Avengers Campus - Reactions / Reviews

[Ismael Flores]

Yes, but why would you pair a filet mignon with a soda or water? Even if they served an incredible streak that didn't taste like theme park food, you're paying for a fine dining meal without fine dining options.

If Blue Bayou meals ran $15-$20, I would say it was worth it. But the dice roll of a good table combined with fancy theme park food doesn't justify the cost nor reputation in my opinion. It is no better than Rancho De Zoloco or Pizza Planet for me, other than the ambiance.

But I also found Be Our Guest incredibly underwhelming when I visited MK.

I still do not understand why they don't break away from the no alcohol thing in restaurants and offer wine with dinner. it would be so easy to control the intake of alcohol in what is suppose to be an upper dining experience.

 

[mickEblu]

Yes, but why would you pair a filet mignon with a soda or water? Even if they served an incredible streak that didn't taste like theme park food, you're paying for a fine dining meal without fine dining options.

If Blue Bayou meals ran $15-$20, I would say it was worth it. But the dice roll of a good table combined with fancy theme park food doesn't justify the cost nor reputation in my opinion. It is no better than Rancho De Zoloco or Pizza Planet for me, other than the ambiance.

But I also found Be Our Guest incredibly underwhelming when I visited MK.

I was just reiterating the fact that filet mignon I had at Blue Bayou was tasty. Yeah serve some wine, why not? Doesn’t bother me. I don’t care either way. I actually prefer wine without food. Alcohol in general just doesn’t work for me with food.


And yeah that makes sense. It’s not worth the dice roll at $60 a head. I’m curious to see what my second dining experience there will be like. Where you lose me is comparing it to Pizza Planet. Cmon now! Geez, how bad was it on some of your visits?

 

[Professortango1]

I was just reiterating the fact that filet mignon I had at Blue Bayou was tasty. Yeah serve some wine, why not? Doesn’t bother me. I don’t care either way. I actually prefer wine without food. Alcohol in general just doesn’t work for me with food.


And yeah that makes sense. It’s not worth the dice roll at $60 a head. I’m curious to see what my second dining experience there will be like. Where you lose me is comparing it to Pizza Planet. Cmon now! Geez, how bad was it on some of your visits?

Pizza Planet is okay food. It reminds me of Soup Plantation quality, but the noodles aren't as watery. Blue Bayou is about the same quality, just not pizza and mac and cheese.

Cafe Orleans, Rancho de Zocalo, and Pizza Planet were my Disneyland dining spots. I generally avoided Pizza Planet more because I had to be in that specific mood and the atmosphere is the more food-court feeling than the Western side of the park. Now that Ronto Roasters has opened, it has become my go-to meal. Fair price, perfect portion size for me, tasty, not stupidly crowded/impossible to obtain (looking at you Lobster Nachos).

 

[britain]

I still think they screwed up when they built Galaxy edge and not use the prime real estate more efficiently. just like they did with the fantasmic service building they should have added another large partially submerged building between the Frontierland and fantasyland entrances. Instead of creating a large dirt Berm they could have used the land for a themed bar-b-que eatery. The main entrance being on Galaxy edge side but with a to go window facing the frontierland side. View attachment 526797

I hear you, but I disagree. Disney knew they were getting rid of a lot of Frontierland's "inefficient wilderness" and so I'm grateful for every square foot of this "unused" area.

 

[Professortango1]

I still do not understand why they don't break away from the no alcohol thing in restaurants and offer wine with dinner. it would be so easy to control the intake of alcohol in what is suppose to be an upper dining experience.

Exactly! Blue Bayou is the perfect venue for offering cocktails and/or wine. But, I guess if they have sold out reservations already, there's no need for them to improve the experience. The Disney AP crowd will just gobble it up regardless. And I get it. As a kid, I LOVED the Rainforest Cafe. The ambiance is amazing in the right circumstances.

 

[mickEblu]

Pizza Planet is okay food. It reminds me of Soup Plantation quality, but the noodles aren't as watery. Blue Bayou is about the same quality, just not pizza and mac and cheese.

Cafe Orleans, Rancho de Zocalo, and Pizza Planet were my Disneyland dining spots. I generally avoided Pizza Planet more because I had to be in that specific mood and the atmosphere is the more food-court feeling than the Western side of the park. Now that Ronto Roasters has opened, it has become my go-to meal. Fair price, perfect portion size for me, tasty, not stupidly crowded/impossible to obtain (looking at you Lobster Nachos).

I had Soup Plantation once and thought it was terrible and never went back. I respect your opinion but i think you are way off on your Blue Bayou, Pizza Planet comparison.

I also really enjoy the Ronto Wrap. Just don’t know if it’s worth $14.

 

[Professortango1]

I had Soup Plantation once and thought it was terrible and never went back. I respect your opinion but i think you are way off on your Blue Bayou, Pizza Planet comparison.

I also really enjoy the Ronto Wrap. Just don’t know if it’s worth $14.

Souplantation was the best chain buffet around. It went Hometown, Golden Corral, Souplantation. They lacked variety, but their quality was the best for a buffet style restaurant. But then again, I LOVE soup with fixens on top as well as freshly baked breads and hearty salads. They shall be missed.

