Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Just wanted to note something that's kind of old news, but haven't seen it here anywhere and that's if you want a breakfast at Boatwright's (one of the best on property IMHO), you best hurry in the next two weeks ... as of 2/22 they will no longer serve other than dinner. Yet another magical cutback brought to you by WDW's exec 'leadership' team. And before you ask if it temporary, remember to stop by Spoodles or California Grill for lunch ... or Bonfamille's, Ariel's or Tangaroa Terrace for any meal. So if you're staying at Dixie Landings and hungry in the morning instead of a tasty, reasonably priced quality meal in a comfortable dining room, you can fight the hordes for the food court crap ... or just drive on over to Denny's on 535 for a Grand Slam ... it'll cost you less and taste a lot better anyway.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey WHAT WHAT WHAT?!?!?!?! I've been looking forward to enjoying some sweet potato pancakes or Crescent City Toast! This sucks! We're going to have to eat there Saturday morning (the 21st) to make sure I get it for one last time.
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer I just don't understand. They want dollars to stay in the parks. First they cut menus (severely) and they "standardize" items I guess so they can bulk order. Now they're continually reducing operating hours. Last time I checked offer a good product with a Unique Selling Proposition (Not the same as the other 100 restaurants), make the price fair, make the product accessible and you'll see revenues (especially once word of mouth spreads). Don't you want to keep your market captive Disney?
Originally Posted By sjhym33 I asked a facilities person I know about Tangaroa Terrace since it was one of my favorite restuarants years ago. He told me that the place is in such disrepair that it would basically need to be gutted and rebuilt to be usable on a daily basis. Very sad.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 That's a crime. The stack of pancakes that they gave us would have satisfied Paul Bunyon. And super delicious too. That was a nice little place.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Yet another magical cutback brought to you by WDW's exec 'leadership' team. << I just can't bring myself to telling my Bud from the Metro-Mess about this. It nearly broke his heart when I told him about the AC closing. I'm afraid this would be to much for him. He always makes a trip over there for strawberries, and cream for breakfast. This is just going to be another cut where people say "it doesn't effect me, why should I worry about it". All those little things are really adding up. >> And before you ask if it temporary, remember to stop by Spoodles or California Grill for lunch ... or Bonfamille's, Ariel's or Tangaroa Terrace for any meal. << I never could understand Bonafamille's closing. It always had good food, and there was always a decent crowd there, and that was during value season. I consider the real Port Orleans to be one of the best Resorts on property. If they had Balconies I would alternate my stays there. Eating in food courts reminds me of dining in a military mess hall. That's not what I consider a vacation.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Yes. The question is, though, will people complain. Will Nikki (not picking on you, but you'll be there) ask to speak to the manager and register displeasure? Will others? Will people write, email and phone the people who make the decisions? (In other words, not do what Disney wants and send a note to Guest Communications). People can make a difference. The complaints at TPFKaTD-MGMS over the cutting of Fantasmic to two nights a week have been large and vocal. Disney just gave in a bit and now increased to three nights (although mindblowingly still no weekend showings). The time to complain is now. And face to face is always best.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Disney's reasoning must be to increase attendance at over priced character breakfasts.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I asked a facilities person I know about Tangaroa Terrace since it was one of my favorite restuarants years ago. He told me that the place is in such disrepair that it would basically need to be gutted and rebuilt to be usable on a daily basis. Very sad.>> I've heard that as well. But after they closed the place in the mid-90s, they basically let it sit and rot ... typical WDW neglect. What might have been needed ... say $50,000 of work now might be 10 times that just to begin to make it useable. So they'll let it sit and rot more ... and maybe in 2012 when a hurricane collapses a piece of the roof, they'll knock the place down and either put some grass on the site ... or maybe a bench and kid's play area.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> or maybe a bench and kid's play area. << Don't be messin' with VBDAD!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^ thank you - there's no messin' with Texas or me ! ( at least when it comes to those poo poo playgrounds )
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt 2 playgrounds are PLENTY!! Take those brats home for a nap!! or just the TTA!
Originally Posted By barboy California Grill has no lunch? I don't understand. Based on the dining section all of you on here won't shut up about how good it is(......... it never did anything for me except bore me out of my wits as I looked around the place, make me sit at the table for a very long time and then bring me a big bill ........ ) and one routinely needs many days advance reservations to dine. If it's so damn popular why can't they make it work for lunch?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Take those brats home for a nap!! or just the TTA! << That's how my wife pacifys me.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^What did you expect, after all she married him! Don't call my grandchildren brats, let them play for a half hour. Eat a Dole Whip while they play. It's wind-down time, for kids and parents too.
