New Roundup Rodeo BBQ sit-down restaurant coming to TSL

Epcot82Guy

Epcot82Guy

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James Alucobond said:
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.
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I agree. The interior of this is as expected. This is the "Chef Mickeys" of DHS. I have absolutely no personal interest, but I'm not the target. (It's not trying to be both beautiful/adult-friendly and kid friendly.) And, the cardboard box interior idea isn't the worst in execution. It does look incredibly loud (visually and physically), and jury is out whether that will be "fun loud" or just "loud".

The exterior is where I have an issue. It's way to flat, even for cut outs. It suffers from the same issue as the Italy redo at Epcot. It doesn't have any depth. I realize it's meant to be a flat cardboard box. But, not having anything beyond the very flat entry pieces creates a visual problem. Even if they had some stacks of blocks or anything on "top of the box", it would have been better. It just feels like a soundstage/warehouse entrance (which it is) to me.
 
Sir_Cliff

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UNCgolf said:
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.
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True, though (and I hate to say it) the 'dining inside a movie' gimmick is easier to sell people on than most themed dining experiences unless the execution ends up being terrible. If I put myself in the mindset of a family with young kids organising a trip to WDW, 'dining at the Toy Story restaurant' seems like the kind of thing about which a lot of people would get inherently excited.

You may be right, though; the Ratatouille restaurant at Disneyland Paris also benefits from a particular paucity of table service restaurants at the resort, and was the only real option at Walt Disney Studios before Pym buffet opened.
 
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Big T 1963

Big T 1963

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Agree with you John D however if this place is going to be filled with children paying that price point as a parent I would like to see someone from Toy Story walking around even if it's the Green Army Men however this type of eating set-up is something I would pass on as seems it going to be quite loud in a small seating facility
 
No Name

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Bill Cipher said:
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.
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Do you think most visitors really enjoy the environment of Galaxy’s Edge more than Toy Story Land?
 
yensidtlaw1969

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egg said:
No.
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Its hard to tell if you're joking - guests enjoy the playful theming of Toy Story Land, sure, but do you really not think most people would consider the much more ambitious, thorough, immersive, and convincing theming in Galaxy's Edge to be a bigger and more impressive deal than a bunch of oversized tinker toys and fiberglass statues?
 
No Name

No Name

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yensidtlaw1969 said:
Its hard to tell if you're joking - guests enjoy the playful theming of Toy Story Land, sure, but do you really not think most people would consider the much more ambitious, thorough, immersive, and convincing theming in Galaxy's Edge to be a bigger and more impressive deal than a bunch of oversized tinker toys and fiberglass statues?
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I am not joking, I genuinely think a majority of guests enjoy the atmosphere of Toy Story Land more than Galaxy’s Edge. People very consciously notice and appreciate the level of theming in GE for all of the reasons you mention, but I don’t think most people enjoy being in it as much as they do TSL, mostly due to the more colorful and whimsical nature of TSL.


I have literally nothing to back this up, so I completely if you disagree.
 
Hawkeye_2018

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egg said:
I am not joking, I genuinely think a majority of guests enjoy the atmosphere of Toy Story Land more than Galaxy’s Edge. People very consciously notice and appreciate the level of theming in GE for all of the reasons you mention, but I don’t think most people enjoy being in it as much as they do TSL, mostly due to the more colorful and whimsical nature of TSL.


I have literally nothing to back this up, so I completely if you disagree.
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Hard disagree. TSL is pretty mid. Though it does come alive a bit when the sun goes down.
 
Bocabear

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well...what do they expect when the GE is literally a battle scarred planet that is fairly lifeless... There are no kinetics to the area... just petrified trees and rocks...all other set piece3s are stationary and there is little color... It is almost too movie-set like to it's detriment...
It doesn't feel fun...
Perhaps if they third attraction had been built and there was something moving, it would help...
 
networkpro

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Yes
Bocabear said:
well...what do they expect when the GE is literally a battle scarred planet that is fairly lifeless... There are no kinetics to the area... just petrified trees and rocks...all other set piece3s are stationary and there is little color... It is almost too movie-set like to it's detriment...
It doesn't feel fun...
Perhaps if they third attraction had been built and there was something moving, it would help...
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But it's fun if you love splashed concrete!
 

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