Concept art for the landmark Disneyland Hotel’s pool renovations appeared on the Disney Parks blog today and we couldn’t wait to share!
“The pool area is getting a whole new look, including a brand-new pool, all-new immersive water play area and a complete redesign of the Never Land Pool…
The biggest transformation (and what I’m most looking forward to) are the changes coming to the pool area. With a nod to the iconic original park signage, “Disneyland” will be spelled out in familiar blocks atop a platform supporting two huge water slides (the larger slide will be 26 feet high and will stretch 187 feet before it plunges into a splash pool below). Reminiscent of the original Monorail station at the Disneyland Hotel, at each slide’s entrance will sit a replica Monorail Car that guests will glide through as they twist and turn their way to the pool below. The pool will also feature a third, two-lane mini slide, perfect for little ones, which is just 3 1/2 feet high and is 19 feet long.
The Never Land Pool will receive a complete cosmetic makeover but will retain its unique shape. A new, four-foot deep pool will be built between the Never Land Pool and the water play area. A footbridge will stretch over this new pool, connecting both sides of the courtyard area and giving easy access across the property. Six new cabanas will also be added. To help you visualize all these exciting, new changes, here’s a rendering from an aerial view.
… The new water play area, pool and dining locations are scheduled to be completed by summer 2011, and the remodeled Never Land Pool is slated to be completed by summer 2012.”
Many MTT fans know that I grew up in Southern California and Disneyland is my home park. Though we vacation at WDW and on DCL now because we live on the East Coast, Disneyland will always be home to me. Now, who wants to go visit?
- Kimberly
Oh Kimberly that looks AMAZING. Like you, Disneyland is my home park. I have been going since I was 5. I found myself on the east coast and shortly after my husband and I adopted a 5 year old special needs child from China. Ever since learning of Disney she has asked to go BUT I really wanted her first Disney experience to be Disneyland. After a recent move to Montana this summer we are going to be able to take her to Disneyland for her first Disney experience on June 14th – I am thrilled to introduce her to my first love.
The design for the new pool looks amazing!!! While I’ve never been lucky enough to stay at the Disneyland Hotel I do fondly recall riding the monorail to that station and dreaming of staying RIGHT THERE.
Kathleen, we too are the parents of our own Chinese miracle! The Princess Mouse is 7.5 years old now and you’ll see her on the blog later on today. Enjoy your trip to Disneyland!! Let us know if we can help in any way :)