Do you think a Tim Horton's at Epcot would do well?

[thejollyfinn]

After drinking the sludge they served on property (minus the Pressed Pot Kona coffee ), I was TOTALLY ready for my med. double-double when we got back late Friday night.

I think Disney could get away with serving Tim's brew with FL water. Once the water is heated to the correct temp. it'll burn the impurities out. The problem with their coffee on property is that it's made from a coffee syrup, that's mixed with the heated water. If you ever get a chance to peak around a service tech. when there fixing one of the newer coffee vending machines at your place of work, look for the bag of dark liquid. That's coffee syrup.

Thank goodness the Pop food court's pop stations were serving Frozen Coke!!!

 

[Northern Mouse]

After drinking the sludge they served on property (minus the Pressed Pot Kona coffee ), I was TOTALLY ready for my med. double-double when we got back late Friday night.

......
Thank goodness the Pop food court's pop stations were serving Frozen Coke!!!

The coffee is awful I took to drinking tea or coke to get my caffeine fix in the morning. I would make a stop at Epcot every moring for the coffee before going to other parks if it had a timmies. 20 Timbits and a Med Double Double to go.

 

[perfectparanoia]

I am in for this one, too. Not having my double-double was the only thing that was not perfect about my last vacation.

I am totally bringing along a canister and some filters this time.

 

[Belle1997]

The coffee disney sells is horrible. First think we did when we got through the buffalo boarder is get a Tim's coffee. Ok why is nestle's controlling what is sold in the Canadian Pavillion. Could they not make Timmy's Coffee at Le Celliere. Must tell you how good that coffee is if Nestle's is being a big bully and throwing a tamper tantrum if they add Tim Hortons Coffee.

Wonder if we could ever get a petition large enough to make Nestles look bad to Canadians. To have them allow Tim's in Epcot.

 

[Jackie Psarianos]

Timmie's

Yes, I think that a Timmie's would do great down there. Double, double, comin' right up.

 

[aGoofyMom]

I heard back from Timmie's - just the stock, thank you for your suggestion etc. Nothing fabulous. At least I heard back though!

Donna

 

[It's Morphin Time]

I would definately make the journey to Epcot every morning for my morning coffee if they had one there!!!

 

[RoyalCanadian]

Ok why is nestle's controlling what is sold in the Canadian Pavillion. Could they not make Timmy's Coffee at Le Celliere. Must tell you how good that coffee is if Nestle's is being a big bully and throwing a tamper tantrum if they add Tim Hortons Coffee.

I expect that Nestle has ensured a no-compete clause is included in their contract with Disney. It's good business practice and has nothing to do with being a bully.

Is Coca-Cola a bully because Pepsi-Cola isn't sold or served on Walt Disney World property? Is Hess a bully because Shell isn't allowed to sell fuel on property? How about McDonald's for ensuring that neither Burger King nor Wendy's set up shop on Disney property?

Nope -- just good business practice that likely allows Disney to get the product for a song, provides a secure contract for the company and it is that good business practice that will likely keep the Widow Horton's coffee out of the Canada Pavilion @ Epcot.

 

[drag n' fly]

Just read this on Jim Hill

"And then there's that Disney-themed Starbucks knock-off that's expected to open at WDW's Downtown Disney in the coming year. Which the Mouse then hopes to use as the prototype for a series of coffee bars that will open at Disney parks & resorts worldwide over the next five years."

 

[jersey shark]

As a Jersey guy who visits Canada on business a lot, I've always been puzzled at the love of all things Tim's - we have the same parallel addiction in the US - except the loyalty is to a great coffee - DUNKIN DONUTS coffee!

Tim's coffee to me tastes very thin and watery compared to Dunkin....it is not surprising to read in that press release that "in the Boston area, Tims is finding that the Dunkin competition has been stiffer than expected". Dunkin will have no trouble defending its home turf - Tims is just not an appealing option to Americans....I stopped (with no choice) at a Tims recently along I-95 in CT (always willing to give a product another chance) and after the first sip - disappointment ! - it would be hard for me to believe that Tims could ever beat Dunkin in a taste test with Cdns.

To me, what's also surprising besides the low coffee quality are these problems:

* the XL size is small (Dunkin gives you a 24 oz XL)
* the stores don't carry Splenda
* the stores didn't accept credit cards
* the lids are inferior - can't open without coffee going all over the place - Dunkin lids have a patented "tear off" system - Tims lids remind me of the 1970s

Next time you're in the USA - give Dunkin Donuts a whirl.....who knows? Maybe it won't be long before it'll be Dunkin in Canada!!!

 

[declansdad]

As a Jersey guy who visits Canada on business a lot, I've always been puzzled at the love of all things Tim's - we have the same parallel addiction in the US - except the loyalty is to a great coffee - DUNKIN DONUTS coffee!

