Somehow, I don't think they will. I'm thinking more "Outback" quality at "Ruth's Cris" prices.
I hope they prove me wrong...including quick-serve.
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Universal's food is still pretty bad
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I hope they prove me wrong...including quick-serve.
Poseidon Quest
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The food at Toadstool in Hollywood is nothing like in Japan though. I'm predicting that the Epic version will be similar, if not the same exact menu as in Hollywood. As for Hollywood's food quality, it's just cafeteria food with fun presentation like Circus or Minions. Nothing special, but I'll choose to eat at places that at least offer acceptable food with a fun thematic gimmick over anything else.
When dealing with third party IP, you have to do things to their standards.
That's why IMO, the food at the potter sections of the part is better than outside.
Wait, what happened with TPI? Also, wait, did the banner always reference TPI? They're such a small potatoes site that I can't believe anyone would brag about this.
DonniePeverley
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Why can't the parks just employ of a high grade michellin grade chef to over sea all the food menus.
It's absolutely horrific everywhere in Orlando.
It's absolutely horrific everywhere in Orlando.
I strongly disagree. I've had many fantastic meals at Disney. The worst Disney meal I've had was "just okay".
Universal doesn't really have anything that is a "must dine at" location. This banner that they keep putting back up is probably like 90% responsible for the perception that Mythos is a great dining experience.
JoeCamel
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Nope, I've had many fine theme park meals there in an amazing over the top themed space with an amazing view that my perception was influenced to say this is the best theme park eatery. Banner don't matter and once does not equal "keep"
Because no Michelin restaurant puts out the volume of food that Universal or Disney do.
I wouldn't be surprised if on a daily basis more people ate something at Universal Orlando than do in every Michelin-starred restaurant worldwide.
That and the fact that it's a well-themed restaurant with good food. Do you think people just look at the banner and don't actually eat there? The banner wouldn't even exist if people hadn't voted for it (even if it hasn't actually won the award in a looooong time.)
lazyboy97o
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It actually won from 2019 - 2022.
I’m guessing a pretty decent chunk of people visiting the park are completely unaware of Theme Park Insider. The banner’s there to attract people into the restaurant and probably also just tell them it is a restaurant. One of the positives for a lot of theme park fans is that it’s usually fairly easy to get into. Despite its reputation for quality and impressive setting it’s never been a super in-demand location.
I'm not saying it's bad. It's on the higher end for theme park restaurants, but not the best.
I'm saying the average person doesn't really have a huge reference to compare it to. They see the banner, they say "we should try this." They think it was pretty good (it is), and they conclude that the banner must be correct and it must be the best theme park restaurant. The average person hasn't eaten at many theme park restaurants so they don't question it.
Hence, the reputation of it being the greatest theme park restaurant lives on for 24 years.
I'm saying the average person doesn't really have a huge reference to compare it to. They see the banner, they say "we should try this." They think it was pretty good (it is), and they conclude that the banner must be correct and it must be the best theme park restaurant. The average person hasn't eaten at many theme park restaurants so they don't question it.
Hence, the reputation of it being the greatest theme park restaurant lives on for 24 years.