thanks, everyone, for keeping up posting updates!! I was so excited to read it all! Kid activities have taken me over.
I agree the style is understated. I think a lot of the French and Italian Riviera is like that, subtle with clean lines and colors. I am waiting until I’m in the lobby to have an opinion. It does seem a little mid century modern, but with the shops surrounding it in a circle, I think it will feel like Paris a little, in a metro station or the passages.
That could be why the ceiling is so low, and to make it feel homey. I do agree that after seeing the Grand Destino’s lobby, it feels short, but that’s a convention hotel and this is DVC with a very different art style.
l love the subtle Art Nouveau touches in the signs and ironwork. The pools aren’t really big but it’s hard to know until you see how many people are actually using it. Maybe they will have great pool security?
I love the simple art style of the resort. I think it will make it feel fresh every time we go. And grabbing a coffee on the way to my 6 minute commute to Epcot won’t make me angry.
Also, when we toured the model, the rooms felt huge, even with other people in them. Granted it made me want more points to stay in a 1-bedroom, but the studio felt big too.
I can understand anyone who likes a busier aesthetic not loving the beauty in simplicity with ornate touches. I want to try ALL the resorts.