The Downtown Disney Thread

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

It's a better use of the space than keeping it empty or shoving a random food truck in front of it. I really enjoy the architecture for that building and I'm happy to see it used and not torn down. Though I still think an Indy-themed table service restaurant would be perfect there.

Now, if they'd just figure out a way to retheme the ESPN Zone to the Stark Expo and make that the Marvel store...

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I swear to the Lord above, Disney is dying and being replaced with Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel. There's other scraps here and there but that's it. How much more money are you willing to pay for the same 3 - 4 IP studios?

 

[D.Silentu]

I hope this means that the art gallery Star Wars shanghaied will return. It was always a fun place to window shop.

 

[Curious Constance]

I hope this means that the art gallery Star Wars shanghaied will return. It was always a fun place to window shop.

Maybe not right away, cause I think rumor has it the gallery will be a Marvel store.

 

[Curious Constance]

Maybe not right away, cause I think rumor has it the gallery will be a Marvel store.

Actually never mind. The article on the parks blog actually says the Wonderland Gallery will be returning soon.

 

[TP2000]

Disney Parks Blog is hinting at Rainforset Cafe being replaced with Star Wars Trading Post

New Year, New Tips for Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort: Come Now for Fun Finds; Come Again Soon for Star Wars Trading Post in a New Location

Just in time for your winter shopping adventures, we’re excited to share tips for exploring the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Perfection.

The Rainforest Cafe closed three years ago. That entire west end of the Stay-At-Home Order & Go Shopping Mall! has been abandoned and closed for over a year.

So to celebrate, and encourage people to buy more Star Wars merchandise in the middle of Sacramento's Stay-At-Home Order, they are going to turn the old jungle themed 1990's restaurant into a jungle themed Star Wars store.

You couldn't make this up if you tried! It's absolute perfection of what life, and language, is like in 2021.

Stay At Home, Save Lives! But Still Go Shopping For Star Wars Merchandise You Need To Survive The Pandemic!

 

[Curious Constance]

Hey, I’m willing to browse Star Wars merchandise if it means I get to go inside Rainforest Cafe again. If only a little ways in.

Also, my 13 year old has recently become obsessed with Batuu, and has more fondness for RFC than you would believe, so he practically whooped for joy over this news.

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

Stay At Home, Save Lives! But Still Go Shopping For Star Wars Merchandise You Need To Survive The Pandemic!

Hey, I will absolutely credit The Mandalorian as helping my mental health/happiness levels throughout all of this, so if someone else needs a Baby Yoda plushie to cuddle right now (I have mine!), I'm not gonna judge!

 

[Tamandua]

So what is the canonical story of how Rey's speeder got from a desert planet to a jungle planet?

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Rainforest Cafe had a little bar near the entrance that I occasionally got drunk at before boarding the Monorail for Disneyland.

 

[TP2000]

Rainforest Cafe had a little bar near the entrance that I occasionally got drunk at before boarding the Monorail for Disneyland.

It's official, that's now canon.

 

[truecoat]

Rainforest Cafe had a little bar near the entrance that I occasionally got drunk at before boarding the Monorail for Disneyland.

How many Cheetah Rita's did that take?

 

[PostScott]

https://.news/20210126022

Details are being added to the Rainforest cafe. Small details and of course they'll be adding more over time. Kinda excited to see what they'll do with it, but with just our luck, I'm sure this'll be all they'll add and call it a day

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

If there's one thing DLR needs more of, it's Star Wars.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

If they’re gonna decide to go all out on this Star Wars theme for RFC, I hope they’re really dedicated. Once everything is safe again, I hope they take the opportunity to refurbish the rest of the building and turn the entire thing into a theme restaurant again complete with AAs. I could totally see Woolamander AAs scattered throughout the place, among other creatures from Yavin 4, assuming that’s the planet they’re going with. Plus, RFC’s animatronics were all manufactured by a third party fabricator located in Florida (Dave Ensign aka Hoot Gibson actually worked for them for some time), and because of that the AAs were more rudimentary when compared to your standard AA figure in a Disney Park. WDI could roll out a fleet of A1000 figure series creatures and make this restaurant something special again! One can only hope.

 

[Stevek]

https://*****.news/20210126022

Details are being added to the Rainforest cafe. Small details and of course they'll be adding more over time. Kinda excited to see what they'll do with it, but with just our luck, I'm sure this'll be all they'll add and call it a day

Uh oh, someone linked to Lord Voldetom's site. Instant ban here

 

[Stevek]

If they’re gonna decide to go all out on this Star Wars theme for RFC, I hope they’re really dedicated. Once everything is safe again, I hope they take the opportunity to refurbish the rest of the building and turn the entire thing into a theme restaurant again complete with AAs. I could totally see Woolamander AAs scattered throughout the place, among other creatures from Yavin 4, assuming that’s the planet they’re going with. Plus, RFC’s animatronics were all manufactured by a third party fabricator located in Florida (Dave Ensign aka Hoot Gibson actually worked for them for some time), and because of that the AAs were more rudimentary when compared to your standard AA figure in a Disney Park. WDI could roll out a fleet of A1000 figure series creatures and make this restaurant something special again! One can only hope.

Agreed. Go full on Yavin, put a SW Cantina and Restaurant in addition to a retail store. More than enough space though you can bet the demand will be very high for a dining experience.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I can't imagine they'd do an AA filled restaurant here. They could change the much higher prices as usual in Galaxy's Edge if they did.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

I really wish they would have just put in a KFC there instead.

 

[Stevek]

I can't imagine they'd do an AA filled restaurant here. They could change the much higher prices as usual in Galaxy's Edge if they did.

Not everyone that visits DTD visits the parks...Disney would make a killing off an immersive SW themed restaurant in DTD.