Timber Peak Saloon
(credit to
@Basketbuddy101 on the Blender computerized concept art)
To give a brief introduction -- this was a project done for SYWTBAI Season 13. If you would like to view the whole project, you can view the project in full here
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...ason-13-get-a-clue.914875/page-5#post-7306072
However, like most Disney ideas, no idea is ever thrown out and a lot of times ideas are tweaked around to fit in different areas of the parks/resorts. The same goes for the Timber Peak Saloon. Originally slated for the Wilderness Lodge - this saloon will now be located in Frontierland -- as not only a tie to the surrounding landscape, but keeping the heart of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers backstory in tact, with a few modifications, which will be seen along the way. This Saloon/Bar was a really fun creative project to work on (especially coming up with the drinks) which is something rarely seen in imagineering projects on here.
So let's get to it!
Location in Magic Kingdom
Originally located on the Wilderness Lodge grounds, Timber Peak will now be in the heart of Frontierland, with views of Western River Expedition and Big Thunder Mountain off in the distance. On the map, the location seems to be connected to a location in Adventureland...and that's because -- it is!
Through a secret S.E.A. tunnel to another meeting location -- more to come on that in the Adventureland write-up!
Backstory
Timber Peak Saloon Origins
The original backstory was an elaborate tale of how notable S.E.A. character Barnabus T. Bullion and his daughter Abigail have a reconciliation with each other and Bullion's greedy nature is subsided a little bit. Essentially, Abigail leaves and heads north from Tumbleweed, AZ -- and Bullion follows, he and his daughter make amends, and they settle in Yellowstone, WY with Colonel Ezekiel Moreland (owner of the Wildnerness Lodge) and then the Timber Peak Saloon is formed.
Some illustrations from the original backstory
United States Map
Bullion's Travel from Tumbleweed, AZ to Yellowstone, WY
Abigail's Painting of Barnabas T. Bullion in Utah
However, this backstory will be kept relatively simple. Essentially, after a falling out with his daughter, Abigail Bullion runs away from Tumbleweed, leaving with Jason Chandler, who works for Barnabas T. Bullion. Wanting to make her own life, Abigail and Jason begin mining in another mountain range called Timber Peak, and begin having more success than Barnabas, which makes him angry. Yet after a mining accident almost takes Abigail's life, Barnabas feels remorse and goes to help his daughter, making amends. Abigail says that Jason Chandler has contacted other S.E.A. members and they are coming out to the American west to see the "new" Bullion. Using the mining profit, Barnabas builds a S.E.A. meeting place, the Timber Peak Saloon, on the outskirts of Tumbleweed, AZ - which is frequented by the rest of S.E.A.'s members for years to come.
Timber Peak Saloon - Exterior Description
The quaint, two-story Timber Peak Saloon is a seamless blend of the architectural designs of Frontierland. It also is reminiscent of a small town saloon, typical in the American Frontier, and is also a subtle call-back to the greater Frontierland/Big Thunder Mountain Railroad archetype of a saloon.
Timber Peak Saloon - Interior Description
Using the Bullion family fortune and gold profits that Barnabas had inherited and found, the interior of Timber Peak keeps a rustic vibe, but also adds a sophisticated touch as well. The wood panelings blends in with the aesthetic of Frontierland, while the more vibrant olive green furnishings offer a unique atmospheric location within the resort, while still keeping true to the overall land theme.
Barnabus T. Bullion outside of the Timber Peak Saloon (circa 1882)
Inside Timber Peak Saloon there are two floors.
The first floor includes the bar area, majority of the seating locations, restrooms, as well as a corner for live western music to be played on select nights. As you take the stairs up to the second floor, you can walk out onto a balcony that wraps around the majority of the saloon, providing grand vistas of both the resort and villas. Moreover, on the second floor, there is additional seating for the food/beverage area, and two private rooms that can be used by the guests.
There is a Billiards room on the second floor, continuing the rustic theme in its design, equipped with a billiards table and an assortment of other games.
There is also an elaborate S.E.A. private meeting room next to the billiards room, which was used by Jason Chandler, Barnabas T. Bullion, and several other S.E.A. members who would visit Timber Peaks for secret meetings in the American Frontier.
The Society of Explorers and Adventurers Secret Meeting Room
Timber Peak Saloon - Elevation Chart
Timber Peak Saloon has an elevation of 37 ft above sea level and rises two stories in the air (at a height of approximately 23 feet tall).
Timber Peak Food Menu
Appetizers/Bar Menu
Pork Chili - $5.25 ----- Served in a Frybread bowl - $7.50
Vegetarian Chili - $5.25 ----- Served in a Frybread bowl - $7.50
Homemade TNT Salsa with Sweet Potato, Tortilla, and Frybread Chips - $9.50
Thunder Mountain Golden Onion Rings - $9.50
Nachoes - loaded with white queso, shreaded Jalapeño Cheese, tomato, refried beans, and sour cream $9.50
Steam Train Salad served with Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, chicken, and Jalapeno Ranch dressing --- $9.50
Frybread topping Trio - BBQ Pork, Refriend Beans, and Geyser Guacamole $5.25
Lunch/Dinner
Tumbleweed Trout - served with a sweet corn, peppers, and tomato Salsa. - 19.50
Rainbow Ridge Citrus Fire Grilled Chicken - 1/2 Chicken seasoned in a Savory Marinade of Cumin, Garlic, Cilantro, Lemon and Lime served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans - 16.50
Big Thunder Burger - TNT Salsa, Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Bacon, Onion Rings, Jalapeños, and Pepper Jack Cheese.
