New PH Disney Char. Breakfast/ Lunch @ MGM

[coltow]

I'm wondering if this is temporary for "magical beginnings?" I'm glad though that we'll be able to go. And I'm very glad that these boards sre so informative. I don't see anything on the WDW site yet and I would have known if not for all of you....thanks

 

[joelleharbert]

Am I the only one who thinks this is nuts to change it from a Pixar meal to a Playhouse Disney meal? No offense to those of you with preschoolers who enjoy Playhouse Disney, but the Pixar movies have a greater appeal to a wide range of children (and adults). It seems like just doing the Playhouse Disney characters is restrictive and not a whole lot of fun for those of us who don't have preschoolers and were actually looking very forward to the Pixar character meal!

 

[AngryEyes]

My children wouldn't be interested in such a thing these days, but I still think it's a great idea. Quite frankly, I think the vast majority of young children would enjoy this a lot more than any meal featuring Mickey and friends. I'd bet a lot of them have little or no idea who Mickey Mouse is before meeting him at the parks.

 

[Frank Stallone]

Am I the only one who thinks this is nuts to change it from a Pixar meal to a Playhouse Disney meal? No offense to those of you with preschoolers who enjoy Playhouse Disney, but the Pixar movies have a greater appeal to a wide range of children (and adults). It seems like just doing the Playhouse Disney characters is restrictive and not a whole lot of fun for those of us who don't have preschoolers and were actually looking very forward to the Pixar character meal!

Unfortunately, Pixar backed out of the deal, and Disney had to put some kind of character dining experience in the park. They didn't want another princess meal, they didn't want another Mickey Mouse meal, and apparently they still dont' want a meal that appeals to 5-10 year old boys, so they went with a preschooler meal.

Hopefully Pixar will still get a character meal eventually (Pizza Planet would certainly make sense, if turned into a full service restaurant).

I bet the dining representatives would be getting a lot more phone calls today, had it been a Pixar meal.

 

[JPVonDrake]

It's Official!

Here are the details on this new dinning experience...

The new "Play 'n Dine at Hollywood & Vine" Character Breakfast and Lunch starts on June 25, 2006, and Guest may make dinning reservations as of today.

Join Jo Jo and Goliath from Jo Jo's Circus and June and Leo from the Little Einsteins for breakfast or lunch at Hollywood & Vine at the Disney-MGM Studios. Sing and dance along with your hosts, the Playhouse Pals, as they entertain you with interactive moments featuring everyone's favorite Playhouse Disney songs.

Breakfast:
Hours: 8AM - 11:20AM
Price: $22.99 (Guest 10+) $12.99 (Guest ages 3-9) Plus Tax. Non-Alcoholic, Non Specialty Beverage Included.

Breakfast Menu: Seasonal fruit, Freshly baked pastries, Assorted yogurts, Breakfast Meats, Scrambled Eggs and Frittata, Mickey Waffles with assorted toppings, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits.

Lunch:
Hours: 11:40AM - 2:25PM
Price: $24.99 (Guest 10+) $13.99 (Guest ages 3-9) Plus Tax. Non-Alcoholic, Non Specialty Beverage Included.

Lunch Menu: Creative array of Salads, Sliced Deli Meats and Cheeses with freshly Baked Breads. American Favorites: Pot Roast, Fishcakes, Herb-crusted Salmon, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Spoon Bread and Seasonal Vegetables. Desserts include Soft Serve Ice Cream, Brownies and a variety of other traditional items. Children's items also available.

This location is included in the following Vacation Packages:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining (B,L) - Requires 1 Table Service Meal
Magic Your Way Premium Package (B,L)
Magic Your Way Platinum Package (B,L)

Disney's Dining Experience 20% discount on ALL Food & Beverage for members & up to 9 Guests. DDE Discount not available on Holidays.

Kosher needs can be accommodated if ordered at least 24-hours in advance.
Guest will only receive one meal, this will not be all-you-care-to-eat. Guest will be charged the regular buffet or all-you-care-to-eat price.

