ProjectXBlog
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So even though the Boudin Bakery tour is staying, I’m assuming the intro video with Colin Mochrie and Rosie O’Donnell will be replaced/removed? That’s a great little remaining time capsule from the early days.
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News Pacific Wharf to be Reimagined into San Fransokyo
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Suspirian
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It’ll probably stay. Rosie O’ Donnell actually visited San Fransokyo as a child.
Here's the latest update on San Fransokyo Square, along with new concept renderings.
Today, I’m excited to share that, over the summer, the local eateries will start to introduce delicious new menu offerings! Starting in mid-July, you’ll be able to sample new San Fransokyo selections at Lucky Fortune Cookery, and the Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería will officially open. In the weeks following, additional dining options, unique shopping and more will be introduced as the transformation of this thriving seaside plaza continues through mid-August.
When the transformation is completed, locations across the area – from the Cappuccino Cart outside the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge to The Bakery Tour – will be decked out in street art and colorful banners celebrating the Big Hero 6 team after their victory over Yokai.
Let’s explore more places you’ll be able to visit in San Fransokyo Square!
You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Hiro and his huggable healthcare companion, Baymax, who will say hello outside the Hamada Bot Shop. This is where the Big Hero 6 team builds and innovates their hi-tech gear, so you may also see a few of their upcoming inventions.
Near the Hamada Bot Shop will be the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market, a storefront stocked with unique apparel, homewares and more featuring Baymax and friends. In the concept art above, the market’s shelves are situated on robot storage cases, with decommissioned battle bots on display. If you turn a sharp eye to the rafters overhead, you may spot the local battlebot champion, Hiro’s Megabot!
Across the way, a vending machine dispenses collectible golden medallions featuring Baymax and other iconic images from San Fransokyo.
The diverse array of flavorful fare in San Fransokyo Square will include current favorites and new creations inspired by Asian cuisine, as well as the Big Hero 6 themselves. Let’s check out the dining destinations you’ll be able to try.
Aunt Cass Café, the second bakery café operated by Hiro’s loving aunt, will serve dishes, soups in freshly-baked Boudin sourdough bread bowls and more inspired by Japanese cuisine. On the outside of this quick service restaurant, you’ll find a mural of Aunt Cass’ lucky pet cat, Mochi.
An old fishing net tannery across from the café is being converted to Rita’s Turbine Blenders, a giant drink dispenser offering delicious margaritas and icy beverages. This refreshment stand is owned and named after the repair technician who maintains the floating wind turbine, resembling a giant koi fish, that sits atop the structure.
In addition to these locations, you can expect new menu items at Cocina Cucamonga and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Keep an eye out for the Disney Eats Foodie Guide, coming soon, for the full list of cuisine to come.
Today, I’m excited to share that, over the summer, the local eateries will start to introduce delicious new menu offerings! Starting in mid-July, you’ll be able to sample new San Fransokyo selections at Lucky Fortune Cookery, and the Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería will officially open. In the weeks following, additional dining options, unique shopping and more will be introduced as the transformation of this thriving seaside plaza continues through mid-August.
When the transformation is completed, locations across the area – from the Cappuccino Cart outside the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge to The Bakery Tour – will be decked out in street art and colorful banners celebrating the Big Hero 6 team after their victory over Yokai.
Let’s explore more places you’ll be able to visit in San Fransokyo Square!
You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Hiro and his huggable healthcare companion, Baymax, who will say hello outside the Hamada Bot Shop. This is where the Big Hero 6 team builds and innovates their hi-tech gear, so you may also see a few of their upcoming inventions.
Near the Hamada Bot Shop will be the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market, a storefront stocked with unique apparel, homewares and more featuring Baymax and friends. In the concept art above, the market’s shelves are situated on robot storage cases, with decommissioned battle bots on display. If you turn a sharp eye to the rafters overhead, you may spot the local battlebot champion, Hiro’s Megabot!
Across the way, a vending machine dispenses collectible golden medallions featuring Baymax and other iconic images from San Fransokyo.
The diverse array of flavorful fare in San Fransokyo Square will include current favorites and new creations inspired by Asian cuisine, as well as the Big Hero 6 themselves. Let’s check out the dining destinations you’ll be able to try.
Aunt Cass Café, the second bakery café operated by Hiro’s loving aunt, will serve dishes, soups in freshly-baked Boudin sourdough bread bowls and more inspired by Japanese cuisine. On the outside of this quick service restaurant, you’ll find a mural of Aunt Cass’ lucky pet cat, Mochi.
An old fishing net tannery across from the café is being converted to Rita’s Turbine Blenders, a giant drink dispenser offering delicious margaritas and icy beverages. This refreshment stand is owned and named after the repair technician who maintains the floating wind turbine, resembling a giant koi fish, that sits atop the structure.
In addition to these locations, you can expect new menu items at Cocina Cucamonga and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Keep an eye out for the Disney Eats Foodie Guide, coming soon, for the full list of cuisine to come.
New Updates on San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park
As the transformation of San Fransokyo Square continues at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland, you’ll soon be able to enjoy new dining options and more!
disneyparks.disney.go.com
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EPCOTCenterLover
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While the film has a beautiful feel, these pieces of concept art show a very unappealing area. And I love Asia and its cultures. Too bad.Here's the latest update on San Fransokyo Square, along with new concept renderings.
