DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I know. My post was far from realistic. The way things have gone lately, there is no hope of them adding anything close to even one major attraction in Epcot. I guess that they make enough money on the Food and Wine Festival and to a lesser extent the Flower and Garden Festival to keep the beancounters happy. It's pretty clear that from now until 2017, all that WDW has to look forward to is Avatarland. I'm sure sometime before that opens, there will be a new attraction or two announced, with open dates off in the future. As long as fools keep paying to come in the parks, then there really isn't any reason for them to spend money on more attractions. What I think they're missing is that even the fools will eventually tire of paying for what they're offering. TCD You go to the parks almost more than anyone else I know. So who's the fool? :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 You go to the parks almost more than anyone else I know. So who's the fool? :rofl3: True. I still lay out the money for passes every year. And I pay the high rates at the Fort. I am a big part of the problem. As long as there are enough fools like me, prices will continue to go up, and quality will continue to decline. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 With now being AP holders, there is a part of me that misses staying a week at the fort without visiting a park. Now it seems if stay at the fort we have to go to the parks to get the most out of them. As other AP holders know, especially FL residents, you can't beat an AP if you plan to visit more than 4 times a year. We are going to the fort in June for a 4 day weekend and am only going to DHS on a sat for a star was weekend. I'm going to enjoy the peace of the fort the rest of the time.As far as Epcot, as someone else said, future world needs to be revamped BAD. Innovations east and west or whatever they were called back in the day were cool when not even everybody had a Commodore 64 in their home yet and the technology at these pavilions were awesome. Now we walk right by them. I do know a lot of people who buy the "Epcot after 4 pass" just to dine in WS. I really like Epcot and have recently took a liking to DHS which I never cared for. I hope they do something cool with Epcot down the roadAnimal kingdom in my opinion is a whole other ball game. This past January was our first time at AK. I just couldn't feel the Disney vibe at that park. The roadways are small in the park compared to the others, I wasn't overly thrilled with the ride selection and things like rakifi station is a total waste of a train ride. I think Busch gardens smokes it. For me, I hope Avatar land puts AK on the map. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Another review.... http://blog.touringplans.com/2014/04/25/epcot-after-hours-wind-down-review-la-cava-morocco/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Nice to see another take and someone reviewing another venue. Looking at the Morocco venue, I have to say that for the amount of food and drink they got, $35 isn't all that terrible by WDW standards. And in general I like that you can get things that aren't on the regular menu. I could definitely see making this a late late dinner option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Morocco looks like the most food for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Morocco looks like the most food for sure. Thanks for the link. Did you catch the part about how that blogger was the only guest who signed up for that night? As I said earlier, this event isn't going to be around for long. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 ...As I said earlier, this event isn't going to be around for long. It'll be interesting to see how long they're going to be willing to give this to catch on... or not. Not sure how much/well they're promoting it - certainly not everyone that visits WDW does a ton of online research to even know this exists. They might also have to offer a little something more or lower the price a bit to entice people. That said, for giggles I tried to find an opening the Friday night that MK is open 24 hours and nothing comes up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 It'll be interesting to see how long they're going to be willing to give this to catch on... or not. Not sure how much/well they're promoting it - certainly not everyone that visits WDW does a ton of online research to even know this exists. They might also have to offer a little something more or lower the price a bit to entice people. That said, for giggles I tried to find an opening the Friday night that MK is open 24 hours and nothing comes up. Agreed. It seems like the restaurants are all approaching this differently too. The Mexico one actually sounds like it's interesting. In Morocco, though, there's nothing extra. I meant to comment on something the blogger said about the price. According to him, the price for what his wife got at Morocco was the same as what it would have been had she ordered straight off the menu. So, basically, they aren't charging guests extra for the privilege of sticking around. On the other hand, they aren't offering any kind of deal to make the prices attractive. I don't understand why Disney does things the way it does most of the time. So, why are you checking for the night of the 24 hour event? Is that some kind of hint? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks for the link. Did you catch the part about how that blogger was the only guest who signed up for that night? As I said earlier, this event isn't going to be around for long. TCD Yep! It COULD actually be a cool experience if all were more like the La Cava experience and had more food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Agreed. It seems like the restaurants are all approaching this differently too. The Mexico one actually sounds like it's interesting. In Morocco, though, there's nothing extra. I meant to comment on something the blogger said about the price. According to him, the price for what his wife got at Morocco was the same as what it would have been had she ordered straight off the menu. So, basically, they aren't charging guests extra for the privilege of sticking around. On the other hand, they aren't offering any kind of deal to make the prices attractive. I don't understand why Disney does things the way it does most of the time. Agreed across the boards. Yep! It COULD actually be a cool experience if all were more like the La Cava experience and had more food. Definitely. ...So, why are you checking for the night of the 24 hour event? Is that some kind of hint? Just dreaming out loud. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 A review has been posted on the Disney Food Blog for the Rose and Crown venue of the Epcot After Hours Wind Down...http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/05/07/guest-review-after-hours-wind-down-at-rose-crown-pub-in-disney-worlds-epcot/ Some excerpts... he food items were quite good. It was a three part sampler with the Pork and Apple Sausage Roll with House-made Piccalilli (same as at the Flower and Garden booth, but a notch better — probably because it was fresher and the Piccalilli wasn’t over-vinegared; you could still see color in the vegetables), Cotswolds Cheddar with honey and onion jam, and a Scotch Egg with mustard. Food Sampler The beers were Bass, Harp, Guinness, and Strongbow. Imperial Sampler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Could they take the Bass and Guinness and give me 2 Black and Tans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 How in the world do they think it's fair to charge $40 for that? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 We were just looking at this as something we might plan to do for our trip and November. As of now, you can't book anything past September 14th on the Disney site. I wonder if that means this is not going to continue to be offered? I haven't heard any more about it past those first few reviews. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am having an after hours wind down right now.A little NASCAR, a little Levi Garrett, some Miller Lite, and fireworks literally exploding all around me.God Bless America.And it cost me next to nothing.:)Drinks around the World sounds really good right now though!I say a Rope Drop Mo needs to check it out an report back.......sooner than later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well apparently the After Hours Wind Down is doing well enough that they've extended the dates. From the Disney Food Blog... The Epcot After Hours Wind Down event has been extended at all four of the original venues: La Cava del Tequila, Rose & Crown, Spice Road Table, and Tutto Gusto. Originally slated to run through mid-September, bookings are now available through November 9thon Thursdays through Sundays (with the exception of Saturday, November 8, due to the Wine & Dine Half Marathon). http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/07/15/whats-new-around-disney-world-july-16th-2014/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 According to Doctor Disney, the Epcot After Hours Wind Down has been officially extended through the end of Food & Wine Festival, now scheduled to end on November 9. http://www.doctordisney.com/2014/07/31/disney-extends-epcot-hours-wind-november/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 FYI, I haven't seen any information on this extending any further. I just checked the Disney site and tomorrow is the last day you can book this, so it appears it's coming to an end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 FYI, I haven't seen any information on this extending any further. I just checked the Disney site and tomorrow is the last day you can book this, so it appears it's coming to an end. That would be correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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