News New Signature Restaurant for Japan Pavilion - Takumi-Tei

[MrPromey]

I know everyone is stuck on the idea of that coaster but the one country where a flat screen/animatronic combo attraction would most naturally fit is Japan. Imagine it starting out kind of like a classic future world ride featuring the proud history of Japan, segueing into giant fictional robots and monsters attacking/protecting Tokio and then ending with lifesized non-fictionalized robots... and Mario*... and maybe it could exit into a cat petting lounge.

But seriously, take a look at that shop and how it runs the gamut from classic traditional to almost a tacky reverence for pop-culture. That contrast that seems like it shouldn't work is one of the things that makes Japan so unique and intriguing and I think if Disney was allowed to lean into that, they'd have a hit on a budget everyone involved could probably stomach.

*Yeah, no Mario, I guess...

 

[HauntedPirate]

Reading that description, it will likely be two Table Service credits.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

This is what the Japan pavilion really needs. Y'know, as opposed to like a ride other attraction.

Rides cost money...bars make money...

You’ll keep coming either way.

WDW Econ 101

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Reading that description, it will likely be two Table Service credits.

I dream of a day without “credits”...they’re already at retail. I don’t give them much credit

 

[Bocabear]

Hasn't the Japan pavilion had more restaurant reboots than any of the other pavilions in World Showcase already?

 

[AndyS2992]

Completely unecessary. The Japan pavilion already has:
-Tokyo Dining
-Teppan Edo
-Katsura Grill
-Kabuki Cafe
-Garden House
That’s five food places already, it does not need another. If they want the pavilion to be a huge crowd puller then build that long awaited Fuji coaster now that Kodak is out of the picture.

 

[GhostHost1000]

not sure this is needed... but... money talks

 

[aladdin2007]

not sure this is needed... but... money talks

agree, and since Disney doesn't have to pay for it well there ya go, meanwhile other locations go without attention that could use some instead, but they dont have the backing as much like Mitsukoshi. The exact location of this sure is staying under wraps still it seems.

 

[ABQ]

If it's safe to assume that Mitsukoshi is essentially the backer of this project, then I have zero reason to complain that this is being done in Japan and something else isn't being done by WDW in some other nation's pavilion. If Mitsukoshi wants it, and they're backing it, then why complain at all? Nothing is being removed, as far as I can tell, that diminishes the value of the location. Complaining that this is going in and somehow because of that, the never built Mt Fuji coaster isn't, is a bit silly to say the least.

 

[Walt d]

I dont care what they cal it, just as long as they seve, sake” and at 98 degrees mmm”

 

[MacRtst]

So disappointing. I was hoping for just one more italian restaurant somewhere. . In all reality, I am good with this. Ill try it. and i believe the area for the restaurant is off to the side. so we could technically get a ride. "someday"

 

[Karakasa]

This is both exciting and disappointing all at once. Getting a new restaurant is always cool, but at the same time... An actual attraction would be better, and knowing WDW management, they'll consider the Japan pavillion "done" for ten years or so.... While a D or E ticket style dark ride or the infamous mountain coaster would be preferred, I'll take an Impressions du France style movie too. Maybe just a revamped version of Meet the World if they want.

I know everyone is stuck on the idea of that coaster but the one country where a flat screen/animatronic combo attraction would most naturally fit is Japan. Imagine it starting out kind of like a classic future world ride featuring the proud history of Japan, segueing into giant fictional robots and monsters attacking/protecting Tokio and then ending with lifesized non-fictionalized robots... and Mario*... and maybe it could exit into a cat petting lounge.

But seriously, take a look at that shop and how it runs the gamut from classic traditional to almost a tacky reverence for pop-culture. That contrast that seems like it shouldn't work is one of the things that makes Japan so unique and intriguing and I think if Disney was allowed to lean into that, they'd have a hit on a budget everyone involved could probably stomach.

*Yeah, no Mario, I guess...

They might not be able to use Mario but they could absolutely use Pikachu- while tPCi is partially owned by Nintendo, tPCi could still license out rights to without Nintendo getting a look in. At least, that's how I understand it. Of course if the rumored Pokemon Land is true, maybe that's just not happening.

 

[bhg469]

If you eat corn on your hot dog, the reason will become apparent in the end.

You know how sometimes they give you that red tag so they can get an idea of how long of a wait the queue is?

 

[FigmentForver96]

This sounds pretty good. I'm down to try it next time I go.

 

[Piebald]

After going to Japan and eating all the food while also being wow'd by Tokyo Disney Resort, color me unimpressed.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

I like this. Hoping that it spreads. Germany needs a TS option. Biergarten is good, but I'd like a place I can order a cooked-to-order piece of veal or Schnitzel. America NEEDS a Signature Restaurant (I'd vote for sit down BBQ). Norway could use one as well.

 

[aladdin2007]

I like this. Hoping that it spreads. Germany needs a TS option. Biergarten is good, but I'd like a place I can order a cooked-to-order piece of veal or Schnitzel. America NEEDS a Signature Restaurant (I'd vote for sit down BBQ). Norway could use one as well.

They could easily have a nice one again if they would ditch the princess zoo.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

They could easily have a nice one again if they would ditch the princess zoo.

Easy there...it takes 20-30 years to pay off one of those babies...

And frozen is a “cultural phenomenon” that will never fade...
...except it has.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I like this. Hoping that it spreads. Germany needs a TS option. Biergarten is good, but I'd like a place I can order a cooked-to-order piece of veal or Schnitzel. America NEEDS a Signature Restaurant (I'd vote for sit down BBQ). Norway could use one as well.

A restaurant in the American pavilion would be welcome. I can’t see them ever doing an a la carte German restaurant...the people want boring...hence the line out front of le cellier

 

[castlecake2.0]

If it's safe to assume that Mitsukoshi is essentially the backer of this project, then I have zero reason to complain that this is being done in Japan and something else isn't being done by WDW in some other nation's pavilion. If Mitsukoshi wants it, and they're backing it, then why complain at all? Nothing is being removed, as far as I can tell, that diminishes the value of the location. Complaining that this is going in and somehow because of that, the never built Mt Fuji coaster isn't, is a bit silly to say the least.

^^
Agreed with everything you’ve said. That’s why Italy has so many restaurant offerings and Morocco got a new lagoon side venue, because the host companies paid for them, not Disney.