Flame Tree Barbecue closing for extensive remodel at Disney's Animal Kingdom

[nepalostparks]

Visited Animal Kingdom yesterday, and the walls were down around Flame Tree. Cast Member there said it is expected to open on Tuesday (June 30th). Also got a look at the new menu boards posted. Biggest change is the Smoked Chicken Salad is gone, and a new Caribbean Jerk Salad is in its place. They've also added a Watermelon Salad to the menu. Everything else is basically the same as the old menu; the pork sandwich price increased by $1.

Also worth mentioning is all of the Flame Tree items that were available at the kiosks nearby are gone already, with the exception of the Chicken & Ribs combo. I can't imagine we were the only visitors this weekend who were a little bummed about that.

 

[BrerJon]

I give Disney grief for a lot of things but one thing I think they're really doing well on recently is theme park quick service food.

Compare that delicious looking Flame Tree menu board to peoples' expectations of theme park food - burgers, fries, nuggets and hot dogs... night and day.

Maybe I'm just hungry!

 

[mattdenine]

Can't wait to check this out in October, my DD did not cooperate last year and we didn't eat there. The reno's look geat

 

[Clamman73]

Is the seating area by the water going to be the same, or have pics from Rivers of Light construction shown some work has been done over there?

 

[note2001]

My 18 yo son will now dine happily ever after.

 

[djkidkaz]

Is the seating area by the water going to be the same, or have pics from Rivers of Light construction shown some work has been done over there?

I haven't noticed any changes in that area.

 

[Cesar R M]

Visited Animal Kingdom yesterday, and the walls were down around Flame Tree. Cast Member there said it is expected to open on Tuesday (June 30th). Also got a look at the new menu boards posted. Biggest change is the Smoked Chicken Salad is gone, and a new Caribbean Jerk Salad is in its place. They've also added a Watermelon Salad to the menu. Everything else is basically the same as the old menu; the pork sandwich price increased by $1.

Also worth mentioning is all of the Flame Tree items that were available at the kiosks nearby are gone already, with the exception of the Chicken & Ribs combo. I can't imagine we were the only visitors this weekend who were a little bummed about that.

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the area looking nice! look at all the threes trees!

 

[FutureWorld1982]

the area looking nice! look at all the threes!

They look great indeed!

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Looks gorgeous. My most favorite quick serve of all time ever.

 

[Cesar R M]

They look great indeed!

let me pull a @PhotoDave219 brand excuse and blame my browser dictionary.

 

[Bolt]

I don't want to be that guy- but umm... why did it take so long to just build an outdoor roof? Am I missing any other changes?
For the length of the refurb I guess I was expecting way different.

Pretty sure most of this refurb was related to Rivers of Light infrastructure and not directly related to the restaurant.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Are the animals eating other all gone?

 

[halltd]

Best thing about this whole remodel? CORN BREAD IS BACK! YAY!

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Flame Tree Barbecue is back open with new enhancements and updated menu

 

[epcotisbest]

PHOTOS - Flame Tree Barbecue is back open with new enhancements and updated menu

Looks really nice. Thanks for the timely update. This is one of our favorite lunch spots.

 

[wdwdude1]

Great photo update! One of my favorite places to eat. The watermelon salad looks good!!

 

[Cesar R M]

PHOTOS - Flame Tree Barbecue is back open with new enhancements and updated menu

look at all the plants, water features..etc.. love it!

 

[LAKid53]

One word - Yippeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[matt9112]

New menu items are always good to see since some people like to eat food my food eats.

But the new shaded areas are great so far. The feel and ambiance is much greater now. The overall thematic presentation is a more inviting and mature experience. One of DAKS biggest issues (to me) was lack of overall shade and cool areas the escape the humid foliage that dominates the park.

 

[note2001]

My son just visited FTB over our trip this last week. He has always been their biggest fan for the ribs they make, but was very disappointed in them, stating the seemed to have a different seasoning than usual (meaning different than in summers past). He has dropped FTB from his favorites list. Has their recipe changed? Are they also doing the dry rub bit?