Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1305.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Art of Animation Resort Construction Update</b></a> Video and pictures taken late last week of the construction progress at the upcoming Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World (opening May 31st).
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think this hotel may consist of the most post-modern series of buildings on Earth. And that isn't a compliment.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I think it's pretty cool but I have to wonder about those art pads. Very creatively done, but will they be a problem come hurricane season? I'm sure they have taken that into consideration, but all I can see is the wind getting under them in that tunnel and we all know what power nature has. I know that sounds negative but it is the first thing I thought about when I saw them.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Will there be more embellishment to the Little Mermaid buildings? Right now it looks like an elementary school. Or college dorms.
Originally Posted By dshyates What a relaxing respite from the chaos of the parks. No seriously combine the frenetic feel of the place and the "Hurry up kids our Xpass for Small World is in 20 mins." it looks like the makings of a miserable vacation.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Will there be more embellishment to the Little Mermaid buildings? Right now it looks like an elementary school. Or college dorms. >> Mermaid is the same design as the All Stars and Pop Century...so no.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That's a shame that the Mermaid buildings won't get much more decoration. They could really benefit from some tall trees or something to help break up the monotony. For what the hotel is, I think it's coming together quite nicely. I especially like the semi-3D mural on the Nemo building. The prices they are charging for this place are a little insane, but it seems like it will do a good job of delivering what it promises.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I can't imagine going all the way to WDW from California and staying at such a dreadful place. I've never seen the other Disney budget properties, and to be honest I haven't paid much attention to them, but by the looks of it the only reason for staying at one of these places would be convenience. I just looked up the All Star Movie Resort rates on Trip Adviser and they are charging $149 a night for that place. All Star Music is $294. Yikes!
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^That was probably for the suites at Music. We've almost always stayed there as a family because of price and convenience. We don't spend all that much time at our resorts anyway, save for a midday swim, so it doesn't really bother us.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I have stayed at all the All-Star type resorts and they are ok, but I dont really see them being worth the price.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I have stayed at all the All-Star type resorts and they are ok, but I dont really see them being worth the price. >> They're definitely not. But none of the Disney hotels are, TBH. But they're worth the convenience of not having to drive anywhere.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think if you're going to WDW with kids, and plan to spend up to a week in the area staying there might makes sense. You get smattering of Disney theming along with convenience for a lower price (I'm guessing) than other Disney properties.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 But the reality is if your willing to drive 10 mins down the road you can get a much better deal at a hotel down the road.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^I have no desire to drive at all when I'm at WDW. It's too much of a hassle.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt But who wants to be bothered with a rental car while in Orlando? If your whole purpose is to visit the parks and save money you might as well deal with the buses, which are free. The car will basically be sitting in a parking lot all day.
