In an unprecedented move for Disney, theme park officials are shutting down the entire 700-staff resort from Sept. 8 to Dec. 24 when the new 128-seat Shutter's at Old Port Royale opens for the 2003 tourist season.
Disney representatives couldn't be reached at GlobeSt.com's publication deadline to learn the renovation cost. But area construction industry estimators and local hospitality consultants tell GlobeSt.com on condition of anonymity the number will be at least $2 million.
The sit-down restaurant will be built in the existing 308-seat food court area. Disney doesn't disclose monthly occupancy figures but area hospitality consultants tell GlobeSt.com the Caribbean is about 70% full.
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