Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I heard a rumor that Bengal BBQ is closing. Either I am really late on this information, it is new information, or it isn't true. I am hoping the later is the case. Has anyone heard this?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss This was rumored months ago; it's supposed to close when the remodel the River Belle Terrace restaurant to include an upper level with Fantasmic viewing. I don't know when it is supposed to occur, or if it's a permanent closure or only for the duration of the construction.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Maybe this is a part of Disney's healthy eating campaign? After all, BBQ is carceregenic (cancer causing). J/K. I concur with Russ's comments. With the Gallery closing, maybe this is now closer to reality?
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes This would totally suck if it closes permanently. This is my favorite "fast food" place in all of DL.
Originally Posted By ni_teach The River Belle Terrace and the Bengal BBQ share the same kitchen. If The River Belle closes then the Bengal has to close also. But it would reopen after the work in the kitchen was done. This project has been on again and off again for months and months. Who know if it's going to happen. Disney changes it's mind more often than I change my socks.
Originally Posted By monorailblue <<But it would reopen after the work in the kitchen was done.>> I wouldn't be so sure about that. If River Belle closes for what amounts to a total rebuild, I wouldn't be suprised at all if Bengal Barbecue were removed entirely. That entire complex is packed incredibly tightly, with a dreadful backstage area--I could see Imagineering taking advantage of the rebuild and pushing the footprint of RB out a bit, as well as extending the backstage areas to use the BBQ areas. We'll all find out if and when something happens.
Originally Posted By labretbear If the Riverbelle redo comes to pass and they do it the way I first heard about, Bengal Barbecue will indeed be in Yesterland. But here's a thought, what if that menu ends up in a refurbished Aladdin's Oasis/Tahitian Terrace? Food for thought...
Originally Posted By dlkozy ^^^^That would be a GREAT idea! Add Tahitian punch to the menu and you would have a WINNER!
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara Riverbelle and Bengal don't seem to share the same kitchen--all the food at Bengal is cooked on an open grill visible to anyone standing at the counter. I don't think the food for Riverbelle Terrace is also cooked there.
Originally Posted By monorailblue I think the truth is in the middle. BBQ's prep work is all done out of the RBT kitchen. A similar situation exists with Carnation Cafe--it has its own kitchen, but much of the prep work (including cooking soup) comes out of the Main Street Main Kitchen (Plaza Inn). As to an eatery in the Aladdin's facility--shifting the Bengal BBQ over there and sprucing it up into a full menu like Rumbi Island Grill offers would be fabulous (more skewers, rice/veggie bowls & sides, salads, fresh juice drinks, etc.). We could use more themed table service in the park.
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara Bengal Barbaque is really unique--too unique to fit into any kind of corporate culture. It takes ages to fill orders and the lines are usually long. That means they're not maximizing profit in that space. Frankly, I'm surprised it has lasted as long as it has. I always eat there. Perhaps the powers that be will realize how many folks enjoy it and move the menu elsewhere.
Originally Posted By dl1956 I some bean counter arguing, "Nobody eats there anymore, the lines are too long."
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^More than likely, the prep work for Bengal BBQ is done in a shared back- kitchen.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice DOH! Nevermind... ;-) I responded without realizing there were more posts. *L*
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer I love The Bengal BBQ and hate the thought that it may close. The DW and I have never felt it was one of the better values in the park but, like The Goddess Mara said, it's really unique, even the aroma as you walk by is special.
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster I like the idea of the Bengal Barbeque but the food is almost always overcooked and dry. If skewered food needs to remains at the park then I echo those who said it should be offered at a new Tahitian Terrace. Only it needs to be better quality. And served with tropical (alcoholic) cocktails.
Originally Posted By jmuboy There has been serious talk of the Riverbelle getting a complete rebuild with Bengal going away to make sopace for an expanded Riverbelle kitchen. Right now thiose pklans are on hold. i guess we'll see what Tony Baxter has planned. I'd like to see a true BBQ restaurant in DL, either in AL or Frontierland.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<I some bean counter arguing, "Nobody eats there anymore, the lines are too long.">> Its no so much that lines are too long, but that speed of service is glacial. We never eat there for that very reason.
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^^More likely the bean counters are saying: That's all we are moving per hour? Of course, if the service is slow and there is demand, then perhaps they should make some changes to make it faster.
