According to the News section of the WDWmagic homepage, The Land pavillion may reopen on April 29th. This would be really cool. I'll be at Epcot on the 30th for Senior Trip, so I'll be one of the first people to see it!
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Land Reopening
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Ned Brainard
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too cool! I am there 4/30 - 5/7. See ya there! :sohappy:
Sir Hiss527
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Is the entrance for Soarin going to be in 'The Land'? Is there going to be anything new in 'The Land'? Thanks for the update!
CTXRover
Well-Known Member
Sir Hiss527 said:
Yes, the main and only guest entrance for Soarin' will be from inside The Land, located in the area where Food Rocks' entrance was. The current rehab of The Land is to ready it for the increased traffic and access to the first "big" E-ticket for the pavilion. New ramps and a reconfigured food court area are just some of the changes.
Here is a description of the new food court, Sunshine Seasons, that will be located more centrally in the pavilion. This excerpt is from the main wdwmagic news and updates page on The Land, which originally came from the Cast Eyes and Ears newsletter:
QUOTE: This spring, Guests can celebrate the seasons at the new Sunshine Seasons, a fast-paced, fast-casual restaurant at The Land at Epcot. Fast-casual dining is a hybrid concept offering the convenience of a quick-service establishment with unique menu offerings and ingredients historically associated with more “casual” table-service operations. Chefs will cook the restaurant’s food in an open, onstage kitchen so Guests can see their selections being prepared. “The senses should love this area because there is
something for each sense to enjoy,” said Chef de Cuisine Mike Bersell. “Sunshine Seasons takes the open kitchen concept to a bigger level.”
Guests will order food from five different stations, and then take their selections to a centralized cashier area. The food stations, which will feature video menu boards, will be themed to the different seasons of the year. The Wood-Fired Grill Shop will feature a wood-fired grill and rotisseries that produce items inspired by fall, with hearty, earthy flavors and unique presentations. Here, Guests will find ancho-rubbed beef with chimichurri sauce, Moroccan rotisserie chicken, grilled Atlantic salmon and more. At the Soup and Salad Shop, Guests will find unique soups and salads inspired by the abundance of growth and the celebration of springtime. Chefs will use the freshest of ingredients, utilizing fresh herbs and vegetables from The Land greenhouse. The Asian Wok Shop will serve noodle bowls and stir fry inspired by the crisp and intriguing flavors of Asia. This area will feature a Mongolian barbecue and wok station. The menu, inspired by summer, with a light, healthy and flavorful approach, will feature items such as Mongolian vegetable beef stir fry, vegetarian noodle bowl with tofu and more. The Sandwich Shop will feature hearty sandwiches served on artisan breads that are inspired by the great baking traditions of the winter months. Here, Guests will find a black forest ham and salami grinder, turkey muffuletta, grilled veggie Cuban sandwich and more. The area also will feature a Bakery serving muffins, bagels, croissants, danish, desserts, coffee and more. Each food station will offer vegetarian and children’s selections, as well as “grab ‘n’ go” items. “We’re committed to serving great food in a ‘fast-casual,’ friendly and exciting atmosphere,” Mike said. “Our team is committed to providing outstanding customer service and an extraordinary dining experience.”
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General Grizz
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How nicespeck76 said:
RedGear
Member
Are you going to the all night party at Magic Kingdom? How many people from your class are going?
I'll be there too from the 4/27 till the 5/4. I am sure you will have a blast. I wish my high school had done something cool when I graduated, but that never happened. O well, have fun and don't party too hard!
I'll be there too from the 4/27 till the 5/4. I am sure you will have a blast. I wish my high school had done something cool when I graduated, but that never happened. O well, have fun and don't party too hard!
CSUFSteve
Active Member
RedGear said:Are you going to the all night party at Magic Kingdom? How many people from your class are going?
I'll be there too from the 4/27 till the 5/4. I am sure you will have a blast. I wish my high school had done something cool when I graduated, but that never happened. O well, have fun and don't party too hard!
As a Cast Member, Grad Nites were always fun to work too.... until between about 3:30-5 AM (at Disneyland anyway) when life becomes total and complete hell until close. And, of course, Grad Nites are always understaffed because who wants a 4-hr 03:00-07:00 shift with only a 20 cent shift differential?!
marlaymike
New Member
Speck76 thank you for the picture.
Are there more pictures?
Are there more pictures?
fjm777
Active Member
From WDW web site this morning...
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"Living with the Land will not be operating January 2 - April 30, 2005 however we recommend The Living Seas as an alternative during this time.
Circle of Life will not be operating January 2 - April 30, 2005 however we recommend Journey into Imagination with Figment as an alternative during this time."
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So does this mean that The Land will open back up on May 1st and that Soarin may be open too, even though it does not officially open until May 5th?
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"Living with the Land will not be operating January 2 - April 30, 2005 however we recommend The Living Seas as an alternative during this time.
Circle of Life will not be operating January 2 - April 30, 2005 however we recommend Journey into Imagination with Figment as an alternative during this time."
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So does this mean that The Land will open back up on May 1st and that Soarin may be open too, even though it does not officially open until May 5th?
TinkerBell9988
Well-Known Member
speck76 said:
Ahh... how cool that looks!! Thanks for the picture! :sohappy:
Disneyfan1981
Active Member
Finally! The Land was closed when I went on my honeymoon and I haven't been in The Land since 2000. I can't wait to head back and see what's been done, probably won't hit it until Forbidden Mountain opens but still excited...
I sure hope that it is open on the 30th. Otherwise, I'll only miss it by a day and would be very dissappointed. I really want to ride Soarin'.