did the dis hire BigFatPanda?

[gharter]

Where is Drake these days? Haven't seen him on the shows lately and notice he is not listed on Moving To Orlando website. Has he moved on?

I hope so. He was HORRIBLE at the dining shows. He had no clue.

 

[Fanboy]

I enjoy hearing his opinions.

I'm still waiting to hear his opinions, other than "Yup" and "Exactly."

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I hope so. He was HORRIBLE at the dining shows. He had no clue.

Awe Drake was growing on me he seemed so nice I think he’s now on the yacht too

 

[Lizgistix]

What happened to the guy that cooks from the hotel rooms? I would love to see him do something with just the coffee pot & the iron. Soup and a Panini maybe.

My guess is he was overwhelmed with baking orders and simply doesn't have the time now.

At least I hope that's the reason. Panda asked me on a cruise what I thought of Ben and I said I like him but I don't care for the show because I don't really want to cook while on vacation. And there hasn't been one of those shows since.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

My guess is he was overwhelmed with baking orders and simply doesn't have the time now.

At least I hope that's the reason. Panda asked me on a cruise what I thought of Ben and I said I like him but I don't care for the show because I don't really want to cook while on vacation. And there hasn't been one of those shows since.

…you got Ben fired

 

[randumb0]

What happened with the guy that was at Universal with Pete? They were in line to get an AP and Pete said that he was joining the team. This was last summer

 

[The WDW 3]

…you got Ben fired

Yep

 

[The WDW 3]

What happened with the guy that was at Universal with Pete? They were in line to get an AP and Pete said that he was joining the team. This was last summer

He’s still looking for the new studio

 

[randumb0]

He’s still looking for the new studio

new studio?

 

[Lizgistix]

…you got Ben fired

did not

 

[The WDW 3]

I could be wrong, but I believe that Ben and Panda are a couple.

 

[Lizgistix]

I could be wrong, but I believe that Ben and Panda are a couple of friends

Fixed that for ya.
Panda's married....and not to Ben.

 

[DisneyGramma60]

Where is the balance in views on these shows anymore

I agree. Love Pete but sometimes he dominates the conversation

 

[gharter]

My guess is he was overwhelmed with baking orders and simply doesn't have the time now.

At least I hope that's the reason. Panda asked me on a cruise what I thought of Ben and I said I like him but I don't care for the show because I don't really want to cook while on vacation. And there hasn't been one of those shows since.

I loved the episodes of Ben cooking. I would NEVER do that on vacation, but would consider trying some of the recipes at home.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

I loved the episodes of Ben cooking. I would NEVER do that on vacation, but would consider trying some of the recipes at home.

I agree - I always enjoyed Ben's cooking videos. And it wasn't just "some dude cooking in his hotel rom" - it was someone who cooks/bakes for a living making DISNEY recipes (all the ones I saw were Disney) recipes in a HOME AWAY FROM HOME resort, as the DV's used to be marketed (not sure if that's still true). I also have cooked, and baked, when I stayed at DVC resorts, as have a LOT of people I know, and have seen. That's a big part of owning for a lot of folks, to feel more "at home", and possibly even keep costs down a bit by cooking instead of always eating out.

Maybe Ben didn't have the most shining video presence ever (not being mean, just being factual - not everyone does), but I admired his willingness to do it, his research of recipes, prep, and practicing his craft.
All just IMHO, of course. I hope he's out there, doing well, at whatever that might be.

 

[Lizgistix]

All just IMHO, of course. I hope he's out there, doing well, at whatever that might be.

He has a bakery business. Haven Bakery LLC (on facebook)

 

[SorcererHeidi]

He has a bakery business. Haven Bakery LLC (on facebook)

Awesome - good for him, thanx for letting me know!

 

[The WDW 3]

He’s a gentleman and a scholar.

 

[FunnyLady1966]

I hope he sticks around as he has a very nice disposition. He would be a positive addition if that's what they decide to do in my opinion.

I agree. He seems very approachable. I absolutely enjoy the podcasts. It's all I listen to on my commute

 

[MattB2179]

It is official that BigFatPanda has been hired to replace Corey Fiasconaro. Pete made this announcement today on his Solo show on Patreon.