Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1073.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Via Napoli opens in Italy at Epcot</b></a> Video and pictures of Epcot's newest restaurant, Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I really hope they sell Pizza by the slice, as they have been for CMs. Would like to nab some in Dec.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 17 pages on a pizzeria? Oh well, I'm just glad some folks are doing well in this tough economy and can now afford to dine at WDW! ~Let's do Pizza Hut~
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That place is huge! Is the whole thing table service, or is there a counter service part too? It seems like a very interesting variation on the World Showcase idea, since it's very modern inside. It appears to have the look of an older building (though clearly new construction), but all the furnishings and decorations are very modern looking. WS is about celebrating the various cultures of the world, but it tends to focus on the past versions, since many of the modern ones are quite similar. And from that video, it seems like it's a little noisy in there. I can't imagine that would be fun when it's actually full. It didn't seem like there was any background music, but maybe that could keep the noise down a little. I also like the big table in the middle. It will be a little weird to get seated in the middle of it with a small group (since it's a long walk from one side to the other), but it's a very European concept. Much like the Biergarten, I feel like sitting with random people really adds to the experience. And the random fountain outside looks even more random than ever before. I didn't think that was possible, since it was just stuck to the side of the little back plaza, but now it's just stuck in the middle of an unimpressive space. The little building it's in looks kind of goofy sticking out like that too. On the bright side, it looks like the pavilion is physically much larger than before, with a large visual anchor in the back, which it always felt like it was missing. Here's hoping they continue with this effort and add some things into the expansion areas in the other pavilions...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>And the random fountain outside looks even more random than ever before. <<< I'm just happy they left it. Beautiful piece.
Originally Posted By -em >>17 pages on a pizzeria? Oh well, I'm just glad some folks are doing well in this tough economy and can now afford to dine at WDW! ~Let's do Pizza Hut~<< Ditto but how bout Little Caesers it's only 5 bucks
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Here's a review I found: <a href="http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2010/08/03/guest-review-via-napoli/" target="_blank">http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/...-napoli/</a> I think she has her prices or sizes wrong... why would a 20 inch pizza be $27.00, but a half meter pizza (which is almost the same size) be $37.00?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think the place is very pretty. To me it has a countier service feel, but with the prices it is very much a table service. (yes I know it's only TS) Thank you for the video and the pictures.
Originally Posted By dshyates Since all the pizzas come with a pixie dusted crust,I think its A MAGICAL bargin.......in FANTASYLAND!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>17 pages on a pizzeria? Oh well, I'm just glad some folks are doing well in this tough economy and can now afford to dine at WDW! ~Let's do Pizza Hut~<< <<Ditto but how bout Little Caesers it's only 5 bucks>> Yeah, but Pizza Hut has that lunch buffet ... what is it $5.99 with salad, pasta, PIZZA and breadsticks. And I will bet you that prices will increase before the year ends. If four people can truly eat one of the large pizzas for $9 a person, you can bet Disney Food and Beverage wants that number into the mid-upper teens (before you add salad, appetizer, desserts etc). ~There's a lot of good things under our roof~
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Perhaps I'll head over in Dec just to get in on the loooowwww prices.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Anywhere in Bostons North End is going to be at this price point so go to Olive Garden if you are cheap...
Originally Posted By TTA <<Here's hoping I get to Boston's North End. >> Nothing like going anywhere around the Old North Church for pizza before a Celtics game
Originally Posted By The Duck Here's a YouTube video from Disney By the Numbers that features the ribbon cutting. Later in the video they mention how many of the ingredients are imported from the Naples region (Italy, not Florida). Even the cooking water was selected because it was similar to the water in Naples. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-feoFKKyW8&playnext=1&videos=z00XpyHIhbY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...XpyHIhbY</a>
