DLH - goodnite mr. wrather

[Mary Blairiffic]

Originally Posted by original dh

Did you know, Bonita Granville Wrather helped design those falls? I have copies of her personal pictures of when they were being constructed.

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I did not know that. Cool history abounds at the DLH. Thanks for the info!

[innerSpaceman]

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

[original dh]

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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[original dh]

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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[Isaac]

Originally Posted by original dh

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

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.

[original dh]

Originally Posted by zapppop

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.

I do not see the room sizes being affected. What will be affected is the overall look of the Disneyland Hotel.

I hated to see the large Disneyland Hotel signs at the tops of the Sierra and Marina Towers come down. I sure do miss the original Disneyland Hotel.

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[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

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

Ahh and now we see why they are using the ship names. If you convert each tower to a cruise ship theme and install cruise ship style "cabins" you could pack one hell of a lot of rooms in each tower.

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, I miss those signs. It's not as if the buildings aren't eyesores in and of themselves. The signs detracted from that, rather than drew your eye to the fact of their 60's boxness. IMO, that is. As I understand it, though, it was some sort of Anaheim requirement and not a Disney choice. Not sure if that's correct, 'cause I don't find it credible.


The hotel could sure use some beautifying. The lobbies of the towers are as plain wrap as possible. The Bonita lobby was recently refurbished ... to pleasant blandness.



With Granville's recently changing its name to Steakhouse 55 ... I wouldn't hold my breath for any recognition of Wrather, beyond a hidden plaque somewhere.



Whatever happens, for god's sake, save the Waterfalls!

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

With Granville's recently changing its name to Steakhouse 55 ... I wouldn't hold my breath for any recognition of Wrather, beyond a hidden plaque somewhere.

We are losing our history, bit by bit.

[original dh]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Yeah, I miss those signs. It's not as if the buildings aren't eyesores in and of themselves. The signs detracted from that, rather than drew your eye to the fact of their 60's boxness. IMO, that is. As I understand it, though, it was some sort of Anaheim requirement and not a Disney choice. Not sure if that's correct, 'cause I don't find it credible.

Yes, you are correct. The city of Anaheim had some law on the size of signs atop buildings. I guess they over-looked the law for years until other establishments complained it was unfair.


With Granville's recently changing its name to Steakhouse 55 ... I wouldn't hold my breath for any recognition of Wrather, beyond a hidden plaque somewhere.

Yes, I believe I have a huge uphill battle for any recognition to Mr. Wrather. I just know after talking with his kids how important the Hotel was to him and how much he loved the place and not to mention Walt Disney, if he were alive today would agree, they need to acknowledge Mr. Wrather for what he did for his friend. You know, I would even pay for the cost of creating some sort of acknowledgement. I will not give up!

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