Chandler's Switchback Nachoes - loaded with white queso, BBQ shredded pork, shreaded Jalapeño Cheese, tomato, black beans, refried beans, sour cream, geyser guacamole, and queso fresco. $17.50
Sizzling Southwest Fajitia - Choose from Chicken, Steak, BBQ Pork, or Fish, with fresh 5 fresh tortillas, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, black beans, refried beans, sour cream, geyser guacamole, and shredded cheese to build your own Fajitias. $20.50
The Bullion Family Sizzling Southwest Fajitia Dinner - Choose from unlimited Chicken, Steak, BBQ Pork, or Fish, with fresh fresh tortillas, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, black beans, refried beans, sour cream, geyser guacamole, and shredded cheese, quesco fresco, green and red peppers, and red cabbage to build your own Fajitias. - 32.50 per person
Steam Train Salad - served with Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, BBQ Pork, cucumbers, Jalapenos, and Jalapeno Ranch dressing --- $14.50
Kid's Menu
Thunder Mesa Golden Nuggets - Corn Dog Nuggets or Chicken Nuggets served with fruit (Grapes, Apples or Strawberries) and a vegetable (carrots, side salad, or mashed potatoes). - $13.50
Railroad Wheel Macaroni and Cheese - Mac and Cheese in the shape of train wheels served with fruit (Grapes, Apples or Strawberries) and a vegetable (carrots or mashed potatoes).- $11.50
Cowboy Cheese Pizza - A Small cheese pizza in the shape of a cowboy hat served with fruit (Grapes, Apples or Strawberries) and a vegetable (carrots, side salad, or mashed potatoes) - $15.50
Desserts
Peanut Butter Frybread with Grape pie topping a la mode - 7.45
Carmel Corn Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping - 8.45
Goldmine Chocolate Cake - Chocolate cake topped with dulce de leche - 8.25
Gluten Free Berry Crumble - 9.45
Goat's Dessert Trio - Go Out with a Bang! Choose any two desserts served with 3 strawberry filled, chocolate covered cannoli "dynamite") 14.45
Kid's Desserts
Cowboy Chocolate Cake - A Small vanilla cake in the shape Mickey Ears with a frosting cowboy hat.
Gold and Dirt - A take on the Classic "Worms and Dirt" with candy chocolate gold nuggets, chocolate pudding, and oreo crumbles.
Timber Peak Saloon - Beverage Menu
Mixed Drinks/Liquors/Spirits
Thunder Mesa - Whiskey with cherries for garnish, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. $12.99
Old Faithful - a classic old fashioned. Bourbon Whiskey with two dashes of bitters, simple syrup, and an orange slice. $13.99
Nature's Wonderland - bombay sapphire gin, cherry brandy, lemon juice, and choice of soda mix. $11.99
Moreland - Galliano Liqueur, Cointreau Liqueur, orange juice, and a dash of creme. $11.99
Rainbow Ridge - bourbon, mint sprigs, rainbow syrup. $10.99
Teepee Cocktail - Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, cooled darjeeling tea, orange juice, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, sugar, and soda water. $12.99
Steamroller - 23 year old DeKuyper Strawbwerry Schnapps, apple juice. $14.99
"Fire in the hole" - Tequila Cazafores Blanco, grapefruit soda, lime juice, club soda. $12.99
Bullion's Last Resort - Dry Sherry Wine, martini rosso, orange bitters. $12.99
Redstone - bombay sapphire gin, cherry brandy, lime juice, sloe gin, grenadine, creme de cassis liqueur. $13.99
Grand Valley - Sour apple liqueur, pure vodka, apple juice, fresh lime juice. $12.99
The Conestoga Wagon - martini bianco, chambord liqueur, pineapple juice. $11.99
Albert's Delight - sloe gin, apricot brandy, bacardi dark rum, lemon juice, grenedine. $12.99
Backstory - When Lord Henry Mystic first arrived at Timber Peak after an invitation from Jason Chandler, his monkey, Albert, ended up drinking a concoction that was on the bar table. Soon, Albert was the happiest monkey around.
The Explorer - southern comfort liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice. $11.99
Cowboy Up! - Mckenna Bourbon, sugar syrup, orange peel, and angostura bitters. $11.99
Beer on Tap
Coors, Coors Light, Bud Light, Miller, Sam Adams Seasonal, Narragansett
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Genevieve's Pink Lemonade
Soda Geyser
- Choice of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Iced Tea, Soda Water.
Custom Bar Glasses
Additional Timber Peak Saloon Facts
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Hidden Easter Eggs:
The original concept for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was inspired by the Disney film
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, starring John Davidson. On select nights, a live music band of the same name will play, with the name being a tribute to the inspiration for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
The horseshoe in the bar is right-side up. On the ride, before you enter the bat room mine section at the beginning of the attraction, there is an upside-down horseshoe, which superstitious people think is bad luck. When Barnabas T. Bullion built his new saloon, he made sure any horseshoes inside were right-side up.
Timber Peak's founding date was September 23rd, same as the opening day of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom.
The famous saying "Hang on to your hats and glasses" can be seen as you walk towards the rest rooms on the first floor.
Holiday Overlays
During the Christmas Season, the Saloon will feature various decorations including wreathes, garland, and lights, to add to the holiday cheer. There will be special holiday menu items that are only available from November till the beginning of January.
Some prominent menu items are Peppermint Vodka drinks, Egg Nog (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as well as a variety of mixed beverages with a dash of seasonal delight, such as festive bar glasses and elaborate decoration displays.
Timber Peak Saloon Information and Statistics
Hours: 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Capacity: 86
Bartenders: 6
Servers: 9
Cooks/Chef: 5
Attendance per night: Slow Season 250/High Season 500
Dining Plan?: Yes, Quick Service Credit
No Reservations and No MyMagic+ Pre-Ordering
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