Detheming of resorts? (a word?)

[Farro]

Beach Club - I'm not sure if I have correct after picture? I don't know what it looks like now. Regardless, these rooms look the same to me, as in I don't really get a beachy vibe from either, so I'll call it a draw.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

No challenge was intended.

 

[Farro]

There was...in my head...

I don't know if Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary have been refurbished recently?

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Oh, OK then! Have a good evening!

 

[vinotinto]

I think the pillows shown in the dethemed rooms are now also gone. Someone correct me on that, if I'm wrong.

I'll say that as an allergy sufferer, I prefer the clean duvets instead of the bedspreads. But, when I look at the new rooms, it doesn't tell me I'm at WDW. I don't know what they could have done. It's not like I need a huge Mickey face, but all the rooms look very similar and seem to be missing their individual personalities. They look a bit like a Holiday Inn Express.

 

[PolyRob]

There was...in my head...

I don't know if Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary have been refurbished recently?

Contemporary has not. The yellow Mickey pillows were removed about a year ago. No more "Disney" in those rooms now.

Wilderness Lodge will be tough once refurbished. There has been a lot of debate between the aesthetics of BRV and CCV (and loss of theme) and I imagine the CCV aesthetic will win out considering it matches the streamlined look and also located within the main building.

 

[PolyRob]

Beach Club - I'm not sure if I have correct after picture? I don't know what it looks like now. Regardless, these rooms look the same to me, as in I don't really get a beachy vibe from either, so I'll call it a draw.

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While I enjoy BC, this is the only Disney element in the sleeping area of the room post refurb.



I would argue the bathroom tile has a "sandy" look to it too and the shower curtain has a Mickey design.

 

[Jennasis]

Come on over to BLT. We're doin' fine!

 

[DisLiss]

I prefer for the rooms not to be abundantly Disney themed. I'm fine with them having the feel of the resort to a degree, but after a full day of full on Disney everywhere, I find the less themed rooms to have a way of calming and relaxing me after the rush of a day of Disney fun.

It's hard to go to sleep (for me) if my mind is still in "Woooohooooooo!!!!! DISNEY!!!!!!!!" mode. So the plainer rooms whisper "Chill woman, you need some rest for tomorrow."

 

[mom2rtk]

Challenge accepted. I've already posted CSR, PoP and POFQ, I concluded they lost no theming.

Yacht Club (I included two pictures of latest refurb because I think the nautical details are even better after the refurb and I couldn't find one picture that captured all)

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And I think the updated room is a massive step down from the original look. Just awful.

 

[Back!Elbow!Shoulders!]

I prefer for the rooms not to be abundantly Disney themed. I'm fine with them having the feel of the resort to a degree, but after a full day of full on Disney everywhere, I find the less themed rooms to have a way of calming and relaxing me after the rush of a day of Disney fun.

It's hard to go to sleep (for me) if my mind is still in "Woooohooooooo!!!!! DISNEY!!!!!!!!" mode. So the plainer rooms whisper "Chill woman, you need some rest for tomorrow."

Agree 100%. A day at WDW is very visually stimulating. I haven’t stayed in one of these new rooms yet but am looking forward to it. I think the more subtle theming will give my eyes and mind a much needed rest.

 

[Farro]

And I think the updated room is a massive step down from the original look. Just awful.

Interesting, I think the carpet and curtains in the old Yacht Club room were hideous.

BLT looks nice, but again, as in all the hotel room pictures I've posted, I don't see any huge amount of Disney in the room, just a bed runner! All the rooms are appropriately themed to the type of hotel (Yacht, Boardwalk, Pop, etc.).

Thanks for playing all!

 

[snappy]

Hopefully it will be better then it was in the past, which I am doubting. I remember the times they did not have the boxes and you could store stuff under the bed, trust me, you would not have even put your dirty socks under there. These newer beds are higher and should make it easier to clean under, BUT you have to have someone that actually washes them, let alone sweep or vacuum them. Posts are already starting to pop up on how dirty the new floors are

Advised to avoid wearing your white socks on them, unless you are a fan of grey socks

 

[Princessclab]

We stayed at CSR this past September (not at a conference) and loved the refurbished room! The price was good for a last minute trip.
It was clean, brighter looking and very comfortable. The theming was subtle and tasteful.

IMHO, the old decorations/designs at the Disney rooms, at several hotels and of different levels, were dated, dingy and dark.
The theming often looked tacky and the rooms appeared to be dusty and musty with all of the pillows, carpeting and big bedspread.

By looking at the pictures in this post, the refurbished rooms look more upscale and fresh. I like what I am seeing.
JMHO.

 

[mom2rtk]

We stayed at Pop for two weeks this past summer. We opted out of housekeeping, so we bought our mini wet/dry swiffer. It was perfect.

Oh geez. There is zero chance I'm ever vacationing with my swiffer. Just no. Especially at Disney prices. Just no no no.

 

[smiths02]

I like some of the new rooms better. I don't mind Coronado or Polynesian looking more modern...like a hotel you would stay at in those areas of the world.
For the Grand or the Boardwalk (maybe Beach and Yacht Club as well), while I appreciate the cleaner look and I generally don't like wallpaper, I think that those resorts are supposed to represent a certain time in history. I don't think the new rooms keep that them enough.

 

[mom2rtk]

Interesting, I think the carpet and curtains in the old Yacht Club room were hideous.

BLT looks nice, but again, as in all the hotel room pictures I've posted, I don't see any huge amount of Disney in the room, just a bed runner! All the rooms are appropriately themed to the type of hotel (Yacht, Boardwalk, Pop, etc.).

Thanks for playing all!

I see 2 issues. First the Disney presence. I'm OK if it's subtle. I like more rather than less, but can be open on that. Then there's the overall comfort and design. I truly hate the bare floors and bare beds. Those look like hospital rooms to me.

What's a girl to do? Oh, that's right..... head west! For design, color, subtle Disney touches..... and carpet!

Disneyland Hotel by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[Farro]

I like some of the new rooms better. I don't mind Coronado or Polynesian looking more modern...like a hotel you would stay at in those areas of the world.
For the Grand or the Boardwalk (maybe Beach and Yacht Club as well), while I appreciate the cleaner look and I generally don't like wallpaper, I think that those resorts are supposed to represent a certain time in history. I don't think the new rooms keep that them enough.

Not discounting your opinion in the slightest, but for the Boardwalk rooms, I watched a good video of someone who showed the details - the artwork and the curtains really do still have that representation. I love the curtains especially.

GF - it definitely does have a different feel, but again, I couldn't get pictures of the furniture - they have an almost glam, art deco vibe to it, which I feel makes the room "grand". Admittedly, I don't actually understand what aesthetic those rooms should have anyway.

 

[Farro]

I see 2 issues. First the Disney presence. I'm OK if it's subtle. I like more rather than less, but can be open on that. Then there's the overall comfort and design. I truly hate the bare floors and bare beds. Those look like hospital rooms to me.

What's a girl to do? Oh, that's right..... head west! For design, color, subtle Disney touches..... and carpet!

Disneyland Hotel by mom2rtk, on Flickr

That's a nice room! But...they may change it!

 

[mom2rtk]

That's a nice room! But...they may change it!

And when they do I'll stop staying there. Tons of cheaper beautiful rooms within walking distance on the Harbor Blvd. side. I'll pay more to be onsite, but only if I like the room.