News Bongo's at Disney Springs closing later this year

[Rteetz]

Well, according to a site which shall not be named, Gloria Estefan confirmed the closure for August 2019.

Confirmed at press event for Estefan’s kitchen today.

 

[WondersOfLife]

can you please describe this volcano cake??

Pure deliciousness. Soft chocolate brownies with chocolate syrups, vanilla ice cream, and whip cream. Shareable with family.

That and the spicy pasta are my favorite

 

[invader]

I’d love for a Padrinos to go in there

 

[wdwmagic]

Beatrix coming to Disney Springs

New healthy food options are coming to the West Side at Disney Springs.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[chama1]

When Bongo's opened I went the food was good then but the pricing was too high...loved the dancing in the evening...then the service/food went "south"....but the prices went up...haven't been there for a long time...found El Campo Restaurant...close by....

 

[Bocabear]

I’d love for a Padrinos to go in there

Padrinos?! A chain Cuban restaurant replacing a chain Cuban restaurant that is owned by a celebrity...
I don't think it would be any more successful than Bongos was(n't).. It certainly would be a downgrading of the space... You have Spanish Tapas right next door... Needs to be something more unique
Disney Springs currently has:
Mexican
Spanish
Japanese
Italian
Irish
Steakhouse
Food Truck (Planet Hollywood)
Food Trucks literally
Southern Cuisine
Seafood(several)_
Chicken Sandwiches
Hot Dogs and Sausages
Everything Restaurants (Rainforest Cafe, T Rex)
BBQ
Pizza
Burgers
Ice Cream
Bakery
Only thing I see missing from the list really is something Southeast Asian...like Thai
or a Churrascaria...which I assume will be coming to EPCOT with the Brazil pavilion (if built)...

 

[Rteetz]

Beatrix coming to Disney Springs

New healthy food options are coming to the West Side at Disney Springs.

www.wdwmagic.com

If I’m not mistaken Jim and Len had this first on their podcast. Interested to see how this concept goes.

 

[tribbleorlfl]

All I know is I fondly remember the Guiness record batch of Paella they made for the West Side grand opening in the courtyard and the mutiple to-go clamshells full of food they sent us home with.

 

[The Mom]

Tell ya what, I'll even play the bongos and sing "Babalu" while it burns, just to make a show of it!

I suspect the majority of posters will not get this reference to "I Love Lucy."

 

[raymusiccity]

Melting Pot anyone

Padrinos?! A chain Cuban restaurant replacing a chain Cuban restaurant that is owned by a celebrity...
I don't think it would be any more successful than Bongos was(n't).. It certainly would be a downgrading of the space... You have Spanish Tapas right next door... Needs to be something more unique
Disney Springs currently has:
Mexican
Spanish
Japanese
Italian
Irish
Steakhouse
Food Truck (Planet Hollywood)
Food Trucks literally
Southern Cuisine
Seafood(several)_
Chicken Sandwiches
Hot Dogs and Sausages
Everything Restaurants (Rainforest Cafe, T Rex)
BBQ
Pizza
Burgers
Ice Cream
Bakery
Only thing I see missing from the list really is something Southeast Asian...like Thai
or a Churrascaria...which I assume will be coming to EPCOT with the Brazil pavilion (if built)...

Sometimes a 'checklist' is superfluous when it comes to brick and mortar businesses. Sort of like multiple shoe stores or children's clothing stores. Foot traffic spreads customers out to all of the quality locations. You can't look at a steak house (or any other foodie attraction) and say 'one and done'.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/bea...ney-springs-construction---september-2019.htm

I'm glad it looks like they aren't tearing down Bongos and Beatrix will just renovate it. I didn't think there was a market for a giant pineapple building, but it's one of my favorites so I'm glad it's staying!

 

[wdwmagic]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/bea...ney-springs-construction---september-2019.htm

I'm glad it looks like they aren't tearing down Bongos and Beatrix will just renovate it. I didn't think there was a market for a giant pineapple building, but it's one of my favorites so I'm glad it's staying!

It’s likely to be a total demolition, but not certain yet.

 

[danlb_2000]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/bea...ney-springs-construction---september-2019.htm

I'm glad it looks like they aren't tearing down Bongos and Beatrix will just renovate it. I didn't think there was a market for a giant pineapple building, but it's one of my favorites so I'm glad it's staying!

The Pineapple sort of fits in with Beatrix's cuisine.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

It’s likely to be a total demolition, but not certain yet.

maybe I spoke too soon, I didn't thing those walls looked like demo walls, since they don't hide much.

 

[JaxFLBear]

maybe I spoke too soon, I didn't thing those walls looked like demo walls, since they don't hide much.

Looks about the same as the walls put up when DisneyQuest was demolished.

 

[danlb_2000]

Looks about the same as the walls put up when DisneyQuest was demolished.

Yes, but I think they are a little close to the building if it was being demolished.

 

[JaxFLBear]

Yes, but I think they are a little close to the building if it was being demolished.

They can move them further away when necessary.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Although we never dined in Bongos, we always did the take out window. We may be in the minority, but we loved the take out there.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I’ve only visited (and eaten at) the new Disney Springs a couple times, but all of the newer restaurants just sort of blur together in my mind. They just don’t seem particularly distinct, especially not for a themed vacation destination like WDW.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Our view for the last week has been looking right at Bongos and with the spotlights on it through the early morning hours, I knew the demolition would probably start soon. It just has with the back wall being taken down.

Posted this in the other thread, realized it was better here. Sorry.