CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

[Doug A.]

Tim Horton’s. It’s the Dunkin’ Donuts of our northern neighbors. I think they are trying to get people to see the Today Cafe as the go-to place for a good cup of non-Starbucks coffee. I’ll have to try it next time.

There are Tim Horton’s literally on every corner up here in Buffalo and it’s actually really good too.

 

[GadgetGuru]

What about a replacement for Bubba Gumps ?

I can’t figure that place out. It’s either sitting on the hottest real estate in CityWalk (next to the parking garage) or the worst (far away from parks and hotels). It’s owned by Landry’s who clearly has an amazing relationship with Disney. It’s based on a decades-old movie.

I don’t get how the whole chain survives. I’m a little surprised that Universal keeps it around but CityWalk has far more pressing needs

 

[Scott W.]

I have a Tim Hortons about a 2 minute walk from my house so I will gladly take anything else.

 

[Imperius]

Moved down south so no Tim Hortons, but I’ll I’ve heard lately is the massive decline in quality.

 

[Andysol]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

 

[Imperius]

It’s all about Cowfish

 

[jseal777]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

We don’t eat in the parks as much anymore since Toothesome opened and we finally gave Sntojitos a shot. Both are must visits each time we come down

 

[s8film40]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

I would much rather see Antojito’s replaced before Bubba Gump.

 

[OLSinFLA]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

Do NOT touch Pat O's. Where else can I get unsuspecting folks to try the Hurricane... "oh there's not much booze in this"....

 

[Alicia]

Do NOT touch Pat O's. Where else can I get unsuspecting folks to try the Hurricane... "oh there's not much booze in this"....

I made that mistake once. Once.

 

[shiekra38]

Does Pat O's do good business?

 

[Disneyhead]

Does Pat O's do good business?

Yes.

 

[tankart150]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

But I like Bubba Gump

 

[Spaulding]

But I like Bubba Gump

Haha, finally, I have found my people!

I go solely for their coconut shrimp. Can't get enough of it

 

[Teebin]

“Ninety percent of the shrimp we eat is imported, and almost all of that comes from farms in Southeast Asia and Central America. An estimated 50 to 60 percent of farmed shrimp from these regions is raised in ponds that were once mangrove forests — a fact that could spell trouble for the climate.”

 

[Doug A.]

Moved down south so no Tim Hortons, but I’ll I’ve heard lately is the massive decline in quality.

Ever since the merger with Burger King yes the quality has steadily declined and they lost their charm.

 

[RFRees]

“Ninety percent of the shrimp we eat is imported, and almost all of that comes from farms in Southeast Asia and Central America. An estimated 50 to 60 percent of farmed shrimp from these regions is raised in ponds that were once mangrove forests — a fact that could spell trouble for the climate.”

Needs citation.

-10 points Gryphon D'or.

 

[RevFreako]

I can’t figure that place out. It’s either sitting on the hottest real estate in CityWalk (next to the parking garage) or the worst (far away from parks and hotels). It’s owned by Landry’s who clearly has an amazing relationship with Disney. It’s based on a decades-old movie.

I don’t get how the whole chain survives. I’m a little surprised that Universal keeps it around but CityWalk has far more pressing needs

The chain survives on rural white American evangelicals. Without turning this into a debate, that's the fact. Forrest Gump is Citizen Kane for that group.

Ever since the merger with Burger King yes the quality has steadily declined and they lost their charm.

Burger King? Wasn't it the case I the 90s that Wendy's operated Tims inthe States, and vice versa? I remember documents to this effect when i worked for Wendy's.

edit to add: I figured out after-posting multi quote. You're welcome, mods.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

There are a plethora of poor restaurants in citywalk. They have several projects to choose from.

Bob Marleys is terrible, Bubba Gump, Tim Hortons, Pat O’s, etc. Take your pick.

The more Toothsomes, Antojitos, Vivos and Big Fires; the better. Although the one time I ate at Vivos... meh. Antojitos and Toothsome are certainly standouts.

Bob Marley's is legitimately my favorite restaurant in Citywalk.

Also, there's not a Tim Hortons at Citywalk. :grin:

 

[King_K.]

I'd say Bubba Gump and Red Coconut should be the next ones out. Makes the most sense with their location too. Highly visible, one directly above the other.