 

[mickEblu]

Souplantation was the best chain buffet around. It went Hometown, Golden Corral, Souplantation. They lacked variety, but their quality was the best for a buffet style restaurant. They shall be missed.

Im speaking for the Porter Ranch location in California on my one visit. Perhaps where you live it was better.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Exactly! Blue Bayou is the perfect venue for offering cocktails and/or wine. But, I guess if they have sold out reservations already, there's no need for them to improve the experience. The Disney AP crowd will just gobble it up regardless. And I get it. As a kid, I LOVED the Rainforest Cafe. The ambiance is amazing in the right circumstances.

There are two reasons to add alcohol to fine dining locations in DL: guests (customers) want it and I guarantee you the bean counters at TDA know down to the penny how much revenue they're missing out on. It works in the non-castle parks, it's working at MK and it can work at DL. I believe it's inevitable.

 

[SuddenStorm]

There are two reasons to add alcohol to fine dining locations in DL: guests (customers) want it and I guarantee you the bean counters at TDA know down to the penny how much revenue they're missing out on. It works in the non-castle parks, it's working at MK and it can work at DL. I believe it's inevitable.

The cat's out of the bag already at Disneyland with Oga's. Honestly I'd be willing to bet the Bayou would already be serving alcohol if Disneyland wasn't closed for 2020.

As long as guests can't walk around the park with their beer, I have no issue with it being served in the nicer restaurants in the park. I mean, I'd prefer Walt's prohibition remain in place for the sake of tradition, but that prohibition is already broken.

 

[DrAlice]

I would love to go. Can you request or reserve a table by the water or does that cost extra to eat right by the boats?

It's been a long time, but it was possible to request a table by the water when you check in for your reservation. They'll warn you that you may have to wait a bit. Not sure if this is still the case.

The last time we went, we just ordered dessert. It was enough to soak up the atmosphere and take a break. I was never impressed with their menu or food either, but dessert was good.

 

[Ismael Flores]

Souplantation was the best chain buffet around. It went Hometown, Golden Corral, Souplantation. They lacked variety, but their quality was the best for a buffet style restaurant. But then again, I LOVE soup with fixens on top as well as freshly baked breads and hearty salads. They shall be missed.

They shall NOT be missed , i never understood the liking for Hometown buffet or Golden Corral. i was forced to go when i would spend time with an elderly person and always found myself wishing we would leave quickly. of course i always found buffets disgusting, never understood the need for some people to pile up food on plates like trough instead of just getting portions and then getting up again to get more when done.

 

[Professortango1]

They shall NOT be missed , i never understood the liking for Hometown buffet or Golden Corral. i was forced to go when i would spend time with an elderly person and always found myself wishing we would leave quickly. of course i always found buffets disgusting, never understood the need for some people to pile up food on plates like trough instead of just getting portions and then getting up again to get more when done.

Yeah, Hometown Buffet was like eating trays of TV Dinners. Golden Corral was great in the old days with fresh rolls and such, but the last time I went it was pretty gross. Souplantation was the only good buffet chain I found. I think its because they focused on salad, soup, and artisanal breads rather than trying to make EVERYTHING. They were quite yummy, and the limited options meant most I saw there were not heaping mountains of food on their plate.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Walt's Prohibition

 

[MisterPenguin]

Walt's Prohibition

Easy to mandate when you're high on nicotine!!

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Mmm, I know the feeling

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

The cat's out of the bag already at Disneyland with Oga's. Honestly I'd be willing to bet the Bayou would already be serving alcohol if Disneyland wasn't closed for 2020.

As long as guests can't walk around the park with their beer, I have no issue with it being served in the nicer restaurants in the park....

That's exactly where I would draw the line. I'm good with fine dining and what we used to call buffeteria (Plaza Inn, French Market, Zocalo), but I have mixed feelings about counter service/burger stands. And I would prefer no roaming in Disneyland just to remember Walt. And other than Oga's, I'm not anxious to add any Lounges (I don't mind them in DCA).

 

[SuddenStorm]

That's exactly where I would draw the line. I'm good with fine dining and what we used to call buffeteria (Plaza Inn, French Market, Zocalo), but I have mixed feelings about counter service/burger stands. And I would prefer no roaming in Disneyland just to remember Walt. And other than Oga's, I'm not anxious to add any Lounges (I don't mind them in DCA).

Personally, I don't consider Galaxy's Edge to be a part of "Walt's Disneyland". Which I think is fair since WDI did everything they could to make it feel like it's not. So having alcohol in SWGE doesn't properly break prohibition.

I also think any alcohol served at Disneyland should be tasteful... and really really expensive. Like more expensive than DCA.

 

[D.Silentu]

Touching on alcohol at Disneyland, I also wouldn't mind it being on the menu for sit down dining locations only. However, something has to be done about Oga's. They either need to expand the bar, build a clandestine duplicate as they did with the meet and greet in Toontown, or let people take their drinks on the go. I know I've said it before, but needing a reservation to visit the Cantina is ridiculous.

 

[D.Silentu]

I also think any alcohol served at Disneyland should be tasteful... and really really expensive.

I understand where you're coming from, but the idea of it being even more expensive than it is makes me shudder!