News Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue replacing Liberty Inn

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Is there some marni newsletter that I'm not subscribed to? I feel like this is an inside joke I've been left out of.

I wouldn’t say “inside joke” would be the right classification

 

[networkpro]

Real talk here. What kind of barbecue? Because Memphis, Carolina and St Louis are all crap compared to Kansas City barbecue.

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Sorry, but we won't feed that variety to anyone... even pets because it's not good at all and could b e construed as cruelty.

 

[Nunu]

Depend on which way the winds blow, I rather not smell BBQ smoke while listening to Voices of Liberty’s or during the American Adventure.

There’s been a smoker outside AA for a large part of the year for several years now. It hasn’t been a problem yet.

I don't remember ever smelling smoke or any cooking food odor at WDW. Not even when ordering at Flame Tree BBQ, they smoke all their meats in their kitchen.
They must have massive industrial strength extractors, I don't think that would be an issue, IMO.

 

[larryz]

Wow!! What a truly amazing idea! I'm so glad its going to be craft beer too and not the typical domestic trash, though I'm sure they'll have that for the basics. Really looking forward to hearing more about this place!

If you're referring to the "domestic trash" brewed by the foreign conglomerates like InBev and Molson, I heartily agree!

 

[larryz]

I'm on-board! But only if Mr. Furley, Larry, Jack, Chrissy and Janet all show up!

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I don't dislike this idea.

I started reading the thread title thinking "they're replacing Liberty Tree Tavern with a BBQ Smokehouse?!" and then I realized it was Liberty Inn at Epcot and I was like "OK, I'm fine with this".

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I have actually never set foot in the Liberty Inn.

I went in once and can barely remember what it looks like on the inside, and I actually like the look of the American Adventure pavilion.

 

[Kman101]

Yep seems a good move. The Liberty Inn always seemed to be just a generic quick service. With this concept it can actually be something worthwhile going to. Will be interesting to see what the food is like of course!

I couldn't agree more. Sort of wish the idea was it's own standalone and not a replacement, per say, but I think this place has needed an overhaul for a while. Very generic. Sometimes some decent options.

Unfortunately now in my head I will always call this place "The Regal Begal" after a certain 70s sitcom ... lol. "Regal Eagle"?

 

[Kman101]

There’s been a smoker outside AA for a large part of the year for several years now. It hasn’t been a problem yet.

I actually like the smoker there ... I'm all for this re-theme. At least it isn't Sam Eagle's Brew House lol.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

FINALLY! I've been saying this for years. Especially since the Smokehouse debuted at Flower and Garden.

I'd actually love to see a range of smoked meats and veggies. Then a selection of the classic American styles of BBQ. There is a lot of passion about regional BBQ. So, why not embrace it. Let the base be generally. Then have nice signage showing the various styles America claims in a sort of "toppings bar" style sauce bar - something Epcot currently lacks.

 

[marni1971]

I wouldn’t say “inside joke” would be the right classification

Yeah. There’s no joking around here.

 

[monothingie]

Yeah. There’s no joking around here.

@marni1971 humor humour everybody!

 

[Jambo Joe]

Love the concept. Hate the name. Not for nothing, but "regal" is the literal opposite of the point made in the attraction. Does nobody at WDI think these things through?

Oy - Couldn’t agree more. A smokehouse bbq is a quintessential representation of America - as is craft beer. But choosing to call it the regal anything annoys the crap out of me. The whole point of America was to guarantee personal freedoms and throw off the shackles of a monarchy. And having the name resemble the pick up joint from Three’s Company is just a little extra kicker . Suggest a name reboot. Some options:

Team America - World Police and BBQ

The Eagle has Landed ... on Ye Olde Britain Pub and Smokehouse

‘Cue and Brew and Red White and Blue

It’s a Small World and this Continent Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us Smokehouse

Other entries welcome.

 

[lentesta]

The irony of announcing "Regal Eagle" the week before Independence Day is also lost on TDC, apparently.

 

[mikejs78]

Hey, they changed the name of king Stefan’s feast about 15 years ago...did anybody claim credit for that yet?

We need a “fresh by” date on things round here

2 years is kind of SOP for TWDC...

 

[plutofan15]

Liberty Inn was a fantastic oasis after walking to the back of the park.
RIP Liberty Inn.

The Barbecue concept could be an upgrade. The smokehouse atmosphere will defiantly hamper that cool AC that Liberty Inn used to provide. That makes it a bit more oppressive.

Real talk here. What kind of barbecue? Because Memphis, Carolina and St Louis are all crap compared to Kansas City barbecue.

If they will offer up the Jack Stack's cheesy corn bake, I may never leave!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

2 years is kind of SOP for TWDC...

It’s also a redo of a horribly old crapeteria that nobody went to and is over staffed. I remember hearing the suggestion of a bar circa 2001

Not exactly a high bar for Burgess Meredith to snit in this time

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The irony of announcing "Regal Eagle" the week before Independence Day is also lost on TDC, apparently.

It doesn’t even make sense...Like they asked first graders to pick a name in altamonte springs or something?

 

[ThatMouse]

Love the concept. Hate the name. Not for nothing, but "regal" is the literal opposite of the point made in the attraction. Does nobody at WDI think these things through?

Wow! So, Rapunzel is still a blonde, Beast is still hairy, and the American colonies have yet to separate from the United Kingdom... which is kind of funny, but if you think about it, we were British Colonies longer that the United States. And the pavilion is called "The American Adventure" not the "United States of America." That means we can include everyone living here after 1492 at least! lol!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Wow! So, Rapunzel is still a blonde, Beast is still hairy, and the American colonies have yet to separate from the United Kingdom... which is kind of funny, but if you think about it, we were British Colonies longer that the United States. And the pavilion is called "The American Adventure" not the "United States of America." That means we can include everyone living here after 1492 at least! lol!

...people is dumm now and don’t know history