News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

Looks like the vast majority has voted in favor of the Fox/Disney deal. Fox expects the deal to be officially complete in the first half of 2019.

 

[rteetz]

News

Complimentary Beer to Be Available Through August 24 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

 

[Mr. Mickey]

Originally had an article here but it was a little more political than I realized. I don’t know how to delete a post (lol). Sorry for confusion

 

[Amy11401]

Menu doesn't look terrible. But the real concern is the $35pp children menu what is on there...

And the other concern in my opinion is the 2 credits needed for the dining plan.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I could not imagine paying $35 per child for them each to eat 2 cheese cubes, some macaroni, and have a cup cake....

But it's still an ok lunch spot.

Yeah, the adult menu seems pretty reasonable for $55 but the kids one seems like it should be like $15 not $35

I assume still just the meet with Beast right? Even if they added Belle I could see a bit more value as more of a character meal experience

 

[dlavender]

And the other concern in my opinion is the 2 credits needed for the dining plan.

Since a Table service credit is "worth" about $40, using $80 on that meal would be pretty hard to wrap my head around.

 

[dlavender]

Yeah, the adult menu seems pretty reasonable for $55 but the kids one seems like it should be like $15 not $35

I assume still just the meet with Beast right? Even if they added Belle I could see a bit more value as more of a character meal experience

I agree. $55 isn't really that bad when you consider its WDW and the food you are getting.

But $35 for a 4 year old?! That's insane, even for WDW. I get that CRT charges more, but it's in the castle, and you get multiple princesses. We still haven't done that one, but I can almost see how people spring for it.

I wish they would have reworked it to where perhaps the kids didn't get an appetizer. Especially considering the previous menu had entrees for children 3-9 starting at $10 for mac and cheese with a side and a drink. Add $5 for the cupcake and you are at $15. So you are now paying more than double for the addition of a cheese plate and to meet the beast..... That's rough.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

The walking path to Hollywood studios will be temporarily changed

https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/walking-p...ood-studios-to-be-altered-starting-july-31st/

Thanks for posting -- we'll be there in a week or so and use this. Do we know if it makes the walk much longer?

 

[unbanshee]

News

First look at all New Be Our Guest menu

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/first-look-be-our-guest-prix-fixe-dinner-full-menu/

Glad you posted this source. You do a pretty good job of posting where the info comes from first.
Looks like Copy and Paste Corless decided to take the lazy route and steal the info

 

[Moliphino]

Since a Table service credit is "worth" about $40, using $80 on that meal would be pretty hard to wrap my head around.

Yup, that's why it's off our list for next trip (free dining). The menu looks fine, but it's a horrible use of credits.

 

[Mika02]

I could not imagine paying $35 per child for them each to eat 2 cheese cubes, some macaroni, and have a cup cake....

But it's still an ok lunch spot.

Yup looking at the menu this is a no go for me the Kids Appetizers are horrible. And I don't like the Dessert Trio or Yogurt option for dessert. Smh

I may try it when I come back in April for my couples birthday trip I will see. But definitely will not bring my kids to this at all.

 

[Helvetica]

News

First look at all New Be Our Guest menu

http://blogmickey.com/2018/07/first-look-be-our-guest-prix-fixe-dinner-full-menu/

I think it looks good! I don't think I'll be using two credits on the meal, but for $55 I'll gladly pay out of pocket and use those credits towards something else.

I can't wait to try it in November. I wonder if I'll be able to swap out the Almond Macron in the trio for something else.

 

[Reddog1134]

The lidless cups are not fine at AK, they are accidents waiting to happen.

Cold beverages are wet due to condensation, and the paper cups are structurally designed to be used with a lid, so there’s a much finer line between holding a cup to prevent slipping and holding too much causing a collapse.

All this time I thought beverages were wet because they are liquids.

 

[hakepb]

All this time I thought beverages were wet because they are liquids.

Well played!

(Cups full of cold beverages are wet due to condensation, especially if they are not insulated cups)

 

[rteetz]

Thanks for posting -- we'll be there in a week or so and use this. Do we know if it makes the walk much longer?

Probably an extra minute or two but not extreme.

 

[PolyRob]

News

The walking path to Hollywood studios will be temporarily changed

https://wdwnt.com/2018/07/walking-p...ood-studios-to-be-altered-starting-july-31st/

I read changed as closed at first and got scared! I don't mind being rerouted as long as it is still open

 

[rteetz]

Just to help clarify for everyone. The blue loop is what is opening soon. The red loop isn’t done yet. Also soon the walkway from Epcot to DHS will go through the bus loop (the yellow line). The green is the current charter bus area which will close.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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Just to help clarify for everyone. The blue loop is what is opening soon. The red loop isn’t done yet. Also soon the walkway from Epcot to DHS will go through the bus loop (the yellow line). The green is the current charter bus area which will close.

And then that is the gondola station in the upper right of the picture, correct? Which is closer to the entrance to the park than the bus circle will now be right?

 

[rteetz]

And then that is the gondola station in the upper right of the picture, correct? Which is closer to the entrance to the park than the bus circle will now be right?

Correct

 

[rowrbazzle]

I agree. $55 isn't really that bad when you consider its WDW and the food you are getting.

But $35 for a 4 year old?! That's insane, even for WDW. I get that CRT charges more, but it's in the castle, and you get multiple princesses. We still haven't done that one, but I can almost see how people spring for it.

I wish they would have reworked it to where perhaps the kids didn't get an appetizer. Especially considering the previous menu had entrees for children 3-9 starting at $10 for mac and cheese with a side and a drink. Add $5 for the cupcake and you are at $15. So you are now paying more than double for the addition of a cheese plate and to meet the beast..... That's rough.

Do we know if you're required to pay for the 3-course meal for kids (like at a buffet) or can they share with mom and dad (like at a regular TS restaurant)? I doubt we'd actually go either way, but it would be nice to save a little on a kid that doesn't eat much.

I think it looks good! I don't think I'll be using two credits on the meal, but for $55 I'll gladly pay out of pocket and use those credits towards something else.

I can't wait to try it in November. I wonder if I'll be able to swap out the Almond Macron in the trio for something else.

I hope so. One of my kids is allergic to Almonds, which means he'd be left with fruit as dessert. Not very exciting.