Save our smorgasbord

[jackiefriedlander]

With so many wonderful places to choose from at WDW, Restaurant Akershus was, as usual, the only one that my husband and I visited twice on our last trip there. Every guidebook agrees with us: That Scandanavian buffet in the Norwegian pavilian of Epcot is, indeed, an outstanding value. While it is often less crowded than some other places, it has more and more happy customers every time we got there, thanks to the guidebooks and our own word of mouth.

But alas, it may be less outstanding all too soon. Our waiter told us that they are changing to a standard menu for the "hot board" leaving only the "cold booard" as an all you can eat salad bar. Yah, sure, we all love the cold salads and herring, but we always want the mashed rutabaga and other hot dishes, too. So write to the Norwegian pavilion, Michael Eisner, the royal house of Norway and our own Disney message boards, to tell them this is the worst disaster for Norway since the Viking invasions! Or at least it's the worst disaster for us!

 

[>>^..^<<]

I can see it now... hundreds of DIS-er's picketing Norway with signs reading

"Save the rutabaga!"

Good luck - I hope things do not change..

>>^..^<<

 

[NanaDarling]

Oh no, I was planning to take a Norwegian aunt to Restaurant Akershus for lunch during our WDW trip the first week of March. Did the waiter indicate when this unwelcome transformation is scheduled to take place?

 

[jackiefriedlander]

The new policy is scheduled to take effect on February 17, as the waiter told me. He also said that management had not yet decided whether the cold board could be ordered by itself--which would still leave us without the rutabaga, unless we order an entree. In a word, ach! (Or whatver the Norwegian cry of lament may be).

 

[CarolMN]

Originally posted by jackiefriedlander
...(snip).....In a word, ach! (Or whatver the Norwegian cry of lament may be).

I think that would be OOF-DA

 

[Planogirl]

Oh no!!! Why are they changing something that is so good and unique. A standard menu? What is the logic here because I thought that it was less costly to set up a buffet?

 

[jackiefriedlander]

Does anyone know any way to forward this discussion to Michael Eisner and/or the Norwegian pavilion itself?

 

[CarolynFH]

We too will miss the smorgasbord. Maybe they'll keep the buffet for lunch (quicker) and just have a menu for dinner? Any indication that might be the case? Also, any indication of what kinds of foods will be on the menu?

 

[Mis4Mouse]

My husband and I loved the smorgasboard when we went in 2001! The pickled beets were really delish, but I especially loved the cream of mushroom soup. We had friends who told us to avoid it, and for once we were glad we didn't listen. We were so looking forward to going in August.... if anyone hears any news, please keep us posted.



Thanks!
S

 

[SamR]

Allow me to express my feelings as concisely and articulately as possible:

Aaaaiiiiiiggggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

OK, now that that's out of the way...

Restaurant Akershus has long been one of my favorite restaurants at WDW. I love both the hot and cold boards, and I view this as a major loss. I'm so glad that I got in one last meal there on my trip last month.

I wonder why they are doing this.

Tomorrow is the date this is supposed to go into effect. Hopefully, someone will verify this change and post details on the new menu soon.

 

[figmentvi]

I can't even tell you how disappointed I am in hearing this news. Every time I go to WDW, I make sure to have either lunch or dinner at Akershus. It's the ONLY restaurant in WDW that I can say that about. I had lunch there by myself this past Dec. and so thoroughly enjoyed it.

It's just boggles my mind when Disney changes something that appears to be a success