News Round Up 2018

[Fantasia79]

We watched Designated Survivor. It’s fun, 90% predictable story lines. Some incredible actors, mixed with 1 emotion actors.

Should’ve been given some new writers instead of cancelled. Aaron Sorkin could’ve woven some magic there.

 

[jknezek]

I didn't mind WCC, but as someone who stays at FW, it's about the easiest sit down restaurant to get an ADR at around. That probably tells us something. I also agree that the antics are fun now and then, but it is in the wrong spot with that beautiful, stately, open lobby. You can hear them yelling about ketchup from one end of the hotel to the other. I think it's a cool concept, but I think it was in the wrong place. It needs a more enclosed environment.

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland’s Together Forever will be streamed live May 15th

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-p-m-pst/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q3wo0510180516180014E

 

[amberpi]

Spice Road hasn’t exactly been a break out hit.

Which is weird, because it's actually quite good and so many Epcot restaurants can be disappointing.

 

[amberpi]

I think Spice Road is pretty tame - it’s really more Mediterranean- think stuffed grape leaves and hummus and stuff like that. The lamb sliders were great. And it is a lot of small plays and samplers so you can try different stuff

Completely agree! I've never understood how people can just exclude an entire type of cuisine; but it also made dating easier

@rteetz - Spice Road is delicious, and not very "out there" at all. Hope you decide to give it a shot.

 

[rteetz]

Which is weird, because it's actually quite good and so many Epcot restaurants can be disappointing.

I think it’s the cuisine. People are picky and don’t want to be adventurous.

I find Epcot dining to be pretty decent overall. Obviously some better than others. MK dining is disappointing.

 

[writerguyfl]

Hopefully I'm reading this incorrectly. Are they adding a new building or replacing one of the restaurants? Hoping they aren't planning on a waterfront restaurant. It's wonderful for the diners but it's starting to feel like the Epcot corridor. I'm sure whatever they do will be attractive I just don't like losing the water views.

Can't vouch to the accuracy of this, but this is from an article rteetz linked to back when this was in rumor status.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2018/01/breaking-japan-pavilion-epcot-add-signature-seafood-steakhouse-restaurant/

 

[rteetz]

Can't vouch to the accuracy of this, but this is from an article rteetz linked to back when this was in rumor status.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2018/01/breaking-japan-pavilion-epcot-add-signature-seafood-steakhouse-restaurant/

I think that’s still the speculation for the location.

 

[amberpi]

I think it’s the cuisine. People are picky and don’t want to be adventurous.

I find Epcot dining to be pretty decent overall. Obviously some better than others. MK dining is disappointing.

Picky eaters. The reason Applebee’s is still in business...lol.

It’s literally been years since I ate more than a dole whip float at mk. The last time I tried be our guest and that was a big bag of nope. I keep intending, but forgetting, to try skippers canteen; which may change my mind. Epcot does have some great choices, and some really outstanding snacks for a themepark, but some others that have been dumbed so far down its kinda disappointing, or my standards are annoyingly exacting; which is likely.

 

[rteetz]

Picky eaters. The reason Applebee’s is still in business...lol.

It’s literally been years since I ate more than a dole whip float at mk. The last time I tried be our guest and that was a big bag of nope. I keep intending, but forgetting, to try skippers canteen; which may change my mind. Epcot does have some great choices, and some really outstanding snacks for a themepark, but some others that have been dumbed so far down its kinda disappointing, or my standards are annoyingly exacting; which is likely.

I think my favorite in park dining is at Animal Kingdom. Good quick service options, snacks, and table service. Disney Springs has really upped its game too.

 

[OKW Lover]

Can't vouch to the accuracy of this, but this is from an article rteetz linked to back when this was in rumor status.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2018/01/breaking-japan-pavilion-epcot-add-signature-seafood-steakhouse-restaurant/

Not really related to the issue of where the eatery would be located but the overhead got me wondering why there is such a large building in the back of this pavilion. My recollection is that the current store (with restaurants above) only extends to just a bit beyond the brown roofed area. Probably up to the large, square section at the very back. But I don't think they actually fill that space too.

Was this perhaps intended to be the show building for the rumored Mt Fuji attraction?

 

[Pete M]

this pic made me laugh.

after watching some video I was a little surprised about the lack of a game plan when things went sideways. It's like they never thought that the thing that breathed fire could ever... catch fire.
it was spectacular though. hopefully they have it fully repaired and operational soon. (and maybe build in a fire suppression system)

 

[MommaBerd]

this pic made me laugh.

after watching some video I was a little surprised about the lack of a game plan when things went sideways. It's like they never thought that the thing that breathed fire could ever... catch fire.
it was spectacular though. hopefully they have it fully repaired and operational soon. (and maybe build in a fire suppression system)

 

[PolyRob]

News

New sliding puzzle phone cases at D-Tech

https://wdwnt.com/2018/05/photos-new-sliding-puzzle-iphone-cases-debut-on-d-tech/

These are cute! I am so tempted to get a new Disney phone case. I used to have a Woody D-tech on demand case. My work phone is a 6s Plus and my personal phone is an X. Its just hard for me to commit to a design when I know I will be upgrading again in the fall.

 

[amberpi]

I think my favorite in park dining is at Animal Kingdom. Good quick service options, snacks, and table service. Disney Springs has really upped its game too.

Ds and the resorts are my usuals but with tiffins, the canteen, and nomad; ak is definitely stepping up. I shouldn't really be so hard on WDW, for the number of guests they serve, overall they do a really fine job. Regarding DS, I can’t wait to try the new wine bar! I understand it'll open shortly or did I imagine that in another thread?

 

[BigRed98]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms in any and all forms!

 

[skier_pete]

I think my favorite in park dining is at Animal Kingdom. Good quick service options, snacks, and table service. Disney Springs has really upped its game too.

AK and Epcot are the cream of the crop, that's for sure. MK and DHS have a few decent choices, but they really could use some improvement. I was hoping to get a lot out of Skipper's Canteen, but my complaint wasn't that it was too weird, it was that the food wasn't all that good. When the best restaurant in your park is a TS (CHH) then you need some improvement. DHS has 50s PT and SFDI which are OK food-wise, but more fun theme-wise, but overall DHS is the park that most reminds me of Universal's complete lack of anything I really look forward to eating in the parks. ABC Commisary has improved, but if the best you can do is a decent QS, it's not good enough. (I'm not counting Brown Derby in here but perhaps I should.)

I agree with the PP (or maybe it was in the WCC thread) that said they go to Disney not to eat at a restaurant that's just like home but for the experiences, but at Disney's price point I still want the food to be good.

 

[rteetz]

Floyd Norman earns an honorary doctorate of Philosophy in Digital Arts and Animation from Polytechnical College in San Jose after giving the commencement Speech.

 

[rteetz]

News

Infinity War cracks the top 5 grossing films all time!

http://variety.com/2018/film/box-of...th-highest-grossing-film-globally-1202805301/