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[RSoxNo1]

Frozen could have been perfect for part of NFL. Ditch Storybook circus. Put it where it belongs, in a multimillion dollar area purpose built for it and any similar franchise.

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Move it's a small world to Showcase Plaza and you've got plenty of room to do this.

 

[RSoxNo1]

How about if they create a ride that will appeal to both children and adults? I was thinking along the lines of the great Philly Cheesesteak and pizza ride.

I'm still waiting for the American Adventure table service restaurant that has regional foods from all over the country that would include things like Chicago Style Pizza, New York style pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, crabs from maryland, Main Lobster, Ribs from a few different locations, and of course something with goat cheese for California.

 

[NearTheEars]

But those circus tents need to go to yesteryear.

I've asked this before and no one has answered, but does everyone just dislike the entire idea/theme of a dumbo-themed circus miniland, or just the final product? Because a circus is going to have tents. Right?

 

[GoofGoof]

I'm still waiting for the American Adventure table service restaurant that has regional foods from all over the country that would include things like Chicago Style Pizza, New York style pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, crabs from maryland, Main Lobster, Ribs from a few different locations, and of course something with goat cheese for California.

Goat cheese and avocado. They put avocado on everything out there. Not that I'm complaining. I loves me some guacamole

If we are dreaming could they also have a selection of craft beers from around the country too? I'd probably add at least another night at EPCOT.

 

[alissafalco]

I'm still waiting for the American Adventure table service restaurant that has regional foods from all over the country that would include things like Chicago Style Pizza, New York style pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, crabs from maryland, Main Lobster, Ribs from a few different locations, and of course something with goat cheese for California.

keep waiting..

 

[alissafalco]

I've asked this before and no one has answered, but does everyone just dislike the entire idea/theme of a dumbo-themed circus miniland, or just the final product? Because a circus is going to have tents. Right?

I hate the splash area, its a waste of space. They should have had the mini train ride like DL, at least that would have added a ride. The splash area belongs in one of the water parks.

 

[GoofGoof]

I've asked this before and no one has answered, but does everyone just dislike the entire idea/theme of a dumbo-themed circus miniland, or just the final product? Because a circus is going to have tents. Right?

I don't have an issue with circus land. It is what it is. Sure, I'd take a great dark ride instead, but for what it is it's nicely done IMHO. It's geared heavily towards kids which is probably why people have the most problem with it. The new dumbo queue and double capacity is a huge upgrade for anyone who had to stand and bake in the sun waiting for that ride. The Casey Jr soak area is pretty nice too when it gets hot. Goofini/Barnstormer is a kiddie coaster. The tents fit the theme, but do seem a little wasteful. In my opinion they could/should have added some sort of stage show to the area. Maybe a little circus type act incorporating clowns and a few acrobats and maybe some of the characters from the meet and greet. Anyway, if you don't have a little one in tow it offers little of interest.

 

[themarchhare]

I hate the splash area, its a waste of space. They should have had the mini train ride like DL, at least that would have added a ride. The splash area belongs in one of the water parks.

I agree. It honestly just feels so tacky to me.

 

[Fe Maiden]

@PhotoDave219 I can't make it to philly this weekend so I settled for the Philly transplant.





Sorry, I order mine with "salad" on top then proceed to pick it off and eat it as is. I guess I feel better about the 1000 calories I'm consuming if I shovel down a handful of lettuce and tomatoes first.



I ordered the "wiz wit" and he knew what's up. None of that fancy menu crap.



Anyhow, thought of you, wanted to share. It's close to ones I've had in Philly but...the bread isn't right. Salad aside, the bread was lacking.

It all begins and ends with the roll. You screw that up, you might as well not even eat it.

Nothing wrong with a cheesesteak hoagie either if you want a different genre. Used to order a "Densteak" from the Explorers Den just off the LaSalle campus. They used to keep the meat in clear plastic trash bags and the glass between you and the grill had so much grease and god knows what else you could barely see what was cooking.

The residual stink from this masterpiece was so bad we'd eat them on a stoop outside the dorms.

 

[coolbeans14]

We just got a five guys open nearby? Is it worth a try?

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

It all begins and ends with the roll. You screw that up, you might as well not even eat it.

Nothing wrong with a cheesesteak hoagie either if you want a different genre. Used to order a "Densteak" from the Explorers Den just off the LaSalle campus. They used to keep the meat in clear plastic trash bags and the glass between you and the grill had so much grease and god knows what else you could barely see what was cooking.

The residual stink from this masterpiece was so bad we'd eat them on a stoop outside the dorms.

That's a thing of beauty, right there.

This places floors are so sticky they put down carpets....now the carpets are crazy sticky. I'd imagine it's from the obnoxious amount of grease in the air. Hang around too long and it'll be in your lungs.

 

[stevehousse]

We just got a five guys open nearby? Is it worth a try?

Yes it's good!

 

[Andrew C]

We just got a five guys open nearby? Is it worth a try?

It is worth a try. I have been so some that are awesome and others that are just okay.

 

[Fe Maiden]

I'm still waiting for the American Adventure table service restaurant that has regional foods from all over the country that would include things like Chicago Style Pizza, New York style pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, crabs from maryland, Main Lobster, Ribs from a few different locations, and of course something with goat cheese for California.

A place like this has been noticeably lacking since day one. I remember our first time at EPCOT, summer of '83,and my father wishing there were better options at AA.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I've asked this before and no one has answered, but does everyone just dislike the entire idea/theme of a dumbo-themed circus miniland, or just the final product? Because a circus is going to have tents. Right?

It is an issue of place. There are simply some themes that are poor choices because their proper execution demands a lack of place. While there may be some romantic images of the circus, dirt and tents just don't lens themselves to such romantic images as other constructs.

 

[marni1971]

Move it's a small world to Showcase Plaza and you've got plenty of room to do this.

Small world works where it is. Just rip off the aircraft hanger over the queue and load platforms and cut the corner of the Pan queue. That'd be one of the biggest NFL improvement.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

No, the Madison Scouts. Awesome to run into someone familiar with corps, though!

I marched with Garfield Cadets in '83.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I marched with Garfield Cadets in '83.

Gar-Field High School or Garfield, the loveable, lasagne eating cat?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Gar-Field High School or Garfield, the loveable, lasagne eating cat?

Garfield Cadets, that became Bergen County Cadets, then just The Cadets.
They are a DCI drum and bugle corp out of Bergen County New Jersey.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Garfield Cadets, that became Bergen County Cadets, then just The Cadets.
They are a DCI drum and bugle corp out of Bergen County New Jersey.

Gotcha. Gar-Field HS is in Springfield, Va.