News Round Up 2019

[sachilles]

I think a market style place would be pretty cool, something akin to Terry Black's in Austin. It would make it fairly friendly on staff wages I think. Basically you go in a cafeteria style line, get served what you want. Meats are done by weight. Of course that would make it a bit of problem for the meal plan credits.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Guessing you order and they bring it to you. Although I've seen smokehouses do order and bring and order and wait. They better be bringing in a BBQ master though. I'm a little concerned because the amount of food a Disney QS restaurant pumps out isn't necessarily the most conducive to good smoked meat. A lot of the really good smokehouses and BBQ joints can run out of items. Not sure how a typical Disney guest would take to that...

Slightly off topic as I don't know how WDW does their meats in terms of smoking and bbq but there was an episode on Mega Food (that used to be on Netflix not sure that it is anymore) about how Sea World does their food in terms of the sheer volume of food they pump out and they touched on their meats and how they cook them for their bbq restaurant which I believe was their busiest place to eat. I'd be quite interested if Disney did something like that where people could see how they do stuff.

 

[Dean Marino]

Slightly off topic as I don't know how WDW does their meats in terms of smoking and bbq but there was an episode on Mega Food (that used to be on Netflix not sure that it is anymore) about how Sea World does their food in terms of the sheer volume of food they pump out and they touched on their meats and how they cook them for their bbq restaurant which I believe was their busiest place to eat. I'd be quite interested if Disney did something like that where people could see how they do stuff.

OK - just to be a PIA? Read LITERALLY - WDWs "no smoking policy" applies . So the new smokehouse must be a DSA .

OK - CLEARLY, someone needs to clean up the poorly written "policy" to define WHAT may not be "smoked" .

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/smoke-free-policy/smoke-free-areas/

 

[SteveDude]

Everyone so offended by millennials, jeez. Nothing wrong with being born in the eighties, friends.

And yeah Sam Adams beers aren't obviously tops in the Boston area but they're the most popular and I think Disney already sells some of their product anyway.

 

[OSUZorba]

I hope it is filtered water, I can only take so much of the sulfer taste when I am in Florida....

Tastes like vacation to me.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Everyone so offended by millennials, jeez. Nothing wrong with being born in the eighties, friends.

And yeah Sam Adams beers aren't obviously tops in the Boston area but they're the most popular and I think Disney already sells some of their product anyway.

I'm not offended..I am a millennial lol just giving my opinion that's all

 

[DarthGallifrey]

As a Kansas Citian...bbq and craft beer does not make it a millennial paradise though the larger variety of craft beer companies/breweries is def. newer-ish in my area (blame archaic pre-prohibition and post-prohibition era viewpoints lol).

Plus I have to question your taste buds if Sam Adams is on the top of your beer selection (though of course I understand it could be an area/cultural thing given where you're from).

Personally I just hope they have some dark beer options for me

From the midwest AND a millenial. I grew up around an enthusiasm for grilling and smoking. It was one of the ways my family liked to enjoy time together. Especially being outside. I have a smoker myself now and take it very seriously. It's an art that takes patience. So, I'm sort of lost on what this has to do with Millenials haha.

Ironically enough I now reside in Boston where they can grill a steak to save their lives haha. I appreciate a good Sam's, but I agree there is much better. I have 3 breweries I can think of within a 10 mile radius of me.

 

[splash327]

Well they have had a smoke house at most of the festivals at the American pavilion this past year with long lines. Had the pulled pork at one of them and it was really good.

On Sam Adams, they were a craft beer long ago but not any more. I remember the small batch brews, i think they were the best. Grumpy Monk and Merry Meeting were really good, but they stopped making them years ago. The new 76 is tasteless.

 

[writerguyfl]

I'd be quite interested if Disney did something like that where people could see how they do stuff.

The linked article says: "...including a large smoker preparing fine food every day right on the pavilion’s promenade."

Based on that, it does sound like guests will be able to see at some of the cooking process.

 

[only hope]

I still wish they would go to a menu that truly showcases the variety of traditional American food from across the country or colonial-era food to fit the theme of the pavilion. BBQ is generic. I’m also hoping the use of the word “modern” in the blog post is just referring to the kitchen and not the theme. The American pavilion architecture/theme is not modern.

 

[OSUZorba]

That's what I was wondering, too. It says "fast casual" - what does that mean in the restaurant business?

It is expensive (and higher quality) fast food. But yuppies get upset if you call it fast food.

 

[OSUZorba]

Waiting for the first "Their closing the Liberty Inn! Where will I get my kid's chicken nuggets?"

Edit Alternative Sarcastic Joke #2: Oh good, It's about time they put someplace in World Showcase where you can get an adult beverage!

Did you look at the comments at the end of the story?

