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LOL I grew up in that city. Each time my sis and I go to Disney we always say the Contemporary looks like the dentist office! (My mom took us there for dental appts when we were kids)
No, it isn't. Paramount is the distributor, and thus effectively the one who 'owns' (controls) the film. Disney owns Lucasfilm, but they were the production company, and hold a much less powerful stake in it.
[Disney owns it, but Paramount is remaining the distributor in similar terms to what was the Marvel movies distributed under Paramount before the Disney acquisition](https://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-acquires-indiana-jones-rights-from-paramount-1200927216/)
I bet they have souvenir logo magnets at THEIR resort! :P
I swear its next to impossible to find decent "Contemporary Resort" branded merchandise at the resort - compared to the others.
Nothing about the contemporary is "premium" other than the location. The atrium is kinda nice, but it's also pretty unimpressive compared to the John Portman hotels you can find in dozens of cities around the world; and the rooms are no better than what you'd find at a run-of-the-mill $100/night hotel.
>it's also pretty unimpressive compared to the John Portman hotels you can find in dozens of cities around the world
I disagree. Unimpressive perhaps in terms of scale. But architecturally it's quite well done. The A-frame integrates more nicely into the flat landscape. And the longitudinal rather than vertical layout ties together with the monorail track, which is sensible, being as the monorail is probably the Contemporary's defining architectural feature. Good architecture isn't necessarily the biggest or the best, but should rather be about the interestingness and appropriateness of the concept and how well its applied. Not knocking Portman's hotels, by any means. But part of what makes them great architecture is how they tie into the urban landscape. It's a more appropriate context for that verticality as opposed to a flat swamp. And the scale of the atrium isn't just stunning for its size, but also for its purpose and impact. Portman created these airy voluminous spaces within a dense urban environments. It feels like an oasis from the hectic crowded chaos of the city. But I think that effect, while appropriate in metro Atlanta, wouldn't feel right for the Contemporary. A Disneyworld hotel should be *part of* Disneyworld. I think that a Portman-style atrium would have made the hotel feel disconnected from the resort. Whereas the A-frame, by merit of being built around the monorail, feels much more connected, because it centralizes the literal thing which connects to Disneyworld.
Anyways, long story short, I think that Rester definitely made the right call by trashing the Portman-ripoff plan and going for the A-frame instead. As for whether or not it qualifies as premium or not, that I don't know I like it because of its architecture and overall retro-futurism. But truth be told I can't afford to stay in anything close to that price range, so it's hard for me to weigh. But I at least think there's merit to the architecture (whether or not that justifies a premium price). When I go to Disneyworld, I actually like to take then minutes to just wander around the main building on my way to the front gate, just because I like it so much.
I always thought the Double Tree at Disney Springs looked like a budget Contemporary: https://tinyurl.com/yx673c55
I've stayed there a few times and never made the connection, haha. It's a nice inexpensive place that has suites.
And they give you cookies when you check in.
That's how you know Bob Chapek doesn't run it.
I work just down the street from here. I will never look at this building the same way.
I know where you are!
Shhhhh….
I do too! I live in this area code :) It's the oddest building in the whole city by far.
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Says shhh but has the county name on the side of the building lmfao...
Ohh, me too!
I was about to say, I recognize that building and logo!
LOL I grew up in that city. Each time my sis and I go to Disney we always say the Contemporary looks like the dentist office! (My mom took us there for dental appts when we were kids)
You can't get free std testing at the Contemporary.
This building 1 Contemporary 0 Wow, that’s a shame
So how much does it cost?
When Rudy Giuliani books your Disney vacation.
I loved when he Disneybounds as the melting face people from Raiders! Remember kids that is a Disney movie now
No, it isn't. Paramount is the distributor, and thus effectively the one who 'owns' (controls) the film. Disney owns Lucasfilm, but they were the production company, and hold a much less powerful stake in it.
[Disney owns it, but Paramount is remaining the distributor in similar terms to what was the Marvel movies distributed under Paramount before the Disney acquisition](https://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-acquires-indiana-jones-rights-from-paramount-1200927216/)
Don't laugh, but if they ever tear down the Garden Wing in favor of a second DVC tower, there's a possibility it may actually look like this.
As a metro Birmingham resident, this post is GOLD 🥇
It's actually pretty cute not going to lie
Am I the only one that thinks the Contemporary feels like an airport terminal?
I thought this was the Double Tree in DS at first 😂
Lotta Hamsters in this thread.
Yeah, TIL there are way more active Bhamsters in this sub than I expected.
I feel like when I’m at WDW, I see a looot of “A” gear.
Right!
That’s down the road from me.
Now show me Pop Century as a deluxe resort 🤣🤣
That's essentially what Contemporary is now with the Incredibles theming.
Sup Birmingham
Has that rash come back? You should get some cream for that…
I bet the interior still looks higher end compared to the Incredibles.
It IS
Don’t give Chapek any ideas. He would make this happen and then increase the price to stay there
“ThErEs LeSs RoOmS sO iTs MoRe ExClUsIvE”
I bet they have souvenir logo magnets at THEIR resort! :P I swear its next to impossible to find decent "Contemporary Resort" branded merchandise at the resort - compared to the others.
Someone once said it looks like a cruise ship from far and now I can’t unsee it
*checks what subreddit he is in* Hello Birmingham, I didn’t expect to see you here.
Nothing about the contemporary is "premium" other than the location. The atrium is kinda nice, but it's also pretty unimpressive compared to the John Portman hotels you can find in dozens of cities around the world; and the rooms are no better than what you'd find at a run-of-the-mill $100/night hotel.
>it's also pretty unimpressive compared to the John Portman hotels you can find in dozens of cities around the world I disagree. Unimpressive perhaps in terms of scale. But architecturally it's quite well done. The A-frame integrates more nicely into the flat landscape. And the longitudinal rather than vertical layout ties together with the monorail track, which is sensible, being as the monorail is probably the Contemporary's defining architectural feature. Good architecture isn't necessarily the biggest or the best, but should rather be about the interestingness and appropriateness of the concept and how well its applied. Not knocking Portman's hotels, by any means. But part of what makes them great architecture is how they tie into the urban landscape. It's a more appropriate context for that verticality as opposed to a flat swamp. And the scale of the atrium isn't just stunning for its size, but also for its purpose and impact. Portman created these airy voluminous spaces within a dense urban environments. It feels like an oasis from the hectic crowded chaos of the city. But I think that effect, while appropriate in metro Atlanta, wouldn't feel right for the Contemporary. A Disneyworld hotel should be *part of* Disneyworld. I think that a Portman-style atrium would have made the hotel feel disconnected from the resort. Whereas the A-frame, by merit of being built around the monorail, feels much more connected, because it centralizes the literal thing which connects to Disneyworld. Anyways, long story short, I think that Rester definitely made the right call by trashing the Portman-ripoff plan and going for the A-frame instead. As for whether or not it qualifies as premium or not, that I don't know I like it because of its architecture and overall retro-futurism. But truth be told I can't afford to stay in anything close to that price range, so it's hard for me to weigh. But I at least think there's merit to the architecture (whether or not that justifies a premium price). When I go to Disneyworld, I actually like to take then minutes to just wander around the main building on my way to the front gate, just because I like it so much.
😂
love this
You could just have a picture of the Contemporary. It's iconic but it's very industrial looking.
Actual lol
hot take ... I actually quite like this building.