Mouse Extra

This week I received the latest edition of Disney Files, the magazine sent out to Disney Vacation Club members.  It contains some artist renderings of proposed plans for the future Disney resort in Hawaii slated to open in 2011.  I thought those of you who don’t get the magazine might find these pictures interesting.

It looks sort of like the Polynesian meets the Wilderness Lodge meets the Animal Kingdom Lodge and that can only be a good thing.  They couldn’t have picked better than those three resorts for inspiration.  Add to those architectural elements the gorgeous weather and seascape of Oahu and you have what looks like paradise.

According to the article, the plans include 350 hotel rooms and 480 DVC villas.  It also states “an early peek at the paperwork reveals plans for an extensive water play area including waterslides, rapids and waterfalls; a spa, conference center and kid’s club; as well as a wedding lawn with a serene view of the Pacific’s endless horizon.”  The article also describes special amenities including “a championship golf course, an expansive marina and protected swimming lagoons.”

This is really shaping up to be an impressive resort, perhaps the jewel in Disney’s resorts crown.  I am not sure how well sales will do at this resort, but I am fairly certain that attendance from current Disney Vacation Club members will be high.  What can be more perfect than a Hawaiian paradise with a touch of the Mouse?