Magic Kingdom Cabanas

[Porkchop]

Although I agree this entire idea is ridiculous, to be fair it was said that this is a test. I would assume that the plan is to build more permanent cabanas at some point (unfortunately).

I get that, but if I saved for years to go to Disney and saw them testing "Outdoor world" style camping huts next to space mountain, id have a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[shiekra38]

I know I may be talking crazy, but wouldn't those work better in Adventureland? I mean, they could get away with the tents there

 

[s8film40]

I get that, but if I saved for years to go to Disney and saw them testing "Outdoor world" style camping huts next to space mountain, id have a bad taste in my mouth.

Yep, I agree. Of course every time I go to WDW it leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth this is just the newest thing.

 

[Scott W.]

 

[rhino4evr]

For $650 they better have someone serving me drinks from the Beast castle cooler.

Those "plants" look so remarkably half assed.

 

[Scott W.]

For $650 they better have someone serving me drinks from the Beast castle cooler.

Those "plants" look so remarkably half assed.

I'd expect some goodies in the room but I imagine if people are buying it for that, it would stop repeat business.

 

[fryoj]

I've seen someone say that this also gives you reserved seats for fireworks and parades. If that is true, I could see these things selling like hotcakes. I'm planning a DL trip right now, and all of the dessert parties, tours and meal packages that offer reserved seating for some thing are $60-$80 a pop. Granted, you get food or a tour with them, but you also only get you one event. And truthfully, a lot of people book these things so you don't have to stand in line for an hour plus to get a good spot. With this, I'm assuming, you'd get at least a fireworks show and a parade, and maybe all of them. If thats the case, if you have 8 people it's around $80 apiece. I think you'll have people buying these for the reserved spots and never even bother with the cabana.

 

[Mad Dog]

And that's why it's tough to find a bench to rest on at MK. They want you to pay for the honor...As opposed to Universal, which I've noticed has actually increased the benches in both parks. We love to just sit on a bench & people watch at Universal while sipping a drink.Great ambiance.... At MK we had to lay on the hub's hot artificial turf to take a rest. Not very people friendly. They'll probably start charging for that too, in the future.

 

[Scott W.]

And that's why it's tough to find a bench to rest on at MK. They want you to pay for the honor...As opposed to Universal, which I've noticed has actually increased the benches in both parks. We love to just sit on a bench & people watch at Universal while sipping a drink.Great ambiance.... At MK we had to lay on the hub's hot artificial turf to take a rest. Not very people friendly. They'll probably start charging for that too, in the future.

Plus you were probably sober at Magic Kingdom.

 

[Jon84]

And that's why it's tough to find a bench to rest on at MK. They want you to pay for the honor...As opposed to Universal, which I've noticed has actually increased the benches in both parks. We love to just sit on a bench & people watch at Universal while sipping a drink.Great ambiance.... At MK we had to lay on the hub's hot artificial turf to take a rest. Not very people friendly. They'll probably start charging for that too, in the future.

I love sitting on the benches or walls in the Uni Park areas, so easy to find that quiet space

 

[Ashleigh]

I'm so shocked at this move. For $650 I would want the most phenomenal experience and night of fireworks ever - not these awful looking structures. I like to splurge on a nice hotel room at Disney every now and then, but there is literally no way I could justify spending that kind of money on a glorified tent.

People will pay for it. Let's hope the permanent structures aren't as much as an eyesore.

 

[Mad Dog]

I love sitting on the benches or walls in the Uni Park areas, so easy to find that quiet space

:bored: I take naps on the walls & benches. The wall in front of the JP Discovery Center is especially comfortable.

 

[Jon84]

:bored: I take naps on the walls & benches. The wall in front of the JP Discovery Center is especially comfortable.

Someone put an Ad on AirBnB!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

This says more about Disney seeing what sticks and shows a lack of understanding of their product than anything else. Disney wants cruise ships and stores, they seem not to want to run theme parks.

 

[UK-Trigg]

This says more about Disney seeing what sticks and shows a lack of understanding of their product than anything else. Disney wants cruise ships and stores, they seem not to want to run theme parks.

They seem to have forgotten how, such a shame, such a crying shame.

I, like may, used to be staunch Disney, not so much now. The hard faced , money grubbing, un Disney Like decisions have made me resent them rather than support them. Universal on the other hand...............

 

[Jon84]

They seem to have forgotten how, such a shame, such a crying shame.

Just like Universal did!

Disney P&R need fresh management to secure more money to get things done, and run the parks with the guest first rather than the accountant.

 

[UK-Trigg]

Just like Universal did!

Disney P&R need fresh management to secure more money to get things done, and run the parks with the guest first rather than the accountant.

Indeed, see my edit above.

 

[rhino4evr]

The shift Disney has been making in the past 5+ years is towards a "luxury" experience. Not only because of ticket prices, but their hotel and "exclusive" food events. They are trying to attract the crowd that will have no problem blowing 1,000 at the gift shops, and staying at an overpriced Villa in the Polynesian resort. These cabanas are the epitome of that shift. They have enough middle class customers, they want the high class customers to start viewing this like they view a 5 star beach resort in Miami Beach.

 

[UK-Trigg]

The shift Disney has been making in the past 5+ years is towards a "luxury" experience. Not only because of ticket prices, but their hotel and "exclusive" food events. They are trying to attract the crowd that will have no problem blowing 1,000 at the gift shops, and staying at an overpriced Villa in the Polynesian resort. These cabanas are the epitome of that shift. They have enough middle class customers, they want the high class customers to start viewing this like they view a 5 star beach resort in Miami Beach.

Well it sucks and I hope it bites them in the ass, can I say ass?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The shift Disney has been making in the past 5+ years is towards a "luxury" experience. Not only because of ticket prices, but their hotel and "exclusive" food events. They are trying to attract the crowd that will have no problem blowing 1,000 at the gift shops, and staying at an overpriced Villa in the Polynesian resort. These cabanas are the epitome of that shift. They have enough middle class customers, they want the high class customers to start viewing this like they view a 5 star beach resort in Miami Beach.

Except this is a theme park holding 80k people, not a five star beach resort. It's basic fundamental issues of how people approach the parks. This is like Disney installing movie theater quality of life enhancements to their theater shows.