NBA City Closed

[richjagr]

Can confirm. There is a big name coffee plant where I work downtown. Smells like burnt toast every time I go outside. I bet @hatetofly knows what I'm talking about.

I work in the same downtown, i miss the cigar smell but need a better coffee filter in the morning

 

[GAcoaster]

I have to laugh about the rumor that the NBA thing at Disney seems to have fallen through and Disney Quest seems to have been granted a reprieve (for the time being).

Meanwhile Universal will open something new in the former location that promises to be much better and draw more business. I think guests will find the offering quite toothesome.

 

[SeventyOne]

The irony is NBA would be a much better fit for DTD, which actually could use a sports bar. Tens of thousands of "trapped" guests always looking for one those on the 80-odd nights a year sports bars do good business. CityWalk never had that captive base and was often dead by the time nighttime games get under way.

Since everyone seems to agree this is a chocolate place, will it be kid-friendly like Hershey/M&M store, or adult-oriented like Sugar Factory/Better than Sex?

 

[shiekra38]

The irony is NBA would be a much better fit for DTD, which actually could use a sports bar. Tens of thousands of "trapped" guests always looking for one those on the 80-odd nights a year sports bars do good business. CityWalk never had that captive base and was often dead by the time nighttime games get under way.

Since everyone seems to agree this is a chocolate place, will it be kid-friendly like Hershey/M&M store, or adult-oriented like Sugar Factory/Better than Sex?

Yeah, it will probably be called Better than Sex...I would expect a huge neon sign

 

[Brian G.]

The irony is NBA would be a much better fit for DTD, which actually could use a sports bar. Tens of thousands of "trapped" guests always looking for one those on the 80-odd nights a year sports bars do good business. CityWalk never had that captive base and was often dead by the time nighttime games get under way.

Since everyone seems to agree this is a chocolate place, will it be kid-friendly like Hershey/M&M store, or adult-oriented like Sugar Factory/Better than Sex?

Something like Max Brenner.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Does anyone know whats been going on with NBA city lately? I feel like everyone forgot about it haha

 

[s8film40]

Does anyone know whats been going on with NBA city lately? I feel like everyone forgot about it haha

Maybe NBA wants to move back in now.

 

[blue180]

Maybe NBA wants to move back in now.

they don't

 

[Teebin]

Wasn't there a rumor on here that some negotiation with a chocolate supplier fell through? Perhaps it was just an idle rumor...

 

[s8film40]

they don't

Yeah I figured, but with the whole NBA at Disney Quest thing falling through you never know.

 

[JoeCamel]

They are still working inside as of last Tuesday so someone has a plan and is paying the bills. It is gutted like they did with NBC and being rebuilt so that takes time.

 

[Macfr3ak]

They might just be going with an original idea. If any deal or talks fell through im sure they had back up plans.

 

[GAcoaster]

From what I understand things are still on track for chocolate...

 

[JungleSkip]

They might just be going with an original idea. If any deal or talks fell through im sure they had back up plans.

It was always an original idea

EDIT: I should say it was always a Universal-owned location

 

[quinnmac000]

They should just do a modernized adult but family friendly Willy Wonka Chocolate factory restuarant and call it a day.

 

[Imperius]

They should just do a modernized adult but family friendly Willy Wonka Chocolate factory restuarant and call it a day.

Man would I love to watch an annoying tourist child be sucked up into a chocolate tube.

 

[Nick]

They should just do a modernized adult but family friendly Willy Wonka Chocolate factory restuarant and call it a day.

I think they should save any use of Wonka for Park 3.

 

[Macfr3ak]

Any photo updates of this location?

 

[JungleSkip]

Any photo updates of this location?

Most of the work done so far has been interior stuff. Nothing of note on the outside

 

[Macfr3ak]

Most of the work done so far has been interior stuff. Nothing of note on the outside

Oh darn o_0

I'll be heading to the parks this weekend ill be sure to pass by and see what iSpy lol

Thanks JS