Originally Posted By HokieSkipper From rumblings on the interwebs, it sounds like there will be some sort of AC like venue in the new PI. Posting this here to see if anyone(I'm looking at you Lee), knows anything more.
Originally Posted By magic0214 Saw the report that said an announcement will be coming in the next 2 weeks, but they are demolishing the building, would love some more info as well
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Yea, I should have been more specific. The new experience will be in a different location, apparently.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer And not be called "The Adventurers Club" in name, but liken to it in experience. I dunno. It's just a shame that they can't be simple and bring the old one back.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^That would be admitting they messed up. We all know they can't do that.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael ^^^then use your special source powers! Mention Madison's Dive and see what happens....
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>^^^then use your special source powers! << Sir, if I had any left, I would. I think I used up all my source credit on the FLE. Besides, I think my sources are afraid of giving me bad news. Scared I might fly off the handle and lash out.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>^^^That would be admitting they messed up. We all know they can't do that.<<< Stranger things have happened... But this would rank pretty high. >>>Besides, I think my sources are afraid of giving me bad news. Scared I might fly off the handle and lash out.<<< And destroy the illusion of The Lee Calm!? ;-)
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>And destroy the illusion of The Lee Calm!? ;-)<< Exactly. Do not damage my calm. In other PI news, looks like Schussler will be a big player in the new plans. Likely a large restaurant, themed to classic boats. Located on the waterfront, of course.
Originally Posted By Manfried I am glad there will be clubs coming back. Hopefully they use some people that understand how these places work so Disney does not over-Disneyfy them.
Originally Posted By leemac Folks really are desperate to cling to the notion that there could be life for AC beyond its current shuttered state. I'd be very surprised to see an AC-type venue anywhere else on WDW property for a host of reasons - the main ones being that it doesn't fit into the family-friendly mantra that underpins WDW these days (standalone bars are not liked by management) and the cost of operating a themed show-bar. Expect to see more restaurants on the old PI land - and the three key O&O restaurateurs will be at the heart of it - Landry's, Levy and Patina.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper << Landry's, Levy and Patina>> So mediocre to bad food at super high prices? Sounds like Disney all right!
Originally Posted By leemac WDW Co. stopped investing in developing restaurant concepts years ago - too expensive and not worth the risk versus reward. Too often burnt on concepts like Spoodles that need constant innovation. Much easier to let someone else shoulder the development costs and just take a percentage off the top. The real risk is over-reliance on one particular operator - if Landry's went under (I'm amazed they can continue to raise debt to fund their operations) then WDW Co. would love Yak & Yeti, T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe (x2) - four hugely important locales. Same for DtD Anaheim which is dominated by Patina - Patina is in a much better position that Landry's but it is still susceptible to the economy and folks spending on Splichal's concepts. One of the biggest problems in the restaurant business right now is differentiation. Every celebrity chef who has appeared on Iron Chef seems to have restaurants bearing his/her name now. The days of Puck being in an exclusive club of one have gone.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>Folks really are desperate to cling to the notion that there could be life for AC beyond its current shuttered state.<< Simply because it's the best thing outside the parks that Disney has ever done. Fun, unique, and appealed to an vastly under appreciated Disney demographic: adults without kids.
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ I wouldn't agree with the best thing outside the berm comment - the two water pars and DCL is far superior IMHO. However I appreciate that AC had a rabid following (personally I never got it - it was all-too-clever-by-half for my taste). The point is that it is history - confined to Yesterland. It ain't comin' back. Folks getting their Figment '82 panties in a knot over it need to move on......
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^I never said it was coming back. That there would be a similar venue with similar entertainment offerings, whether it be a bar/restaurant or just a bar, is a rumor for the new area.
Originally Posted By disney pete wasnt a big fan of the old PI but it does seem too many things are getting confined to yesterland.
