Epcot (General Discussion)

[belloq87]

BlogMickey's got recordings of parts of the new loops for China and France.

'Mulan' Background Music Debuts in China Pavilion at Epcot
'Beauty and the Beast' Background Music Debuts in France Pavilion at Epcot

My thoughts:
1. It’s much more tasteful than I expected. The “traditional” arrangement of Jerry Goldsmith’s wonderful main theme for MULAN is particularly nice, for example.
2. I hope the full background loops still have non-Disney music. Surely they must, right? They'd be awfully short loops otherwise.

 

[TheGentTrent]

BlogMickey's got recordings of parts of the new loops for China and France.

'Mulan' Background Music Debuts in China Pavilion at Epcot
'Beauty and the Beast' Background Music Debuts in France Pavilion at Epcot

My thoughts:
1. It’s much more tasteful than I expected. The “traditional” arrangement of Jerry Goldsmith’s wonderful main theme for MULAN is particularly nice, for example.
2. I hope the full background loops still have non-Disney music. Surely they must, right? They'd be awfully short loops otherwise.

Oh don't worry. They're prepping that Aristocats music as we speak!

 

[OLSinFLA]

BlogMickey's got recordings of parts of the new loops for China and France.

'Mulan' Background Music Debuts in China Pavilion at Epcot
'Beauty and the Beast' Background Music Debuts in France Pavilion at Epcot

My thoughts:
1. It’s much more tasteful than I expected. The “traditional” arrangement of Jerry Goldsmith’s wonderful main theme for MULAN is particularly nice, for example.
2. I hope the full background loops still have non-Disney music. Surely they must, right? They'd be awfully short loops otherwise.

Not sure I am a fan, although its nice arrangements. But my brain automatically goes to the movie ... even on Main Street when suddenly songs from "Hello, Dolly!" start my mind snaps to Carol Channing and the immersion is lost.

 

[GAcoaster]

even on Main Street when suddenly songs from "Hello, Dolly!" start my mind snaps to Carol Channing and the immersion is lost.

I thought it was just me and a gay thing! :grin:

 

[shiekra38]

But my brain automatically goes to the movie

I think that's what they want in the grand scheme of synergistic thinking

 

[Disneyhead]

Oh don't worry. They're prepping that Aristocats music as we speak!

Oooo, I hope they use this sing from the Aristocats.

 

[Scott W.]

FULL Regal Eagle Menu Released (With Prices)

Menu looks good and well priced.

 

[JoeCamel]

FULL Regal Eagle Menu Released (With Prices)

Menu looks good and well priced.

Those prices look good but the cynical me says they won't stay at that level for long. This is WDW after all

 

[Disneyhead]

FULL Regal Eagle Menu Released (With Prices)

Menu looks good and well priced.

3 "craft" beers (if you call Sam Adams a craft beer) seems a little lacking. But it does look like they have removed the "Craft Drafts & Barbecue" tagline from the name.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Those prices look good but the cynical me says they won't stay at that level for long. This is WDW after all

Disney typically adjusts upward after opening, but even then the prices aren't that crazy. It'll depend on quantity and quality, I don't want to buy 3 slices of 3 different meats for $19.

 

[Alicia]

Expansion for outside food service window?

 

[darkridelover]

I don't see the benefit of attaching an IP to a BBQ restaurant. Putting a BBQ in the America Pavilion makes a lot of sense but having the Sam Eagle tie in doesn't. The IP isn't going to bring any more guests in than just having a BBQ restaurant.

It cheapens the experience for me and actually makes me less likely to eat there because I have an aversion to Disney slapping IP's on random food and I choose not to reward them for those decisions. Like Simba shaped pretzels that have nothing to do with the Lion King. Or the Peter Pan Drink that has nothing to do with Peter Pan.

 

[Disneyhead]

I don't see the benefit of attaching an IP to a BBQ restaurant. Putting a BBQ in the America Pavilion makes a lot of sense but having the Sam Eagle tie in doesn't. The IP isn't going to bring any more guests in than just having a BBQ restaurant.

It cheapens the experience for me and actually makes me less likely to eat there because I have an aversion to Disney slapping IP's on random food and I choose not to reward them for those decisions. Like Simba shaped pretzels that have nothing to do with the Lion King. Or the Peter Pan Drink that has nothing to do with Peter Pan.

Disney is pandering to their base. The ones that queue up for 2 hours for LE Rose Gold Mouse Ears or a mini F&W cutting board.

 

[Nick]

Value in prices depends on portion sizes.

 

[JoeCamel]

Value in prices depends on portion sizes.

Unfortunately many establishments choose to offer heaping portion in support of their prices. Not saying this happens with F&W (I know they are bites not meals but at meal prices) so I am referring to the outside world meaning the tourist places.
Many times I would be happy with a half portion at half the price.

 

[Alicia]

Unfortunately many establishments choose to offer heaping portion in support of their prices. Not saying this happens with F&W (I know they are bites not meals but at meal prices) so I am referring to the outside world meaning the tourist places.
Many times I would be happy with a half portion at half the price.

WDW kids meals. Great price and comes with a drink!

 

[Andysol]

FULL Regal Eagle Menu Released (With Prices)

Menu looks good and well priced.

I’m a sucker for brisket.

Being so young, Texas wasn’t the creator of a variety of foods, but considering they introduced both Smoked Brisket and Chips and Salsa to the world; I’ll say what we lacked in quantity we’ve made up for in quality.

 

[Nick]

What a sad downgrade in themed signage (digital sign is now there as IDF will alternate with the BatB sing-a-long)...

Old Sign:

 

[Scott W.]

What a sad downgrade in themed signage (digital sign is now there as IDF will alternate with the BatB sing-a-long)...

Old Sign:

I get the advantages of having a digital sign with dynamic information for something like this but never for the main the sign. That's bizarre.

 

[Nick]

I get the advantages of having a digital sign with dynamic information for something like this but never for the main the sign. That's bizarre.

Problem is since there’s two rotating shows now, they need to be able to communicate which one is happening next.