| # | Author | Message |
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| dshyates
Thu 2/14/2008 4:00p | Screamscape is reporting today that there is a STRONG rumor that Disney is looking to build a second Disney Resort (Not DVC related) in Myrtle Beach. |
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| dshyates
Thu 2/14/2008 4:01p | Here is the screamscape link:
http://tinyurl.com/3e34hz |
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| FerretAfros
Thu 2/14/2008 5:44p | I would be quite surprised if this was real. Myrtle is just generally a gross and very very tacky town (think of Anaheim about a decade ago). The difference would be that Disney wouldn't have nearly the pull in Myrtle as they did in Anaheim, and would most likely have to basically wall in anything they did (figuratively speaking, of course). On the other hand, they already own a resort in Hilton Head, which is a much much nicer place to go on a vaction (never heard a complaint about it, and I've heard few compliments of Myrtle). It would make a lot more sense, to me at least, that they would expand the resort they already have rather than building another one so close. Hawaii has a really good draw for folks across the country, here Myrtle is more of a regional thing. I don't think Disney would really have the pulling power needed to get people to travel large distances to get there, and it just generally seems like a bad idea to me (if you haven't gathered that already). Whether or not it's true, I have no idea, but I don't know why Disney would be all that interested in Myrtle to begin with. |
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| dshyates
Thu 2/14/2008 5:59p | How long has it been since you've been to Myrtle Beach?
Southern Living has it listed as the #2 Family Vacation Destination in the south, with WDW being #1.
The Hard Rock Park is opening in May.
In general, Myrtle Beach is in the middle of a renaissance. They have completely cleaned up the Atlantic Ave. area. Its still Myrtle Beach, but I wouldn't be surprised if Disney, since they are expanding into the resort hotel business, moves a really nice place into the area. |
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| Sport Goofy
Thu 2/14/2008 6:06p | Myrtle Beach was one of the worst beaches I've ever visited. The absolute worst is Virginia Beach. |
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| dshyates
Thu 2/14/2008 6:41p | I don't know. They both used to be pretty sad, but I have been to both in the past year, And I think they are getting better.
I'll take either over Daytona any day. |
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| FerretAfros
Thu 2/14/2008 7:03p | I just don't see why Disney would open up shop in Myrtle when they already have a place in Hilton Head. Sure, more people know of Myrtle Beach, but I think the folks that they will try to attract (people who want fancy all-inclusive resorts and have tons of money) will probably know about Hilton Head as well. It just doesn't make sense to have the two properties so close together, but still several hours apart. |
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| dshyates
Thu 2/14/2008 7:58p | The new resort they are building in Hawaii isn't part of the DVC unit. They will have exchanges, but it will be a new type of Disney Resort. The rumored Myrtle Beach resort I imagine would try and appeal to the affluent famly demo. I also wouldn't be surprised if it included an indoor/outdoor waterpark. |
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| FerretAfros
Thu 2/14/2008 8:14p | While it would be great to have an indoor waterpark in the winter, I can't help but think it might be a little uncomfortable in the summer. I guess they could just blast it with the AC, but that seems a little less than ideal. Does Myrtle get much traffic during the non-summer months? I would be interested to see how those numbers compare to those of, oh say, Hawaii. |
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| Sport Goofy
Thu 2/14/2008 8:18p | Myrtle Beach has about 4 months of tourism. The rest of the year is dead. I can't imagine Disney would dump a lot of money into someplace that doesn't attract visitor for 2/3 of the year. |
