Pop Century be rebranded as Disney's Animation Inn and Suites

BeastlyKingdom? · 11-17-2008, 10:36 AM

jim hill reports that Pop Cent. will be renamed here the article explaining

and also that the unfinished legendary yrs will become all family suites.

Jim Hill : Monday Mouse Watch: Will Pop Century be rebranded as Disney's Animation Inn and Suites?

SnwhtNdwrfs · 11-17-2008, 11:08 AM

I wish the family suites had more comfortable sleeping arrangements. I think it is a good idea. I hope the economy also supports this.

**Stitch** · 11-17-2008, 11:36 AM

I like the Pop Culture theming! It needs to stay!

Tinker Bell · 11-17-2008, 11:48 AM

I haven't seen it yet so I can't say if I like it or not. I like the idea of family suites but they would need to bring the price down, last time I checked it was cheaper to get connecting rooms.

BamaJenn · 11-17-2008, 12:24 PM

I sooooo wanted the Legendary Years to be themed and opened. I really wanted to stay in a 20s or 30s styled room. Who knows what the future truly holds. I always take this sort of stuff from Jim Hill with a large grain of salt.

Sorria · 11-17-2008, 01:15 PM

I stayed at POP once and really didn't like it..... but then I was stuck in the 90s section with the ugly pea green cell phones on the side of the building.

I've never done the family suite thing so I can't comment on what I think of the other portion of the resort becoming all those kind of rooms.

dzneynut · 11-17-2008, 01:36 PM

I always questioned how they were going to theme the earlier decade half of the Pop Century resort. Pop culture did not exist prior to the 1950's! Most of the pop culture references are a direct result of the growth of the baby-boomer generation, and its influence on society in the 20th century. I think they would of had a difficult time coming up with recognizable (at least to baby-boomers) icons to represent the early decades. They are going to have enough trouble coming up with Disney animated icons prior to Snow White in the 30's and Mickey in the 20's! Abandoning the decades constraints on the buildings will alleviate this problem. This way they can have Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, etc. buildings, and not have to worry about theming for the very early decades. I also think the family suite idea is the way to go.

GIOny · 11-17-2008, 01:52 PM

Sounds like a hugh waste of money to me, why not put that money into something people really care about

lobaugo · 11-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Uh...so what is All Star Movies then?

It seems like it would be a complete waste to tear down all the theming to put new things in its place.

I don't buy it.

Tommy Morrow · 11-17-2008, 05:58 PM

I think more affordable suites is a good idea but I also agree that re-themeing the current sections sounds like a waste of money for a hotel that is already in good shape.

Why not use that money and take that Fantasyland upgrade off hold?

**Stitch** · 11-17-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobaugo

Uh...so what is All Star Movies then?

It seems like it would be a complete waste to tear down all the theming to put new things in its place.

I don't buy it.

This is the same thought process I'm having!

I was looking forward to seeing the Legendary Years getting done. The roaring 20s would have been fun to see!

nicks10 · 11-17-2008, 06:12 PM

I've seen far too many Jim Hill reports never come true, so I'll just wait to form my opinion until I hear a more official announcement.

doconeill · 11-17-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicks10

I've seen far too many Jim Hill reports never come true, so I'll just wait to form my opinion until I hear a more official announcement.

I'll note that his article is based around the fact that Disney HAS filed to build a test room for a "Disney's Animation Inn and Suites". Hill is trying to associate that with the rumors of actually completing the other side of POP.

I don't particularly like his style or his accuracy, but there is some logic to the conclusion. The area is already prepped, two shells and the main building are already there, etc.

If it is NOT the completion of the existing area, then is it a whole new resort? Where would it be? Flamingo Crossing by all reports is 3rd party hotels, etc.

Even with bookings down, Disney could be throwing cash on hand at building to be prepared for the hopefully big return of guests who had to put off trips because of the economy.

dzneynut · 11-17-2008, 09:55 PM

You're missing the fact that the existing buildings already have some animation theming, Jungle Book, Lady & the Tramp, Toy Story, etc. All they would have to do is remove the numbers, do some painting, and change the maps. Changing the theming before the other half is finished gives them a lot more options. And they don't have to worry about offending the flappers and moonshiners!

SnwhtNdwrfs · 11-17-2008, 09:59 PM

You could have the Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald buildings.

