Post by drwadadli on Nov 30, 2017 17:27:45 GMT
There have been several rumors going back to February 2017 about new resorts/hotels being built at/in/around Epcot. These rumors have been increasing over the past couple months until yesterday when a huge article from WDW News Today reported on the rumors.
I will come to the WDW News Today article in a little bit but let get you caught up on the previous rumors out there.
The first rumor I read about was back in February 2017 where the rumor stated that Disney was thinking about adding a DVC-resort at or near the Epcot park entrance. Then again in July 2017, there were multiple sources that reported Disney was considering add four possible hotels around Epcot and out of those four, they are hoping that two of the considered locations get approved.
The next rumor came out in October 24, 2017 where the Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish podcast (Episode 138B) mentions two possible locations for hotels around Epcot: 1) Near the Southeast of the current Wonder Parking Lot; 2) Near the Bus Parking area. They also mention that they expect bid for the hotel(s) to go out in the next 6 months. The problem I have with location 1) is that that is the location for the show building (or ride building) for the new Guardian of the Galaxy ride. Based on the original permits submitted by Disney, I have difficult time seeing a ride building and a hotel being built in the same place.
Now comes, November 29, 2017 and the big article posted on WDW News Today...
"Imagine walking into Epcot from the parking lot and walking under or through a giant hotel before you reach Spaceship Earth. If plans are approved, this may very well be the scene at the entrance area of Walt Disney World’s 35-year-old vision of the future.
(courtesy of WDW News Today)
If approved, the resort will stand at one of two proposed sites (seen above), either between The Land and The Seas pavilions in Future World, or directly over the entrance to Epcot, most likely connecting to the preexisting monorail station in some way. If the design located in front of Spaceship Earth is approved, it shouldn’t block the view of Spaceship Earth completely, but rather be used to frame the famous structure between towers or something of the sort.
It is no secret that the Walt Disney Company sees a lot of promise in the idea of resorts connected to or inside of the theme parks. This isn’t a new concept as Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Hotel Miracosta are already in existence (both opened way back in 2001), as well as the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which is sprawled out in front of the park’s entrance, requiring guests walk under it to enter the park. Disney has also already announced a Star Wars hotel that would in theory be connected to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, home of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The resort would be part of the ongoing expansion and re-imagining of Epcot, which is already announced to include a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, a Ratatouille family ride, a space restaurant, and a new seamless Circlevision film for the China pavilion.
The hotel is still in the very early stages of development, which means it could end up in front of Spaceship Earth or off to the side, or maybe not even happen at all. Either way, should it happen, it will offer quick and easy entrance into Epcot from the front of the park and offer unparalleled views of Future World."
Personally, I see these two locations working great. If the hotel at the Main Gate can be build as to add to the theme of Future World and not deter from the Spaceship Earth, then I like this location best. Disneyland has Disney's Grand Californian Hotel which blends in nice with its location and allows entrance directly into the park. The second location, I think, would be cool too if they can made it blend in with the theme of the Land and the Living Sea Pavilion.
As these are only rumors for now, we will all have to wait and see what the Big-wigs at Disney decide on and get approval for.
I would be interested to hear what you all thinking about the rumors and locations of the hotel(s).
I will come to the WDW News Today article in a little bit but let get you caught up on the previous rumors out there.
The first rumor I read about was back in February 2017 where the rumor stated that Disney was thinking about adding a DVC-resort at or near the Epcot park entrance. Then again in July 2017, there were multiple sources that reported Disney was considering add four possible hotels around Epcot and out of those four, they are hoping that two of the considered locations get approved.
The next rumor came out in October 24, 2017 where the Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish podcast (Episode 138B) mentions two possible locations for hotels around Epcot: 1) Near the Southeast of the current Wonder Parking Lot; 2) Near the Bus Parking area. They also mention that they expect bid for the hotel(s) to go out in the next 6 months. The problem I have with location 1) is that that is the location for the show building (or ride building) for the new Guardian of the Galaxy ride. Based on the original permits submitted by Disney, I have difficult time seeing a ride building and a hotel being built in the same place.
Now comes, November 29, 2017 and the big article posted on WDW News Today...
"Imagine walking into Epcot from the parking lot and walking under or through a giant hotel before you reach Spaceship Earth. If plans are approved, this may very well be the scene at the entrance area of Walt Disney World’s 35-year-old vision of the future.
(courtesy of WDW News Today)
If approved, the resort will stand at one of two proposed sites (seen above), either between The Land and The Seas pavilions in Future World, or directly over the entrance to Epcot, most likely connecting to the preexisting monorail station in some way. If the design located in front of Spaceship Earth is approved, it shouldn’t block the view of Spaceship Earth completely, but rather be used to frame the famous structure between towers or something of the sort.
It is no secret that the Walt Disney Company sees a lot of promise in the idea of resorts connected to or inside of the theme parks. This isn’t a new concept as Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Hotel Miracosta are already in existence (both opened way back in 2001), as well as the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which is sprawled out in front of the park’s entrance, requiring guests walk under it to enter the park. Disney has also already announced a Star Wars hotel that would in theory be connected to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, home of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The resort would be part of the ongoing expansion and re-imagining of Epcot, which is already announced to include a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, a Ratatouille family ride, a space restaurant, and a new seamless Circlevision film for the China pavilion.
The hotel is still in the very early stages of development, which means it could end up in front of Spaceship Earth or off to the side, or maybe not even happen at all. Either way, should it happen, it will offer quick and easy entrance into Epcot from the front of the park and offer unparalleled views of Future World."
Personally, I see these two locations working great. If the hotel at the Main Gate can be build as to add to the theme of Future World and not deter from the Spaceship Earth, then I like this location best. Disneyland has Disney's Grand Californian Hotel which blends in nice with its location and allows entrance directly into the park. The second location, I think, would be cool too if they can made it blend in with the theme of the Land and the Living Sea Pavilion.
As these are only rumors for now, we will all have to wait and see what the Big-wigs at Disney decide on and get approval for.
I would be interested to hear what you all thinking about the rumors and locations of the hotel(s).
