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Tiffins - A new table service restaurant coming to Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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French Quarter
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For some reason, we always had breakfast there too and thought it was quite good. I hope whatever they replace it with will have some sort of quick breakfast option. Those are lacking in AK.
This is a fantastic idea. Seems like the prime spot to offer some sort of non-bus transportation.
DisneyDebRob
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Stop telling people how great AKL is and to stay there. It's terrible, stay away.Put me in the same boat. I own at AKL (and SSR and VWL) but am staying at BLT next week because I'm taking my parents. Its just way easier on the monorail. AKL is still my favorite though. @Fox&Hound if you haven't stayed there, give it a go. It's phenomenal. Kidani splash area is fantastic if you have littles, and outside of Grand Floridian- there isn't a better restaurant selection out there (Id rank GF and AKL 1A and 1B).
Its also the only resort that has several activities to do for free. Culinary tours, face painting, story telling, music classes, etc. For me, when I got DVC, I started slowing down a little more knowing I have another 50 yrs of WDWSo thats why I prefer AKL when its just us. I hang a little more and don't mind the bus ride as much.
Although BCV is a close 2nd favorite. That pool... Beaches and cream.... heaven.
I loved the days when it was less crowded. Lol
Mukta
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Any news on whether the TS portion will open on nov 15th along with the QS portion?
Jon81uk
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Rumours on another forum is that it will open Spring next year (May 2016) and be a signature dining experience.I therefore expect it to open around the same time as Rivers of Light debuts as this is when people will be looking for more dinner options as they will stay in the park later.
ryguy
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Stop telling people how great AKL is and to stay there. It's terrible, stay away.
I loved the days when it was less crowded. Lol
Another positive of DVC
WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Wednesday, Oct 21. While Pizzafari is still closed for refurbishment, the construction fence that surrounded the building is gone now. There is now a construction fence on the other side of the main pathway to Africa, covering the ramp to the underwater viewing area (the staircase to this viewing area is still open). Island Mercantile is the building on the left, Pizzafari is in the background in the below photo.
Side view of Pizzafari along the re-opened pathway to Avatarland. The pathway to Africa is on the right side of the below photo.
The pathway to "Avatarland" (the old pathway to Camp Minnie Mickey) is again open, much wider now to accommodate future crowds along this path. New landscaping and borders along the Pizzafari building are shown.
The courtyard behind Pizzafari is again open. The addition to Pizzafari is shown behind the construction wall, to be the new table service dining location at Discovery Island. The back of the existing Pizzafari building is on the right side of the below photo.
A behind the construction wall view of the new table service dining building, which will take up all the space on the right side of the pathway to the bridge.
Side view of Pizzafari along the re-opened pathway to Avatarland. The pathway to Africa is on the right side of the below photo.
The pathway to "Avatarland" (the old pathway to Camp Minnie Mickey) is again open, much wider now to accommodate future crowds along this path. New landscaping and borders along the Pizzafari building are shown.
The courtyard behind Pizzafari is again open. The addition to Pizzafari is shown behind the construction wall, to be the new table service dining location at Discovery Island. The back of the existing Pizzafari building is on the right side of the below photo.
A behind the construction wall view of the new table service dining building, which will take up all the space on the right side of the pathway to the bridge.
flyerjab
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I read on another site that this is supposed to be a signature table service restaurant. I haven't heard that anywhere else though.
RayTheFirefly
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Looks like they have plywood sheathing ready to go up. The buildings should be enclosed pretty soon.
boufa
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Its rush time, gotta get er closed up before the flakes fly.... LOL
slipperalwaysfits
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I'm excited about the new dining options at AK and very excited there's soon going to be even more to do at one of my favorite parks! I agree, it's easy to hit all my favorites at AK and then go to EMH in Magic Kingdom but it will be nice to have the option for an Animal Kingdom magical night! This place needs a signature restaurant!
SpectroMagicMan
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Walls came down around Pizzafari and you can see the construction of the portion of the restaurant. The outside dining tables have remained but in a smaller area. Also the kiosk near the bathroom exit has been relocated next to the Tree of Life Gardan across from Pizzafari.
Jon81uk
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It exits into Avatarland.
WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Wednesday, Nov 4. Construction behind the existing Pizzafari building.
cjkeating
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Great pictures.
Looks like a sizeable addition. I just hope the food is good if it is sharing a kitchen with Pizzafari...
DisneyFans4Life
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Wow this sounds like it's going to be great! Has there been any discussion on what type of food will be offered for the TS? I'd imagine it would be something along the lines of Italian, but I could also see it offering a wide variety of meals from pasta to steak.
Jon81uk
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Don't know the cuisine but rumours are that it will be a signature.