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

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[ToTBellHop]

I wonder if they will install a special seating area for some sort of dessert party for the new nighttime show. Either way, a welcome improvement. Sometimes on rainy days, it's nice to have a roof over your head while you eat, but having to walk in the rain to get to the seating stinks. What DAK really needs, though, are more enclosed, air-conditioned places to eat.

I also wonder if the purported new dining in Africa will open prior to Flame Tree closing.

 

[wdwmagic]

I wonder if they will install a special seating area for some sort of dessert party for the new nighttime show. Either way, a welcome improvement. Sometimes on rainy days, it's nice to have a roof over your head while you eat, but having to walk in the rain to get to the seating stinks. What DAK really needs, though, are more enclosed, air-conditioned places to eat.

I also wonder if the purported new dining in Africa will open prior to Flame Tree closing.

I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see a premium area made out of this. We'll see.

 

[disney4life2008]

A remodel means they will re-work the menu as well (I hope not). I just returned and the burgers and fries were terrible - the portion sizes are getting smaller.

 

[JohnD]

They are closing my favorite CS restaurant in all of WDW! I will be there when it's closed! My vacation is ruined! Who do they think they are??!!!! (SARCASM alert!)

 

[Gomer]

I hope they don’t streamline the area too much. Part of the charm is the maze-like seating area. You really feel removed from the hustle and bustle when eating there. One of my favorite spots to relax in all of WDW.

 

[JohnD]

The covered walkways is a welcome addition. My folks and I were in AK on a rainy day and we had to bolt to the covered areas.

 

[Zac Skellington]

I hope they don’t streamline the area too much. Part of the charm is the maze-like seating area. You really feel removed from the hustle and bustle when eating there. One of my favorite spots to relax in all of WDW.

I agree. I understand the occasional need for cover, but I hope they don't sacrifice the charm.

 

[PhilharMagician]

More covered areas is welcome. On rainy days there is not enough covered areas to sit in. I also have to agree that there will be some sort of dual service waterfront area setup for a premium event space like a dessert party and regular seating during the daytime.

 

[dumboflyer]

I really do like the food, I think it's hard to find much better QS than those ribs. And I love the seating maze too--always shocked me that more people didn't find their way down to the waterfront covered seating.

I can understand the desire to use that area more for the upcoming nighttime show, but I hate the timing. I'll be there a week or so after it closes, and there are no QS locations in AK that come close to Flame Tree IMO.

 

[Zac Skellington]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see a premium area made out of this. We'll see.

I wouldn't be surprised either, but isn't the new show to be more "directional"? Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought the best viewing would be between Dino and Asia.

 

[todd23]

If they can only keep the white birds out of that area. I love the atmosphere at Flame Tree, but those birds keep my head on a swivel every time I eat there!

 

[Master Yoda]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see a premium area made out of this. We'll see.

Will the new show have 360 degree viewing? It looked fairly one sided in the concept art and Flame Tree would be almost directly behind it.

 

[Gomer]

I really do like the food, I think it's hard to find much better QS than those ribs. And I love the seating maze too--always shocked me that more people didn't find their way down to the waterfront covered seating.

I can understand the desire to use that area more for the upcoming nighttime show, but I hate the timing. I'll be there a week or so after it closes, and there are no QS locations in AK that come close to Flame Tree IMO.

I’ll be down there at the same time. At first I was crushed. But now I’m sort of excited to be forced to try something new. I’ve seen good reviews on Tamu Tamu and the Yak & Yeti counter service, so this will a nice way to force me to try one of those.

 

[networkpro]

A duck proof fence would be a good addition, not too difficult, just some chicken mesh so they stay away.

 

[DManRightHere]

Phew, I was worried they were going to make an indoor seating area.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Will the new show have 360 degree viewing? It looked fairly one sided in the concept art and Flame Tree would be almost directly behind it.

Well, if there are water screens, wouldn't almost directly across from the viewing area under construction provide a mirror-image view of the same show?

 

[jklakeview]

Yak and Yeti destroys the food at flame tree grill. I used to be a big fan of flame tree but the prices are insane. Yak and yeti is much more reasonably priced and much better food.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yak and Yeti destroys the food at flame tree grill. I used to be a big fan of flame tree but the prices are insane. Yak and yeti is much more reasonably priced and much better food.

For me, Yak and Yeti is cat food. Flame Tree all the way!

 

[Master Yoda]

Well, if there are water screens, wouldn't almost directly across from the viewing area under construction provide a mirror-image view of the same show?

Possibly, but they are only one element of the show. I am picturing that tt would be kind of like watching Fantasmic! from back stage.