Special dietary needs (such as allergies) can be accommodated at this location. Please advise dine agent at the time of booking.

Lifestyle dietary needs (such as no sugar added, low fat, low sodium, vegetarian, or vegan) can be accommodated at this location. Please advise a Cast Member at the location of the special needs and they will be happy to assist you.

Guests may call 407-560-5381, up to 48 hours in advance to order birthday or special occasion cake.

Note: Hollywood and Vine will continue to offer a non-character all you care to eat buffet Dinner and the Fantasmic Dinner Package. The Breakfast and Lunch are NOT included in the Fantasmic Dinner Package.

Hope this helps! :sohappy:

 

[MaryMcMagic]

I don't necessarily think it was an either/or proposition. Does this mean there won't be a Pixar meal in the future? Heck no! The Pixar deal may still have life, just at a later date.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don't necessarily think it was an either/or proposition. Does this mean there won't be a Pixar meal in the future? Heck no! The Pixar deal may still have life, just at a later date.

The new folks in the company from Pixar seem to prefer attractions for current movies--so how about a Ratatouille character meal premiering later this year to drive up interest for the upcoming movie?!

 

[WDWKat26]

Yeah, I think people have been waiting for a Character Breakfast at MGM and the Pixar idea is taking too long. This will be interesting though, because they had an audition for "Sarge" too. Who knows!

 

[MellBelle2]

However, it does seem a Pixar E-ticket is on the way to the studios...I'll take that over a character meal They probably want the ride first, and then a supporting character meal. Put a character breakfast in Pizza Planet...that's really close to where the new ride is going in...

Is a Pixar ride in the works??:animwink:

 

[ToTBellHop]

Is a Pixar ride in the works??:animwink:

truly.

 

[MellBelle2]

do you have any idea what type of ride they're thinking about?

 

[wannabeBelle]

Here are the details on this new dinning experience...

The new "Play 'n Dine at Hollywood & Vine" Character Breakfast and Lunch starts on June 25, 2006, and Guest may make dinning reservations as of today.

Join Jo Jo and Goliath from Jo Jo's Circus and June and Leo from the Little Einsteins for breakfast or lunch at Hollywood & Vine at the Disney-MGM Studios. Sing and dance along with your hosts, the Playhouse Pals, as they entertain you with interactive moments featuring everyone's favorite Playhouse Disney songs.

Breakfast:
Hours: 8AM - 11:20AM
Price: $22.99 (Guest 10+) $12.99 (Guest ages 3-9) Plus Tax. Non-Alcoholic, Non Specialty Beverage Included.

Breakfast Menu: Seasonal fruit, Freshly baked pastries, Assorted yogurts, Breakfast Meats, Scrambled Eggs and Frittata, Mickey Waffles with assorted toppings, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits.

Lunch:
Hours: 11:40AM - 2:25PM
Price: $24.99 (Guest 10+) $12.99 (Guest ages 3-9) Plus Tax. Non-Alcoholic, Non Specialty Beverage Included.

Lunch Menu: Creative array of Salads, Sliced Deli Meats and Cheeses with freshly Baked Breads. American Favorites: Pot Roast, Fishcakes, Herb-crusted Salmon, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Spoon Bread and Seasonal Vegetables. Desserts include Soft Serve Ice Cream, Brownies and a variety of other traditional items. Children's items also available.

This location is included in the following Vacation Packages:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining (B,L) - Requires 1 Table Service Meal
Magic Your Way Premium Package (B,L)
Magic Your Way Platinum Package (B,L)

Disney's Dining Experience 20% discount on ALL Food & Beverage for members & up to 9 Guests. DDE Discount not available on Holidays.

Kosher needs can be accommodated if ordered at least 24-hours in advance.
Guest will only receive one meal, this will not be all-you-care-to-eat. Guest will be charged the regular buffet or all-you-care-to-eat price.

