Originally Posted By dshyates I would actually LIKE to see Disney getting it, then adding 2 Disney Hotels and of course one DVC. The upscale W.-Type sounds like a west coast version of the Contemporary.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy ^^ Aren't you the same person who is constantly criticizing Disney for emphasizing hotels and DVC too much in their expansion efforts?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 A park doesn't make sense in that space, though. Disney wanting that space for hotels and retail once the 3rd park opens makes all the sense in the world, though.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt ^^Exactly. Without a reason for guests to pass through GW I just don't see why Disney would be interested in taking any interest in the place. Given the collective yawn that's been given from the public I can't see why any sensible business would be interested in taking over and dumping more money into it. As for a third park.... does anyone here seriously think that something resembling a fully tricked out Disney theme park will be built on the strawberry fields within the next 10 years? I'm very doubtful that will happen, and not just because of the current economic climate.
Originally Posted By ArchtMig >>>As for a third park.... does anyone here seriously think that something resembling a fully tricked out Disney theme park will be built on the strawberry fields within the next 10 years?<<< Naw, not in the next 10 years certainly. Maybe never. That land is as likely to become hotel/golf course/water park or some such waste of space as it is an actual 3rd gate theme park. But regardless of what it eventually becomes, the idea of a high draw development on that land south of GW separated from DLR's 2nd huge parking garage to the north of GW definitely makes the idea of actually owning GW outright much more attractive to Disney.
Originally Posted By dshyates "Aren't you the same person who is constantly criticizing Disney for emphasizing hotels and DVC too much in their expansion efforts?" Its not that I don't like DVC. Its just that in Orlando, they have stopped focusing on the parks TO build DVC. If the parks were fresh, and new attractions coming at a steady pace, then the DVCs wouldn't be a problem for me. And I actually love Disney Resort Hotels. Not a big fan of the All-Stars, But WL, AKL, and The Grand Californian are some of my favorite hotels EVER. It does make me sad that they have lowered the quality standards at The Deluxes to where they are only now 3 stars. The widening gap between what they offer and what they charge is a different sto
Originally Posted By crazycroc To get back on topic, I hope Rainforest shuts down, so that we could have TWO Captain Kidd's in the resort area.
Originally Posted By oc_dean LOL! If they go under ... I would hope Disney would keep the restaurant pretty much intact, as is, .. throw another name up there .. and keep all that wonderful theming! I would hate to see it taken out in favor of some other restaurant chain that could NEVER offer a theming as good as this!
Originally Posted By oc_dean Of course .. if that happens .. here come the onslaught of Disney characters to make it more relevant to today's youth!
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy <<.. and keep all that wonderful theming!>> I've never found RFC to be all that wonderful. Their definition of theming is cheap plasticy plants and birds that look like they came out of a dime store. It's way over the top and tacky.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Well, OVERALL .. it's pretty cool. How many restaurants (particularly "chain") go for theming like this?
Originally Posted By oc_dean As an OC native .. in a sea of Marie Calenders, Cocoas, Claim Jumpers, The Steakhouse ... it's nice to have a few unique places that offer more than just walls, and framed pictures!
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "I've never found RFC to be all that wonderful." Me either. I hate themed restaurants in real world settings. It just seems so cheesy.
Originally Posted By oc_dean So, restaurants shouldn't be creative and go for something cool and unique?
Originally Posted By oc_dean ^^^ But you all love THEME parks that have jungle rides, and rocket ships to outer space, and boat trips to visit pirates from the 1700s? Hypocrites! ;p~
Originally Posted By dshyates I was actually being snide and sarcastic. I love sitting at the Bar of the RC and having a big fruity beverage. Feels like vacation to me. I actually think ALL restaurants are theme restaurants. Some just have really boring themes.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I'm with you Dean, I love theme parks, themed hotels, restaurants, and casinos. It is a shame there is less and less of it. I love that there is a RFC in London as it is the closest I can get to a DL feel outside of a Disney resort.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Theming in all sorts of businesses hit an all time high in the 90s. It sadly slipped.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, even in the Disney parks. Who would have ever seen that coming?
