Originally Posted By nbodyhome <a href="http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=34&Itemid=65" target="_blank">http://www.mousesteps.com/inde x.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=34&Itemid=65</a> And I had a meal at Alfredos, before it closes. Denise
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow! Spaceship Earth looks massive without the wand on it! It's great to see the progression. I'll be sad to loose Alfredo's, but you really can't go wrong with Italian, so I'm not too worried about the replacement. And happy birthday too!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome SE really does look HUGE, very different without that ugly wand. I will be sad also about Alfredos, (it'd be like losing the Brown Derby, with history other than just being at Disney). And thanks! Birthday is Wednesday, and my parents are taking me for a Disney birthday lunch also later this week! I'm not sure where yet.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I am so glad the wand is history! Great photos by the way. THE BROWN DERBY Honestly, The Brown Derby is the ONLY place in all of WDW that I have ever had problems (that were not my or my kids fault) due to my kids. We were politly told that our children were "being too loud...we know the park is very exciting, but..." I really CAN step back and be objective about this. Yes they were talking, but not loudly, and were sitting civilly, casually eating their food. We eat dinner early with the kids (6 kids) becuase it is easier to gett them all situated and eating if there are not lots of other people to work around, offend, or entertain. This particular day we were the ONLY customers in the entire section of the dinning room, we were seated very early, just before 5:00 maybe. I wasn't offended, just surprised that I would be called out due to my kids chatting. I do try for "Stepford Children" but sometimes come up short. We haven't been back to the Brown Derby, not because of this, but because there are so many other choices where the restaurant is inherently LOUD anyway, the food is as good if not better, and the prices lower.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I've had a couple of good meals at the Brown Derby. I am sorry about your experience there! I was just thinking that both the Brown Derby and Alfredos had long histories that have nothing to do with Walt Disney World (I believe Alfredos dates back to 1914 or so). The WDW version probably isn't nearly as good as the other restaurants, but it's still got an interesting history.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Yeah isn't the Brown Derby all the rage in Hollywood? I mean the REAL Brown Derby?
Originally Posted By nbodyhome It was, I guess it's closed (I didn't even realize that, as I've never been!)
Originally Posted By jriversjr I can NOT wait to get down there and see that great big golf ball all dun...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Yeah isn't the Brown Derby all the rage in Hollywood? I mean the REAL Brown Derby?< there were 2 there at one time ( only one shaped like a hat) -- one burned down and the other closed not long after ( mid 80's) -- they were great spots even in the early 70's -- but their hey day was much earlier than that, during Hollywoods Golden Age
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<SE really does look HUGE, very different without that ugly wand. >> Yeah. It is an awe-inspiring structure when in its natural state ... much like a certain Spirit. <<I will be sad also about Alfredos, (it'd be like losing the Brown Derby, with history other than just being at Disney).>> Well, I do wonder why they pulled out because the restuarant was a gold mine. The Mouse likely wanted too much. I do enjoy Patina cuisine in many places in LA (especially their concessions at the Hollywood Bowl), Ahaheim and Vegas. I have the feeling we won't know if this is a change for the better for a year ... until the REAL replacement debuts. <<And thanks! Birthday is Wednesday, and my parents are taking me for a Disney birthday lunch also later this week! I'm not sure where yet.>> Another year with wishes for many, many, many more E-Tickets in your future!!!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <Yeah isn't the Brown Derby all the rage in Hollywood? I mean the REAL Brown Derby?< <<there were 2 there at one time ( only one shaped like a hat) -- one burned down and the other closed not long after ( mid 80's) -- they were great spots even in the early 70's -- but their hey day was much earlier than that, during Hollywoods Golden Age>> Yep ... it's sad, but in an area with so much history, so many famous landmarks have gone under the wrecking ball over the past 20 years ... they have no sense of history whatsoever out there ... a great recent example is the Ambassador Hotel (where Robert Kennedy was killed) an amazing structure with so much history. At least in Florida we barely have any history ... the local Italian joint proclaims 'serving the area since 1996' like that's something.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <the local Italian joint proclaims 'serving the area since 1996' like that's something< now that is funny ! I have to admit Chicago does a pretty good job preserving landmarks....especially if they can draw any tourist money
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Supposedly the stars are down from SE, I won't be back until Friday. I can't wait to see the naked SE! I have never been to a Patina, but it might end up being even better - we'll see! Here is to more E-tickets for me too! When is the next one getting announced?
Originally Posted By MPierce I don't know if that is a fact or not Denise. If you are going by that post over on WDWmagic look at the angel again on it. He never showed the front view where the stars are very noticeable. He did show the muppet's mobile lab at Epcot so it could be legit. I know you'll let us know for sure Friday or Saturday. I'm curious now to what the temporary Menu is going to be at the Italian pavilion. It use to be one of our favorite dining spots in Epcot. However the quality of the food seems to have deminished the last few years. Here's hoping for better food, and maybe a little more leg room ( I know that's a foolish dream). Happy Birthday tomorrow Denise. It's a big day for me also. My favorite nephew arrives back here in the World from his tour in Iraq.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome MPierce - I'll actually take pics on Friday myself, I'm looking forward to seeing it (without stars?) I was hoping to catch the Muppet Mobile Lab on Sunday, but they may not have come out - I waited just a bit, I wanted to go home! I'm going to look for that Friday as well. Congratulations on your nephew coming back, hopefully this is his last tour of duty (or only, if it's his first). Thank you for the birthday wishes! And Alfredos wasn't as good as it once was, but it was pretty good for lunch. Just so pricey! Denise
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I have never been to a Patina, but it might end up being even better - we'll see!>> It could. While Alfredo's was good, it wasn't really anything special. <<Here is to more E-tickets for me too! When is the next one getting announced?>> I predict one for the Studios will be announced sooner than later! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Thank you for the birthday wishes! Lets see...the one for the Studios...could it be STAR TOURS? Or is that a B/C ticket? Denise
Originally Posted By tonyanton When it opened I would have called "Star Tours" an E-Ticket...now probably a "D." I would hope its long-overdue update wouldn't be in place of an actual brand-new E-Ticket.
Originally Posted By jkayjs <<Yeah. It is an awe-inspiring structure when in its natural state...much like a certain Spirit.>> Come now Spirit let's be honest. SSE pales in comparison.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I will not count a re-do of Star Tours as an E-ticket. I want a whole new ride announced this year!
