In The Details: Cabana Bay

This past summer I took a visit to central Florida and spent a few nights at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The resort opened a few years ago, but I wanted to share some photos of the best mid century modern production design you’ll find today.

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The signage and architecture at the entry creates a great sense of arrival.

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Lots of signage using typefaces from House Industries, they make some of my favorites.

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The newly opened Volcano Bay water park is right next door and compliments the hotel extremely well. Nothing goes together better than Mid-Century and Polynesian design.

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I was fortunate to stay in the new Beachside Tower that offers beautiful views of Volcano Bay.

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Some of the details found inside the room and hallways for the towers.

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The carpet has starburst!

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The lobby space and food hall have some really great interior design elements. The main building also features a bar, bowling alley, and a gym themed to Jack LaLanne!

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The paneling on the handrails are fantastic.

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All this great signage was created by the talented team at WrenHosue Design.

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So much neon!!

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From the interior design and furniture to the architecture and signage, Cabana Bay is heaven for anyone who loves mid century design.


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