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[Sarangel]

Downtown Disney is getting an Irish Pub:

The Irish culture is known for its warmth, character and hospitality, and the new Downtown Disney pub promises to deliver an experience immersed in genuine Irish atmosphere -- from food and drink to music and entertainment.

The pub will be warm and welcoming with one-of-a-kind fixtures and furnishings -- all designed and built in Ireland by Irish craftspeople. Additional decor items include Irish antiques and bric-a-brac.

Traditional and contemporary Irish music, storytelling and dance will help create a lively social ambience and the friendly pub staff will bring Emerald Isle charm to Downtown Disney.

The restaurant's gastronomic delights will be the work of Chef Kevin Dundon, one of Ireland's best-known chefs. He will introduce a menu that blends traditional Irish fare and fresh ingredients, all with a modern flair. Chef Dundon's credits include cooking for celebrities and heads of state, overseeing deluxe international hotel cuisine, opening a premiere hotel and restaurant, and appearing in his own television series.

"We are thrilled to introduce an authentic Irish pub to Downtown Disney," said Ed Baklor, vice president of Downtown Disney. "The superior level of quality, energy and appeal that this new venue brings is a perfect complement to Downtown Disney's lineup of world-class retail, dining and entertainment."

The pub will be owned and operated by Great Irish Pubs Florida, Inc., the Irish-owned company that previously created "Nine Fine Irishmen" at the New York-New York Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas.

"We are working extremely hard here in Ireland preparing to deliver what we believe will be the very best expression of Irish hospitality ever seen in the U.S.," said Paul Nolan, one of the establishment's co-owners. "We are extremely proud and excited to have the opportunity to bring a real slice of Ireland to Downtown Disney."

The Irish pub will occupy the building that formerly housed The Jazz Company. Pleasure Island club admission will not be required for entrance to the pub.

 

[mitros]

New eateries, "That's a Good thing".....M. Stewart, the big house.

 

[Ducky4Disney]

ACK! You mean they are getting rid of the PI Jazz Company?!? Oh no! I'm not sure I like that trade off! I didn't get a chance to go to the Jazz Club on my last trip, and now I may not ever again!

D4D

 

[perdidobay]

Oh Lord, now my DH will want to spend every night there.
Good thing for me I also like my Guinness stout and Irish music, lets just hope they teach the bartenders the proper way to pull one!

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

Sounds like it could be fun and yummy!

 

[TDC Nala]

I hope they call it "O'Hanna's"

Just to confuse everybody.

Hooray! Decent beer at PI.

 

[eeyore0062]

I love the atmosphere of an Irish Pub, but have always had to stay away due to the smoking factor. Since it will be in DTD and they are no smoking, I know where I will be spending my time, when not in the Adventurer's Club!

 

[*123JOANNA123*]

I love the atmosphere of an Irish Pub, but have always had to stay away due to the smoking factor. Since it will be in DTD and they are no smoking, I know where I will be spending my time, when not in the Adventurer's Club!

eeyore- you should check out the Irish pubs here in Ireland.....we're totally non-smoking in all public places. Makes a big difference to the pub experience

It'll be interesting to see what this pub is like. I always wondered why they didn't have an Ireland in Epcot (probably something to do with the Irish government being too cheap to pay for it j/k).

 

[TSR6]

ACK! You mean they are getting rid of the PI Jazz Company?!? Oh no! I'm not sure I like that trade off! I didn't get a chance to go to the Jazz Club on my last trip, and now I may not ever again!

D4D

The Jazz Company closed Dec. 20th. I was there on it's final night.

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

Has anyone seen when they plan on opening the PUB??

 

[mitros]

At this point, they are shooting for summer 2005.....we shall see.......

 

[Philadisney]

ACK! You mean they are getting rid of the PI Jazz Company?!? Oh no! I'm not sure I like that trade off! I didn't get a chance to go to the Jazz Club on my last trip, and now I may not ever again!

D4D

oh no! that's so disappointing. i loved the jazz club.
of course, it was always empty, so i guess you're not the only one who never made it there. whenever i went to PI i'd always go an hour early so i could hang out at the jazz club before meeting up with my roommates, they never wanted to set foot inside. well, thanks anyway disney, for trying.