'Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar' concept art and construction at Disney Springs The Landing

[Next Big Thing]

I still think bartender-controlled effects and shows are likely.
Disney's surely taken notice of the positive reinforcement effect purchase-related effects has on guest spending.

Tbh, they probably need another Sam's like bar to help draw locals away from Sam's. This is larger and will hold much more people. I actually don't think there should ever need to be a wait for this based on size.

 

[Bairstow]

Tbh, they probably need another Sam's like bar to help draw locals away from Sam's. This is larger and will hold much more people. I actually don't think there should ever need to be a wait for this based on size.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see a LOT of "enchanted" bars coming to the property in the next couple of years.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see a LOT of "enchanted" bars coming to the property in the next couple of years.

I wouldn't be either. I really hope they don't over do it though. As I said on another forum, if they continue to build even just one more of these, i'd love to see it built on the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk has a lot of nightlife that really isn't advertised and i'd wager the majority of guests don't even know about.

Plus, there's what, 4-5 hotels within walking distance of the Boardwalk? Would make a great alternative (and much more convenient) than going to the Poly or DTD.

 

[Sage of Time]

I'm a fan of the enchanted bar trend. They're well done set pieces and kinda feel like attractions that you actually get to live in for a little while.

 

[COrunner]

I they are listing a fall 2015 opening. Anyone get any better of a date, like, for instance around Mid-September for opening?

 

[PhotoDave219]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see a LOT of "enchanted" bars coming to the property in the next couple of years.

Ive heard that a few times

 

[toolsnspools]

This is the perfect theme for the business traveler. It's not going to draw a bunch of rowdy 21-25 year-olds, and it will hold just enough nostalgia that the 40 +/- business traveler can strike up a conversation with a stranger about the old IJ movies. I'm sure I'll have a few beers here on my next business trip to Orlando.

As for expanding on the Trader Sam's success, I'm pretty sure the Reggie Boat was in place before TS opened. I think both places draw a similar crowd, and that's who Disney is looking to cater to, but I don't think the theme changed here because of success there.

 

[Sage of Time]

Anyone else looking forward to the rest of the menu. I don't know about anyone else but I like the little nod to the Hovito, a very small part of Raiders.

Refresh my memory as to what that was?

 

[sshindel]

Refresh my memory as to what that was?

http://indianajones.wikia.com/wiki/Hovitos

 

[MarkTwain]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see a LOT of "enchanted" bars coming to the property in the next couple of years.

I wouldn't be upset.

I could see a fun frontier-type bar at Wilderness Lodge, or something with a voodoo twist at French Quarter maybe.

 

[DisneyJeff]

FINALLY... More places to drink at WDW!!!

Now if they would only open the Beer Pong Outpost in Frontierland....

 

[DC0703]

I'm a big fan of the Indiana Jones theme. The only bummer for me is that it is a bar; I would have loved if this was a sit down restaurant. Not that Disney Springs necessarily needs another restaurant, but still...

 

[Sage of Time]

http://indianajones.wikia.com/wiki/Hovitos

Wonderful. Thanks.

 

[Sage of Time]

I wouldn't be upset.

I could see a fun frontier-type bar at Wilderness Lodge, or something with a voodoo twist at French Quarter maybe.

That sounds awesome.

 

[DVCOwner]

FINALLY... More places to drink at WDW!!!

Now if they would only open the Beer Pong Outpost in Frontierland....

I do not drink much, but I think it is great that Disney is opening a few more places to have an after diner drink. One of the advantages of staying on the park is you never have to worry about drinking and driving.

 

[doctornick]

I wouldn't be upset.

I could see a fun frontier-type bar at Wilderness Lodge, or something with a voodoo twist at French Quarter maybe.

Or an explorers/African bar at AKL.

I agree with the earlier thought of having something on the Boardwalk though. Don't know what theme, but that would be a location where one could do well, especially with the hotels in walking distance (and potentially for after Epcot closes for the night)

 

[John]

Well that's a lot more than my DTD experience which consists of reading about it here. I don't bother ever going.

You are missing out Falco....you should try it sometime

 

[DisneyJayL]

I can't wait to eat here. Well, drink here...

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Here is an interesting take:

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/05/the-indiana-jones-restaurant-seems-like-a-letdown/

 

[Matt_Black]

I'm of a different opinion. I like that they took a minor character and have the freedom to expand on him a bit. THAT to me is Imagineering- coming up with a unique and interesting backstory. Compare it to Be Our Guest. Yes, it looks amazing inside. But, there's really no thought to it other than lifting scenes straight from the film and making them three dimensional. And there's little explanation as to why the secretive and reclusive Beast is absolutely A-OK with hordes of strangers coming in.