PizzeRizzo announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios - Was: Rumor: Pizza Planet/Mama Melrose closing?

[Andrew C]

Agree!

So now we're giving nods to poorly adapted, mediocre quick-service restaurants? I guess that's the "Disney Difference!"

(Yes, I know this is an insignificant thing overall, but c'mon - it's odd they would blatantly reference what was, let's be honest, a lousy restaurant both in terms of food quality and theming).

you're reaching...

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

you're reaching...

I know, and I admitted as much... But that's what we fans do!

 

[MichWolv]

Agree!

So now we're giving nods to poorly adapted, mediocre quick-service restaurants? I guess that's the "Disney Difference!"

(Yes, I know this is an insignificant thing overall, but c'mon - it's odd they would blatantly reference what was, let's be honest, a lousy restaurant both in terms of food quality and theming).

I like the nod to the past. It fits the new theme and decor while being an inside joke for those who get it.

 

[zakattack99]

Any/all of the denominational and non-denominational northern hemisphere winter time holidays or festivals of choice.

So Festivus?

 

[Princess Leia]

Does anyone know if the 1908 establishment date means anything? Or if it's just a random year?

 

[danlb_2000]

Does anyone know if the 1908 establishment date means anything? Or if it's just a random year?

Not sure if there is a connection, but it is the year the Imagineer John Hench was born.

 

[msteel]

Does anyone know if the 1908 establishment date means anything? Or if it's just a random year?

Last time the Cubs won a World Series was the first thing that came to my mind. Maybe later this year that will change...

 

[Mike S]

Last time the Cubs won a World Series was the first thing that came to my mind. Maybe later this year that will change...

I was hoping it would happen last year just because of the prediction in BTTF.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Does anyone know if the 1908 establishment date means anything? Or if it's just a random year?

There is this (very random) reference to 1908 in The Muppet Show by Statler and Waldorf (at the end of the video).



So I'm going to take the 1908 on the sign to mean that live entertainment at PizzeRizzo is going to be provided by Geri and the Atrics.

 

[TheOrangeBird01]

There is this (very random) reference to 1908 in The Muppet Show by Stadler and Waldorf (at the end of the video).



So I'm going to take the 1908 on the sign to mean that live entertainment at PizzeRizzo is going to be provided by Geri and the Atrics.

The Muppet fan in me would kill for that to happen, but I doubt the general public would get the reference

 

[Andrew C]

Not sure if there is a connection, but it is the year the Imagineer John Hench was born.

and Joe Grant...

 

[DinoInstitute]

Not sure if there is a connection, but it is the year the Imagineer John Hench was born.

Same initials as Jim Henson! Connection!

 

[Next Big Thing]

Does anyone know if the 1908 establishment date means anything? Or if it's just a random year?

The last time the Cubs won the World Series?

 

[Princess Leia]

Last time the Cubs won a World Series was the first thing that came to my mind. Maybe later this year that will change...

The last time the Cubs won the World Series?

Looks like there are some Cubs fans here. My condolences for last year. I thought they'd see it through to the end.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Looks like there are some Cubs fans here. My condolences for last year. I thought they'd see it through to the end.

I'm actually a Red Sox fan... but being a huge Sox fan, I know the pain and also the history of those early World Series games as the Sox and Cubs played each other quite a bit.

 

[Mike S]

There is this (very random) reference to 1908 in The Muppet Show by Statler and Waldorf (at the end of the video).



So I'm going to take the 1908 on the sign to mean that live entertainment at PizzeRizzo is going to be provided by Geri and the Atrics.

That was amazing

 

[J. D.]

View attachment 158414 View attachment 158415 Guys! Work Walls have expanded...!
Looks like this is where the umbrella seating in the concept art could be...!

Old picture. The walls were blocking the steps but have since been set back to the way they were.

 

[WDWbuff2001]

Old picture. The walls were blocking the steps but have since been set back to the way they were.

Oh

 

[WDWbuff2001]

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"The best PIZZA on the PLANET"

Do you think awning will be up soon? And concept art says "est. 1930" but now in reality it says, "est 1908"
Hmmmm Disney may have something up their sleeve.....

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Do you think awning will be up soon? And concept art says "est. 1930" but now in reality it says, "est 1908"
Hmmmm Disney may have something up their sleeve.....

The concept art also doesn't have the Pizza Planet thing either. Interesting.