Originally Posted By Admin This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=2579" target="_blank">Latest: Upscale Lounge Opens at Disney's Coronado </a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Wow, I am surprised no one picked this up. What a cool development, or is it? Boradwalk caters to some of the convention crowds at the Epcot resorts. Rix will cater to the Coronado Springs conventioneers. But where is the Contemporary's club ;-). The circle seems to be complete. The location of California Grill used to serve this purpose once upon a time. I wonder in view of this approach, will the new structure at the contemporary host such a facility. and with all of this going on, I wonder what it means for Downtown Disney? It will be interesting to see the future unfold.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome My update a week ago included it. I've had outside construction type photos (not much, as it is indoors and was mostly covered) over the past couple of months. They are going after the PI type crowd. No sneakers (I was turned away when I wanted to stop in, even after I was told earlier that day - the first soft-open day - that there was no dress code). It was VERY loud when I stopped around 1:30am. I expect it isn't so loud earlier in the evening. Just don't wear sneakers. It isn't really my type of place, but I did want to check it out (but not now, I have no reason to). Plus I live in my sneakers unless it's a big event or I want to get dressed up for no reason.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Oh - I was told by a manager (not the Rix manager), that they are going for the local crowds as well. Not just conventioners. They had a DJ playing late in the evening when I stopped by. Supposedly they plan to have bands sometimes, and eventually a cover charge. It irritated me that I was told that I could stop by and get some pics, "no dress code". Then when I got there - leaving the MK earlier than I wanted to - I was told no. Next time, I will stay at the MK.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy Is it in the exact same spot as Francisco's used to be? It just seems weird to me to picture a no-sneakers club atmosphere just outside the Pepper Market... Isn't this the only place to get a drink at CSR? Too bad we had a nice time when we stayed at CSR 2 years ago having margaritas at the bar after coming back from watching football at ESPN Club. Sorry you got turned away for the sneakers nbodyhome.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 You can't have a convention facility like Coronado Springs has and be so isolated and not have this type of facility. It amazes me it took so long for them to figure out the obvious ... oh wait, no it doesn't!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome You can get a drink outside, they have the very nice Laguna bar that is on the water. It was meant to be temporary, I was told it was permanent. No problem on being turned away for sneakers, it saved me the cost of a drink. I am sure that a lot of people will like it, it's just not my sort of place. I think a real lounge, no loud music would have been nicer. Sneaker optional.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I hope this means a higher end type of crowd at this resort. Oh wait, it's all free-loading conventioneers.. Never mind.
Originally Posted By MPierce You mean I paid $683 for my Gucci sneakers, and I can't even get in? Oh Well, at least I can write off the new dress shoes as a business expense.
Originally Posted By woody Most high class lounges have dress codes. Next time, call them. They might let you in when it isn't busy or early, but you're taking a chance with the dress code.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Woody - I stopped by there earlier in the evening and was told "no dress code". So I left the MK about 1/2 earlier than I would have, and that had changed by the time I arrive. I have never been to a "high class lounge", but I've been to enough private clubs that didn't care what I wore. If I thought I would enjoy it, I might go for an evening out there - but it's really not my cup of tea, from what I saw and heard.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Oh - not only was I told no dress code, they saw what I was wearing and didn't have a problem with it. Again, it isn't a huge deal. It is like Mannequins - haven't been inside, don't need to.
Originally Posted By MPierce You know I'm a little offended, and I'm not Denise. I have a real problem with this since Denise checked in advance. She then gave up her entertainment time to go check on this club for the benefit of her curiosity and to take pictures for fellow Disney Geeks. Not only that, she was going to be a paying customer too, at WDW's inflated bar prices. There simply is no excuse for this. At the very least the person should have given her a chit for a free drink at a later date because of the inconvience. You can get in anywhere on Disney property wearing sneakers. I bet you could even get in at Victoria and Fat Alberts wearing sneakers if you had a coat on. This is simply a bar with a lot of drunk conventioneers in it at a moderate hotel. Now it does sound like my kind of place but there is no excuse for Denise to have been treated this way. Especially after she had checked on the dress code previously. I know it's no big deal to you Denise, but it still isn't right. I just couldn't hold it back. I have been trying not to let things like this that happen at WDW to upset me. Next thing you know Johnny What's his name will be jumping on me for being a negative ninny. Excuse me it's time for me to go chant my Mantra while I chill.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I think the club was only wrong because its employee told Denise she was fine, and she came back later and suddenly it was an issue. But as a new place, that's somewhat understandable. Still, they could have done with MPierce suggests and given her some vouchers for free drinks or appetizers when she returns. That said, first anyone except maybe Oprah would be turned away from V&A's if they were wearing sneakers. And that's how it should be. Despite not being a righwing, redneck wackjob like my fave minion MPierce, I do believe in rules and codes ... and I am very tired of seeing the lowering of standards across society and WDW in particular. They have dress codes at the California Grill, but you'd never know it to see how some of the people dress. If you want to wear ripped shorts, a Pooh tee and beach sandals, then you don't belong in a fine dining establishment. Period. That's what quick serve locations and places like Chef Mickey's are for. And, frankly, having people dressed like that lowers the experience for others who do know how to dress for nice dinner. I see this on cruises as well, where they ask for formal wear and you'll see folks demanding to be served in jeans and sneakers. If that's how you want to dress, that's cool. But go to the buffet where that's acceptable.
Originally Posted By MPierce I have no problem with dress codes, just the fact that Denise was turned away after she checked. I'm almost positive that no one expects that at a Disney moderate resort. I most certainly agree that they should enforce codes outside of the parks. I still bet I've got a pair of sneakers that could fool even the maitre d' at V&A. When combined with the proper suite, and tie.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome It bothered me more that I was told there wasn't a dress code and made a special trip over there, taking time from something I was enjoying to do so. I don't care if they have a dress code. But I won't dress up just for a place unless #1 - I want to, or #2 - it's a very special event. A place to get a drink isn't a special event to me. I actually don't own regular shoes - so it's either sneakers or heels. And sometimes I do throw on a dress and heels for a place like the AC, just for fun. But Rix was really loud when I passed by, and I'm not a big club person. So when I say it saved me money, I actually am happy about that! Just not that I was told one thing earlier in the evening, and it turned out to be something else.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Most high class lounges have dress codes.<< So do the Disney parks, but no one seems willing to enforce them anymore, hence bathing suit tops and cheeky Daisy Duke shorts.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >>Most high class lounges have dress codes.<< So do the Disney parks, but no one seems willing to enforce them anymore, hence bathing suit tops and cheeky Daisy Duke shorts<< Now THOSE I forgot. Bathing suit top, Daisy Duke shorts and sneakers. That would have been quite a sight. Denise
