The Downtown Disney Thread

[Disney Irish]

An all-new British-themed gastropub, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, is coming to Downtown Disney District and will be located atop the new Earl of Sandwich:

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Here's a look at the concept art Disney shared:

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Full details:

New Gastropub Coming to Downtown Disney: Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby - Disney Parks Blog

Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort continues to turn up the flavor and flair with another new hot spot on the way — Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby — an all-new British-themed gastropub in the works from the creators of Earl of Sandwich and the highly decorated, world-famous Chef...

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Does he come out and yell and curse at you when serving you the food?

 

[mickEblu]

Kind of intrigued by this. The only British food we have out here is Three Broomsticks. lol. Gordon’s fish n chips, beef Wellington etc sound good. Hopefully it’s not a one n done.

 

[waltography]

Not sure how this would relate but is this why construction has seemingly stalled? They were ironing out the details of this first?

I'm looking forward to this; I wonder what deal Earl's did with Gordon's team, seems like Gordon granted rights to his likeness and recipes but Earl's will run it?

 

[Disney Irish]

Not sure how this would relate but is this why construction has seemingly stalled? They were ironing out the details of this first?

Could be, as you don't want to complete the build until you know what the next tenant needs, especially as big as one as Ramsay. I hear he like his kitchen layout a certain way, he is very particular. Easier to do it while still constructing rather than have to tear it out and start over.

 

[Disney Irish]

Kind of intrigued by this. The only British food we have out here is Three Broomsticks. lol. Gordon’s fish n chips, beef Wellington etc sound good. Hopefully it’s not a one n done.

Yorkshire pudding with our prime rib or pot roast was a staple in my house growing up. I hope they have those on the menu too.

 

[mickEblu]

Not sure how this would relate but is this why construction has seemingly stalled? They were ironing out the details of this first?

I'm looking forward to this; I wonder what deal Earl's did with Gordon's team, seems like Gordon granted rights to his likeness and recipes but Earl's will run it?

Yeah I’d go sooner than later. I feel like all these restaurants with big celebrity names attached go downhill after the hype settles down and the kitchen/ chefs start drifting further and further from the original standards.

 

[mickEblu]

Yorkshire pudding with our prime rib or pot roast was a staple in my house growing up. I hope they have those on the menu too.

I’d like that try that. Sounds good.

 

[Disney Irish]

Yeah I’d go sooner than later. I feel like all these restaurants with big celebrity names attached go downhill after the hype settles down and the kitchen/ chefs start drifting further and further from the original standards.

Those type places mean the celebrity is just involved in name only. However I suspect with Ramsay he will likely keep an eye on quality because his name is tied to cooking and quality, I mean that is his whole brand after all.

 

[WDWhopper]

Gordon’s fish n chips, beef Wellington etc sound good.

They are the best you’ve ever had. I don’t even like his on screen persona, but his food is without question some of the best I’ve ever had. Especially the fish and chips and beef Wellington. Hope he makes it down Disney Springs way.

 

[mickEblu]

Those type places mean the celebrity is just involved in name only. However I suspect with Ramsay he will likely keep an eye on quality because his name is tied to cooking and quality, I mean that is his whole brand after all.

Yea usually name only or maybe they re there to help set standards in the beginning and for all the media stuff and then disappear. But hope you’re right.

 

[denyuntilcaught]

I like how this new DTD is shaping up from a culinary perspective. Lots of diverse flavors and variety in the environments in which they're served.

 

[mickEblu]

I like how this new DTD is shaping up from a culinary perspective. Lots of diverse flavors and variety in the environments in which they're served.

Yeah much better than a few years ago. Still missing some sushi/ Japanese. How are the New Mexican spots? Haven’t tired them. I don’t want to get carried away but some Thai or Indian would be good too. Haha. I’m thinking a few Indian dishes might sneak into Gordon’s restaurant?

 

[Disney Irish]

Yeah much better than a few years ago. Still missing some sushi/ Japanese. How are the New Mexican spots? Haven’t tired them. I don’t want to get carried away but some Thai or Indian would be good too. Haha. I’m thinking a few Indian dishes might sneak into Gordon’s restaurant?

Doesn't Din Tai Fung cover the Thai food category? Maybe not traditional Thai of course, so some will find that insulting.

 

[Nirya]

Doesn't Din Tai Fung cover the Thai food category? Maybe not traditional Thai of course, so some will find that insulting.

Nah, it's very much a Chinese place.

A sushi spot does seem logical for filling out the roster at DTD, though. Maybe they can put one in at whatever they're doing with ESPNZone.

 

[mickEblu]

Doesn't Din Tai Fung cover the Thai food category? Maybe not traditional Thai of course, so some will find that insulting.

lol no it’s nothing like Thai food.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Is that the concept art or a screenshot from the sims?

 

[coffeefan]

Kind of intrigued by this. The only British food we have out here is Three Broomsticks. lol. Gordon’s fish n chips, beef Wellington etc sound good. Hopefully it’s not a one n done.

If it's the same as the Vegas Gordon fish & chips then it will be fire.

 

[Gusey]

I've checked the concept art from when it was Earl Sandwich's Canaby Tavern and its identical, so not sure if Ramsay had any influence on the restaurant's interior design

 

[PiratesMansion]

Yeah much better than a few years ago. Still missing some sushi/ Japanese. How are the New Mexican spots? Haven’t tired them. I don’t want to get carried away but some Thai or Indian would be good too. Haha. I’m thinking a few Indian dishes might sneak into Gordon’s restaurant?

I really like Centrico. Even the seating area & chips and salsa by themselves are pretty much perfect for my needs.

Not everything I've tried there has been to my taste, but nothing has been bad.

 

[mickEblu]

I really like Centrico. Even the seating area & chips and salsa by themselves are pretty much perfect for my needs.

Not everything I've tried there has been to my taste, but nothing has been bad.

I’ll have to try either that one or the one upstairs one of these trips. I had a steak quesadilla from the QS spot - Tiendita. I remember it being good but must not have been great or we would have went back.