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11-17-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,275	I wish the family suites had more comfortable sleeping arrangements. I think it is a good idea. I hope the economy also supports this. __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

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Stitch D23 Charter Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 8,325	I like the Pop Culture theming! It needs to stay! __________________ April My Photo Blog - The Adventures of April in Wonderland My new blog...

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Tinker Bell DisneyWorldTrivia.com Lifetime Pass Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 25,990	I haven't seen it yet so I can't say if I like it or not. I like the idea of family suites but they would need to bring the price down, last time I checked it was cheaper to get connecting rooms. __________________

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BamaJenn Disney Know-it-All Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Idea Bag Posts: 8,261	I sooooo wanted the Legendary Years to be themed and opened. I really wanted to stay in a 20s or 30s styled room. Who knows what the future truly holds. I always take this sort of stuff from Jim Hill with a large grain of salt. __________________ Sometimes all you need is a reminder that out there lies a better place... a better world... a Walt Disney World. Visited In: 1983, 1988, 1989 x2, 1991, 1992, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (passholder), 2007 (x2), 2008, 2009 (x2), 2010, 2011 (x2) “Detail is there to make you believe in the reality of the story you’re immersed in.” - Joe Rohde Visit the World You Used to Know - Extinct Disney Avatar Image Used with Permission from °O°Joe

11-17-2008, 01:15 PM	#6
Sorria Fastpass Holder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida...just an hour away from WDW Posts: 457	I stayed at POP once and really didn't like it..... but then I was stuck in the 90s section with the ugly pea green cell phones on the side of the building. I've never done the family suite thing so I can't comment on what I think of the other portion of the resort becoming all those kind of rooms. __________________ Upcoming Trips to WDW: Dec 6-10: Disney Wonder Dec 10-19: Port Orleans French Quarter

11-17-2008, 01:36 PM	#7
dzneynut Trivia Nut & Supplier of Games Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 3,232	I always questioned how they were going to theme the earlier decade half of the Pop Century resort. Pop culture did not exist prior to the 1950's! Most of the pop culture references are a direct result of the growth of the baby-boomer generation, and its influence on society in the 20th century. I think they would of had a difficult time coming up with recognizable (at least to baby-boomers) icons to represent the early decades. They are going to have enough trouble coming up with Disney animated icons prior to Snow White in the 30's and Mickey in the 20's! Abandoning the decades constraints on the buildings will alleviate this problem. This way they can have Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, etc. buildings, and not have to worry about theming for the very early decades. I also think the family suite idea is the way to go. __________________ JamesD dzneynut@wdwradio.com My DVD Profiler Collection Future Disney Trips: May 19-26, 2012 for 7-night cruise on the new Disney Fantasy! May 26-29, 2012 for short stay at OKW after the cruise!

11-17-2008, 01:52 PM	#8
GIOny Premium Annual Passholder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ny Posts: 6,885	Sounds like a hugh waste of money to me, why not put that money into something people really care about __________________ It's kind of fun to do the impossible!

11-17-2008, 03:34 PM	#9
lobaugo B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 90	Uh...so what is All Star Movies then? It seems like it would be a complete waste to tear down all the theming to put new things in its place. I don't buy it.

11-17-2008, 05:58 PM	#10
Tommy Morrow A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 17	I think more affordable suites is a good idea but I also agree that re-themeing the current sections sounds like a waste of money for a hotel that is already in good shape. Why not use that money and take that Fantasyland upgrade off hold? __________________ Fry: "This was our storage closet. My Dad spent years turning it into a bomb shelter." Leela: "And yet you guys never had a single nuclear war." Bender: "What a waste."

11-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#12
nicks10 @nick_straka Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,332	I've seen far too many Jim Hill reports never come true, so I'll just wait to form my opinion until I hear a more official announcement. __________________ -Nick "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy"

11-17-2008, 09:55 PM	#14
dzneynut Trivia Nut & Supplier of Games Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 3,232	You're missing the fact that the existing buildings already have some animation theming, Jungle Book, Lady & the Tramp, Toy Story, etc. All they would have to do is remove the numbers, do some painting, and change the maps. Changing the theming before the other half is finished gives them a lot more options. And they don't have to worry about offending the flappers and moonshiners! __________________ JamesD dzneynut@wdwradio.com My DVD Profiler Collection Future Disney Trips: May 19-26, 2012 for 7-night cruise on the new Disney Fantasy! May 26-29, 2012 for short stay at OKW after the cruise!

11-17-2008, 09:59 PM	#15
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,275	You could have the Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald buildings. __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

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