Disney’s Classic Hotels Receive Makeovers

The original two disney resorts at WDW get some makeovers, which where needed. Read about it below.

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Disney's Contemporary Resort and Convention Center

At Disney's Contemporary Resort, the decor of the rooms has evolved from its current style of bold, bright colors taken from the Contemporary Art Masters of the '50s and '60s, to a fresh, modern, upscale feel featuring an elegant design that incorporates muted color accents -- reds, greens and yellows -- with basic black and whites.

"The word 'contemporary' can have a lot of different meanings," says Kevin Myers, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort hotels. "What we've tried to do is create a warm environment where guests -- whether on business or vacation -- can feel at home."

Guests will discover furnishings with dark, rich wood tones and detailed millwork that is accented by marbled-topped nightstands and console tables. A spacious glass-top desk in each room provides a place for business travelers to work and leisure travelers to organize their fun. And when it is time to turn in, fresh duvet covers and linens await, with beautifully woven bed throws atop divine bedding.

Additional amenities include:

• A 32" LCD flat panel TV
• Compartmentalized closets with hinged doors, overhead lighting and glass panels
• Built in refrigerator cabinet with stone top
• Ergonomic desk chair
• Upholstered ottoman
• Large basin-style vanities with lighted vanity mirrors
• Ceramic vases and fruit bowls

Disney's Polynesian Resort

At Disney's Polynesian Resort, the rooms have been given a fresh look to complement the resort's original 1971 "South Seas Island" theme. The hallmark look of Disney's Polynesian Resort has been revived with new color tones, custom furniture and tapestry that highlight the tropical island décor of Polynesia. Dark, hand-carved wood contrasts with tropical blues, greens and browns in the bedspreads, paintings and wall coverings.

"It was important for us to bring the latest in room amenities to our guests and still maintain its popularity with the original tropical theme of the rooms," said Dave Venables, general manager of Disney's Polynesian Resort. "The 32-inch LCD TV, for example, was custom fit into a bamboo wood bureau cabinet to seemingly blend in with the room's décor."

As guests enter, they will find a spacious earth-tone-flavored room with hand-carved lighting fixtures and custom headboards for the beds that reach from the floor to the ceiling in traditional Polynesian style.

Additional amenities include:

• A 32" LCD flat panel TV
• Compartmentalized closets with hinged doors, overhead lighting and glass panels
• Built-in refrigerator cabinet with stone-surface top
• Sofa/'flip bed' for additional sleeping space
• Bamboo veneer furniture with carved wood details
• Upholstered lounge seating with ottoman

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