ESPN to DTD, What will replace it at BWV?

[vonpluto]

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.

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2006/04/24/2051.aspx

 

[veenstra56]

As much as I would hate to see it go, I would understand, purely from a buisness standpoint. The ESPN Zone is probably better served Downtown, where it would get much more exposure for Disney (as parent company to ESPN). It should be more profitable Downtown, too.

If it does move, I for one hope that they replace it with another casual restaurant. With Spoodles, FF, and even Big River, there definitely is a need on the boardwalk for a burger, beer, game place. Kind of like ESPN.

 

[GAN]

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...

Well I could tell them why they aren't reaching their target $$, when customers wait 30mins or more for a beer on a Sunday during football season -that adds up to alot of lost $$. I went in to have 3-4 beers and a bite to eat, and ended up having one beer and nothing to eat -I saw quite a few empty glasses. So instead of taking $25 from me they got $5. Kind of hard to hit your $$ that way!

PS -I hope your cousin is not the manager.

 

[senecabeach]

Hi GAN...

Hey...he IS the assistant mgr

BTW..guess you found out that going to ESPN on a "Football Sunday" is like going to EMH's at the parks....suicide!!

 

[dumbo71]

Just another plus for SSR...

Is the flood they just had there where water was pouring into the rooms in Congress Park considered a plus?

 

[Mom2Ty&Lins]

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.

When DH and I first heard this rumor a year or two ago, the above was pretty much our understanding of what would take place. DTD would have an ESPN Zone while BW would remain ESPN Club. No idea where we heard the rumor though. Most likely on these boards.

 

[UConnJack]

I don't know, maybe a Ruby Tuesday, NASCAE Cafe, TGIF, etc.

OMG, I hope not. TGIF? Ruby Tuesdays? Might as well put a Wal-Mart there! Whatever they replace it with, I hope it is NOT some suburban strip mall restaurant like those mentioned above. Nor would I want a tacky tourist trap theme restaurant like NASCAR, Hard Rock, Bubba Gump, or Planet Hollywood. I don't go to WDW for something I can get in my local strip mall, or any other tourist trap destination. Leave those in DD where they belong......that’s why I don't go there very often (or SSR either ).

ESPN was tolerable at the Boardwalk, a sports bar/pub restuaraunt was nice to have, and I do hope they replace it with someting similar. However, the big neon ESPN just doesn't fit with the Boardwalk theme IMHO, it makes more sense at DD.

 

[UConnJack]

Just another plus for SSR...

You can have it........

 

[rinkwide]

...Nor would I want a tacky tourist trap theme restaurant like NASCAR, Hard Rock, Bubba Gump, or Planet Hollywood...

Don't worry, they wouldn't dare do that. I'm sure whatever goes in there will be really classy, like a Rainforest Cafe or something.

 

[vonpluto]

Don't worry, they wouldn't dare do that. I'm sure whatever goes in there will be really classy, like a Rainforest Cafe or something.

Or a big plush shop, with a hot dog cart outside.

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Good riddence.

ITA. It's like an eyesore on the Boardwalk.

 

[Cruelladeville]

Good riddence.

I agree 100%!

 

[Cruelladeville]

Don't worry, they wouldn't dare do that. I'm sure whatever goes in there will be really classy, like a Rainforest Cafe or something.

 

[GAN]

Hi GAN...

Hey...he IS the assistant mgr

BTW..guess you found out that going to ESPN on a "Football Sunday" is like going to EMH's at the parks....suicide!!

I should have figured that would be the case ! Actually, I wouldn't have complained if it was mobbed -I got a seat at the bar so it wasn't that crowded. I just think they were understaffed. Thanks for the laugh though -tell him I'll expect one on the house next year when I'm there.

 

[nezy]

How about an authentic Boardwalk resataurant like :
NATHAN"S Famous Hot Dogs!









Just Kidding!

 

[pjb_hockey_mom]

I would love to see them turn it into a huge Dunkin' Donuts - I can see the lines now!

 

[cdmickey]

OMG, I hope not. TGIF? Ruby Tuesdays? Might as well put a Wal-Mart there! Whatever they replace it with, I hope it is NOT some suburban strip mall restaurant like those mentioned above. Nor would I want a tacky tourist trap theme restaurant like NASCAR, Hard Rock, Bubba Gump, or Planet Hollywood. I don't go to WDW for something I can get in my local strip mall, or any other tourist trap destination. Leave those in DD where they belong......that’s why I don't go there very often (or SSR either ).

ESPN was tolerable at the Boardwalk, a sports bar/pub restuaraunt was nice to have, and I do hope they replace it with someting similar. However, the big neon ESPN just doesn't fit with the Boardwalk theme IMHO, it makes more sense at DD.

My point may have been missed, I was just suggesting a fair meal at a fair price. I have eaten at all the places I mentioned and have received good value.

 

[magicmommy]

You can tell you are from Mass.......I'll see you in line!

I would love to see them turn it into a huge Dunkin' Donuts - I can see the lines now!

 

[pjb_hockey_mom]

You can tell you are from Mass.......I'll see you in line!

Not only am I from Mass, but I was born in Quincy, which is where Dunkin Donuts was started.....it's in my blood.

Sounds good, I'll save you a spot!

 

[UConnJack]

How about an authentic Boardwalk resataurant like :
NATHAN"S Famous Hot Dogs!

Just Kidding!

Well, at least that would fit the theme....obviously not big/varied enough though for that huge space.

I think the Disney imagineers need to come up with a fun-themed family eatery with an arcade of boardwalk games (skee-ball, pinball, air hockey, etc.) Not obnoxious like a Chuckee Cheese or anything, but a casual, table service restaurant with a moderately priced american-style menu, themed as an arcade with some games within.