Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt True, proximity is key, however, there are a number of unique shops and venues at DTD (notably World of Disney, ESPN Zone, and House of Blues) that aren't prevalent in every major city around the country. Maybe if DTD weren't there I'd have a more compelling reason to go to GardenWalk, but the distance combined with content put it at the bottom of my list of things to while I'm in the area.
Originally Posted By believe If you put a people mover or some novelty transport going there from DTD, I guarantee that it'll get busy. (sorry, buses aren't a novelty)
Originally Posted By TheParsec Disney Should Buy it, Put in a couple small Rides, people will come. Or bring the Star Trek Experience over from vegas and attract some people. I'm just saying....
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I guess the Rainforest Cafe isnt for everyone, I know people dont like the theming restaurants, but it REALLY does fit there. And believe me, its never short of lines, thats for sure. I was there a few weeks ago and it was a 2 and a half hour wait!! Yeah, we hit Dennys instead lol.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon I don't think the Rainforest Cafe's food is that great, but I think it's still fun to go. Nothing really like that anywhere I've ever been, it's unique and fun.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon And I don't think the DTD location automatically means success, there have been so many businesses that have went out of business in that location, it must be popular for something other than it's location and food, cause the food isn't that great, lol.
Originally Posted By disneywatcher I had dinner at one of the restaurants in Garden Walk several weeks ago and the place was quite busy. However, the area doesn't attract enough serious shoppers to support most of the type of retail beyond the one that serves food. I recall TP2000 asking through the years why new development has been so slow to come to Anaheim, at least around Disneyland, and how frustrating that was. The weakness of Garden Walk offers one answer for that. I've long suspected that a location around the peculiarly touristy and weekend-crowded setting of Disneyland wouldn't be good for a major shopping center. That's why I believe the property owner, if he or they had any sense, would have long ago tried selling the site to the DisCo.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <maybe theyll buy the whole Star Trek franchise after Marvel. > That would be a PERFECT franchise to buy.
Originally Posted By believe too late. With the new ST movie being a hit, Paramount would be asking for a premium price
Originally Posted By Nobody ^^^Really? I wonder what financial line was drawn in the sand that made it "not a big enough hit". I'd appreciate any sources you could point me to that would further my understanding of this issue.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Nobody discusses 'Star Trek' without... No wait, you're 'Nobody' so I'd have to write...
Originally Posted By Nobody If you really want to go around in circles: I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition. ;-)
Originally Posted By dshyates I don't think star Trek will make it beyound the first season. Shatner is a hack.
Originally Posted By TP2000 Gardenwalk foreclosure auction, March 9th, 10:00 AM, on the steps of the Placentia Civic Center. Be there!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Disney hasn't shown much interest in the property, which is interesting.
