Are They Painting the Odyssey Building?

[Shaman]

So they painted the roof of a building that they occasionally use....this is news...why?

Why not?

 

[LuckyFin24]

They still use the building. The Odyssey is where they told us to go for our Grand Gathering, the International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception. Which is in three weeks from today, yay!

 

[venooch333]

What kind of food was served there when it was open or was it just the usual burgers also was there a show on in there like in starlight rays?? Thanx

 

[marni1971]

What kind of food was served there when it was open or was it just the usual burgers also was there a show on in there like in starlight rays?? Thanx

From Birnbaum 1992:

Burgers, Hot Dogs, platters of chicken, tuna and ambrosia salads. Freshly baked pies are a special treat. Lunch, Dinner, Snacks.

We also had a lovely breakfast there in 1987. The tallest section facing the lagoon was a stage area. Have a look in my photo album for pics; the video is in my Futureworld 1990 vid at MouseBits. There`d be a meet'n'greet after the short show; typically 11am, 12noon and 4pm.

Such a relaxing place to eat.

 

[DisneySaint]

I always thought it'd be the perfect place for a futuristic themed restaurant.

 

[juan]

There is a cast cafeteria in the back, custodial offices in the back also. The kitchen is used for special events and outdoor foods (they cook pretzels and turkey legs).
The front part is used for special events, and while it doesn't seem busy, it is used many times a week.

The restaurant went out of quick service because it was taking away business from Electric Umbrella -- which is where Disney wanted the focus to be. And Disney had no other place to cook food for special events without resorting to catering.

Interesting tidbit, the building has probably the most restrooms per area. There are 4 sets in total!

 

[Buford]

That roof was re-painted that color a couple years ago. I was surprised when I first saw it. :wave:

 

[marni1971]

The restaurant went out of quick service because it was taking away business from Electric Umbrella...

Very interesting. Let`s hope now with Pure and Simple, Pasta Piazza Ristorante and now Fountain view closed management see fit to refurb and reopen it to the paying day guest.

 

[venooch333]

I cant see it sumhow but u neva no stanger things have happened i mean that new Harry Potter ride thats incredible :hammer:

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Yes. With Pure & Simple shuttered now and EU run amock most times during most days, I would be surprised if something didn't open back up. FW could use another food draw, especially on the side. At this point, I would actually rather see a new facade on Odyssey and official renaming plaque as an events pavilion and WoL getting a revamp with a new restaurant local, but we'll see.