The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Mac Tonight]

Yes I can vaguely remember the days you are talking about.


Lol. Not much has changed with the burgers but you can find a good one in Downtown Disney at least.

Hungry Bear still has a decent burger, but we mostly eat there for the early evening riverfront ambience.
For my money, I prefer Smokejumper's Grill with their toppings bar and waffle fries.

 

[mickEblu]

Hungry Bear still has a decent burger, but we mostly eat there for the early evening riverfront ambience.
For my money, I prefer Smokejumper's Grill with their toppings bar and waffle fries.

You know, I’ve never had Smokejumpers, I have to try it.

Yeah I think I had the burger at Hungry Bear burger sometime in the last 5 years and I don’t remember it being bad but it might just be getting some atmosphere points. I had a thing for ambiance even as a kid when I would try to herd everyone to Hungry Bear all the time.... back when it was on the water. Sigh

 

[Mac Tonight]

You know, I’ve never had Smokejumpers, I have to try it.

Yeah I think I had the burger at Hungry Bear burger sometime in the last 5 years and I don’t remember it being bad but it might just be getting some atmosphere points. I had a thing for ambiance even as a kid when I would try to herd everyone to Hungry Bear all the time.... back when it was on the water. Sigh

I mean, it's nothing to really write home about, but you can't beat the view and atmosphere right as the sun sets along the river. Back before SWL opened, it was one of our favorite spots to find some peace and quiet in the parks.

 

[Phroobar]

Hungry Bear still has a decent burger, but we mostly eat there for the early evening riverfront ambience.
For my money, I prefer Smokejumper's Grill with their toppings bar and waffle fries.

The question is will there be a toppings bar when the resort reopens?

 

[Mac Tonight]

The question is will there be a toppings bar when the resort reopens?

I don't see why not. They might just wanna extend the sneeze guards.

 

[Phroobar]

I don't see why not. They might just wanna extend the sneeze guards.

I don't know. You have a lot of buffets and salad bar restaurants going bankrupt. I can't see how Disney could allow it.

 

[Mac Tonight]

I don't know. You have a lot of buffets and salad bar restaurants going bankrupt. I can't see how Disney could allow it.

True, but we're talking about a small station for condiments vs. a whole restaurant. Even if they moved it off-stage, the restaurant should be just fine.

 

[Rich T]

Lol. Not much has changed with the burgers but you can find a good one in Downtown Disney at least.

They used to be worse—and consistently bad across the park. You’d get 1/3 of the way through, and then just stare sadly down at the remaining flavorless, soggy mess and just call it a loss. On the plus side, you’d only wasted a couple of bucks.

 

[mickEblu]

They used to be worse—and consistently bad across the park. You’d get 1/3 of the way through, and then just stare sadly down at the remaining flavorless, soggy mess and just call it a loss. On the plus side, you’d only wasted a couple of bucks.

Lol. I don’t doubt it. I was a kid so I remember being ok with them.

 

[Rich T]

I don't see why not. They might just wanna extend the sneeze guards.

My guess is all serve-yourself options will be gone. Because the virus is still out there and most guests leave their brains and manners behind in the hotel room.

 

[Phroobar]

True, but we're talking about a small station for condiments vs. a whole restaurant. Even if they moved it off-stage, the restaurant should be just fine.

I wonder if the cafeteria style places in Disneyland will be reconfigured away from self service. Maybe the cast member will give you the food instead of just picking the slice of cheesecake like before.

 

[Rich T]

I wonder if the cafeteria style places in Disneyland will be reconfigured away from self service. Maybe the cast member will give you the food instead of just picking the slice of cheesecake like before.

This seems to be the direction all businesses are headed as they adapt. And y’know... thank goodness. I’m done with the guests-serve-themselves trough.

 

[Mac Tonight]

I wonder if the cafeteria style places in Disneyland will be reconfigured away from self service. Maybe the cast member will give you the food instead of just picking the slice of cheesecake like before.

I predict all dining options at the parks will look and feel different at first. I'm sure the vloggers who need Disneyland open to make their living will be the first to let us know what its like!

 

[Anjin]

Revealed today: The much-loved old N64 themepark ride/photography game “Pokemon Snap” is (finally) getting a sequel on Nintendo Switch. Predating and foreshadowing rides like Buzz Lightyear and Tokyo’s Monster’s Inc., Pokemon Snap put you in a vehicle riding on rails through colorful landscapes—armed with a camera instead of a laser gun or flashlight—trying to get shots of elusive creatures who would appear briefly and suddenly along the route. Your photos got judged on rarity and composition. Can not wait for this sequel!

Can you imagine this as a Midway Mania style ride where you take pictures of Pokémon? I'm sure Disney/Universal/Etc would would be happy to sell you your best photos.

 

[Californian Elitist]

You know, I’ve never had Smokejumpers, I have to try it.

No you don’t.

Trust me.

 

[Mac Tonight]

No you don’t.

Trust me.

Ymmv. I've never had a bad meal there.

But then again, I also acknowledge my palate isn't super refined.

 

[Californian Elitist]

The quality and prices just don’t match at Smokejumper’s. To be honest, I’m not a fan of counter service burgers at the parks.

 

[mickEblu]

The quality and prices just don’t match at Smokejumper’s. To be honest, I’m not a fan of counter service burgers at the parks.

I have had a good burger twice at the Burger n Shake place at DTD. Of course both times I had to return the first burger as they were overcooked but when the manager brought them out the second time on both occasions they were

 

[Californian Elitist]

I have had a good burger twice at the Burger n Shake place at DTD. Of course both times I had to return the first burger as they were overcooked but when the manager brought them out the second time on both occasions they were

The burgers in DtD are a different story, definitely. I’m pretty fine with those. I want to try that burger spot out.

I love a good burger.

 

[DrAlice]

Hungry Bear still has a decent burger, but we mostly eat there for the early evening riverfront ambience.
For my money, I prefer Smokejumper's Grill with their toppings bar and waffle fries.

Didn't they get rid of the waffle fries? I thought I read that somewhere.