At 5PM? And people gripe that Disney can't built stuff in a timely fashion.
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Disney Springs tenant watch
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At 5PM? And people gripe that Disney can't built stuff in a timely fashion.
Scott Joseph, Sentinel food critic turned blogger, confirmed today STK and The Edison are coming. He predicted Morimoto 6 months ago, so he has some credibility. Also suggests Chef Morimoto might not actually have a lot to do with this restaurant.
http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/index.php/news/2698-morimoto-in-name-only
http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/index.php/news/2698-morimoto-in-name-only
Next Big Thing
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This is really good news if true. The Edison alone is enough to get me to Disney Springs.
JEANYLASER
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Now, the Orlando Business Journal says that by the end of 2015, a Sound Lion retail store will open at Disney Springs. According to the article, "Sound Lion is a retail store that focuses on high-tech personal listening products, including headphones, docking stations, wireless music players and other music products." and The article also mentions that BabyCakes NYC has also filed papers this week that suggest a new eatery opening at Disney Springs. I hope Sound lion and BabyCakes will be official!
GoofGoof
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Plus it mentioned another restaurant from a celebrity chef to be confirmed soon. Seems like a solid lineup of new offerings. I hope the demand is there to keep these places full and in business.
jt04
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It will be.
GoofGoof
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I think so too. My only hesitation is that these places seem a little high end for WDW. Not to belittle the Disney crowd, but I think of some of these places as more of a higher end business dinner place than a theme park with my family place. I guess the convention crowd combined with locals should help with that.
One interesting thing to see will be how many (if any) will accept the DDP. I have to think that some of these restaurant developers won't be thrilled to have a bunch of tourists in tank tops and flip flops looking for the most expensive item on the menu to order since "Mickey" is paying for it anyway. For example, most high end steakhouses are completely all a carte which hardly works with the DDP model. I guess maybe they could make them Signatures and charge 2 credits. If they don't accept DDP they would be free to build a more unique menu, but then they could lose a ton of business to the places that do take it. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Could be the start of a real renaissance for WDW food.
Edison all but confirmed. Strong rumor The Hanger is more bar than restaurant. Confirmed The Boathouse will have live music and be open to 2 am (like Raglan). It's not the old PI, but certainly more nightlife-oriented than was originally suggested.
The Hangar is a bar, with light eats.
GoofGoof
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I thought I read somewhere they were going to require tenants of the Landing to keep the places open until 2am. Have you guys heard anything like that?
danlb_2000
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Permit filed today for The Art of Shaving LLC. I have added it to the map in this thread:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-landings-map.892749/
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-landings-map.892749/
Save PI reported that months ago. I think Boathouse press release confirmed they would stay open late.
ETA: Nothing at WDW happens in a vacuum. This is beginning to look a lot like an attempt to counter the Orlando Eye/I-Drive for the convention-goer market. Of course using 3rd party vendors.
GoofGoof
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Thanks that's probably where I read it. I was trying to remember if it was someone's suggestion or an actual rumor.
Anyway, I agree that this looks like an effort to provide multiple late night options and the type and quality of the restaurants so far seem more tailored to the convention crowd than the stroller crowd.
Next Big Thing
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Haven't seen this posted here yet... Sound Lion store to open next year, basically dealing in music and high quality electronics/headphones.
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/10/disney-springs-inks-music-electronic-retailer.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/10/disney-springs-inks-music-electronic-retailer.html
TomHendricks
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I love the Art of Shaving, I wonder if this will be a Barber Spa. If it is, I know where I'm going to get a haircut and shave next time down there.
Next Big Thing
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I'm sure it is. There's at least 2 locations in Orlando that I know of already though. Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall both have locations.
Adam N
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Fwiw, when Robert Earl came to talk to Planet Hollywood about changes that were coming, he mentioned that there were places literally pulling out of millennia and moving to Disney Springs. Not that I expect him to actually know anything, but just wanted to toss that in the pool.
BoarderPhreak
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As an avid DE/wet shaver, it's interesting to hear of AoS opening a store @ Disney Springs. Not that I buy anything from them, but it's good to see the continued resurgence of this trend.