ESPN to DTD, What will replace it at BWV?

[eporter66]

I heard that WDW plans to move the ESPN Zone to Downtown Disney. Honestly, that seems to make a lot of sense. I like the ESPN Zone, but it did not really seem to fit with the Boardwalk theme. They will obviously need to replace that space - has anyone heard anything?

 

[vonpluto]

This rumor has been around for a while. When it first showed up, it held that ESPN would move into the current DQ location, but not before 2008. AKAIK, nothing's been rumored about what the BW replacement would be.

 

[RumpleMom]

Hmmm... ESPN is our favorite restaurant at Boardwalk. We've tried Spoodles and Flying Fish, but keep returning to ESPN.

 

[IndianaDVCMember]

As a BWV owner, I would be disappointed to lose it. I think the Boardwalk needs this restaurant more than Downtown Disney does. ESPN gives a unique dining experience to the guests at the Epcot resorts. In DTD, Raglan Road might be a different them than ESPN, but it gives a similar experience in my opinion.

 

[Mickmse2002]

I would hate to see it move from the Boardwalk. I think it would be a huge mistake!

 

[JodyTG]

I would hate to see it move from the Boardwalk. I think it would be a huge mistake!

I agree. It's one of our traditions...walking through international gateway in the late evening then walking across the bridge and spying the ESPN Club. Hmmm...let's eat there. We get finished and all the activity is going on on the Boardwalk. Perfection.

 

[spiceycat]

hopefully something else in the sports field - underwise alot of disappointed fans.

 

[Granny]

If they'd put a restaurant at BW with the same menu as ESPN, then we'd be okay. It's one of my family's favorite dining spots and by far their preference of the BW restaurants. They are not big sports fans so they just ignore that.

I would really hate to see them close ESPN on the BW. So much so that we'd have to consider selling our BWV points.

 

[cdmickey]

I would love to see it stay, but if it must go, like earlier said, an eatery of similar menu would be appropriate. I don't know, maybe a Ruby Tuesday, NASCAE Cafe, TGIF, etc.

 

[dumbo71]

Boy, I'm in the minority on this but we don't care for ESPN at all. Very mediocre food. For a beer and a game, fine, but not from a food standpoint. I'd vote for a non WDW run restaurant. More and more we find that the non WDW restaurants far outshine the WDW counterparts. Think Rainforest Cafe, Portobellos Yacht Club, Raglan Road, Wolfgang Pucks, etc.

I hope WDW does the right thing and leaves the food up to a company that knows how to do it right. Any restaurant NOT included on the dining plan would be a step up for this family.

Down with the dining plan...... or as we call it, the end of good meals at WDW plan.

 

[nuts]

Just another plus for SSR...

 

[DebbieB]

As a BWV owner, I would be disappointed to lose it. I think the Boardwalk needs this restaurant more than Downtown Disney does. ESPN gives a unique dining experience to the guests at the Epcot resorts. In DTD, Raglan Road might be a different them than ESPN, but it gives a similar experience in my opinion.

I think the Disney Quest location would give them the room to do an ESPN Zone, with the large arcade. The location at BW is an ESPN Club, no arcade.

What's stopping them from having 2 locations? There are 2 Rainforests.

 

[jade1]

Just another plus for SSR...

Ha, I'll take the bait. "Another"? Whats the other one?

 

[paults]

I hope they don't move we go there all the time. Don't think I'd travel to DTD just for that.

We can just walk from our room at BWV and we're there. You know the walk in those long hallways really makes me thirsty

 

[Tinkerbellcrafter]

Ha, I'll take the bait. "Another"? Whats the other one?

The fantastic spa and grounds!

 

[CarolA]

Is this a JIm Hill "rumor"?

If so, figure you don't have real good shot at it being anywhere CLOSE to 100% accurate. Jim's vetting seems weak to me.

 

[senecabeach]

My cousin works @ the ESPN Club @ the Boardwalk and has rumored for many months about the "closing" of this restaurant.
Said that ESPN wasn't reaching thier target $$.
Keep you all posted when I get more info...

 

[eporter66]

Is this a JIm Hill "rumor"?

If so, figure you don't have real good shot at it being anywhere CLOSE to 100% accurate. Jim's vetting seems weak to me.

I am not sure what the source of this was or where I heard it. Obviously I have no idea if it is happening.

I like the ESPN Zone, but it does seem to fit better at DTD, for theming and a bigger building for all the extra's. It seems obvious that another restaurant would step in at the Boardwalk, and I have not heard what that would be.

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[crisi]

Good riddence.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

I'd certainly miss it.