Big River Grille and Brewing Works to close at Walt Disney World

[Club Cooloholic]

Always enjoyed Big River. Not good to see that the venue is closing and nothing else is opening, no announcement either. That's two big venues closed at the "entertainment district at the shore."

They really are taking that Atlantic City vibe all the way huh with all these closed places on the Boardwalk.
Seriously, the options for dining for those staying at the Boardwalk Inn are already limited. And I'm sorry that Cake joint doesn't fit at all

 

[Brian]

They really are taking that Atlantic City vibe all the way huh with all these closed places on the Boardwalk.

 

[Rose&Crown]

Very excited for another bakery to open and Disney promote the tile inside as some nostalgic touch.

 

[jwutony16]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it did. I doubt a BBQ place could ever get a Michelin star; I think that's why Bib Gourmand exists -- they're really for different things.

That said, I don't think Polite Pig would have necessarily received a Bib Gourmand in other places. There's a BBQ place I go to regularly in Atlanta that I think has much better meats and it didn't get a Bib Gourmand here.

There is a street vendor in Bangkok with a Michelin star, so a BBQ place could definitely get one.

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

The destruction of the Boardwalk has been ongoing since the redo of Disney Springs. Disney simply does not want 2 night time entertainment venues. It's a shame as we used to love Boardwalk. My hope was for the Boardwalk to become the new Pleasure Island but it's just not happening.

 

[DCBaker]

Here's the first food truck, which is parked next to Jellyrolls.

 

[Lilofan]

Perfect place for a Whataburger.

Whataburger opened and lasted for 1 year in Orlando near the busy intersection of Sand Lake and JYP before closing.

 

[monorail81]

Here's the first food truck, which is parked next to Jellyrolls.

“Easy parking at Disney Springs and take the bus to Boardwalk“. I’m sorry for the vendors. I’m not parking at Springs to take a bus to buy something from them. Not worth my time or the hassle. I have a feeling there are a lot of others who feel the same. Might end up not being so lucrative for the trucks to be at the BW.

 

[surfsupdon]

Trucks would do well 6pm-1030p, especially as Epcot closes.

 

[Lilofan]

Trucks would do well 6pm-1030p, especially as Epcot closes.

One of the last things I would do is eating at a food truck after a long hot day at Epcot. Some cold beers at the resort hotel swimming pool would be my option to end our evening.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Whataburger opened and lasted for 1 year in Orlando near the busy intersection of Sand Lake and JYP before closing.

That was before I moved here.

 

[ParentsOf4]

One of the last things I would do is eating at a food truck after a long hot day at Epcot. Some cold beers at the resort hotel swimming pool would be my option to end our evening.

 

[harryk]

Possibly bring in a 'Kinsales' - a little Irish Pub food would be just fine. Don't need another Italian spot or a fast food deal.

 

[Bocabear]

Trucks would do well 6pm-1030p, especially as Epcot closes.

You have the times wrong... The trucks would do well from 9:00pm-12:00am Those are the times you can't get anything to eat after the parks close... which is what is needed.... But I REALLY hate food trucks on the Boardwalk... They have the space available, just put in a new venue...
And really something that is not "Irish Food" or "Italian Food" or "Seafood"... Just a regular place where you can get breakfast or sandwiches or dinner entrees all day long... I would even advocate taking Atlantic Dance Hall and turning it into a spectacular Art-Deco Diner by the shore... Which would become the food hub for the resorts all on the lake.

 

[surfsupdon]

You have the times wrong... The trucks would do well from 9:00pm-12:00am Those are the times you can't get anything to eat after the parks close... which is what is needed.... But I REALLY hate food trucks on the Boardwalk... They have the space available, just put in a new venue...
And really something that is not "Irish Food" or "Italian Food" or "Seafood"... Just a regular place where you can get breakfast or sandwiches or dinner entrees all day long... I would even advocate taking Atlantic Dance Hall and turning it into a spectacular Art-Deco Diner by the shore... Which would become the food hub for the resorts all on the lake.

I can agree with you. The old Boardwalk To-Go cart (which I think is no more) was the only Disney operated place that had mozzie sticks, sandwiches, and snacks late into the night.

Drives me nuts how Disney Resorts shut down food service pretty much after 10p.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

One of the last things I would do is eating at a food truck after a long hot day at Epcot. Some cold beers at the resort hotel swimming pool would be my option to end our evening.

Remember when food trucks were something you would hit for lunch or breakfast at work? I am cool with food trucks, but in Florida, on a hot day, I don't want to stand outside one and then go sit on a bench to eat.

 

[Fsunolekrw]

Really need to turn the space into breakfast spot / late night shore side diner. Would make a lot of money serving breakfast in the morning to people before they hit the parks and everyone with late night munchies after the parks have closed. Doesn’t even have to be super late, maybe until like 11:00 or midnight.

 

[happybear025]

A sports bar is maybe the biggest gaps in existing offerings. People travel from all over and ask where they can watch a game or event and the best advice is "maybe X lounge if you ask" or "maybe splittsville." We'll soon have people asking for good spots to watch the Super Bowl.

I watched the 2018 NFL playoffs on the Boardwalk. This was either right after ESPN shutdown or they were having a private event.

They had put up a giant movie screen inside Jellyrolls. No food and no wait staff (order from the bar), but they encouraged you to walk over to Big River and order To-Go from THEIR bar and bring it back to eat at your Jellyroll's table.

Also watched the 2017 TN @ Florida game at Big River sitting at the Bar. That was a wild game and the entire bar area, including the bartenders, got really into the big plays.

Both were a really fun time.

Agree with the other poster tho that Big River was never set up well as a Sports Bar - the space is too awkwardly placed and the sound echo was awful.

 

[happybear025]

They really are taking that Atlantic City vibe all the way huh with all these closed places on the Boardwalk.
Seriously, the options for dining for those staying at the Boardwalk Inn are already limited. And I'm sorry that Cake joint doesn't fit at all

Oh come on, whenever I go on vacation, the first thing I think is: "where can I purchase a giant, expensive specialty cake to carry with me back to my hotel room and devour or to cram into my mini-fridge to forge off of in bits and pieces throughout my stay?"

This place seems like a French-themed Cheesecake Factory type thing? It is themed so aggressively that I worry it would be alienating; not to be sexist but not sure my husband and Dad are going to have a French Bakery with tiny marble tables, fussy throw pillows and pink flowers as a go-to spot for dinner or lunch any time soon.

Also, I love the idea of a High Tea, but of course it being on Disney it begs the immediate question: Where are Alice or the Princesses??

 

[Plowboy]

Read about this a couple of weeks ago. While BRG would never be confused with "fine dining", we liked it as our arrival night go to. We usually had a salad and a couple of drinks. It was perfect after a 6 hr flight.