News Odyssey becoming a flex space

[P_Radden]

Side note: Browsing Odyssey pics, I just noticed these fountains in the lake out front. I've never seen these operational when there in person..

 

[Otterhead]

I would be happier to hear they were remodeling and upgrading it into a fabulous new restaurant...

One other note -- this unfortunately wouldn't really be possible with the space available. The Odyssey's kitchen space is shared with the staff cafeteria just behind the building; they wouldn't be able to make it into a snazzy restaurant with an upscale kitchen space without also moving the CM cafeteria.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

One other note -- this unfortunately wouldn't really be possible with the space available. The Odyssey's kitchen space is shared with the staff cafeteria just behind the building; they wouldn't be able to make it into a snazzy restaurant with an upscale kitchen space without also moving the CM cafeteria.

Besides, where would they make all of Epcot's pretzels then?

 

[castlecake2.0]

I'm just glad its not being removed. I wonder if the restrooms and first aid center are part of that decision.

It also host’s the main cafeteria for cast members (the other one being behind the kitchen of Liberty Inn) custodial dispatch control, and kitchens that support ODF vending. It’s actully a pretty productive place!

 

[marni1971]

One other note -- this unfortunately wouldn't really be possible with the space available. The Odyssey's kitchen space is shared with the staff cafeteria just behind the building; they wouldn't be able to make it into a snazzy restaurant with an upscale kitchen space without also moving the CM cafeteria.

They could make it into a pleasant CSR then. Imagine.

Seriously, hopefully this bodes well for the buildings not-so-definite future.

 

[P_Radden]

One other note -- this unfortunately wouldn't really be possible with the space available. The Odyssey's kitchen space is shared with the staff cafeteria just behind the building; they wouldn't be able to make it into a snazzy restaurant with an upscale kitchen space without also moving the CM cafeteria.

It also host’s the main cafeteria for cast members (the other one being behind the kitchen of Liberty Inn) custodial dispatch control, and kitchens that support ODF vending. It’s actully a pretty productive place!

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't CMs stop using the cafeteria/break room facilities some years ago?

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Side note: Browsing Odyssey pics, I just noticed these fountains in the lake out front. I've never seen these operational when there in person..

Those haven't worked in a long, long (long) time.

 

[castlecake2.0]

One other note -- this unfortunately wouldn't really be possible with the space available. The Odyssey's kitchen space is shared with the staff cafeteria just behind the building; they wouldn't be able to make it into a snazzy restaurant with an upscale kitchen space without also moving the CM cafeteria.

Hey, maybe the cast would like some snazzy food on their break! Lol

 

[castlecake2.0]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't CMs stop using the cafeteria/break room facilities some years ago?

Nope that’s still the main one. Hosted by Sodexo magic and also features a Subway. Also has the best chicken quesadillas I’ve ever had haha.

 

[P_Radden]

Nope that’s still the main one. Hosted by Sodexo magic and also features a Subway. Also has the best chicken quesadillas I’ve ever had haha.

THERES A SUBWAY IN ODYSSEY? I need to see pics of this.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

If it's like Subway on the outside, you're not missing much.

 

[montyz81]

I’m liking the trend, well, except for Energy. The park has great bones. Use what you have. Epcot was stupid popular when it was, you know, Epcot.

I think you mean when it was Epcot Center.

 

[castlecake2.0]

THERES A SUBWAY IN ODYSSEY? I need to see pics of this.

Just looks like a subway kiosk you find in a mall food court . I don’t think I have any pics from inside but it’s very similar in style and color to why you see on the guest side of the building. Except there’s big pictures on the wall of cast from every pavilion waving and smiling and TVs hanging from the ceiling usually playing CNN and family feud.

 

[Jtdancy]

On the latest Disney Dish podcast with Jim and Len, Jim says the Imagineers have been trying to possibly fast track a Black Panther ride/experience at the WOL pavillion. Hmmm.....

 

[wdisney9000]

Same use, but remodeled to be a really good flex space rather than a flex space awkwardly worked into a former restaurant. Remodeled to better "flex" with more windows so that it isn't such a dark dungeon.

How about instead of a "really good" flex space, they make it "really really good" flex space?

 

[trainplane3]

On the latest Disney Dish podcast with Jim and Len, Jim says the Imagineers have been trying to possibly fast track a Black Panther ride/experience at the WOL pavillion. Hmmm.....

He's "speculating" they are. Take what he says with massive grains of salt.

 

[P_Radden]

He's "speculating" they are. Take what he says with massive grains of salt.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

THERES A SUBWAY IN ODYSSEY? I need to see pics of this.

There's also one in the Utilidors under MK. It's really nothing to be excited about... it's just a normal boring Subway counter, like you'd find at a mall or in a gas station.

Photography is not allowed backstage, and I doubt anybody has wasted a backstage photo opportunity on the Subway counters, so I wouldn't be too hopeful for pictures.

 

[Prototype82]

They should paint it white. That'd look clean.

 

[trainplane3]

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Not enough. We should just buy a salt mine.