News Round Up 2021

[hertamaniac]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Buffet Will Be ‘All-You-Can-Eat, but With Service’

I hope their "probably" equals much better. NCL doesn't have the best cruise buffet IMO.

"According to the VP of Food and Beverage Operations, Wes Cort, the buffet will remain – with, probably, better food variety and quality than before – but service will be added."

 

[chad_1138]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Buffet Will Be ‘All-You-Can-Eat, but With Service’

I hope their "probably" equals much better. NCL doesn't have the best cruise buffet IMO.

"According to the VP of Food and Beverage Operations, Wes Cort, the buffet will remain – with, probably, better food variety and quality than before – but service will be added."

I have a feeling that "if" buffets do return to WDW, this is how they will be run. Honestly, this is one of those good changes from all of this.

 

[mrsap]

I have a feeling that "if" buffets do return to WDW, this is how they will be run. Honestly, this is one of those good changes from all of this.

I completely agree with that! I have been kind of wondering why they can’t do that now... or, even follow in the footsteps of converted restaurants, like Chef Mickey’s, and serve family style to the table! I actually preferred being served family style than having to get up anytime I wanted more food! I think having servers would work out great for the club level situation as well. I think the one main issue would the additional staff that would be needed to do that.

 

[hertamaniac]

Promenade at Sunset Walk presents the Best of Challenge: Appetizer Edition

For those visiting central Florida, or even locals, this might be an appealing and budget ($15 VIP ticket) friendly event.

 

[mrsap]

New Monorail station taking shape at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

 

[hertamaniac]

I have a feeling that "if" buffets do return to WDW, this is how they will be run. Honestly, this is one of those good changes from all of this.

I am sort of on the fence with this. My primary concern is what happens to the food that is returned from the family style serving that isn't eaten. I am highly confident the protocol will be to discard it, but it still crosses my mind if I'm getting someone else's turn away. For whatever reason, I like picking out my food(s) looking for quality at a conventional cruise buffet.

I do think this type of service will become norm across the cruising industry for at least a few years.

 

[Farro]

I am sort of on the fence with this. My primary concern is what happens to the food that is returned from the family style serving that isn't eaten. I am highly confident the protocol will be to discard it, but it still crosses my mind if I'm getting someone else's turn away. For whatever reason, I like picking out my food(s) looking for quality at a conventional cruise buffet.

I do think this type of service will become norm across the cruising industry for at least a few years.

Oh come on! They aren't giving you the leftover food off of someone else's platter!

 

[mrsap]

I know I already reported this, but not sure if the new temporary location was mentioned...

'Pin Traders and Camera Center' area beneath Spaceship Earth closing for several weeks as concrete work continues at EPCOT'S main entrance

‘During the work, Pin Trading merchandise is moving to Gateway Gifts directly opposite, and PhotoPass will move to the Stroller rental area near to Gateway Gifts.’

 

[BrianL]

Cinderella Castle Embellishment Installation Now Matches Concept Art, Awaiting 50th Anniversary Shield

Man, that castle is gonna be beautiful!

 

[sherlockmiles]

I am sort of on the fence with this. My primary concern is what happens to the food that is returned from the family style serving that isn't eaten. I am highly confident the protocol will be to discard it, but it still crosses my mind if I'm getting someone else's turn away.

Just FYI - this is against the rules. Not to worry.

Even when restraunts donate 'extra' food to foodbanks, etc it's the unserved, prepared food. Not the uneaten.

You're good. My sister is a chef.

 

[mrsap]

Cast Members Embrace New “Disney Look” Guidelines at Walt Disney World

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Man, that castle is gonna be beautiful!

ohhhhh wow that got me teary!!! How did they make it look JUST like the concept art!!!! The ribbons almost look fluid like they're swaying and twirling. wow wow wow! C'mon January!

 

[mrsap]

Grad Bash and Gradventure will both return to Universal Orlando in Spring 2022

 

[mrsap]

Is Something Out of This World About to Land in EPCOT?

“This morning, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “Project S – Show Element” with a theming company called Brilliant Creative Fabrication. The permit is filed for the greenery area located directly in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind building.”

 

[mrsap]

Disney Cruise Line Pop-Up Shop Now Open at Disney Springs

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Oh come on! They aren't giving you the leftover food off of someone else's platter!

Yeah. People clearing are so busy and fast they aren’t even looking or paying attention to what’s eaten. It all gets dumped. No one has time to determine what has been eaten or not. And no motivation to do so, either. Would make their lives harder, not easier.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Cruise Line Releases Itineraries for U.K. “Staycation” Cruises

 

[mrsap]

Learn and Play to Celebrate Earth Day in the My Disney Experience and Play Disney Parks Apps

 

[mrsap]

The New Passholder Button at Universal Studios

 

[mrsap]

Following Guest Outbursts at Disney World, Disneyland Warns Against Profanity Towards Cast Members