Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'll admit that I was weary at first of them finishing off Walt's suite in the castle. Sure, he wasn't ever going to use it, but it was sort of a symbolic thing. After seeing it though, I have absolutely no problem. That room looks so amazing that I don't think there is really anything (other than the funny toilet issue) that I would change. As for spending oodles of money for the castle room, I could definately see it staying pretty full (I know I would do it at least once in my life if it could be done).
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Just to clarify, it was never intended as Walt's suite, since Walt was dead long before the Castle was ever designed, much less built. It was supposedly intended for the Disney family (whoever that may have been.)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 The suite is beautiful. Considering they spent over $4 million on 650 square feet, it should be. But it's just the hook for a marketing campaign. A poorly conceived one IMHO. And, even though I'd love to stay there, I don't think it ever should have been built. There have been talks of turning the apartment space into something like this for decades and they were all thrown out due to logistical concerns/issues. The biggest one, and the one you can't get around, is that you're essentially holding people captive in a suite in the middle of a theme park where a lot of work (including construction, pyro tests, music checks etc ...) are held at 3 a.m. It's nice to take the concept out and think 'wouldn't it be kewl?' but the reality is something else. And I doubt very much this unit will have be rented out, as greedy as Disney is. The current plans are for it to be used for execs and VIPs.
Originally Posted By Labuda Very nice. Here's hoping I win a night there in April. But, since I'm travelling with a friend and not a full family of mom, dad + son & daughter, I'm sure I won't get it.
Originally Posted By gmaletic There's no shortage of people who would pay at least $5,000 a night to stay there. If that is what they're planning on doing--and if not now, I'm sure they will in the future--they'll have no problem renting it out. And I think we need to question this weird idea that the park after-hours is some sort of war zone that people would be lucky to escape alive from. I mean, I'm sure they'd prefer you didn't walk around in the park after hours, but the idea that people have to be padlocked in the castle for their own safety is ridiculous.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj ^^ I can think of any number of wealthy individuals who would consider the added isolation from regular paying guests an added benefit of staying in the castle instead of it being a negative.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I'm sure the likes of Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp and Robert Smith would love it!!! And they can afford it.
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Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Oh wow, I'd love to stay there! But that's a hefty price Disney spent. $4 million? Wow.....
Originally Posted By avromark But you have to ask yourself what is in the $4million development I doubt it's just the labour and supplies, there has to be more into that figure. Heck they could redo my basement if they want
Originally Posted By imtigger2 All n all, I truly still feel it's not feasible to rent the room after the promotion... logistically speaking, not financially. I'm sure they could find people willing to stay there, but there's a lot of other issue to consider (see my 2nd post here). As for being "locked in"... I don't think it will feel like that. You'll have a Host that is awake, and available to you, at ALL hours of the evening. Just pick up the phone, and the Host is at your service. If you're feeling closed in, you can be escorted out of the park for a while (I was told this by a Disney source close to me). As well, they will allow you to take a walk very close to the Castle itself, escorted I'm sure. They truly don't want someone who will use that privilege to go "in and out" all night, but they will accommidate if needed. All n all, don't image you going in the suite, then getting an evil laugh from your Castmember Host as you hear the door slam and all these locks clicking on the other side. It won't be like that at all. As we all know, there are Castmembers ALL over the park, all night. So, you won't feel completely alone. The windows are fogged out (which I think is a bummer), but you'll see lights and motion all night as the Magic(tm) happens around the MK at night. Peace and Disney to all! 8) Dan B imtigger2
Originally Posted By Megara Okay, I have read all 53 responses in this topic. None of them mention how you go into the draw to win a night in this room. Did I miss something? Is there a competition? Where do I sign up?
Originally Posted By avromark Go to WDW and if the patrol approaches your group and says you won, by all means accept or if I'm there include me in your group
Originally Posted By leemac <<The current plans are for it to be used for execs and VIPs.>> Just to clarify a little misstatement as Doctor Marsh would say: the suite is going to continue beyond the Year of a Million Dreams promotion and will continue to be a random drawing for guests and guests only.
Originally Posted By leemac gmaletic we had the absolute pleasure of spending a lot of time last week with someone that you went to school with! It was a joy to spend time with them. Lee
Originally Posted By gaston lives It didn't say if the suite had Wi-Fi, did it? I wish they would have the children's bed in another room...makes it hard for the adults to enjoy their night 100%, if you follow me.
