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Old 08-09-2010, 11:19 AM   #16
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Awesome!!! We have yet to stay at a moderate resort (we usually stay at the value resorts), but this would make me want to book a moderate. That is a really cool idea!!!
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:09 PM   #18
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The Haunted Mansion concept is too cartoonish. No thanks!

Not a fan of the Royal Room's concept either.
I think they all look like something out of Toontown.
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I would LOVE to have my nieces stay in the Royal Princess Rooms!!! They would love it and I would like to stay in the HM room lol
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I agree that the HM rooms look a bit cartoonish - more like Dr. Suess. I would picture the furniture to be more stately, antique.

I like the Royal rooms!

I wonder which resort would offer these rooms? French Quarter maybe? The HM in DL is supposed to be set in New Orleans isn't it?
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Yes it COULD be creepier, but then I suppose they have to cater to all families, not just mine

But WHICH resort? CBR was perfect for pirate theming...I suppose POR is a good choice since the HM in DL is New Orleans themed.

But if they build it, we will stay there for certain.
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If they build it - we will come!
DD loves both and I like them too.
I love the touches in the Royalty room - Cogsworth and the 'footstool'
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Even if it is a little cheesy, for our family, I think it would be fun to stay in at least once. Especially the HM room...it's my favorite ride and it would just be a fun thing to do. And having stayed in a Nemo room...it's something different.
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I think the Haunted Mansion room would be great. Love the way it looks.
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Very cool! Thanks for the info!
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Love them both! I don't stay on property often, but would in a heartbeat for the HM room for sure!!!
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I like the HM room, but think it looks like something out of Scooby Doo. The Royal room is great- could easily work for knights/princes as well as princesses.
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I think this is a great idea. It would also be cool to have rooms themed on each Princess or movie. Also think the HM room is cool but they could offer the whimsical one or a spooky one.
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I think the themed room idea is a great update... the Pirate themed rooms at CB is very popular..
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I think it's a neat idea. Would love to see what the sliding bookcase into the bathroom looks like. And the idea of footprints appearing after dark - kids would find that pretty cool.
We stay at DVC properties, so not sure we'd be willing to give up our space for one, though!
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