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TheMaxRebo said:
Interestingly I saw someone with a very opposite take - that it should create a really nice environment for those staying at Reflections - great spot with potential roof tip views and super convenient to get to Pioneer Hall /Trails End ... also should make getting to Pioneer Hall as would likely have a bus stop right there now

Definitely a big change and likely a negative one for those that like the Fort the way it was though - but "always moving forward" and all that jazz
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Just another way human love nature to death. "Wouldn't it be great to be able to stay right next to X?" "Sure would, lets bulldoze everything that makes it nice to put in an ugly resort and parking lot, then we can all enjoy it!"... "Remember when X used to be quiet, and had trees? Too bad its not like that anymore, lets find a new place that is quiet and in nature" Rinse, repeat.

Sure it'll make getting to Pioneer Hall easier, but when it is overran by people and surrounded by black top are people really going to want to go across property for it?
 
jknezek said:
Why? The boats work well for the most part. Might need to add a few with this influx of people to the area, but I don't think Disney would add another form of transport. I'm more interested in what they will do with The Fort boat dock. It's not real convenient to Reflections, but it's not that far away that building another one just a few hundred yards away makes much sense. Especially if the resorts are going to continue to share boats. Docking and undocking takes as much time as travelling between the resorts.
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That was what I was wondering - this will (potentially) add a ton more people wanting to use the Fort boat dock ... so will they add more boats? Not sure if they can switch to much bigger boats given size of docks and the water bridge. Also would be great if there was an easier/quicker way for the boats to dock for unloading/loading
 
OSUZorba said:
Just another way human love nature to death. "Wouldn't it be great to be able to stay right next to X?" "Sure would, lets bulldoze everything that makes it nice to put in an ugly resort and parking lot, then we can all enjoy it!"... "Remember when X used to be quiet, and had trees? Too bad its not like that anymore, lets find a new place that is quiet and in nature" Rinse, repeat.
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Guess I see this more for people that wouldn't consider staying at the Fort before but now might like something that is more deluxe but in that area and near pioneer hall, etc. So not the people that like the Fort how it is but new customers
 
TheMaxRebo said:
Guess I see this more for people that wouldn't consider staying at the Fort before but now might like something that is more deluxe but in that area and near pioneer hall, etc. So not the people that like the Fort how it is but new customers
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That is exactly what I was saying. In the process they are going to destroy the thing they wanted to be closer to.

From the plans it looks like everything nice about that area is getting torn out and replaced with an very uninspired hotel and/or parking lot. I can eat at the Denny's in the Motel 6 parking lot for a similar atmosphere.
 


jknezek said:
Why? The boats work well for the most part. Might need to add a few with this influx of people to the area, but I don't think Disney would add another form of transport. I'm more interested in what they will do with The Fort boat dock. It's not real convenient to Reflections, but it's not that far away that building another one just a few hundred yards away makes much sense. Especially if the resorts are going to continue to share boats. Docking and undocking takes as much time as travelling between the resorts.
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I'm thinking they're going to have to add another dock for Reflections, or greatly expand the Fort's current dock. I'm a 'fort regular', and I can tell you on high capacity nights along Bay Lake the boat transportation situation with WL and FW can get crazy with the lines packed along the docks, and full boats running between the resorts. I can't see the current FW dock handling any more people even if they add more boats. The secret has long been out about the Fort during Halloween and I think things will get even crazier with the influx from a new resort.
 
OSUZorba said:
That is exactly what I was saying. In the process they are going to destroy the thing they wanted to be closer to.

From the plans it looks like everything nice about that area is getting torn out and replaced with an very uninspired hotel and/or parking lot. I can eat at the Denny's in the Motel 6 parking lot for a similar atmosphere.
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guess it depends why they are going there and if the new people feel it is "lost" ... I know I for one would never stay at the Fort as it (maybe the cabins, not sure). I am not DVC so likely never to stay at Reflections either but it looks way more appealing to me to stay there than at a tent site or in an RV. I know lots of people that love it and that's awesome and I feel bad for those that feel this will negatively impact what they love about staying there - just think this opens it up for different people that wouldn't consider staying there in the past to now do so

Guess time will tell if these new people get the feeling they want out of this or not
 
TheMaxRebo said:
guess it depends why they are going there and if the new people feel it is "lost" ... I know I for one would never stay at the Fort as it (maybe the cabins, not sure). I am not DVC so likely never to stay at Reflections either but it looks way more appealing to me to stay there than at a tent site or in an RV. I know lots of people that love it and that's awesome and I feel bad for those that feel this will negatively impact what they love about staying there - just think this opens it up for different people that wouldn't consider staying there in the past to now do so

Guess time will tell if these new people get the feeling they want out of this or not
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I believe only half of Reflections is DVC. The other half will be hotel rooms. Which is odd because the assumption was they converted half of WL to DVC because the hotel rooms didn't sell :confused3

Although, to be honest, we might be inclined to possibly buy into Reflections DVC... although maybe instead we buy resale at CCV or BRV by then.
 


danikoski said:
I believe only half of Reflections is DVC. The other half will be hotel rooms. Which is odd because the assumption was they converted half of WL to DVC because the hotel rooms didn't sell :confused3

Although, to be honest, we might be inclined to possibly buy into Reflections DVC... although maybe instead we buy resale at CCV or BRV by then.
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This is correct it is a mixed use hotel/DVC. The percentages on either side have not been stated but it will certainly not be 100% either way.

I'm assuming that large pool area is what Disney is going to rely on to sell the resort both on the cash and DVC side.

WL has a few negatives (though I do own DVC there) in that the rooms are slightly smaller than the other Deluxe hotels around MK and being disconnected from a lot of resorts. So Reflections if bigger rooms will help out the resort too. Also with the connection between three resorts by walking should also help Disney keep WL and Reflections running at higher occupancy and if they increase the resort boat size that should also help.
 
Saw this come across my Bloomberg:

"Disney Just Cut the Biggest Movie From 2020 Lineup, ‘Avatar 2’"

"Walt Disney Co., which acquired the franchise when it bought 21st Century Fox Inc.’s entertainment assets this year, will delay “Avatar 2” to December 2021 from 2020. Additional sequels also were pushed back, meaning a proposed “Avatar 5” won’t debut until 2027."

Yeesh....
 
jknezek said:
Saw this come across my Bloomberg:

"Disney Just Cut the Biggest Movie From 2020 Lineup, ‘Avatar 2’"

"Walt Disney Co., which acquired the franchise when it bought 21st Century Fox Inc.’s entertainment assets this year, will delay “Avatar 2” to December 2021 from 2020. Additional sequels also were pushed back, meaning a proposed “Avatar 5” won’t debut until 2027."

Yeesh....
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Wow! A full year? Never count Cameron out, but this is getting crazy ...
 
NEWS

Disney announces slew of new films through 2027 including Star Wars and Marvel Phase 4 (I think this builds off @jknezek 's post)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/05/disney-an...-2027-including-star-wars-and-marvel-phase-4/

oh and for those of you already tired of the Live Action Remakes ... I got some bad news for ya

"Lion King and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil are both slated for a 2019 release, we also have confirmation of Mulan which is slated to hit theaters on March 27th, 2020. Additionally, Cruella is slated for a December 23rd, 2020 release and eight additional untitled live-action films sprinkled throughout 2021 and 2022."
 
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