More Info on the Themed Rooms for Disney Hotels
Just this morning we posted the news about the special themed rooms that will be added to both Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Port Orleans Resort. Now, take a look at this interesting article, which shares with us some additional information about them:
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Specialty Rooms is a key worldwide initiative for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in an effort to appeal to guest interests, integrate industry trends, elevate the guest experience, increase revenue and drive occupancy. These rooms include a variety of options, ranging from Family Suites to themed Storybook Rooms to Signature Suites. They offer a unique design, décor and space options that appeal to guests of all ages and interests, creating a uniquely Disney in-room experience.
Two new Specialty Room offerings will debut at Walt Disney World Resort hotels over the next year:
Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside over 500 Royal Guest Rooms will be available for guests starting in the spring of 2012.
Since The Princess and the Frog is set in New Orleans, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is a natural fit for this story.
During a guest’s stay, they’ll discover special mementos left by Tiana’s royal friends from classic Disney animated films such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, etc. For example, bathroom faucets are in the shape of Aladdin’s lamp and the luggage bench is in the shape of Sultan the dog that turns into a bench from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
During creative development of these Storybook Rooms, Disney characters and storylines were chosen that would remain “evergreen” and maintain their relevance over time. Attributes to the room include:
- Ornately decorated beds that include headboards with fiber optic special effects and gold and crystal accents
- Custom bed coverings and drapes that create a more luxurious “royal” experience
- Unique, in-room artwork featuring Tiana and her royal visitors
Health and Wellness Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Over 20 health and wellness rooms on the 14th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be available for guests starting in the fall of 2011. This is a pilot, used to test a variety of wellness elements as part of our guest’s Disney vacation experience.
The “health and wellness” focus was chosen due to emerging trends in the travel industry, particularly with guests who stay in deluxe accommodations. These suites will help provide our guests who enjoy health and wellness offerings with the ultimate balanced Disney vacation by including all the magic and fun of our theme parks while making healthy and relaxing amenities easier than ever to enjoy.
Starting when the elevator doors open, guests are encapsulated into a health and wellness environment. They’ll enjoy:
- Environmentally-friendly design elements
- Relaxing scents and breathtaking scenery
- A custom food and beverage menu for the concierge lounge and private dining featuring fresh, organic foods
- Cardio fitness equipment that allows guests to exercise in the comfort of their own suite and at their own pace
- Customized spa, fitness and nutrition treatments either provided in-room or in the wellness studio, an exclusive offering on the 14th floor
- Unique concierge lounge experiences, such as meal preparation demonstrations and other offerings available to bring back to your guest room, such as fitness DVDs, yoga equipment, pedometers, heart rate monitors, etc.
- Traditional club level services, like advanced itinerary planning.
- Sweeping top-floor views of Magic Kingdom Park and Bay Lake
Guests may begin booking these offerings mid-summer by visiting waltdisneyworld.com or calling the Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-7429.
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After having read this, we see that the new themed rooms for the Port Orleans Resort will be added to the RIVERSIDE portion of the resort, not to the FRENCH QUARTER side... We can only assume that the work being done to the rooms in the French side is just normal renovation, then. Anyone has some more info about that?
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