Disneyland Resort (DL, DLR, DCA) Discussion Thread

[DevilSaint]

^Yep. Another example is the new Little Mermaid ride - the animatronics and detail are incredible but because they're largely a more advanced version of something we've have seen before, a lot of people were underwhelmed. (I'm not really a mermaid fan but I still liked it enough to ride it 3 times last time I went!)

 

The problem with Mermaid was that as soon as people heard the ride system, it was being judged against the quality of Haunted Mansion as opposed to the plussed up dark-ride that it really is. But I do love the ride too and usually ride it multiple times because it's the best ride at DCA that doesn't have a really long wait on a busy day.

[Jew]

^I would say the main complaint is that the ride is an extreme cliff notes version of the story. Everything else about Mermaid is exactly what I expected: A well done C ticket dark ride that is a people eater (which is what DCA needed to help round out its offerings).

[Wes]

^^ That's mostly the fault of overzealous Disney fans than Disney itself.

[robbalvey]

^^ That's mostly the fault of overzealous Disney fans than Disney itself.

Yeah, it's funny...because all I'm hearing from the Little Mermaid previews at MK is how much the guests are coming away from the ride LOVING it... the exact same ride that the SoCal Disney fanboys hated and trashed all over the internet.

 

The difference I think here is that 99.99999% of the people riding it here are tourists who aren't jaded, complaining shitbags.

 

--Robb "Just my two cents on that matter!" Alvey

[OldJJman]

The difference I think here is that 99.99999% of the people riding it here are tourists who aren't jaded, complaining shitbags.

 

[jedimaster1227]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/10/earl-of-sandwich-grand-opening-set-for-november-2-in-the-downtown-disney-district-at-the-disneyland-resort/

 

Earlier this year, I shared that we soon will welcome Earl of Sandwich to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. I know many of you will share my excitement that official Grand Opening Ceremony is set for November 2! We are thrilled since this is the only Earl of Sandwich location in California, and we have many guests eagerly anticipating this new location.

 

Construction is almost complete, and then comes the fun part – testing out all those delicious sandwiches. Known as the “World’s Greatest Hot Sandwich,” the Earl of Sandwich was created by a direct descendent of John Montague, the earl who invented the sandwich in 1792. Each day, the restaurant bakes fresh artisan bread and roasts meats using traditional family recipes. The restaurant will offer 14 different sandwiches, all priced at $6.99, including The Original 1792, pictured here, with roast beef, sharp cheddar cheese and creamy horseradish.

 

Stay tuned for more details about the restaurant and the grand opening, and be sure to stop by on your next visit!

[SharkTums]

Yay! Another Elissa Friendly option at Downtown Disney! And just in time for my visit next month!

[cfc]

I have yet to try an Earl of Sandwich shop, as it just never worked out for me to eat at the one in Orlando. This roast beef sandwich in the picture works for me, though.

[SharkTums]

^I actually don't like it as much as most people do. To me it's a slightly above average quick serve sandwich place (similar to Which Wich, Jimmy John's, etc.). I just think it's a great fit for DTD and the resort as a whole. I'm still bitter since they took out Burger Invasion!!!!

[cfc]

I still have to try Wich Wich, too. I simply wasn't hungry enough to try anything the last time I was there.

[jray21]

I'm so glad they got an Earl of Sandwich for when I visit Disneyland. The only other place I ever ate at in DTD was the amazing pizza place. It will also be perfect to stop by right after the 1/2 Marathon!

[Jew]

This post brought to you by...a Jew:

 

Until they officially open on Nov. 2nd, everything is 25% off for the soft open!

[laqueefa]

Mmmm, delicious discount.

[Erik Johnson]

Yum!!

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Last night, the line averaged 1:30 to 1:45 minutes with an additional 20-30 minutes to get your food! This was at 9:00 pm too!!!

[SharkTums]

^Wait, do you mean the line was 1.5 minutes or 1.5 hours!??! 20 - 30 minutes to get your food? Sounds like they're not even really ready for a soft opening.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Hours, excuse me. It was crazy last night from what Dane said.

[SharkTums]

Hours, excuse me. It was crazy last night from what Dane said.

 

WTF?!?!?! How could you even open and continue to let customers in!?!? This really annoys me.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

LOL, if there is a line, and people are wiling to stand in it... Also, this is a soft opening, and coupled with the discount, I'm sure that's why it was so crazy.

[cfc]

Sounds like every tightwad in SoCal wanted to score that 25-percent-off sammich.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

LOL, hey, I wasnt there!!

[cfc]

^So you admit to being a "SoCal tightwad"?

 

I'm hoping to get to DL early next year--might just check out Earl of Sandwich then.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Crap, no. I do not admit that! I despise that franchise!!!

[OldJJman]

I'm hoping to get to DL early next year--might just check out Earl of Sandwich then.

 

I doubt the lines will die down by then. Too many fanboys.

[nursemelis374]

I have not been super impressed with this place on my visits to WDW and Vegas but I am also glad there is another quick service option in DTD.

 

People that waited in those lines are crazy. There is a Which Wich in Fullerton with no lines or even better, Pieology. The best fast casual pizza ever.