Originally Posted By Ohana I walked the resort this past weekend and was reminded the renovations cannot come soon enough. Even though the first building has the guest rooms done, they have not finished the top, bottom, sides and lobby of that building. There has to be more coming. They cannot renovate the blue cube of rooms, then leave a 1970's metal grating at the top of the buildsing to cover hte A/C units. The 1950/1960's metal windows on the first floor also HAVE to go. We walked the waterfalls as we always do, and these too have to go. Even though we enjoy them, they need an enema!! And if it means total removal, so be it. They leak, they smell, they're just plain old and sloppy and its time for a change. DLH, I look forward to your changes and please release the concept art for hte exteriors, I still have never seen it!!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I agree with all your points Ohana, especially the part about the renovated tower. I'm fairly certain that there is more to come for that building. I will say that this renovation is an odd one for Disney in that it's so extensive and yet very little has been revealed about the overall scope of what they have in store for the property. My guess is that management wants to keep the buzz down as to not infringe on bookings during the construction. It would probably have an adverse effect if they advertised that the property was undergoing a multi-year remodeling project.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt It would. I was going to come out this summer but why would I stay at a hotel that's under construction!!
Originally Posted By jmuboy Those tired looking 1970's looking lobby levels in ALL THREE of the towers are just awful. I'm hoping each lobby gets some thematic elements that tie it to the toers name (Frontier, Fantasy, Adventure). Time will tell. There is still 18 more months of work to go.
Originally Posted By Manfried Everyone wants something now, construction takes time. If you haven't done a major addition to your own home, as I have, you really don't understand how long some things can take. Particularly when rebuilding part of an existing building. My project took one more month than originally figured, and that was a fat schedule. Just too many unforeseen issues.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "There is still 18 more months of work to go." The timetable has to be longer that, right? They haven't even started room renovations on the lobby tower yet.
Originally Posted By Ohana i just noticed the waterfall thread was closed after OC Dean's last words. Geez, I didnt realize I had so deeply affected you to call me out by name as being mean spirited. I'll be sure to leave you be Dean. I'm here for fun and learning.
Originally Posted By dizzdis I agree Ohana, sometimes I am afrai dof posting for fear of the "quoting"and slamming that is often prevelant. I too loved the falls and koi, my own daughter fed them by hand. BUT they are a bit dated. I am not that thrilled by the loss of the lost bar and the jungle cruise boats. My sons no matter how tech savy he is loved driving those mini boats. I also am not thrilled with losing the quieter pools, but they were quiet because not many people were not using them, and usage is the key. So I hold hope, that there will be more. There always is with Disney. Now I am holding on tight for fear of reprisal......
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Waterfalls I can live with, but losing the Lost Bar is a death blow. I didnt even realize that was leaving, but it makes sense.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "...but losing the Lost Bar is a death blow." Seriously? I think that bar sucked. It always felt like one of those lame generic hotel bars in some small suburban town rather than the sort of thing one would expect of Disney. In retrospect it was another one of those old dated things left over from when Wrather Corp owned the place and it showed. We know little about the new tiki bar that will replace it, but at least it sounds interesting.
Originally Posted By skidca Sorry Doc but must disagree with you. Always enjoyed the Lost Bar during our summer trips. Afternoons kicking back, enjoying a drink and loads of people to talk to. Yes, dated but lots of fun
Originally Posted By dizzdis I like the lost bar! We had a fabulous waitress there last Oct! It was nice , but I am excited about the Tahitian Terrace tie in. Hope it is as cheesy as the original, and I mean that in a good way! We ate at the Tahitian Terrace in 1976, and being a kid from Eastern Or, it was absolutely cultural for me! I might as well have been in the tropics! Hula girls, fire dancers, and a terryaki burger with pineapple no less! If they are going to make each tower a land and some of the other areas in original Disneyland themes, I hope they commit and go for it 110 %!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<Seriously? I think that bar sucked.>> It's a death blow Hans...DEATH BLOW!!! Actually I only been there like 3-4 times lol, with a few LPers and friends through the years, but like the others said, I always had fun there! It was always good times whenever I did go. But I didnt realize they were building another bar in its place (yeah I dont really know anything about this renovation lol) so that will be fine too. As long as its fun and where people can have a few drinks, I'm fine with it .
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I too enjoyed the Lost Bar, even when they stopped providing live music, but I'm open to a new one. (I even miss the Neon Cactus.) Surely they will have a temporary outdoor bar set up before completion of the new one? I can't imagine that one by Steakhouse 55 being the only choice. I haven't seen anyone lament the loss of Hook's Pointe. It was a really nice restaurant, reasonable, and it was never crowded.
Originally Posted By Manfried No bar outside! Okay, bar fans, let's make our own there when I come out in September!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt (I even miss the Neon Cactus.) WHAT!!?? Like my mother used to say, there's a lid for every jar.
