Originally Posted By TDLFAN Photo album has been updated with pics taken on April 15th and 17th. New on this update... the "ditch", the "sample" wall, the "other" new hotel nearby and the sunset over Tokyo. 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 Roger55 Thanks for the update... Sure looks like the parking structure is the highest priority at this time. Regarding the ditch, couldn't it be to connect the hotels sewar and other infrastructure to the rest of the resort's? The land is all reclaimed, so I don't imagine there is a lot of existing infrastructure to just hook into except for TDL's. Just a guess. A secret tunnel would be a bit more sexy than sewage pipes!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Nothing sexy about tunnels at Disney. I used to work at WDW as a CM, and the tunnels below the MK are anything BUT sexy.
Originally Posted By Roger55 LoL!!! I guess the tunnel can only be sexy if it is a special access for Guests to TDL. Utilidoors for park operations is NOT sexy, I agree.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well.. just give me an exclusive entrance into the park (like DLP's Hotel or Miracosta's) and I am happy. Of course.. TDL Hotel may not be able to pull that off given the distance to the turnstyles and the TDR Line station in the way.
Originally Posted By Roger55 Two words for that... Moving Sidewalks! Can't really see it happening for the new TDL hotel, but it would be nice. Oh, you forgot to mention the Grand Californian's exclusive entrance... or maybe you didn't? LoL.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I did forget GCH's entrance to DCA. I don't get to DLR with much frequency so aspects of that Resort do not immediately jump into my head as I type. As for "moving sidewalks". That would be ok with me, as long as they build them elevated and with a nice victorian canopy all the way, and build around the west side of the TDR Line station over the new Handicapped parking lot, and ending at an exclusve turnstyle all the way at the end of the turnstyles area, close to the new camera center.
Originally Posted By leemac THe TDLH will be the same category (and probably the same amount of money) as the MiraCosta. No separate entrance to TDL for hotel guests either. :-(( Reason being is that OLC were worried that it would make the hotel too popular compared to the MiraCosta. I guess any guest would prefer early/quick entrance into TDL than TDS.
Originally Posted By Roger55 Good point. Could you just imagine the line to use that exclusive entrance if they had one??? It would probably be a competition amongst the hotel Guests to see who would be the first in line for it. And the crazy Guests would end up not using their room and stand in line all night JUST TO BE FIRST! LoL If you have been to Japan, you will know why I say this
Originally Posted By TDLFAN This newscast clip fell upon my lap, courtesy of friends Aquafamily and Sore De? from another site. You may have to copy and paste in order to play. Be aware!! You will have to fast forward to 14 mins into the video, where a three and a half minutes report from the groundbreaking ceremonies for the TDL Hotel shows.. They show renderings from inside the hotel as well as other thigs around the resort... including a trip down memory lane to opening day 1983.. The report is in japanese but worth looking. Enjoy! mms://wmtod.stream.ne.jp/ntv/dai2news/060214046_300k.wmv Don't forget to fast forward 14 mins into it.
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>I guess any guest would prefer early/quick entrance into TDL than TDS.<<< While I understand your logic...I gotta wonder if you're making yet another subtle slam on DisneySea? Nawww....you NEVER slam DisneySea subtly. ;p
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ All things being equal I'm sure 99% of guests would prefer the access to TDL. It is only natural. I'm sure it would be the same at DL, MK and DLP given half the chance.
Originally Posted By Mr X Yeah, I know. I was just kidding with you (I guess that doesn't translate well over the net...but that's why I put in the "winking smiley" and all).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Latest photos from TDL Hotel's site, as well as one photo from the Cirque Du Soleil site and the newest partner Hotel at TDR, to be opened soon. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32112112&f=0</a>
Originally Posted By TP2000 Who is the new Partner Hotel? Are "partner Hotels" the hotels on the back side of the Parks, along the water and near the Monorail line?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Actually I stated incorrectly "Partner Hotel". I should have said "Official Hotel of TDR" as that is the designation for hotels on property by the edge of TDR's property near the TDR Line. The Partner Hotels are farther away in other areas nearby the resort. As for the new "Official Hotel"..not sure what the new name will be but I have heard the name may be "Hotel Tokyo Bay Maihama". Not official though.
Originally Posted By TP2000 Thank you! I stayed at the Tokyo Bay Hilton on my last visit and loved it. For my next visit I've been looking at either the Ambassador or MiraCosta, but those room rates are even higher than the Conrad in Shiodome! Do you know if this new hotel be open by January, '07? Or maybe I should just stick with the Hilton again if I don't want to splurge on the MiraCosta?
