anthony2k7
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Do they really need another "luxury" hotel? Surely a moderate / lower price point might be more popular considering they already have Disneyland hotel and grand Californian at the high price point
Can make more money with a higher priced hotel. They don't have the land there so better off letting people pay more for on property and less for the dozens of walkable hotels.Do they really need another "luxury" hotel? Surely a moderate / lower price point might be more popular considering they already have Disneyland hotel and grand Californian at the high price point
But how did it change that particular lot's fate?
I think the project started because Anaheim offered any developer a tax break to anyone building a luxury hotel (to support convention growth / upscale tourism or something)Do they really need another "luxury" hotel? Surely a moderate / lower price point might be more popular considering they already have Disneyland hotel and grand Californian at the high price point
So what are the odds you live in Texas?So a wild thought?
Sell the land in CA.... Move everything to the Texas Gulf Coast . If there is a company that could pull this off? It would be Disney.
Out of curiosity... there isn't anyone buying up huge tracks of land around Galveston, right? Some guy named M.T. Lott? .
All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong.
I have a strong inclination to believe this hotel will still be built in DTD spot it has been targeted for. It just may take longer than they wanted.
So a wild thought?
Sell the land in CA.... Move everything to the Texas Gulf Coast . If there is a company that could pull this off? It would be Disney.
Out of curiosity... there isn't anyone buying up huge tracks of land around Galveston, right? Some guy named M.T. Lott? .
All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong.
Not nearly the amount it would have had this hotel went into the Simba lot. The Eastern Gateway falling through changed a lot of plans.
I have a strong inclination to believe this hotel will still be built in DTD spot it has been targeted for. It just may take longer than they wanted.
My apologies. I still believe the Eastern gateway changed everything.I think you are confused. The hotel's original site was not the Simba lot. It was to be located at 1401 Disneyland Drive, which is the corner parcel at Magic Way and Disneyland Drive, just across from the M&F structure. The Simba lot was never the intended location of this hotel. They changed it to 1601 Disneyland Drive, which is smack in the middle of DtD.
I believe there is some sort of limit or rules on timeshares in the city.Since they won't be getting a tax break for building a "luxury" hotel, wouldn't it be a good idea to build a "nice" hotel with a large DVC component? It seems like more DVC at Disneyland would sell very briskly based on the demand for the Grand Californian. Or does the city want to block them on timeshares as well?
Some Anaheim officials want to talk it out or see if a compromise can be made.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/08/16/anaheim-officials-to-disney-lets-talk-about-hotel-subsidy/
Its all politics. I have a feeling Disney is going to win this battle eventually.Well sure they'll say this and look like the good guys now (at least that has to be what they're thinking). This is all a very odd situation.
Disney isn’t a regular business and most regular businesses don’t bring in the money like Disney does for a city. While Disney surely shouldn’t get every break they want it seems the two side are not on good terms right now which may not be good.
Then why would the city offer the tax break to begin with? Anaheim is the one who came out and offered it to get a new luxury hotel in the area. Disney wanted to take advantage of that and then Anaheim said nope not anymore.Tax breaks aren't intended to be a thank-you note for cherished friends. Unless Disney are seriously threatening to take their business elsewhere, the city has no incentive to offer breaks, and an obligation to the voters to collect all taxes owed.
The question simply is: will this tax break encourage growth that will long-term benefit the city and help fund services, or will it not? In the case of Disney, they're likely spending the money anyway.
Then why would the city offer the tax break to begin with? Anaheim is the one who came out and offered it to get a new luxury hotel in the area. Disney wanted to take advantage of that and then Anaheim said nope not anymore.
To your question, maybe Disney will spend less money now.