Roger55 I was on a flight from HKG to NRT on the 29th and at TDL on the 30th. Must have been someone else you saw. For as often as you are there, I'm sure there will eventually be a time we are both there at the same time.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I was joking when I said that... I don't even know if you are asian or western looking.
