asianway
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Better a Starbucks than the big @$$ hat
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Starbucks Trolley Car Cafe on Hollywood Blvd at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
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ToTBellHop
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Well, to be fair, you have a Starbucks next to an Edy's ice cream parlor in one park and a Starbucks that replaced an Edy's ice cream parlor in another. Edy's is pretty common by me (and these types of sponsorships have always been in the parks). I find the two in-park locations to be pretty unobtrusive.
Good pick for the Studios. Now I'm just left to wonder about DAK. But perhaps they are waiting for the demolition of The Oasis and construction of some sort of "main street" there?
DinoInstitute
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Yah, I never like the edy's either, and for that matter, same with all the "sponcered by's".
It will be especially weird in DAK though. I suppose the best place to make it work would be near Restaurantosoarus area, although rumor has it that it will be where creature comforts is
flynnibus
Premium Member
They proved they could do it just fine in DCA. I think it's time to stop trying to be a stick in the mud and just move on
71jason
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Just because Starring Rolls is too small for an overlay, or we sure it's safe? Seems like a fair amount of overlap with Starbucks menu.
No idea, but nothing is ever 100% safe.
Kman101
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Not that it wouldn't surprise me, but why have one big Starbucks and then another literally around the corner at Starring Rolls? (even though there are literally Starbucks next door to each other in the 'real world'). Disney Springs/DTD, sure, but THAT would be overkill and I don't even mind Starbucks being there. Happily used the Main Street one several times. It's hardly intrusive. IMO.
I do see the idea behind Starring Rolls though. Maybe on it's own it does fine though? I'm glad they're replacing a generic store that sells all the same crap that you can find everywhere else. And I'm sure Starring Rolls wouldn't really change much, just to include Starbucks. They seem to be decent at keeping some offerings that were already in places before and theming is minimalistic and works with what's there. I guess it wouldn't be too awful. I just like the place as is, I'll admit that but I actually trust it to be done right if they did chose it for a second location.
I do see the idea behind Starring Rolls though. Maybe on it's own it does fine though? I'm glad they're replacing a generic store that sells all the same crap that you can find everywhere else. And I'm sure Starring Rolls wouldn't really change much, just to include Starbucks. They seem to be decent at keeping some offerings that were already in places before and theming is minimalistic and works with what's there. I guess it wouldn't be too awful. I just like the place as is, I'll admit that but I actually trust it to be done right if they did chose it for a second location.
Kman101
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The Writer's Stop is very tiny. And the location, IMO, wouldn't be very good.
Starbucks sells well. That's why they're building Starbucks everywhere. And it's nice to have decent coffee in the parks for a change. Joffreys was also a nice choice for the other locations.
TowerOfTerror
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Well since Planet Hollywood is leaving DTD, I would imagine all the merchandise from L.A. Prop Cinema Storage would move into the Planet Hollywood store at DHS. And viola a starbucks!
jdmdisney99
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Funny, I wandered into this store on my trip last month for no apparent reason. I walked in and wondered, "Why am I here?" Guess I needed to see a "before" prior to the change...fate is strange thing.
The Empress Lilly
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And DL's 50th also showed that anniversary structures can be great, but that didn't mean we moved on and stopped going on about the BAH.
People who understand the fine art of designing immersive thematic environments with some sophistication know the worth of shoehorning in Starbuckses:
Eddie Sotto @boss_angeles · 9 feb.Now that MSUSA has Starbucks, will Adventureland get Trader Joes? Just a thought.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Whut? "I like apples, so uranium is cool" - You are drawing parallels to ... I can't even describe it.
jmmc
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I think all these locations so far are nice buildings. I just wish they'd do something more like "Hollywood Coffee" with "featuring Starbucks Coffee" with smaller logo below. Something like that. Or maybe even keep the name but work with Starbucks to create a themed version of their logo.
I guess we could blame this on some poor corporate decisions, but I also feel like blaming this on people's extreme coffee obsession/addiction. Come on, it's Disney World. You can't break out of your morning routine for a few days? You need YOUR coffee or life is over?
I guess we could blame this on some poor corporate decisions, but I also feel like blaming this on people's extreme coffee obsession/addiction. Come on, it's Disney World. You can't break out of your morning routine for a few days? You need YOUR coffee or life is over?
71jason
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Not much of a West Coast history buff ... so 1930s Hollywood was characterized by shelves and shelves of plush outside every shop on Hollywood Blvd.?
jmmc
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No, but neither did medieval Europe and we still wouldn't want a Taco Bell next to Cinderella's Castle.
But I suppose a specially-themed "Ye Olde Taco Belle" may work.
Ever been to a Renaissance Faire? Adding "Ye Olde" to anything makes in medieval. Ye Olde soda, Ye Olde Corndogs, Ye Olde ATM, etc.No, but neither did medieval Europe and we still wouldn't want a Taco Bell next to Cinderella's Castle.
But I suppose a specially-themed "Ye Olde Taco Belle" may work.
plaz10
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Maybe they will just nix the coffee and keep the sandwiches, pastries, CUPCAKES, etc...
Sassagoula-Rvr
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Yeah, I don't visit Starbucks at home...so never will in the parks...but it would be nice if they just "featured" Starbucks.