DLH - goodnite mr. wrather - Page 2

innerSpaceman · 05-14-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

So, Disneyland could tear down all three and put in parking lots and I'd be fine since they are so far outside of what I look for in a hotel room (a door that locks, a bed approximately as firm as the floor, and cheap).

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.

Morrigoon · 05-13-2007, 11:00 PM

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.

Morrigoon · 05-14-2007, 10:45 AM

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

Disneyphile · 05-14-2007, 01:38 PM

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.

original dh · 05-16-2007, 11:17 AM

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

Not Afraid · 05-16-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by original dh

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!

I STILL need to get a copy of your book.

Morrigoon · 05-16-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by original dh

Now if they would only bring back the Monorail cafe!

Here, here! And make it a 24-hour place, the DLH needs that!

Oh, and welcome to the boards.

Mary Blairiffic · 05-17-2007, 08:12 PM

I am wearing my Disneyland Hotel 50th anniversary t-shirt right now as I'm writing this. PLEASE keep the waterfalls and the koi pond!!! When my husband and I go to DL we always stay at the DLH and we always visit our koi and kiss by the waterfall. I'm sure I'm not the only one who considers the DLH as classic a part of the Disneyland experience as the park itself!

original dh · 05-17-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mary Blairiffic

I am wearing my Disneyland Hotel 50th anniversary t-shirt right now as I'm writing this. PLEASE keep the waterfalls and the koi pond!!! When my husband and I go to DL we always stay at the DLH and we always visit our koi and kiss by the waterfall. I'm sure I'm not the only one who considers the DLH as classic a part of the Disneyland experience as the park itself!

The original Disneyland Hotel was like having your dessert after a fine meal (Disneyland). There was so much to do there and the atmosphere was electric. I still like it but I sure miss many of the things that were torn down.

One of my greatest memories was, sitting outside the shops on a bench (facing West Street) on a warm summer evening, just relaxing and watching all the people walk by. All of a sudden, a band walks up (not the Disneyland Band) and asks for any Disney song requests. This was a drummer, some horns and other instruments. It was totally spontaneous. I spent the next half-hour belting out Whale of a Tale, Mickey Mouse Club March, Beauty and the Beast and so many other classics. It was a wonderful experience.

From what I know, the waterfalls are safe although I am not sure they let you walk down really close to them any more. Did you know, Bonita Granville Wrather helped design those falls? I have copies of her personal pictures of when they were being constructed.

www.magicalhotel.com

Isaac · 05-18-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by original dh

From what I know, the waterfalls are safe although I am not sure they let you walk down really close to them any more.

Guests can still walk along the paths behind the waterfalls but if it's a rainy day or a bit foggy they close them. Also I think Disney closes those paths after a certain time at night.

I'm glad they're safe and it's cool to know that Bonita helped design them!

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

My suggested new names for the towers:

Lohan Tower
Raven Tower
Hannah Montana Tower

No, no, no. They need more 'magical' names like:

Firecrotch Tower (featuring the Fugs N Jugs suite)

05-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#2
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	And with any luck, no angry British dads in the room next door. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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05-16-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
original dh Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	Disneyland Hotel 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
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Mary Blairiffic Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The greater Chicagoland area Posts: 77	I am wearing my Disneyland Hotel 50th anniversary t-shirt right now as I'm writing this. PLEASE keep the waterfalls and the koi pond!!! When my husband and I go to DL we always stay at the DLH and we always visit our koi and kiss by the waterfall. I'm sure I'm not the only one who considers the DLH as classic a part of the Disneyland experience as the park itself! __________________ "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams."
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