JordanKing
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I can't believe how bad all this looks 
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Planet Hollywood unveils redesign for Disney Springs
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Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I can't believe how bad all this looks
You can't believe it because it doesn't.
raymusiccity
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Agreed ! I think the outside dining area is a big plus as well.
Mouse Detective
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As outdated as Planet Hollywood was before the remodel, it was always packed. It's always been popular with foreigners looking for American kitsch during their America visit, particularly with package tour groups, school groups, etc. I don't see any reason this won't stay popular.
mm121
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the inside looks super boring especially that plain white ceiling
the only positive i see is the outside second floor deck seating area it has a great view of the rest of disney springs
the inside would have been cool if they put a mock up of a real telescope in there like you'd see in a real observatory along with a black ceiling with star constellations on it
thats a big staircase in the lobby not really elderly, family friendly, didnt the old ph have an escalator
they really dumbed down the lobby from the concept art where it had the huge iron man display case
the only positive i see is the outside second floor deck seating area it has a great view of the rest of disney springs
the inside would have been cool if they put a mock up of a real telescope in there like you'd see in a real observatory along with a black ceiling with star constellations on it
thats a big staircase in the lobby not really elderly, family friendly, didnt the old ph have an escalator
they really dumbed down the lobby from the concept art where it had the huge iron man display case
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I've now read numerous reviews online. Seems like they opened not quite show-ready.
There are many empty display cases, and the projections on the ceiling are not fully functional. The food seems hit and miss. What is good is very good, and what is bad, is brutal.
Hopefully this is just a case of opening night jitters, and not being fully finished. I expect the reviews will improve in the coming weeks, as the wrinkles are ironed out.
If not, then sadly, some others may be correct that there is just too much competition nearby (within steps actually!) for The Observatory to survive.
For now, it stays on my list to try in September.
There are many empty display cases, and the projections on the ceiling are not fully functional. The food seems hit and miss. What is good is very good, and what is bad, is brutal.
Hopefully this is just a case of opening night jitters, and not being fully finished. I expect the reviews will improve in the coming weeks, as the wrinkles are ironed out.
If not, then sadly, some others may be correct that there is just too much competition nearby (within steps actually!) for The Observatory to survive.
For now, it stays on my list to try in September.
flyerjab
Well-Known Member
My wife and daughter are down for a long weekend for the Festival of the Arts. They just finished eating there.
My wife got a hamburger and my daughter got the turkey burger, both with fries. They said the food was really good. She said though the inside is still not complete. She said you can tell they are not quite finished.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Excellent news. I really do believe things will continue to improve over the coming weeks.
I am Timmy
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It feels like it lost it's kitsch.
MarkTwain
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This is baffling. A GMR-style montage of classic movies would make a lot more sense. Maybe have one large projected screen playing classic movie trailers, and smaller side screens showing footage of actors or scrolling movie trivia. As it is, the MTV-style music videos just looks like they're trying to be Hard Rock Cafe.
It's also a little tacky how the projection just cuts off at its edges, and then just disappears into tons of unprojected surface. A faded effect might look a lot less noticeable and help it blend better. I don't know, the whole concept of projecting TV screens onto a projection surface still seems really strange to me.
I will say the restaurant seems to succeed best at a smaller scale. The tables with the mini-chandeliers and upholstery look really nice, and the outside deck looks great. Maybe the key to this restaurant is to request an outdoor table.
KBLovedDisney
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Why Disney...why
KBLovedDisney
Well-Known Member
Keep trying to fix what ain't broke, and it becomes a shadow of its former glorious self
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Interior design of tenant spaces is the responsibility of the tenant.
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
Woof. That does not look appealing to me in the least.
KBLovedDisney
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They tried forcing completely different concepts together (the Victorian and modern era + ... today's music...).
Yay. Something else I now miss from yesteryear...
Yay. Something else I now miss from yesteryear...
lazyboy97o
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The story of Disney Springs is all about adaptive reuse.
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
So the "story" for Planet Hollywood 2017 goes something like this....
"We found this wonderful old abandoned observatory. Lovingly renovated the exterior and lobby, then added a restaurant."
Sounds great!!! What type of theme did you use inside the restaurant?
"Well, that's the best part! We turned it into a mishmash of hollywood memorabilia and Rihanna music videos on 120 inch screens!!!"
Cool?