Tim's coffee to me tastes very thin and watery compared to Dunkin....it is not surprising to read in that press release that "in the Boston area, Tims is finding that the Dunkin competition has been stiffer than expected". Dunkin will have no trouble defending its home turf - Tims is just not an appealing option to Americans....I stopped (with no choice) at a Tims recently along I-95 in CT (always willing to give a product another chance) and after the first sip - disappointment ! - it would be hard for me to believe that Tims could ever beat Dunkin in a taste test with Cdns.

To me, what's also surprising besides the low coffee quality are these problems:

* the XL size is small (Dunkin gives you a 24 oz XL)
* the stores don't carry Splenda
* the stores didn't accept credit cards
* the lids are inferior - can't open without coffee going all over the place - Dunkin lids have a patented "tear off" system - Tims lids remind me of the 1970s

Next time you're in the USA - give Dunkin Donuts a whirl.....who knows? Maybe it won't be long before it'll be Dunkin in Canada!!!

I will say the un-Canadian thing and say that I agree with you that TH's coffee is weak and not that great; but it certainly is better than the Donkin Donuts swill.

I say put in a Second Cup!!

 

[Ham Ham]

I sure Tim's would do fine at EPCOT. However not all folks do things the same way.
I'm amazed every time I head into a U.S. Gas Station/Convenience store and there is a huge buffet of Hot Dogs, Nacho , Burritos, Sandwiches etc,.

I don't think that would go off too well up here in the Toronto area. Sure there are now some Tim's in gas stations and Sobeys and Canadian Tire have teamed up to offer mini super markets at some of CT's gas stations.

Another thing I notice in the U.S. is buffets. Lots of mediocre food for one low price. Any other differences folks would like to point out?

 

[LittleFlounder]

Sheetz!!!! I love Sheetz! I haven't been to one in in 4 years.

and hey! How'd Dunkin' Donuts make it into a thread about Tim Hortons!? Why don't you make a thread titled "Dunkin Donuts is the best! Why isn't there one in Epcot?"

 

[Ham Ham]

Check out the web site to see how far you are from a sheetz.
http://www.sheetz.com/main/index.cfm

My closest Sheetz is in Erie PA, but the one we usually stop off at is right off the I-79 in Edinboro, PA

Any one else with GIANT SERVICE STATIONS?

 

[dreaming_of_disney__]

I will say the un-Canadian thing and say that I agree with you that TH's coffee is weak and not that great; but it certainly is better than the Donkin Donuts swill.

I say put in a Second Cup!!

I despise Timmy's coffee, blech! Give me Starbucks breakfast blend anyday, I even prefer MacDonald's coffee to Tim Hortons. It always tastes nasty, and I've tried to learn to like it as at work people are forever going on a Timmy's run.

But I love the brewed tea @ Tim's, call me crazy

 

[declansdad]

I despise Timmy's coffee, blech! Give me Starbucks breakfast blend anyday, I even prefer MacDonald's coffee to Tim Hortons. It always tastes nasty, and I've tried to learn to like it as at work people are forever going on a Timmy's run.

But I love the brewed tea @ Tim's, call me crazy

Starbucks is the worst of the bunch and way over-priced.

 

[CiaoBelle]

I am a coffee lover through and through, if it has caffine and came from the bean i'm usually pretty happy. My list of preferences are

1. Starbuck's, has to have the highest caffine content of all
2. Timmies, usually very consistant, though I have been disappointed.
3. Second Cup, consistant, yummy but I have to travel to get it.
and a very distant
4. Dunkin Donuts, there are DD's in Canada(mostly in Quebec), I personally hate styrofoam cups and the coffee just does nothing for me.

But back to the thread, I think Timmies would do very well in Epcot, as it is a place where every one is in a mood to try something new!!!

Thanks
Liz

 

[Kurby]

HAHAHA well it's good to know you can take the Canadian out of the country but you can't take Canada out of them LOL

i swear if i ever have enough money i'm gonna open a Timmy's right across the street from the entrence.

I'd clean up LOL

on the down side the owner of the franchise has to actually LIVE there and i just can't leave Toronto forever.

 

[epicureangirl]

It might do well because Americans would be wondering about what this "Tim Horton's place is all about", but this is one Canadian who does not understand why people like Tim Horton's. Long line ups, no atmosphere or esthetic value to the interior, sandwiches that I need to put my glasses on to find the meat in, oh and then there is the coffee... don't get me started.

Real coffee is:

Tied for 1st place: Peet's & Illy
2. Seattle's Best
3. Starbucks

 

[epicureangirl]

Starbucks is the worst of the bunch and way over-priced.

How much do you think a Timmy's coffee will cost you at Epcot.