Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^^You saying you don't want Jack Sparrow showing you to your seat? I only remember outdoor seating at the Veranda. Not condusive to buffet style, at least I hope not.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> would welcome that ^^^ dining option in Adventureland, as one of my sore points about the MK's Adventureland was loosing the Adventureland Veranda years ago. That would be a fun addition I think...if done well. I just hope it won't be another over priced Character buffet. << Does Disney really have any other kind?
Originally Posted By ToonKirby While there is no way to know for sure ahead of time (remember, this is the MK), I doubt that the new restaraunt would be a character buffet considering it is smack dab in-between two other ones (Liberty Tree, Crstal Palace).
Originally Posted By brotherdave If I recall correctly, only a small portion of the Adventureland Veranda was outdoors, near the old Swan Boat moat around the central hub. The rest was indoors. I, too, am all for the reopening of this restaurant. It was my favorite in the Magic Kingdom for many years until it was unceramoniously closed due to budget cuts. A pirate theme also might be cool, just as long as the rest of Adventureland is not turned into "Pirateland".
Originally Posted By brotherdave LOL, and I guess Mr. Cotton's Parrot could take over the Tiki Room, replacing Jose. Then the Jungle Cruise could include the cannibals, Tia Dalma, and the demon monkey, Jack!
Originally Posted By FoxHound Hmmm....the funny thing is, vbdad55 and brotherdave both have ideas that seem so possible (though the Jungle Cruise probably couldn't be touched----there is a Jungle Cruise movie in the works). I had read somewhere that Adventureland's attendance as a whole was a concern at some point (and one of the reasons that the Volcano ride was being considered for the land). Maybe the pirates will eventually take over, if the movies continue.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby I never went to the Veranda when it was open to the public, but I did go to a cast event there and most of it was indoors. They do have outside seating, which last I remember was a smoking section.
Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker <a little bit of paint and Aladdin's Carpets becomes the Kraken> HAHAHA! That's histerical! (and pretty thoughful too) I don't think the Pirates will take over all of Adventureland, but I don't see anything wrong with adding a pirate themed restaurant. Pirates are what's hot right now, and you got to go with what's hot. It's all about the Benjamins, always will be.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Despite it's location, the Veranda patio always seemed peaceful when we ate there. And it was shady and cool. I never knew there was an indoors. But I bought plenty of Kikoman products after eating there. Even so, with the sauce and the pineapple, my hamburgers never tasted as good as theirs. Gotta have that atmosphere.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>I just hope it won't be another over priced Character buffet. << <<Does Disney really have any other kind?>> Damn ... too slow on the trigger today!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<If I recall correctly, only a small portion of the Adventureland Veranda was outdoors, near the old Swan Boat moat around the central hub. The rest was indoors.>> That's right. But it was some of the most beautiful real estate at the MK. I recall many a terriyaki-sauced meal seated outside, while the Swan Boats gracefully passed below amidst flowers in bloom and squirrels begging for scraps. Happy memories from a long ago place.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 You are an old timer, to Disney that is. I only remember seeing the Swan Boats the first time we went, 1979. Another "not exciting enough" thing pushed aside.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^The last time I rode the Swan Boats was in April of 1985 ... may have even been on Easter. I know they were seasonal in 85 and 86 and then disappeared forever.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ I know the answer will probably be budget cuts, but why would you eliminate this. It seems like it would be very popular with most of the folks at MK. It sounds like it could only add to the Magic. I'm really sorry I never had the opportunity to experience them.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I'm going to risk the wrath of the Spirit and TDLFAN. I would like to see a Pirate character meal. As a mom with a boy it would be nice to go to a character experience catering to his demographic. He's getting too old for the foam heads (or so he acts) and the princesses are just "icky" as far as he's concerned. He would get a big kick out of Capt Jack or Barbosa poking fun at his meal and posing for pics.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey ^^^^^I think the princesses are icky, and I'm a woman. I'd eat at a pirate themed character buffet, for sure.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Autopia Deb - that is why we have never done a characted breakfast. My boys act too old for the "cute characters" (only since the 8 yr old likes to copy his brother) and both roll their eyes at the idea of princesses. We'd love a pirate theme meal!! Actually, all 3 of my "boys" would love it - ages 8, 11, and 38
Originally Posted By MPierce They'll be rolling their eyes at them for different reasons when they get older.
