News 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort reopening in April 2024

[Sirwalterraleigh]

This was the ONE character breakfast my wife would make us do every trip. So sad.

Lots of good memories there…20 years worth…

I’ll miss the banter

 

[jpinkc]

Lots of good memories there…20 years worth…

I’ll miss the banter

Never met a Bad Mad Hatter there ever!!! The cast members were always what made it great!!! Even got the same young woman as Alice 2 years in a row.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Never met a Bad Mad Hatter there ever!!! The cast members were always what made it great!!! Even got the same young woman as Alice 2 years in a row.

There were 2 mainstay hatters (who I knew very well outside of work) and 2 marys (who I wish I knew better…but a boy can dream, right?) that made the place

Just my opinion

 

[seabreezept813]

I thought this was a joke and apparently its not??

What the [censored]. That makes absolutely no sense. 3 out 4 in that lineup have nothing to do with the theming, plus Tiana already has a resort with themes surrounding her and is getting a ride.

I’m so confused by this because my kids who love Tiana won’t recognize her Bayou look if they’re too short to ride the ride. So I’m not sure they’d get it. Also pairings would make more sense.. Mirabel and Bruno would make sense as I’m sure Bruno would be a fun character, Aladdin and Jasmine, I guess any semblance of connection would make this at least interesting.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

Have we confirmed that it will be the same characters at breakfast and dinner? One of the things I enjoyed about Park Fare was that it had a completely different lineup at breakfast than it did at dinner.

 

[Miss Rori]

The movie was a disaster…

…it’s been covered in the news…though not much since no one bought tickets anyway

Sure, but even the less popular movies' walkaround characters get noticed, right? Tiana's movie wasn't a huge hit back in 2009.

 

[MisterPenguin]

These characters are not from the Victorian Era:

• Cinderella
• Mary Poppins
• Alice and company
• Pooh and company

Now, tell me about the other characters coming which are also not from the Victorian era...

 

[Bastet]

Alice and company would count as victorian

 

[LittleBuford]

These characters are not from the Victorian Era:

• Cinderella
• Mary Poppins
• Alice and company
• Pooh and company

Now, tell me about the other characters coming which are also not from the Victorian era...

Alice is certainly Victorian, and Disney’s version of Cinderella belongs sartorially to the nineteenth century.

 

[Disone]

The experience ends up in the pipes…just like all meals

It depends on an organ

 

[Indy_UK]

To me it feels like these Characters will meet in Magic Kingdom during the day, finish at 4:30 and then go to meet guests at 1900 Park Fair from 5:30pm for dinner. I can't see any other reason why the odd mix?

 

[Splash4eva]

The 1900 Park Fare Character Dining Adventure, brought to you by Disney's DE&I Department.

That has been such a hit so far. The Splash decision has been received with nothing but cheers lol

 

[Splash4eva]

I don’t understand why everything is turning into a character experience. Some people don’t like characters and it’s just awkward to wave at the character and act disinterested. They really need a non-character section for the restaurants so it can be “inclusive” for all types of diners.

Characters bring in extra money its another cash cow for them to over charge for a simple product. People can simply tell the server they dont want characters coming over to their table. Not sure what you mean in regards to everything turning into character meals tho the options imo are still on the limited side and plenty of missed IP’s. Look no further than Star Wars…

 

[WorldExplorer]

I'm guessing there will be beignets and Tiana will talk about nothing but them like the broken record she has become.

And the ride, of course. Cough up 50+ and you too can be advertised to!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

With a delicious bowl of strawberry soup…and we ALL know that strawberries grow VERY well in a bayou salt mine…

I bet that’s gone

I doubt they'll get enough complaints (or lack of bookings) to make any changes necessary.

Or they won’t care

Also saw Tom Bricker pointed out the omissions of Ariel/Eric and Rapunzel/Flynn is prob a good sign that Bon Voyage will return.

Not at all trustworthy

 

[LSLS]

I bet that’s gone

Or they won’t care

Not at all trustworthy

Actually pretty sure they confirmed that will be back for what it's worth. Was never my thing at all, but they'd be nuts to get rid of it.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Alice is certainly Victorian, and Disney’s version of Cinderella belongs sartorially to the nineteenth century.

I stand corrected about Alice. Oopsie.

But the Cindy story is way before Victoria.

 

[LittleBuford]

But the Cindy story is way before Victoria.

Disney’s version is set during the nineteenth century, as clearly revealed by the costumes.

 

[DisAl]

Cinderella, Evil Step-Mother/Step-Sisters.

These three made 1900 Park Fair one of the best character dinners at WDW. Won't be the same without them.

 

[Bocabear]

I remember eating there before it was a character dinner many times...Just a buffet... It was a nice restaurant...
Since Cindy already has a Character dining destination, it makes sense to keep her there and use other characters... But ones suited more to the locale...which still doesn't explain the Beauty and the beast themed cocktail lounge upstairs...lol 1900 Park Faire should be themed to Mary Poppins Jolly Holiday animation sequence...that would be charming...add Alice and that cast and it seems like enough.