Originally Posted By dagobert >>>I'm surprised that Star Tours won't reopen until next year. I don't remember the exact timelines for the other redos, but I don't think they could have take much more than 9 months. Unless there are some serious technical upgrades needed, I would think they could get it done by the Christmas rush<<< I'm also surprised that it takes them so long to install the new version. Since the simulators are the same used in the US, it shouldn't be a big problem to change the film and the projection system. Maybe it takes longer because of exterior work?
Originally Posted By dagobert Is a new hotel planned for DLP? <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/ED92live/status/714847457591619584">http://twitter.com/ED92live/st...91619584</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The layout seems vaguely similar to the Value hotels in WDW, but condensed for the smaller space. I wonder what sort of theme they're considering. I really like how DLP's hotels are all based on architectural styles/periods, but with the direction Disney has gone recently I have to think it would be something more character-driven
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's a D&M article about the new hotel. There's nothing new in it, but the code name is "New Wave", whatever that means. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-950-rooms-value-hotel-to-be-build.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....ild.html</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>The layout seems vaguely similar to the Value hotels in WDW, but condensed for the smaller space. I wonder what sort of theme they're considering. I really like how DLP's hotels are all based on architectural styles/periods, but with the direction Disney has gone recently I have to think it would be something more character-driven<<< I also fear that if the new hotel gets built, it will not be themed after American areas, like the existing hotels. The layout looks like the All Star, Pop Century and Animation resorts, so I would assume that the theming might be similar.
Originally Posted By dagobert In April the hotels New York and NPBC are testing so called Magic Cards. These cards will be used for paying, as the room key and for the meals. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/ED92live/status/714380909177348096">http://twitter.com/ED92live/st...77348096</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "New Wave" sort of reminds me of the restaurant at the Contemporary in WDW called "The Wave...of American Flavors" (complete with the "..." in the name!). With a name like that, I could see them doing some sort of 1960's/70's modern design, which is pretty trendy right now and would fit the overall theme of the other hotels Will the Magic Cards have a magnetic strip like a normal credit card, or will they be RFID like the newer stuff in WDW? It sounds like they're trying to take the first step toward MyMagic+ integration (though WDW had a similar program from the early 00's, long before MM+)
Originally Posted By dagobert >>Will the Magic Cards have a magnetic strip like a normal credit card, or will they be RFID like the newer stuff in WDW?<<< I don't know. These cards remind me of the Key to the World cards we got in 2008. Did those cards have a payment function? European are much more reluctant to such payment systems. I guess that's why it took DLP so long to implement such a system. We usually use our Maestro Cards, because it takes the money right out of our bank account and doesn't have to be processed through Disney or a credit card company. Honestly I don't get why I should use the Disney card for payments. I mean I have to get the card out of my pocket, so I can use my regular Maestro Card as well. I get that the Magic Band is very convenient, but I still prefer Maestro over Disney when it comes to payments.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yes, the Key to the World card could be used for payment, hotel key, and park tickets, all in one For something like this, I also wouldn't use it for payment; it's no easier for me to pull the Disney card from my wallet than my normal card, so why go through the hassle of processing it through Disney? There are certain instances where it makes sense, like if you're not carrying a wallet (water parks and skiing come to mind), want your kids to be able to make purchases on their own, or if the payment system is easier than using a card (like Magic Bands), but those seem like relatively infrequent scenarios in a theme park The only advantage I can see is if you want your kids to be able to make purchases, but they don't have their own bank card. In a theme park I imagine most people bring their wallet, and using one card is no easier than using another, so I can't see either of those as being real advantages here
Originally Posted By FerretAfros And looking toward the top of the picture, it appears that Disney Town practically blends right in with Mickey Avenue, with no real separation between them and their support facilities. There even appears to be one building that may have guest areas facing both sides, with (emergency/maintenance?) exits on either side I certainly understand wanting to have the shopping area close to the park, but from a master planning perspective it doesn't make much sense to have them *so* close together. If either one ever wants to expand in the future, there's really no room for it. A very odd design choice, in my opinion
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Well crap...and that's how you post a comment in the wrong thread...
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Well crap...and that's how you post a comment in the wrong thread...<<< Since it's only you and me who are posting in the DLP topic, I would have figured it out.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros We booked a hotel at Val d'Europe, so our days at DLP and Oktoberfest are pretty much nailed down (still need to figure out our plan for the Oktoberfest tents; most seem like they only do reservations for larger groups), but other than that it's completely undecided at this point. I've been pretty busy with work and travelling the last few weeks, so I haven't had much time to think about it (or to pester my friends to think about it for me)
Originally Posted By u k fan I'm still reading, just not posting much! Regarding the hotel, a 1950s beach movie theme could be fun. It will have the requisite tackiness, but that would be part of the charm!!!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That would be very fun! Disney hasn't done a lot of themes post-WWII (other than spaces set in the present day), so it would be neat to see what they could do with a hotel from that era. DCA's Pizza Oom Mow Mow used the beach movie motif, but it would be great to see it on a larger scale and with a bigger budger
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Regarding the hotel, a 1950s beach movie theme could be fun. It will have the requisite tackiness, but that would be part of the charm!!!<<< >>>That would be very fun! Disney hasn't done a lot of themes post-WWII (other than spaces set in the present day), so it would be neat to see what they could do with a hotel from that era. DCA's Pizza Oom Mow Mow used the beach movie motif, but it would be great to see it on a larger scale and with a bigger budger<<< I would love that idea too. Universal Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a 50s theme, if I'm not mistaken.
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's a new DLP update by D&M. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2016/04/disneyland-paris-update-all-about-dlp.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....dlp.html</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Cabana Bay does have a generic mid-century modern theme, but from what I've seen it doesn't really reflect the look of the beach movies. It's sort of designed to look like an over-the-top motel of that era, rather than making it look like something else that just happens to contain a hotel (as is more typical of Disney's designs) Speaking of beach movies, I just caught the original Gidget on TV yesterday. Although it's charming, it's tough to believe that it was popular enough to launch a whole genre. I guess it was all about catching the right wave (so to speak) at the right time
Originally Posted By u k fan Some sad news from DLP... <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3522493/Disneyland-Paris-worker-dead-theme-park-s-Phantom-Manor-haunted-house.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new...use.html</a>
