olegc
05-24-2006, 10:07 AM
So I read with great interest David Koenig's article on the CM rumors. Aladdin's oasis was interesting (I wonder how Tahitian Terrace did with only one exit - but that was so long ago) but I was more interested in the RiverBell Terrace topic..
Is it just me, or do I hear the words "table service" and "upscale" VERY often these days. I know that Matt, Greg, and Co. want to improve the guest experience in all areas - including dining - but making many restaurants table service - in such a small place like DLAND compared to WDW - does not bode well for the guest who wants a variety of quick-serv meals throughout their stay. What's next - DisneyDining all over the park (must phone in).
Think of it - Cafe Orleans - upscale, table service. Riverbell - upscale, table service (and remove bengal barbecue). I can guess the reason these locations are getting spruced up is to charge more for Fantasmic seating (although Cafe orleans is not that good of a location). However, what's next - removing the fry carts for upscale snacking? (oh yeah, and Harbor Galley is still listed as Quick Service, but Conastoga Fries is snacks. go figure). this will leave only three spread out locations for casual dining on the westside and only TWO for quick service (no, I am not counting ODV). The three include French Market, Rancho, and Hungry Bear (which is not open late). then Stage Door Cafe and the for supposed fast service (have you seen the lines lately).
When you go to the dining locations list for Disneyland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/listing?name=DisneylandParkDiningListingPage) - it's a nice long list - but how many of those places are open all the time? I have not seen La Petite or Mint Julep bar open in a while, The Enchanted Cottage was promising then they closed the Snow White show, and the Toontown locations are hit and miss.
In another thread I had posted an idea of placing a buffeteria table area along the old MOtorboat Cruise area - you can get pond and parade views, the matterhorn going by, etc. I sent it to Disney but you know how they are with the public submitting ideas
without knowing plans for additional dining in the park it seems reducing the choices to more ODV or upscale makes me think of how the US's public chasm is growing in the same way. Haves and have-nots. I know - way over the top speculation - but you have to wonder..
Thoughts?
Is it just me, or do I hear the words "table service" and "upscale" VERY often these days. I know that Matt, Greg, and Co. want to improve the guest experience in all areas - including dining - but making many restaurants table service - in such a small place like DLAND compared to WDW - does not bode well for the guest who wants a variety of quick-serv meals throughout their stay. What's next - DisneyDining all over the park (must phone in).
Think of it - Cafe Orleans - upscale, table service. Riverbell - upscale, table service (and remove bengal barbecue). I can guess the reason these locations are getting spruced up is to charge more for Fantasmic seating (although Cafe orleans is not that good of a location). However, what's next - removing the fry carts for upscale snacking? (oh yeah, and Harbor Galley is still listed as Quick Service, but Conastoga Fries is snacks. go figure). this will leave only three spread out locations for casual dining on the westside and only TWO for quick service (no, I am not counting ODV). The three include French Market, Rancho, and Hungry Bear (which is not open late). then Stage Door Cafe and the for supposed fast service (have you seen the lines lately).
When you go to the dining locations list for Disneyland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/listing?name=DisneylandParkDiningListingPage) - it's a nice long list - but how many of those places are open all the time? I have not seen La Petite or Mint Julep bar open in a while, The Enchanted Cottage was promising then they closed the Snow White show, and the Toontown locations are hit and miss.
In another thread I had posted an idea of placing a buffeteria table area along the old MOtorboat Cruise area - you can get pond and parade views, the matterhorn going by, etc. I sent it to Disney but you know how they are with the public submitting ideas
without knowing plans for additional dining in the park it seems reducing the choices to more ODV or upscale makes me think of how the US's public chasm is growing in the same way. Haves and have-nots. I know - way over the top speculation - but you have to wonder..
Thoughts?