Liberty Inn was actually the first meal I ever had at Disney... I've never felt the need to go . back.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Guessing you order and they bring it to you. Although I've seen smokehouses do order and bring and order and wait. They better be bringing in a BBQ master though. I'm a little concerned because the amount of food a Disney QS restaurant pumps out isn't necessarily the most conducive to good smoked meat. A lot of the really good smokehouses and BBQ joints can run out of items. Not sure how a typical Disney guest would take to that...

I am not implying that this will rival top end, true legit bbq places ... But their offerings at the festivals that are bbq related generally are pretty solid so I am optimistic this will at least be pretty good. Again, not amazing and comparable to highest rated places in TX, or KC, or wherever, but not had

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

My thoughts on the BBQ place:

I’m rather sad to see Liberty Inn go. As someone who lived in Kansas City for several years, I am biased towards my barbecue. I’m afraid I won’t really eat here. I’ll still give it a try, but I’m just afraid Disney isn’t going to do this place well. I’m also someone that says Polite Pig is just ok when I see many people rave about it. The problems that come from living in a barbecue capital of America.

 

[Farro]

I am not implying that this will rival top end, true legit bbq places ... But their offerings at the festivals that are bbq related generally are pretty solid so I am optimistic this will at least be pretty good. Again, not amazing and comparable to highest rated places in TX, or KC, or wherever, but not had

oh no!

Pizza? I'm from blah blah blah and I know pizza, this isn't good pizza.
Crab cake? I'm from blah blah blah and I know good crab cakes, this isn't a good crab cake.
Lobster roll? I'm from blah blah blah and I know good lobster rolls, this isn't a good lobster roll.
Grilled cheese? I'm from....oh wait, that was me complaining about being a connoisseur of a good grilled cheese and I proclaimed WDW didn't have any.

Of course it won't be as good as whatever you are used to, but it can still be good.

 

[Farro]

My thoughts on the BBQ place:

I’m rather sad to see Liberty Inn go. As someone who lived in Kansas City for several years, I am biased towards my barbecue. I’m afraid I won’t really eat here. I’ll still give it a try, but I’m just afraid Disney isn’t going to do this place well. I’m also someone that says Polite Pig is just ok when I see many people rave about it. The problems that come from living in a barbecue capital of America.

I've had good barbecue all over this country, even here in Chicago. Give it a chance, it might be good!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

oh no!

Pizza? I'm from blah blah blah and I know pizza, this isn't good pizza.
Crab cake? I'm from blah blah blah and I know good crab cakes, this isn't a good crab cake.
Lobster roll? I'm from blah blah blah and I know good lobster rolls, this isn't a good lobster roll.
Grilled cheese? I'm from....oh wait, that was me complaining about being a connoisseur of a good grilled cheese and I proclaimed WDW didn't have any.

Of course it won't be as good as whatever you are used to, but it can still be good.

Hey, I resemble that pizza comment!

And I think that is what I was trying to say - that I actually am optimistic it will be "good" - but then I say that and the people from legit bbq places would be killing me

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

My thoughts on the BBQ place:

I’m rather sad to see Liberty Inn go. As someone who lived in Kansas City for several years, I am biased towards my barbecue. I’m afraid I won’t really eat here. I’ll still give it a try, but I’m just afraid Disney isn’t going to do this place well. I’m also someone that says Polite Pig is just ok when I see many people rave about it. The problems that come from living in a barbecue capital of America.

I'd still give it a shot. You'll be the guinea pig for us back home lol

I know you're not into the alcohol so that part we'll leave out.

The ambience of the place though may be quite nice depending on how they do it. I def. understand the concern if the type of place ends up lending itself to just too quick of a turnout of food where the food may end up not tasting very good but this may just be one we'll have to see where they go with it . I like at least the initial description of it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

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[OSUZorba]

Guessing you order and they bring it to you. Although I've seen smokehouses do order and bring and order and wait. They better be bringing in a BBQ master though. I'm a little concerned because the amount of food a Disney QS restaurant pumps out isn't necessarily the most conducive to good smoked meat. A lot of the really good smokehouses and BBQ joints can run out of items. Not sure how a typical Disney guest would take to that...

I'm guessing it'll be more like a Rudy's or Rib Crib, than a Franklin's. Both of which are serviceable, but obviously not stand in line for a hour to get. Of course, it could be much worse, I've seen many BBQ outside of the Texas-KC area that basically serve crock-pot meat that at most has been walked past a smoker.

On my local metro forums we have a certified BBQ judge that also reviews every BBQ place in town. He always says most BBQ resturants start off really good, then start to slide because they have the choice of doing it right and going broke or doing it cheap and staying in business. I think that is changing some with the higher end BBQ places (Franklin clones) catching on.