News Artist Point to become Storybook Dining character experience

[Gitson Shiggles]

So how much of these at least slightly controversial decisions (toned-down experience at Whispering Canyon, conversion of Northwest-styled Artist Point into a German Snow White character meal) does WL GM Thea Sargent take responsibility? Is this the beginning of the watering down of uniqueness at all hotel restaurants, and the beginning of a ubiquitous bland experience across WDW hotels, save some architectural differences?

 

[picarello0823]

what rumor about HDDR???

 

[wannabeBelle]

...I’m not sure you’re being part of the “solution” here...

More crappy character meals? Are we not getting enough ecv traffic?

Artists point was something the current Disney traveler can’t stand: Not the same food and the character upcharge

RIP...been a consistent patron for 21 years

I am going to modify this as somehow I missed that this was for dinner. If it was for breakfast I was all for it. dinner might be not such a hot idea. The idea of using a restaurant that is currently closed for breakfast to add that in would be fine with me and as I said a good use of a restaurant that is being underutilized. Elimination of a Signature Location for dinner? Not so sure on that one. Sorry for the confusion!!! Marie

 

[trainplane3]

what rumor about HDDR???

This rumor: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/hoop-dee-doo-closing.947225/
Nothing concrete, just rumblings at this point.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

If the intent was to revive a classic IP, then Bambi seems the more logical fit.

Does anyone truly believe that the Evil Queen, the fairest of them all, would be seen at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

If the intent was to revive a classic IP, then Bambi seems the more logical fit.

Does anyone truly believe that the Evil Queen, the fairest of them all, would be seen at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?

Flower, Thumper, Blossom, and the hunter.

 

[Casper Gutman]

So how much of these at least slightly controversial decisions (toned-down experience at Whispering Canyon, conversion of Northwest-styled Artist Point into a German Snow White character meal) does WL GM Thea Sargent take responsibility? Is this the beginning of the watering down of uniqueness at all hotel restaurants, and the beginning of a ubiquitous bland experience across WDW hotels, save some architectural differences?

It’s not “the beginning” of that phenomenon, unfortunately...

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Two words: Cockerell Fries

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Conversion to character dining aside, not sure why anyone would be upset that they chose Snow White. It's not like the Cinderella, Mary Poppins, Pooh and Alice units make any thematic sense at a seaside Floridian beach resort and yet, no one complains about 1900 Park Fare's character lineup matching the theme of the hotel. I'm glad a classic Disney character group was chosen instead of more Pixar junk.

 

[JohnD]

Because when I think of the Pacific Northwest, I think of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. How about Humphrey, the park ranger and Donald and/or Goofy?

 

[PeakSeason]

I am going to modify this as somehow I missed that this was for dinner. If it was for breakfast I was all for it. dinner might be not such a hot idea. The idea of using a restaurant that is currently closed for breakfast to add that in would be fine with me and as I said a good use of a restaurant that is being underutilized. Elimination of a Signature Location for dinner? Not so sure on that one. Sorry for the confusion!!! Marie

The linked articles mention that the new meal experience will take place in "an Enchanted Forest-like setting". Since they will be changing the decor to match the character meal, the same space is unlikely to be suitable for a signature meal.

 

[note2001]

I'm gambling that there will be a name change coming. The two similarly named eating locations, Artist Point (WL) & Artist Palate (SSR), always confuse folk. Good time to rename this one.

How does "Snow White's Scary Dining Adventure" sound?
Don't eat the apples.

 

[MisterPenguin]

All the forests of the world are connected. Just like all TGIFs.

 

[matt9112]

Will guests be required to have "recently" bathed before eating?
If so, can this rule be enforced property-wide?

theres lots of rules...disney dosen't wanwant to offend anybody. for example dress codes technically exsist...could fool me.

 

[matt9112]

All the forests of the worlds are connected. Just like all TGIFs.

FWIW thats my fav generic chain.

 

[TeriofTerror]

theres lots of rules...disney dosen't wanwant to offend anybody. for example dress codes technically exsist...could fool me.

I was making a joke about the dwarfs claiming they had bathed "recently" when Snow White wanted them to wash before dinner.

 

[HauntedPirate]

So how much of these at least slightly controversial decisions (toned-down experience at Whispering Canyon, conversion of Northwest-styled Artist Point into a German Snow White character meal) does WL GM Thea Sargent take responsibility? Is this the beginning of the watering down of uniqueness at all hotel restaurants, and the beginning of a ubiquitous bland experience across WDW hotels, save some architectural differences?

I don't think it's new, to be honest. The blandification of WDW continues...

 

[Tiggerish]

There used to be a character breakfast at Artist Point called Character Stampede. 1995. I still have the button they gave out. Goofy, Chip and Dale in their fishing/hiking gear.

That made sense.

This doesn’t.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Conversion to character dining aside, not sure why anyone would be upset that they chose Snow White. It's not like the Cinderella, Mary Poppins, Pooh and Alice units make any thematic sense at a seaside Floridian beach resort and yet, no one complains about 1900 Park Fare's character lineup matching the theme of the hotel. I'm glad a classic Disney character group was chosen instead of more Pixar junk.

It's as if whoever approves these crazy ideas has no concept of theme.

"Cinderella, Alice, and Mary Poppins wear dresses. Many of our GF guests wear dresses. APPROVED!!!"

"The Pacific Northwest has trees. Snow White was based in a forest. APPROVED!!!"

I just cannot connect those dots.

 

[Maccabee18]

I'm so over these character themed meals. They need to make these restaurants have the options to be character free and focus on the food. I don't mind the characters being around for those who do, but I don't want it forced down my throat. I used to love Akershus until they turned it into a character place and then the menu started to suck.