Any Word on the dinosaur resturant...

[wherewhy]

I didn't know if anyone had any info or pics on the progress of the new Dinosaur resturant that is supposed to be open in downtown disney. Thanks

 

[ImaYoyo]

I didn't know if anyone had any info or pics on the progress of the new Dinosaur resturant that is supposed to be open in downtown disney. Thanks

Thusfar we know planned opening in 08, and they've poured footers in the creek. That's 'bout it.

 

[wdwmagic]

Progress seems very slow on this one for some reason.

 

[Gagesmom314]

I have been to the one in Kansas City and it is awsome! It will be a great addition to Downtown Disney. Food wise it is of course just like Rainforest Cafe but the atmosphere is really cool.

 

[wherewhy]

Thanks guys, I knew it had been awhile, but from what concept art I've seen it looks great!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Landry's is very slow with both of its current projects at WDW...money issues or is Disney giving them grief?

 

[ImaYoyo]

Landry's is very slow with both of its current projects at WDW...money issues or is Disney giving them grief?

Actually the building at AK has gone up VERY quickly. I was walking through AK last night and was shocked at the progress they have made in the past 3 weeks.

 

[Fun2BFree]

I dunno but I think this'll make Rainforest Cafe kinda redundant. Two animal themed eateries run by the same company in a relatively small space?

 

[Glen Quagmire]

does anyone have pictures of what these resturants look like elsewhere?

 

[ImaYoyo]

I dunno but I think this'll make Rainforest Cafe kinda redundant. Two animal themed eateries run by the same company in a relatively small space?

Yeah. I originally hoped this was going to be and update or overlay of rainforest until I saw the drawings and pictures. WOW. This place looks like the atmosphere should be stellar. The tables are really fun too! I'm sure the food will be similar in quality, but it will be one of those few places you don't go for the food.

http://www.trexcafe.com/

T-rex is to Dinos what Casa Bonita is to Mexican restaurants.

 

[Figment82]

Build-A-Dino? Sounds quite interesting. I used to work at Build-A-Bear and it was always a lot of fun. I thought it odd that DL's DTD has one (and quite a successful one at that!) but WDW doesn't. Perhaps this will make up for it a little.

 

[Scott in GB]

Here's a link to some pictures of the tables and decorations under construction at the manufacturer: http://www.theeffectslab.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=353&highlight=dinosaur

 

[Gagesmom314]

Build-A-Dino? Sounds quite interesting. I used to work at Build-A-Bear and it was always a lot of fun. I thought it odd that DL's DTD has one (and quite a successful one at that!) but WDW doesn't. Perhaps this will make up for it a little.

Build A Dino is great fun. My 6 year old has a green one named Razor. They have fun safari outfits for them and they even have pink dino's for the girls.

 

[TravisMT81]

I wish they would just convert the Rainforst to the T-Rex, it would freshen up the marketplace and you would still have the Rainforest at AK.

 

[teebin]

Actually the building at AK has gone up VERY quickly. I was walking through AK last night and was shocked at the progress they have made in the past 3 weeks.

Yes, I believe the new restaurant construction in AK is being handled/designed/supervised completely by WDI and not Landrys. Landrys will merely operate within the space that they get. The new DTD T-Rex is most likely WDI approved, design and engineering wise, and that is it. Landrys is most likely in charge of having T-Rex constructed with little assistance from Disney and WDI.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes, I believe the new restaurant construction in AK is being handled/designed/supervised completely by WDI and not Landrys. Landrys will merely operate within the space that they get. The new DTD T-Rex is most likely WDI approved, design and engineering wise, and that is it. Landrys is most likely in charge of having T-Rex constructed with little assistance from Disney and WDI.

Does WDI even have that level of control over T-Rex? Yak and Yeti I buy, but T-Rex is a chain. The first T-Rex Cafe has already opened...Orlando's looks to be similar to the one in Kansas City.

 

[SGT623]

The level of non-news on this latley makes me think it could be another David Copperfield resturant.

 

[eagles]

i really like that. i hope it does open, it will be my excuse to go to disney again. my son would love it, as well as me!