Well... any question what cruise ship # 3 will be called?

Not that I was ever terribly nuts about the tower names, somehow I'm not on board with changing them either.

Exactly the opposite of what I look for in a Disneyland-stay hotel room. (Though inexpensive-ish gets major points).

I'm looking for a space lavish and large enough to entertain many guests. The feeling of being on-property is important if the ocassion commands (i.e., majorly-numbered Disneyland Birthdays). A view of the fireworks from the suite is very desireable. Balconies are a big preference.

On those ocassions where we entertain in the suite (i.e., most circa July 17ths) ... I find that, generally speaking, more fun is had in the hotel room than in the Park. Thus, the hotel room is of supreme importance.



But, of course, I'm renting the space primarily for a party. I live within 30 minutes of Disneyland, so there's rarely a need for the more pedestrian hotel use of someplace nearby to sleep.



Nothing beats the top floor of the Bonita Tower for the best combination of the desired attributes. But if they demolish her, I'm willing to settle for the gorgeous (albeit nonsmoking) suites in the Grand Cal ..... if I win the lottery.

And with any luck, no angry British dads in the room next door.

One of the new ships is rumored to be called Dreams.

However, according to one of the Magic's officers, when the new ships are built, the Magic will be making the West Coast its permanent home, with the new ships being based in Florida. :)

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I heard directly from Disney, they will not be closing down the entire Disneyland Hotel and build a new one. They would lose so much revenue during the teardown and rebuild. A major refurbishment is what they will be doing and I am not at liberty to discuss the specifics. I will say this, I will be involved in the process and I really like what they are planning. Now if they would only bring back the Monorail cafe!

Don Ballard
www.magicalhotel.com

Thanks for your comments and insight (even if there is some vaguness)....... and Welcome to LoT! :cheers:


I STILL need to get a copy of your book.

Are you perhaps at liberty to reveal whether this "major refurbishment" will involve sub-dividing the abnormally large guest rooms?

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Unfortunately, I had to sign a non-disclosure agreement on the details which by the way, are still subject to review and change. My involvement would be on the aesthetics and overall outward appearance of the Hotel. There is a whole other team analyzing the actual layout and structures. My involvement is also on cast member visuals and appearances.

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I don't see the majority of the rooms as being abnormally large.

Another project I am working on is, getting some recognition for Jack Wrather at the Disneyland Hotel. He came to the aid of his friend Walt Disney in his time of need and built the Disneyland Hotel forever changing the landscape of Orange County. He took a huge risk by investing in Walt's Disneyland Project and there needs to be mention of this at the Hotel.


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Oh we agree that the rooms are not abnormally large. Some of us just fear that if the DL Hotels receive a major refurbishment the rooms might be resized into smaller ones like the small rooms at the Grand Californian.
That's all.