New Enhancements, Dining Options Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

[UNCgolf]

They essentially added Citricos next to Narcosses. If the food is good, people will accept it.

I didn’t envision signature dining here either.

I think it's a bit different, in that Grand Floridian probably needed that extra dining because there aren't many other options (essentially no one is going to the Magic Kingdom to eat).

The Boardwalk is a very different location than the Grand Floridian.

Obviously we'll see, but if I was betting, I'd say the Cake Bake Shop is either closed within three years or undergoes some sort of overhaul. Maybe it only opens for dinner, since it's really the breakfast/lunch prices that seem like they'll cause problems.

 

[monothingie]

It will be open for less time than it took to build it.

Once the Instagramers get tired if their cake pics, no one will care about it.

 

[UNCgolf]

How would people know or understand that?

Most restaurants at WDW resorts are operated by Disney.

This one seems like it would be a little more obvious considering they have other locations. You're likely going to end up at their website rather than Disney's if you Google it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

This one seems like it would be a little more obvious considering they have other locations. You're likely going to end up at their website rather than Disney's if you Google it.

I’ve never heard of them, not that it matters, I hadn’t heard of salt n straw before Disney either, but “the cake bake shop” is so generic I’m not sure why anyone would automatically think it was a 3rd party.

 

[UNCgolf]

I’ve never heard of them, not that it matters, I hadn’t heard of salt n straw before Disney either, but “the cake bake shop” is so generic I’m not sure why anyone would automatically think it was a 3rd party.

I hadn't either -- I'm saying if someone Googles them, the very first result is their website and if you try to look at menus there you have to pick a location.

It's not like you get routed to Disney.

 

[SpectroMagician]

I give it 1 year before the investors/ people who own this decide to cut their losses. There is just not enough of a market for this type of restaurant at Disney. People are already paying a ton of money just to be there, the market for those willing to spend that much on breakfast or lunch is very very small.

 

[Heath]

This place will never make it. Not even at Disney World. A $24 piece is cake better be one of a kind and make fireworks shoot out your . Who is going to pay $24 for carrot cake or red velvet? A common cake can only be compared to common cake. The theme and atmosphere would have to be over-the-top unique, and/or a very convenient location. It’s none of these things, even for those that fell for the “yacht club” gimmick. What in the world are they thinking?

 

[willtravel]

Start placing your bets, whats replacing it in 18 months time?

ESPN restaurant...

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Prices?

Yeah,, this thing is going to fail for the same reason the Star Wars Failcruiser failed. They have seriously misjudged their target market. The type of person who would be willing to pay $26 for a slice of cake, $14 for a side of fries, and $10 for a chocolate milk is not the type of person who goes to this kind of place. There will be some initial buzz but I bet anything this place goes under within 5 years. Probably sooner.

 

[WorldExplorer]

Start placing your bets, whats replacing it in 18 months time?

Nothing. It'll sit empty with no word of any plans for it for at least as long as it took to build it.

Like how we're rapidly approaching a year of no word on a replacement for Big River Grill.

 

[JAB]

Personally, I don't see it succeeding.

When you have Trattoria al Forno, Flying Fish, Yachtsman, Il Mulino, BlueZoo, and Shula's all within walking distance, there wasn't a need for another "signature" restaurant in the Crescent Lake area.

I also have a feeling many won't even realize that it is a sit-down restaurant because it's called... Cake Bake Shop. My guess is many people will assume it's just a bake shop. Those interested in cake will then just look at the cake slices, see the prices, and say, "Nope.", and others who are looking for a fancy sit-down might overlook it... simply because of the name.

I may be wrong, but based on the prices, I get a sense that the owner feels that because it's "upscale" in Indianapolis it must also be more upscale than other locations at Disney.

 

[JAB]

Start placing your bets, whats replacing it in 18 months time?

NBA Experience.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

These prices are crazy, and I'm used to Vegas tourist prices, I give it 6 months before it’s closed.

It might work if it was a celebrity chef restaurant (Gordon Ramsey, Guy Savoy, José Andrés, etc) that could pull people in off the boardwalk by name recognition but I’ve never even heard of the Cake Bake Shop… it looks interesting enough on the outside we’d check the menu board but we’d never step foot inside after looking at those prices.

 

[MisterPenguin]

When you have Trattoria al Forno, Flying Fish, Yachtsman, Il Mulino, BlueZoo, and Shula's all within walking distance, there wasn't a need for another "signature" restaurant in the Crescent Lake area.

Yeah, but where else are you going to get Michelin version of diner food?

 

[TrojanUSC]

It’s a shame because I think if their prices were down to earth there is a market for a casual spot with good food around here. I know many people who’d love to visit after Luminous for some snacks and dessert, but not at those prices.

 

[Ayla]

It’s a shame because I think if their prices were down to earth there is a market for a casual spot with good food around here. I know many people who’d love to visit after Luminous for some snacks and dessert, but not at those prices.

This isn't a casual place.

 

[TrojanUSC]

This isn't a casual place.

Right but that’s where the miss is. An upscale casual place you can get great all day food and good dessert after the parks would be a win. This seems to be a miss because it’s not really a market they have at WDW.

 

[Nunu]

We'd probably step in to check the decor and ambiance (which I hear are nice), get a slice to-go, and enjoy it at one of the benches overlooking the lake, or take it back to our room.

We'd rather go somewhere else (Topolino's or Toledo) for a special meal.

I don't see this place being successful in the long run, probably a once and done for most. We'll see how it does once the novelty dies, that's the real test.

 

[Purduevian]

That was kind of my point, though -- Flying Fish is probably the best restaurant at Disney World not named Victoria & Albert's, so why go to Cake Bake Shop when it's right there?

The Boardwalk doesn't need another Signature type restaurant (especially not for breakfast and lunch); feels like it's going to be hard to compete there. They'd be much better off at Disney Springs.

I was curious so I checked flying fish availability for the next 10 days.

No availability on 9th and 10th, but there is availability every other day...

Yup no need for a worse flying fish in the area

 

[Bocabear]

I think it will be mobbed for a year...at least... It will be pretty and girly...little girls and fancy moms will love ot despite the prices... In the long term however I think as everyone has pointed out, another signature dining location at that resort is too many. The Boardwalk needed one late night casual dining spot... a place to go after the fireworlks for a late dinner... A Jersey Shore Diner on steroids open until midnight. That is what that locations really needs... There is no real late night dining on property...and with the late night fireworks show at EPCOT, this location would have been great and also serves 6 hotels in the walkable area (not including the hotels connected by skyliner) ... Maybe after a couple years they will move to the Grand Floridian Cafe where it would make thematic sense...And the Boardwalk will get something more reasonable and needed...