Special dietary needs (such as allergies) can be accommodated at this location. Please advise dine agent at the time of booking.

Lifestyle dietary needs (such as no sugar added, low fat, low sodium, vegetarian, or vegan) can be accommodated at this location. Please advise a Cast Member at the location of the special needs and they will be happy to assist you.

Guests may call 407-560-5381, up to 48 hours in advance to order birthday or special occasion cake.

Note: Hollywood and Vine will continue to offer a non-character all you care to eat buffet Dinner and the Fantasmic Dinner Package. The Breakfast and Lunch are NOT included in the Fantasmic Dinner Package.

Hope this helps! :sohappy:

As Always the best info!!! Thank you JP!!!!!!!!!! Belle

 

[ToTBellHop]

E-ticket for families--which MGM desperately needs.

 

[Shellybelle]

Am I the only one who thinks this is nuts to change it from a Pixar meal to a Playhouse Disney meal?

No, you're not nuts. I agree, I would have been on the phone today to make ressies if it would have been Pixar.

BTW, have I missed something?....What is the new e-ride coming to MGM??

 

[MickeyTigg]

Looks like this is the replacement for the Pixar character breakfast idea...too bad, since most non-preschoolers will really have no interest in this.

I totally agree. I have a 6 year old girl and a 10 year old son...neither will be interested in this meal.

 

[ToTBellHop]

No, you're not nuts. I agree, I would have been on the phone today to make ressies if it would have been Pixar.

BTW, have I missed something?....What is the new e-ride coming to MGM??

it's a yet-unannounced Pixar-themed e-ticket geared toward families opening in 2008...since the effort now seems to build a new Pixar-themed attraction in every Disney-owned theme park by 2009.

 

[joelleharbert]

I know I'm beating a dead horse here, but really, when is Disney going to wise up and offer something for the BOYS? My daughter gets to do Cinderella's Royal Breakfast and my oldest son is excited to eat with Shamu at Sea World for our upcoming trip, but my 4-year-old son is not into Jo Jo's Circus or Little Einsteins and there is nothing for him. Thankfully, I talked him into seeing Mickey at Chef Mickey's or else there would be really nothing for him. I'd even take a Peter Pan or Pirates of the Caribbean themed meal at this point. Actually, I'm kind of disgusted with the whole thing. I'm half tempted to cancel Chef Mickey's and just tell the poor kid he can ride Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin 100 times in a row!

 

[ZambeziZelda]

Actually, I'm kind of disgusted with the whole thing. I'm half tempted to cancel Chef Mickey's and just tell the poor kid he can ride Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin 100 times in a row!

Or he could eat a burger while riding Space Ranger Spin....

:slurp: :hurl:

 

[ToTBellHop]

Apparently Disney has decided little girls are a bigger market (princess stuff, new shops, etc.). I thing it has gotten out of hand, myself. Still, I can see my 4-year old self easily preferring the rides to a character breakfast...as long as we don't see Princess Encounter or Aurora's Big Mistake! replacing Stitch's Great Escape, I think we are fine...

 

[WDWRLD]

Upon hearing rumors of a Pixar meal at H&V I booked a dinner in hopes of them adding it later. However today I asked my 6 year old son and he sait "I dont like Jo Jos Circus" and he has no idea who Baby Einstien is. Heck, every time id see JoJo over by Milionaire id always wonder how much longer before he simply disappear because across the street Mickey had a LONG line, around the corner at Als Toy Barn Buzz, Woody and Jessie all had long lines, and the Green Army Men always had a crowd in front of "The Hat" but you could just walk up to JoJo. Even if there were a few in line for JoJo if Donald came out of his trailer most of them would run to his line. I admit there is a small market for JoJo and the Einstien but not enough of one for a resturant like H&V. In the long run it will be interesting to see if its run out lasts the Buzz and Woody dance thing at Diamont Horseshoe.

Anyone looking for a H&V dinner reservation call CRO, Mine is back in their system.