Originally Posted By juicer I remember when the Cafe Orleans was a waiter service restuarant - It offered sandwiches, espresso drinks, desserts etc.. It sounds like this new Cafe Orleans is going to be more of a Moderate/Upscale restaurant - On the level of Storytellers - Am I getting this right? And if so, Wow...Will it do well from the getgo to long term?
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster Based on their menu and their prices I would equate the New Cafe Orleans with something like Mimi's Cafe or Applebee's. Nice but not particularly upscale by most people's standards. Of course, wine service would definitely make it more upscale but we all know that's not gonna happen.
Originally Posted By smeeeko my main issue with both of these changes are that without taking some of the tables out of blue bayou.. it's just as uncomfortable and freakishly crowded just sitting at some of the tables.. also at patio out there (at Cafe O) they need to have some kind of access control. If you need PS you can't have kids and tired relatives table parking anymore.. or am I getting my patios confused?? I personally don't want to see them serving wine to guests at Disneyland. Walt didn't want it at the orginal at least so I say status quo.. the park is too crowded for that sort of thing. DCA has wine and I'm often seeing people walking out of the Vineyard area with wine glasses. Unless they pay a CM to watch the exits.. just saying. Same deal at the Grand.. people walking through to DTD with a glass you just know they got served at one of the restaurants or the Hearthstone.. why do they do this?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ I've done that at DTD. Pour a glass for myself in my room then sit on a bench to watch a musician or something. It's never been questioned by security, and I've never seen a posted policy. Since it's private property, I'm thinking maybe drinking in public statutes don't cover it.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^ I think you have the patios confused. There are 4 main eateries in the area that are near Fantasmic! The River Belle Terrace is the furthest east, and has a large open table seating area. Then the Blue Bayou, reserved seating. And then Cafe Orleans, now will be reserved seating. And finally the French Market, which will remain cafeteria style service with a large open table seating area. Also, if you expand a bit, there is Rancho del Zocolo to the north-east, and the Hungry Bear on the west, plus the small Harbour Gallery area, that actually has some hidden tables north of the dry dock, all with open table seating. As for alcohol and the Liquor license rules. DCA has a park wide license, and with a few weird exceptions, the drinks bought in the park can be taken anywhere inside the park, it is not supposed to leave the park at either entrance. The hotels all have licenses that allow drinks to be carried anywhere on property (very common for hotels, as it allows guests to take drinks to their rooms). The rules state you are not supposed to take the drinks between hotels, or onto Downtown Disney property.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer >> I've done that at DTD. Pour a glass for myself in my room then sit on a bench to watch a musician or something. It's never been questioned by security, and I've never seen a posted policy. Since it's private property, I'm thinking maybe drinking in public statutes don't cover it.<< Actually there are small signs throught the Downtown Disney area requesting no Alcohol in the area unless consumed in one of the restaurants/bars.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Oh yes, forgot about the few open tables with seating that the Royal Street Veranda offers (the Bread Bowl Place near the entrance to Pirates).
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is a photo of the Downtown Disney Code of Conduct <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1560306/2/75341212/Large" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1560306/2/75341212/Large</a>
Originally Posted By smeeeko I was referring more to the GLASS that I see folks walking off with.. that seems like it would be a SAFETY hazard.. in new orleans, LA (with an open container) you can have it in a go cup.. like they have the plastic beer cups at DCA.. I realize NOLA isn't the rest of the world but if you are at DLR I would be concerned about people walking around after having just drank with glass in their hand.. I was referring to the open seating area in NOS at French Market I guess.. I can't imagine Cafe O having enough outdoor seating. =)
Originally Posted By Darkbeer The Wine glasses from the Wine Bars at the Golden Vine Winery are made of plastic, and even have a logo. Nice souvenir. The hotel bars ask you if you are going to the pool area, if you do, they place the drinks in plastic cups, if you are going to your room, they give you glass, and then housekeeping returns the glasses from the rooms and the common areas, such as the lobby.
