T-Rex Cafe question

[Wonders10]

Hi everyone,

I have read that the new T-Rex restaurant at DD is opening Oct. 12th or 14th? Somewhere around there. I do know that it is just a few days after I will be there. Any chance it will be open for a soft opening the weekend of the 10-12th? I know my nephew would just love it.

 

[Traveliz]

I don't know anything but I do know that RFC in DTD did a soft opening before the official opening date -- that was a few years ago (10 or more) but we knew the official date and were DTD a few days early and they had just opened so we took advantage of it.

Liz

 

[TheRustyScupper]

The date is October 14th.

 

[Wonders10]

The date is October 14th.

Thanks - I knew it was right after I leave, which is the 12th. Sorry for not having it exactly correct.

Anyone else think there may be a soft opening that weekend like a PP mentioned for Rainforest Cafe?

 

[Rhonda]

You could always try calling them! Here's a link to their site: T-Rex. If they still don't have the Orlando number, you could trying calling the corporate office, or the other location, and maybe they can tell you for sure!

 

[marybeth200]

I had read that they aren't taking any ADR's until 2009. I would bet they would have a soft opening before Oct. 14. As we all know there are always little adjustments that need to be made and I doubt they will want to be working those things out during a big grand opening gala. I would check when you are there and keep an eye out. Good luck!

 

[momtoleasawav]

I emailed them and they said they are opening in mid- october. no ressie until janurary. only the premium and wine and dine dining plans will be accepted.

 

[DalGal]

Are they owned by Landry's, too, like RFC? If so, anyone know if they will accept RFC gift certificates?

 

[Tricia1972]

I guess if I were there just before opening I'd check if there was a soft opening. Hopefully pixie dust is on your side and it is open a little early.

I guess I am wondering that if there is a soft opening, will they announce it before they do it? If they announced a date earlier than Oct 14, then wouldn't they just officially be opening early? By definition I thought a soft opening was period of time when a new restaurant, which may not be fully complete, is open for business but has not formally announced its opening.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

We are leaving on the 14th. A soft opening would be awesome so I'm hoping too. Ds5 would LOVE this restaurant!

 

[wintergreen]

Does anyone know whether you will be able to do ADRs through Disney, or will you have to call them directly?

 

[Tricia1972]

Does anyone know whether you will be able to do ADRs through Disney, or will you have to call them directly?

I've been following the T-Rex threads pretty closely, I haven't seen any official announcement, but another Dis'er posted their email from the company.

Reservations will be made directly through T-Rex according to that email.

 

[Traveliz]

I guess if I were there just before opening I'd check if there was a soft opening. Hopefully pixie dust is on your side and it is open a little early.

I guess I am wondering that if there is a soft opening, will they announce it before they do it? If they announced a date earlier than Oct 14, then wouldn't they just officially be opening early? By definition I thought a soft opening was period of time when a new restaurant, which may not be fully complete, is open for business but has not formally announced its opening.

I agree -- they are not going to announce if they are doing a soft opening - the only way to know is to walk by while it is going on - or if per chance someone knew someone who was working there and the word got out ... unfortunately I don't know anyone who is working there so I will just take my chances and do a walkby.

Liz

 

[CDizney]

I called Disney dining again after readiing this post (9/12/08) and asked if they would be taking dining ressies for my trip during 10/18-10/27.

Disney dining once again repeated to me that they are not taking reservations for T-Rex at this time and probably will not until January 2009.

Just some food for thought about the ADR's if you needed to know.