New Roundup Rodeo BBQ sit-down restaurant coming to TSL

[James Alucobond]

I actually think the paper-look china is kind of cute. What we've seen of the interior décor in concept art, uh, not so much.

 

[eddie104]

I actually think the paper-look china is kind of cute. What we've seen of the interior décor in concept art, uh, not so much.

Let me guess you think the Toy plastic look is cheap ?

Mind you I don’t what else people want from this land as far as theming goes. But yet a certain section of fandom seems to have a problem with it.

 

[James Alucobond]

Let me guess you think the Toy plastic look is cheap ?

Mind you I don’t what else people want from this land as far as theming goes. But yet a certain section of fandom seems to have a problem with it.

I didn't say that at all. I don't mind the look of the land in general even if there are some proportion issues in places. The interior of this restaurant in particular just doesn't look terribly compelling based on the concept art. There are a couple of potentially interesting elements like the Scrabble tile holder bench seats, but most of it looks like it's just supposed to be a scattering of cutout flats and vinyl wall/ceiling decals. It could be that the artwork just looks deceptively bad, but it's typically the reverse, with the artwork looking deceptively good.

 

[Schweino]

Still confused if this is opening this year or not. Did Disney ever update timelines or sticking with "Sometime in 2022"?

 

[eddie104]

I didn't say that at all. I don't mind the look of the land in general even if there are some proportion issues in places. The interior of this restaurant in particular just doesn't look terribly compelling based on the concept art. There are a couple of potentially interesting elements like the Scrabble tile holder bench seats, but most of it looks like it's just supposed to be a scattering of cutout flats and vinyl wall/ceiling decals. It could be that the artwork just looks deceptively bad, but it's typically the reverse, with the artwork looking deceptively good.

That’s why I asked what your particular issues are with the design. I just stated a common critique I hear among the fandom that’s all. A lot of what you said especially about cutouts is a typical complaint as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts concerning this project.

 

[ppete1975]

i think the barrel of monkees for a cup is cute, and you know they will sell out if its an upcharged drink. you know its coming

10 dollars for a hi c in a barrel of monkees cup you can take home

sells out immediately none in stock for 3 months

 

[Casper Gutman]

Let me guess you think the Toy plastic look is cheap ?

Mind you I don’t what else people want from this land as far as theming goes. But yet a certain section of fandom seems to have a problem with it.

Even executed well, TSL would look somewhat cheap and plastic - which is why the land is a fundamentally bad idea. It’s like asking, “well, what did you want from Water Treatment Plant Land?”

Also, even given those constraints, TSL is executed poorly.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I actually think the paper-look china is kind of cute. What we've seen of the interior décor in concept art, uh, not so much.

But why are the toys eating off paper plates? Who uses tiny toy-sized paper plates? Wouldn’t it make more sense to be eating off, say, dollhouse tea set plates?

All of TSL is essentially based on the philosophy, “It’s vaguely cute unless you think about it for even the briefest of moments.” The willing suspension of disbelief isn’t a boundless license for laziness.

 

[lazyboy97o]

But why are the toys eating off paper plates? Who uses tiny toy-sized paper plates? Wouldn’t it make more sense to be eating off, say, dollhouse tea set plates?

All of TSL is essentially based on the philosophy, “It’s vaguely cute unless you think about it for even the briefest of moments.” The willing suspension of disbelief isn’t a boundless license for laziness.

You never had a Dixie Paper Products Play Set?

 

[James Alucobond]

But why are the toys eating off paper plates? Who uses tiny toy-sized paper plates? Wouldn’t it make more sense to be eating off, say, dollhouse tea set plates?

All of TSL is essentially based on the philosophy, “It’s vaguely cute unless you think about it for even the briefest of moments.” The willing suspension of disbelief isn’t a boundless license for laziness.

I think you have to exempt some things from being to scale because it's simply not possible, especially when we're talking about the merchandise, consumables, and whatnot that inhabit the land. With the scale of things like the ABC blocks, there's nothing small enough in the toy world for you to be eating from. The entire top of a six-seater round table is maybe dime-sized, and even that might be stretching it. The play with the china in this restaurant is obviously to lean more into the "backyard barbecue" aspect of the menu.

 

[_caleb]

I think you have to exempt some things from being to scale because it's simply not possible, especially when we're talking about the merchandise, consumables, and whatnot that inhabit the land. With the scale of things like the ABC blocks, there's nothing small enough in the toy world for you to be eating from. The entire top of a six-seater round table is maybe dime-sized, and even that might be stretching it. The play with the china in this restaurant is obviously to lean more into the "backyard barbecue" aspect of the menu.

Not sure if defense of paper-look plates or indictment of entire land

 

[J4546]

Cant wait for this to open! TSL and DHS as a whole will benefit from a decent sized sit down restaurant imo.

 

[James Alucobond]

Not sure if defense of paper-look plates or indictment of entire land

I have previously stated some of my problems with the land elsewhere, but I don't think it's an inherently flawed premise simply because some concessions have to be made in order for real people to practically inhabit and utilize the space.

 

[Andrew C]

Wouldn’t it make more sense to be eating off, say, dollhouse tea set plates?

At a BBQ place?

 

[Andrew C]

I actually think the paper-look china is kind of cute.

Of course it’s cute. Works well at a BBQ place such as this too. Way better than the generic plates found in most other areas.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Plates, shmates. I just hope the food is edible. If this turns out to be McRibs-level dining...

 

[Coaster Lover]

Of course it’s cute. Works well at a BBQ place such as this too. Way better than the generic plates found in most other areas.

And you can buy some for yourself (or something very similar) from Kirklands for $38.49 for 12 plates!

Personally, I think (since you are supposed to be the size of a toy), plates that look like giant coins or giant checkers pieces would have fit the theme a bit better, but I don't see anything like that commercially available as a standard offering...

 

[MisterPenguin]

There are 4" and 6" disposable dessert plates for all your fine-dining cupcake needs.

 

[No Name]

Let me guess you think the Toy plastic look is cheap ?

Mind you I don’t what else people want from this land as far as theming goes. But yet a certain section of fandom seems to have a problem with it.

The giant toy concept is fine by me, but I’d like to see more three-dimensional toys rather than painted walls and ceilings. What is this restaurant even supposed to be thematically?

 

[lazyboy97o]

I have previously stated some of my problems with the land elsewhere, but I don't think it's an inherently flawed premise simply because some concessions have to be made in order for real people to practically inhabit and utilize the space.

So many of the size issues come from the choice to supposedly be the size of a Green Army Man. The 12” doll/action figure is a ubiquitous toy even beyond Barbie. It would have placed guests as the same relative size as the main characters and would have actually had references for everything. They could have built scale models from actual toys for reference.