News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

[dweezil78]

That appears to be the case.

Man, reading the description of the theming gave me lumbago. A converted factory? Pixar toys? Help me Jesus

It's a pretty awful description to be sure... Sounds like it may be stylistically similar to the BaseLine Taphouse in Hollywood Studios though which I'd totally be ok with.

 

[DanielBB8]

Wow, no Pixar IP for the new lounge. Aren’t you shocked?

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

That appears to be the case.

Man, reading the description of the theming gave me lumbago. A converted factory? Pixar toys? Help me Jesus

Sounds like something designed more for DTD.

Just another place for me to avoid...

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

They made sure to note that it will be family friendly. The current bar is by no means one of the better places to drink at DLR (it's obnoxiously close to Screaming), but there was never any doubt that it was first and foremost a bar. Now it sounds like it's being kiddie-fied.

 

[DanielBB8]

Sounds like something designed more for DTD.

Just another place for me to avoid...

What? It has no Pixar IP, the number 1 complaint about Pixar Pier.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

What? It has no Pixar IP, the number 1 complaint about Pixar Pier.

It does actually.
Per the article: "Lamplight Lounge celebrates the creativity, inspirations and personalities of the artists and storytellers who have brought Pixar stories to life. Guests will discover the artistic marks that the Pixar “regulars” have left throughout the lounge: concept art, a quick sketch on a napkin, knick-knacks and collectable toys of beloved Pixar characters will adorn the space."

 

[mickEblu]

That appears to be the case.

Man, reading the description of the theming gave me lumbago. A converted factory? Pixar toys? Help me Jesus

Lol. Pretty confused myself too.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

What? It has no Pixar IP, the number 1 complaint about Pixar Pier.

It's worse than IP, it's themed to a BRAND, which is not a theme. So it will just be a trendy looking bar with toys and sketches.

I would have much preferred an IP solution here since we're in Pixar Pier. Someone somewhere suggested a Nemo themed lounge called The Drop Off - I think that's a fantastic idea. This is just lazy.

 

[DanielBB8]

It does actually.
Per the article: "Lamplight Lounge celebrates the creativity, inspirations and personalities of the artists and storytellers who have brought Pixar stories to life. Guests will discover the artistic marks that the Pixar “regulars” have left throughout the lounge: concept art, a quick sketch on a napkin, knick-knacks and collectable toys of beloved Pixar characters will adorn the space."

That’s decor. It’s not the theme of the restaurant and bar. There’s a difference.

 

[Phroobar]

It will be fun to see if this new bar becomes less popular than the Cove Bar version.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

It's worse than IP, it's themed to a BRAND, which is not a theme. So it will just be a trendy looking bar with toys and sketches.

I would have much preferred an IP solution here since we're in Pixar Pier. Someone somewhere suggested a Nemo themed lounge called The Drop Off - I think that's a fantastic idea. This is just lazy.

"Hi, welcome to TGI Pixar's! How many in your table?"

 

[dweezil78]

It does actually.
Per the article: "Lamplight Lounge celebrates the creativity, inspirations and personalities of the artists and storytellers who have brought Pixar stories to life. Guests will discover the artistic marks that the Pixar “regulars” have left throughout the lounge: concept art, a quick sketch on a napkin, knick-knacks and collectable toys of beloved Pixar characters will adorn the space."

Again...very similar to Baseline based on this description. Just Pixar instead of Disneyland. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2017/...eline-tap-house-in-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

That’s decor. It’s not the theme of the restaurant and bar. There’s a difference.

So...you're admitting its even worse than we thought?

The theme is "an old abandoned factory that Pixar employees used to frequent and they left their garbage behind"

 

[mickEblu]

It will be fun to see if this new bar becomes less popular than the Cove Bar version.

Probably not as long as they re still serving drinks and lobster nachos. It’s kind of like... GOTG:MB. Yes, everything goes back to TOT. The ride still drops so people will wait.

 

[Phroobar]

I don't think Pixar employees visit old abandoned factories unless ordered by their bosses to do it.

 

[DanielBB8]

So...you're admitting its even worse than we thought?

The theme is "an old abandoned factory that Pixar employees used to frequent and they left their garbage behind"

I think it’s quite evident that you haven’t given it a chance like all the criticisms I heard so far.

 

[dweezil78]

So what's interesting is it sounds like this is replacing both Cove AND Ariel's, eh (they mention both upstairs AND downstairs)? As much as I enjoy a good drink, I'd be pretty bummed to lose a table service location in a park that already has so few. (not that I ever ate at Ariel's the entire time it was there). Perhaps the perpetually long line to get into Cove was justification though for using the space like this.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I think it’s quite evident that you haven’t given it a chance like all the criticisms I heard so far.

I haven't given crystal meth a chance either, but I'm sure I wouldn't enjoy it.

 

[DanielBB8]

I haven't given crystal meth a chance either, but I'm sure I wouldn't enjoy it.

You will know in 4 months.

 

[mickEblu]

You will know in 4 months.

Why, are they sprinkling it on the lobster nachos?