I’m happy to admit I was wrong about the pre fixe.
Perhaps California Grill is next??
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Perhaps California Grill is next??
lentesta
Premium Member
I'm pleasantly surprised it's April 1.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
It looks like it’s pretty consistent with what they had prior
…just 25% more than it should be.
But not at all surprising there
…just 25% more than it should be.
But not at all surprising there
Ayla
Well-Known Member
No, menu does not appear to be prixe fixe.
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
I'm pleasantly surprised it's not prix fixe -- even the Disney post makes it sound prix fixe.
I'm curious to see what the new interior looks like, though. Removing the multiple levels was a likely mistake no matter what it looks like (multiple levels are almost always good for the look of a restaurant), but hopefully they've done something to keep it from being a giant open room.
I'm curious to see what the new interior looks like, though. Removing the multiple levels was a likely mistake no matter what it looks like (multiple levels are almost always good for the look of a restaurant), but hopefully they've done something to keep it from being a giant open room.
I wonder if it was an ADA issue. Could be that the restaurant was grandfathered into an existing ADA code and when they renovated it had to come up to standard codes of today’s timeframe.
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
I can't imagine why -- there are tons of multi-level restaurants, and the ADA just requires reasonable accommodations. It wouldn't require every single table in the restaurant to be ADA accessible as long as some are.
I was thinking maybe the required percentage of accessibility had increased and it didn’t meet the threshold anymore. Or maybe the ramps up (I can’t remember if there were ramps or not) had an outdated rise over run.
I used to be in leadership in a botanical garden and there were areas of the garden we couldn’t renovate or remodel specifically because there was no way to bring them up to new ADA code even though they met code when built. That is why it’s usually the first thing I think of when you see major structural changes.
TheGuyThatMakesSwords
Well-Known Member
OK - if interested? GET AWAY FROM WDW OWNED FAST FOOD.... or don't.
1) Swan Dolphin.... Shulla's, Il Mulino. Both stunning.
2) Disney Springs... LOADS of fine offerings, with real menus. BOATHOUSE... PADDLEFISH.... STK... EDISON. All great - with actual menus.
3) CAPA. Wonderful REAL Restaurant.
4) Bull&Bear.... Wonderful REAL High End Restaurant.
WDW now wants to be in the junk food business.... Suggesting you avoid Junk Food, unless that is what you desire. Quick breakfast? Best is Whispering Canyon. Quick Lunch? Skip it and get a basic Coke - save up for that GREAT Dinner
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There are MANY fine dining alternatives - not WDW owned, a short cab ride away.
1) Swan Dolphin.... Shulla's, Il Mulino. Both stunning.
2) Disney Springs... LOADS of fine offerings, with real menus. BOATHOUSE... PADDLEFISH.... STK... EDISON. All great - with actual menus.
3) CAPA. Wonderful REAL Restaurant.
4) Bull&Bear.... Wonderful REAL High End Restaurant.
WDW now wants to be in the junk food business.... Suggesting you avoid Junk Food, unless that is what you desire. Quick breakfast? Best is Whispering Canyon. Quick Lunch? Skip it and get a basic Coke - save up for that GREAT Dinner
.There are MANY fine dining alternatives - not WDW owned, a short cab ride away
.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
I’m digging this menu, especially the appetizers. This is back on the to-do list.
MagicHappens1971
Well-Known Member
" Reservations will open for this grand return on March 1, and we look forward to welcoming you back starting April 1 to this enhanced experience destined to become a new favorite!" - DPB
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
The problem with that place was it was clunky…since day 1.
Not sure how you can make it much better?
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
Well that's kind of my thinking -- removing the multiple levels is going to make it worse; it'll feel like a cafeteria. Unless they have done some other major construction on the dining area, which is possible.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
It’s the octagonal shape and rather standard sized windows. It didn’t translate from the drawing board. Not much you can do there
Disney Analyst
Well-Known Member
Lots of ways to break up a restaurant without the need for multiple levels that most restaurant workers hate, and makes the restaurant less accessible.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Yes…if you hadn’t put it across the water from a fiberglass castle mock up that theh knew was gonna cause problems…
Bad planning if we’re honest
trainplane3
Well-Known Member
I'm surprised. Looks similar to before. Now to see what the building interior looks like now. Good so far.