Splitsville Changes

[danlb_2000]

Saw this permit today...

1494 E BUENA VISTA DR(WEST SIDE SPLITSVILLE) - Remove 4 bowling lanes and bar. Add bar where lanes were and a prep kitchen

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Saw this permit today...

1494 E BUENA VISTA DR(WEST SIDE SPLITSVILLE) - Remove 4 bowling lanes and bar. Add bar where lanes were and a prep kitchen

I’ve been in Splitsville numerous times but never bowled there. It’s a hidden gem that has some really good items on the menu.
Do we know if this is because of Covid? They have a few bars and a big one inside if I remember correctly. How many lanes do they have before removing 4? Sorry for so many questions but just can’t think of why they need another bar. Maybe they are having a hard time filling the lanes .

 

[Magic Feather]

Saw this permit today...

1494 E BUENA VISTA DR(WEST SIDE SPLITSVILLE) - Remove 4 bowling lanes and bar. Add bar where lanes were and a prep kitchen

That is a weirdly descriptive description for a permit. I’d assume that the four lanes being taken out would be the four on the bottom floor along the alleyway that leads to the Orange garage.

 

[danlb_2000]

That is a weirdly descriptive description for a permit. I’d assume that the four lanes being taken out would be the four on the bottom floor along the alleyway that leads to the Orange garage.

I was trying to find something that showed the layout of the building. Personally I have never even been in there.

 

[Magic Feather]

I was trying to find something that showed the layout of the building. Personally I have never even been in there.

I think Lanes 1-4 are the ones I’m referring to if you can find photos.

 

[Mike730]

That is a weirdly descriptive description for a permit. I’d assume that the four lanes being taken out would be the four on the bottom floor along the alleyway that leads to the Orange garage.

I was thinking the same thing. This actually sounds familiar, like someone mentioned that this was going to happen, but I can't find it on here.

 

[YodaMan]

That is a weirdly descriptive description for a permit. I’d assume that the four lanes being taken out would be the four on the bottom floor along the alleyway that leads to the Orange garage.

I was at Springs yesterday and noticed changes in this area. Outside Splitsville across from the upcoming donut store they’ve started to remove the concrete and replace it with gravel. Guess it’s related to this project.

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

It's a very cool place - but expensive for bowling. I understand that it's WDW, and its expensive there - but... it's bowling. Bowling is cheap and everywhere. I'm not going to pay a premium just to bowl at WDW.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

It's a very cool place - but expensive for bowling. I understand that it's WDW, and its expensive there - but... it's bowling. Bowling is cheap and everywhere. I'm not going to pay a premium just to bowl at WDW.

Bowling at Cabana Bay isn't cheap either. It's the novelty of doing it while on vacation.

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

Bowling at Cabana Bay isn't cheap either. It's the novelty of doing it while on vacation.

Agreed. That’s why we didn’t bowl when we stayed there.

 

[maxairmike]

It's a very cool place - but expensive for bowling. I understand that it's WDW, and its expensive there - but... it's bowling. Bowling is cheap and everywhere. I'm not going to pay a premium just to bowl at WDW.

It's actually about the same price as the Splitsville location in downtown Tampa last time I looked at that location's prices, maybe a few dollars more at Springs. It's just the nature of the type of bowling alley it is. Kings, Splitsville, any other similar chain/brands will be more expensive than your local lanes living on life support. Kings is slightly cheaper if you just want a game, maybe two compared to Splitsville (and the approach and lane is full regulation length vs Splitsville's slightly shortened approach), but still, if it's in an "upscale" or touristy area you're paying a similar premium for this type of place no matter what city in the US it is.

EDIT: Just looked up the Tampa location's prices. Not sure when they went to per game pricing as it was hourly like Springs last I seriously looked, but it's comparable pricing to Kings, which is still on par with Springs with a group of 4 or more.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Bocabear]

So...removing the fun colorful theme for a more" Ikea meets any restaurant USA" look?
brilliant... ugh

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

LOL. That's strike three for me. The only reason I was drawn to it in the first place was the retro theming.

 

[networkpro]

LOL. That's strike three for me. The only reason I was drawn to it in the first place was the retro theming.

The sushi there is quite good.

 

[RSoxNo1]

The sushi there is quite good.

I've heard that before, but "Bowling Alley Sushi" sounds like a John Mulaney musical bit on SNL.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I've heard that before, but "Bowling Alley Sushi" sounds like a John Mulaney musical bit on SNL.

it's REALLY good. I've always hated sushi until I had theirs.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I liked it better when it was a bookstore

 

[BWW]

It's a very cool place - but expensive for bowling. I understand that it's WDW, and its expensive there - but... it's bowling. Bowling is cheap and everywhere. I'm not going to pay a premium just to bowl at WDW.

Bowling isn't cheap where I live. (Dallas area) On average, you can expect to pay $28 - $32 per lane per hour + shoes.

 

[Dutch Inn '76]

Bowling isn't cheap where I live. (Dallas area) On average, you can expect to pay $28 - $32 per lane per hour + shoes.

Bowling is a "blue collar" activity here in Memphis. It's cheap. The nice alleys are clean and well done, but not fancy. It's a cheap, fun date or family activity here.