SoccerMickey
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SO how long has LTT been there?
LTT has been there since opening day. It shared its facilities with Adventureland Verandah and Diamond Horseshoe.
SO how long has LTT been there?
SO how long has LTT been there?
Oh gosh. When I was 12 or maybe 13 living in Altamonte Springs my dad's ship at the time (USS Bainbridge) came into port unexpectedly somewhere south in Florida. He and a buddy scored 24 hours leave. One Saturday morning really early right out of the blue he was knocking on our door (my folks were divorced since I was little bitty). This is the only time I remember him popping in like that outside of our normal annual or semi-annual visits. I freaked. Anyway, he and his buddy grabbed me and my brother and we were off to Disney for the day. This was back in 1986 or 87 so there were only 2 parks to choose from. We went to the Magic Kingdom. We had lunch at LTT that day. It was a sit-down, order from the menu meal. I think we were the only people in the room we were seated in. There were no characters. I can't remember what we ate. I recall that I wasn't that impressed with the offerings and felt very unsure of what I should order.
I know LTT has been there a reeeaaalllly long time, tho! :animwink:
The characters came in around 1996-1997...and I remember the fan community was up in arms over the idea of a fixed menu.
I like the food, but my kids will definitely not want to return. The dining plan kids meals leave a bit to be desired- the mac/cheese is not what it used to be. Without characters, it'd be a hard sell for us. Casey's mini corndogs would probably win out.
Not lowering the price when they removed the characters was a pretty weak move, but they can fill that place with infrequent visitors who don't know any better or don't care. I don't like it, but I think it's working for them.
People are still going to eat there with or without characters and its not because they are infrequent visitors. Most people are on the Dining Plan now and the price doesn't change for any restaurant. Some people do like the food.
I love the food there, so Ill eat there either way. I do prefer the characters be there though.
And frankly, you have such limited options for restaurants because of the dining plan that people will have to eat there just to get in somewhere. We tried to change our reservations the week we were there and couldn't for any restaurant. Tried to get Le Cellier 3 months out and couldn't.
Dining plan has ruined the casual dining experience.
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