Big River Grille and Brewing Works to close at Walt Disney World
Big River Grille and Brewing Works to close at Walt Disney World
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Big River Grille and Brewing Works to close at Walt Disney World
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Epcot82Guy
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I really wanted to like Big River, and the concept is solid. It just wasn't very good. I think another brewery (national label) could come in and do a similar concept pretty well.
surfsupdon
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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."
buckeyegator
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i am amazed at the number of food places, both in the parks, the resorts, and disney springs. do not know how so many actually turn a profit to stay open, more is not always better.
UNCgolf
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I wonder if they'll consider putting something different here (i.e. not a restaurant). There's the Yachtsman, Cape May, Beaches and Cream, and Ale & Compass at the Yacht/Beach Club, and then the new Cake Bake Shop, Flying Fish, Trattoria al Forno, the Boardwalk Deli, and the pizza window at the Boardwalk itself -- although Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno don't serve lunch.
There are also the restaurants at Swan/Dolphin and even EPCOT a relatively short walk away. There's a lot of competition for dining.
I wish they'd turn this space into a diner that serves all day breakfast along with other standard diner fare and change the deli into something else -- maybe a themed ice cream and candy shop more like what was once offered there years ago. I'm sure that won't happen considering the Boardwalk Deli was just recently reworked, though.
There are also the restaurants at Swan/Dolphin and even EPCOT a relatively short walk away. There's a lot of competition for dining.
I wish they'd turn this space into a diner that serves all day breakfast along with other standard diner fare and change the deli into something else -- maybe a themed ice cream and candy shop more like what was once offered there years ago. I'm sure that won't happen considering the Boardwalk Deli was just recently reworked, though.
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
…of course…they never really gave it much thought
AJT607
Active Member
Whatever they do, I hope that it is more savory options at the Boardwalk (they already have enough indulgent sweet offerings planned or presently there). I also hope that they can turn it over relatively quickly. I’m not thrilled at the prospect of another 2-4 year construction project like the Cake Bake Shop has turned in to.
JohnD
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Here's just the photo posted to an AP FB group.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
That’s a lovely threat letter
Disstevefan1
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DISNEY AS LANDLORD: Thank you for your service. NEXT tenant please.
Perfect place for a Whataburger.
CJR
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This is a pretty big deal just for its longevity, it opened in 1996 and kept a similar look the whole time.
It's honestly more surprising that it lasted so long, I never knew of it being very good. Disney didn't mind it though, so long they got that rent check.
So, it'll probably create a lasting change to the area. Honestly though, it was past time to give that spot some new life. Hope they can find something really good to go here, lots of possibilities.
It's honestly more surprising that it lasted so long, I never knew of it being very good. Disney didn't mind it though, so long they got that rent check.
So, it'll probably create a lasting change to the area. Honestly though, it was past time to give that spot some new life. Hope they can find something really good to go here, lots of possibilities.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Plenty of open space with store closings at springs
Sirwalterraleigh
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bhg469
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The best, but sadly most expensive sports bar I've ever been in is a very short Uber ride away at the Gaylord palms. Having said that there are plenty of places off site that are still very good. And a couple that are ok on site.