Disney’s Coronado Springs resort recently opened the Gran Destino tower which sits near Lago Dorado (“golden lake”) and adds 545 modern guest rooms and new meeting and dining spaces to the convention focused resort. The new tower has a distinctive look and its lobby will… Read More »Inside the design of Disney World’s new Gran Destino Tower
We’re sad to report architect Michael Graves has passed away at age 80. He had been paralyzed from the chest down as a result of a spinal cord infection since 2003. We are reporting on it because Graves lent his whimsical style to several Disney… Read More »Disney Architect and Designer Michael Graves Passes at 80
Architect Peter H. Dominick Jr’s designs impressed Michael Eisner at the time when Eisner was looking to make The Walt Disney Company a leader in architectural design for its hotels and buildings. His initial presentation to Eisner made a deep impression. “Michael Eisner leapt up… Read More »Disney Lodge Themed Hotel Architect Dies