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New Roundup Rodeo BBQ sit-down restaurant coming to TSL
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There's a slight disconnect between the aesthetic/atmosphere and food choices, IMO. Cost is OK but given it's locale the food options are puzzling and the aesthetic is odd. Still shocked this isn't a character-dining spot. I liken it to fine-dining at a Chuck e Cheese.
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UNCgolf
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I don't think we ate anything at all at Hollywood Studios on our last two trips there. It has by far the least to do of any of the four parks, so we generally ate breakfast somewhere, went there for late morning through the afternoon, then went to Disney Springs to eat dinner somewhere. Not eating there certainly doesn't make me feel like I'm missing anything.
It's kind of amazing how much money they've spent there over the past decade and it's still just a half-day park. I suppose a lot of that is just due to replacements rather than new builds, even if some of the replaced areas/attractions were basically dead in the water as-is.
I think it would look fine as a QS location. I think it's a weird fit, at best, for a table service location -- especially one that isn't character dining. I do like that the whole ceiling is themed, even if it's not a theme I personally like.
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Claustrophobic visuals.
James Alucobond
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I do think the interior is pretty fun and pulls off what it's trying to do well. The exterior is what feels a bit haphazard, and as with many recent builds, I worry about the durability of the printed wall art inside. I'm assuming it's printed vinyl or something similar, and that hasn't held up too well elsewhere. I'm guessing they keep using it because it's cheaper to replace, but they need to have a really regular replacement schedule that preempts visible damage if that's the route they want to go. Of course, I could be wrong; this might be a more durable product than what's in MMRR and other newer attractions.
Sir_Cliff
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It kind of reminds me of Bistrot Chez Rémy at Walt Disney Studios Paris which has a somewhat similar conceit in its decor of oversize props that, when you think about it, is a bit strange for a pricey sit-down restaurant.
Remy looks nicer, less plasticky, calmer, and far less claustrophobic, being quite large and having actual windows to the outside world. The food at Remy isn't that great, though, but the novelty value of the theming makes it consistently one of the hardest places to get a reservation at Disneyland Resort Paris. I wouldn't be surprised if something similar occurs here unless the experience does end up just being loud, claustrophobic, and chaotic.
UNCgolf
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I do think the lack of windows is a big problem. It's not that a dining area has to have windows -- and sometimes a lack of windows is necessary for/helps with the theme (like Sci-Fi or even the Rainforest Cafe) -- but, at least in pictures/videos, the lack of windows makes this particular space feel incredibly cramped. And there's really no theming reason they couldn't have windows, considering it's just a cardboard box.
Regarding your second point -- Disney World already has a bunch of other heavily themed restaurants (including at the same park), so I'm not sure how much of a draw that will be. It'll be a draw to an extent, and the fact that it's new means it will be very busy at first, but I'll be surprised if it's one of the hardest places to get a reservation long-term.
aladdin2007
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Kids are going to love it no doubt, I have no desire to ever go its going to be one mega loud cafeteria when its full.
But the park needs more restaurants, so this will pack quite a few in, and if you don't mind lunch in kindergarten then should be fun. The tables and chairs look most uncomfortable. But again its all about the kids here I think and will be a blast for them. I do like the look of the blue lit room. Maybe bring ear plugs?
But the park needs more restaurants, so this will pack quite a few in, and if you don't mind lunch in kindergarten then should be fun. The tables and chairs look most uncomfortable. But again its all about the kids here I think and will be a blast for them. I do like the look of the blue lit room. Maybe bring ear plugs?
Casper Gutman
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Overwhelmingly. Why must the ceiling be so oppressively low?
The ceiling isn't acoustic tiling.
Disney has outdone itself!!
Disney has outdone itself!!
James Alucobond
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Is it actually or does it just feel that way because of the art? I think a standard table is, like, 30 inches tall or something, so going off the tables shown against the back wall near the milk carton, I'd suppose it's somewhere in the neighborhood of a 12- to 14-foot ceiling.
rct247
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This looks fantastic yet I also see where people think it looks claustrophobic.
I also initially thought why did Studios need another themed sit-down restaurant, yet 50s prime time and Sci-Fi are nearly always booked.
This is what Woody's lunch box should have been more like.
I'm really looking forward to the BBQ of its anything like Regal Eagle came out like.
I also initially thought why did Studios need another themed sit-down restaurant, yet 50s prime time and Sci-Fi are nearly always booked.
This is what Woody's lunch box should have been more like.
I'm really looking forward to the BBQ of its anything like Regal Eagle came out like.
Dan Deesnee
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$220 dollars for a family of 5 to eat here...LOL.
No characters, QS feel to it, premium price.
No characters, QS feel to it, premium price.
CJR
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Personally, I think it would have been better as QS. Just no desire to eat here when I can go to places like Sci-Fi Dine-In, Mama Melrose's, or the Prime Time Cafe. For BBQ, I can go to EPCOT and have Regal Eagle Smokehouse, it's really not that far, and significantly more affordable.
That said, I do hope the people who do eat here enjoy it and find value. It does fill a need in the park, just with Chapek-era execution.
That said, I do hope the people who do eat here enjoy it and find value. It does fill a need in the park, just with Chapek-era execution.
SplashJacket
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Sci-Fi was a staple of my childhood, but hadn't been in a long time (over a decade), and forgot just how awesome the theming was. The environment just has that cool factor. Went the day after going to Space 220, and honestly, I would go to Sci-Fi again over Space 220 (even disregarding the price).
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Bill Cipher
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Still blows my mind this was greenlit and built before a TSR in Galaxy's Edge. I'm sure people will enjoy it but I definitely agree with those saying this looks like eating in the queue for Midway Mania, which sounds like a deafening experience.
Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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JohnD
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Like you said, the facade covers "most" sightlines.Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Marquee signage uncovered at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios
castlecake2.0
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This is exactly why I didn’t put in a transfer to this location
everything about it looks LOUD
cranbiz
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All would be fine if they painted the buildings in the sightlines sky blue. They would then disappear like the Guardian's or Tron show buildings.Like you said, the facade covers "most" sightlines.