Today, I’m excited to share that, over the summer, the local eateries will start to introduce delicious new menu offerings! Starting in mid-July, you’ll be able to sample new San Fransokyo selections at Lucky Fortune Cookery, and the Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería will officially open. In the weeks following, additional dining options, unique shopping and more will be introduced as the transformation of this thriving seaside plaza continues through mid-August.
When the transformation is completed, locations across the area – from the Cappuccino Cart outside the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge to The Bakery Tour – will be decked out in street art and colorful banners celebrating the Big Hero 6 team after their victory over Yokai.
Let’s explore more places you’ll be able to visit in San Fransokyo Square!
You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Hiro and his huggable healthcare companion, Baymax, who will say hello outside the Hamada Bot Shop. This is where the Big Hero 6 team builds and innovates their hi-tech gear, so you may also see a few of their upcoming inventions.
Near the Hamada Bot Shop will be the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market, a storefront stocked with unique apparel, homewares and more featuring Baymax and friends. In the concept art above, the market’s shelves are situated on robot storage cases, with decommissioned battle bots on display. If you turn a sharp eye to the rafters overhead, you may spot the local battlebot champion, Hiro’s Megabot!
Across the way, a vending machine dispenses collectible golden medallions featuring Baymax and other iconic images from San Fransokyo.
The diverse array of flavorful fare in San Fransokyo Square will include current favorites and new creations inspired by Asian cuisine, as well as the Big Hero 6 themselves. Let’s check out the dining destinations you’ll be able to try.
Aunt Cass Café, the second bakery café operated by Hiro’s loving aunt, will serve dishes, soups in freshly-baked Boudin sourdough bread bowls and more inspired by Japanese cuisine. On the outside of this quick service restaurant, you’ll find a mural of Aunt Cass’ lucky pet cat, Mochi.
An old fishing net tannery across from the café is being converted to Rita’s Turbine Blenders, a giant drink dispenser offering delicious margaritas and icy beverages. This refreshment stand is owned and named after the repair technician who maintains the floating wind turbine, resembling a giant koi fish, that sits atop the structure.
In addition to these locations, you can expect new menu items at Cocina Cucamonga and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Keep an eye out for the Disney Eats Foodie Guide, coming soon, for the full list of cuisine to come.
New Updates on San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure Park
As the transformation of San Fransokyo Square continues at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland, you’ll soon be able to enjoy new dining options and more!disneyparks.disney.go.com
MoonRakerSCM
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I never knew sourdough bread bowls were Japanese. What a mess.
denyuntilcaught
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Really? I actually enjoy it. I think it's a pretty unique take on the area while still retaining some of that escapism that was rare to find in DCA 1.0.
EPCOTCenterLover
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I'm honestly happy you like it. Maybe it will be better upon completion.
A simple retheme with some minor relocations and changes, overall I like the aesthetic. My GF loves Baymax so she will be all about the MnG as Im sure many others will as well. I hope the new menu items are awesome, Im sure they will be, when it comes to food Pacific Wharf is one of the best food locations at any park imo.
TP2000
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I thought the same thing. I've been to Japan over a half dozen times in the past 25 years, to most major cities and tourist areas, and I don't think I've ever seen anything like this art. I've also never seen sourdough bread on the menu in Japanese cafes.
I get it, it's not "Japan", it's San Fransokyo. But this art looks dingy and dull, which Japan is not. Maybe it's just the style they used for the sketches, with the weird mottled colors?
I hope the real life version isn't dingy and dull like this, because that's not an aesthetic one wants in a food court.
TP2000
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I think it's a shame they are turning this well-shaded dining area into a gift shop. 
This was one of the few consistently shaded areas, where you weren't adjusting umbrellas in the crowded open areas. And now it's a Baymax gift shop? Seems like a waste of precious, sheltered shade in what is an otherwise open, cement slab food court.
In happier news, grabbing this screen shot from Google Maps made me realize it could be fun to go through all the walkways in Google Street View trying to spot real, live Dockers-Clad Managers in their native habitat. Talk about a fun drinking game!
This was one of the few consistently shaded areas, where you weren't adjusting umbrellas in the crowded open areas. And now it's a Baymax gift shop? Seems like a waste of precious, sheltered shade in what is an otherwise open, cement slab food court.
In happier news, grabbing this screen shot from Google Maps made me realize it could be fun to go through all the walkways in Google Street View trying to spot real, live Dockers-Clad Managers in their native habitat. Talk about a fun drinking game!
choco choco
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I don't get it. How does this redo pass the "Return on Investment" spreadsheet? It makes a ton of money now. It will make more money than it does now because....
josh2000
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....because people like Big Hero 6 and will buy lots of merch? I imagine there is a much greater return on investment with selling merch than there is with selling food.
Not that I really like this change but it’s more ‘Instagrammable’ too. Kids are more likely to post about it on their social media than an area themed as a fishing wharf.
choco choco
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People like Big Hero 6? Is Big Hero 6 known to be a big merch seller? If Big Hero 6 merch is the goal...why not just put Big Hero 6 merch in all the stores on property? Do people need vague Big Hero 6 theming in order to be convinced to buy the merch?
Vegas Disney Fan
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Six Flags disagrees, this is how they’ve “themed“ their parks for decades.