Obvious they are looking at sales and not guest experience.If this is accurate, it's what I was hoping wouldn't happen. The artwork seemed to also convey the seating was gone.
So now, you've got your drink and your bakery item, (Plus any kids you might be trying to herd) and you need to head right out into the parade crowd sidewalks because there's no longer any place to actually sit and eat, and you can't just stand around holding up the exit.
Good luck with that...