Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery

mickeysgirlz · 10-14-2008

By TED JACKOVICS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 14, 2008

Walt Disney World is scheduled to open a dinosaur-themed restaurant today at its Downtown Disney resort area in Lake Buena Vista.

T-Rex is the first project in Disney's pursuit of more family-oriented dining and shopping in an area that until recently had a strong focus on its Pleasure Island nightclubs.

T-Rex will be open for lunch and dinner, with a menu shaped in collaboration with Landry's Restaurants Inc.

T-Rex will seat 620 patrons and will include dozens of life-sided robotic dinosaurs.

It will add to restaurant seating in the shopping and entertainment area where Rainforest Cafe has been busy.

Disney closed its Pleasure Island clubs last month after announcing plans to retool Downtown Disney. The company said guests wanted more shopping and dining options.

Downtown Disney offers free parking.

Here is the link: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery

Jennatrz · 10-14-2008

We might just have to try it this trip.

disneymaverick · 10-14-2008

any one have a link to a menu?

Jennatrz · 10-14-2008

Here's the website T-Rex // EAT SHOP EXPLORE DISCOVER

Jennatrz · 10-14-2008

The menu is so much like Rainforest Cafe. I know that it's owned by the same Parent Company but I thought it would be a little different.

mickeysgirlz · 10-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennatrz

The menu is so much like Rainforest Cafe. I know that it's owned by the same Parent Company but I thought it would be a little different.

Yep, I thought the same thing . . . I think it's really just to help draw the crowds from Rainforest cafe . . . that place is always mobbed, and I've really never had a good meal there . . . it's so "franchise cookie cutter!" IMHO!!

tinkerbelle24 · 10-14-2008

Will the new T Rex accept the DDP?

Soundgod · 10-15-2008

Tell me Magic Eight Ball

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Will the new T Rex accept the DDP?

Shake, shake, shake.

"Signs are good".

(Well that was a long way to go for a stupid joke, would you agree?

)

tinkerbelle24 · 10-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Tell me Magic Eight Ball

Shake, shake, shake.

"Signs are good".

(Well that was a long way to go for a stupid joke, would you agree?

)

I thought it was really funny

Hmmm.. So is that a yes

momofaprincess · 10-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

Yep, I thought the same thing . . . I think it's really just to help draw the crowds from Rainforest cafe . . . that place is always mobbed, and I've really never had a good meal there . . . it's so "<a class=l href=http://webmaxsearch.com?qq=franchise onmouseover="return (window.status='franchise');" onmouseout="window.status='';">franchise</a> cookie cutter!" IMHO!!

I agree!! we've never had a great meal there either---in any of their locations!!

I found this on wdwinfo--yes to dining plan but not until jan 2009

T-REX RESTAURANT

T-Rex Restaurant currently under construction at Downtown Disney is set to open on October 14.

The restaurant will operate 11am - 11pm on Sunday thru Thursday and 11am - Midnight on Friday - Saturday

T-Rex will have a Build-A-Dino Workshop by Build-A-Bear. Starting January 5, 2009, Disney Vacation Club and Annual Passholders will have discounts. T-Rex will be honored as part of the Premium, Platinum and Wine and Dine Packages

As of now, reservations are not being accepted.

RowdyRAider · 10-15-2008

Opening day was yesterday. You guys should've seen the line to get in. Unbelievable. But the setup is so cool! Didn't get to stay and eat with friends so can't speak for the food, but the layout and theming was great!

emamasa · 10-15-2008

i think we will try it in june, sounds like fun.

joseph3947 · 10-15-2008

Great, going to have to try it!

keljen · 10-15-2008

Sounds good and the menu looks the same we'll have to try it on our next trip but it wont be new by then

Soundgod · 10-15-2008

If it's now open and the line is short, we might work it in next week.
Don't like that they're not participating in the regular and deluxe plan.
On the other hand, if you're premium or platinum, you also can eat at Portobello and Fulton's.

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,311	Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery By TED JACKOVICS \| The Tampa Tribune Published: October 14, 2008 Walt Disney World is scheduled to open a dinosaur-themed restaurant today at its Downtown Disney resort area in Lake Buena Vista. T-Rex is the first project in Disney's pursuit of more family-oriented dining and shopping in an area that until recently had a strong focus on its Pleasure Island nightclubs. T-Rex will be open for lunch and dinner, with a menu shaped in collaboration with Landry's Restaurants Inc. T-Rex will seat 620 patrons and will include dozens of life-sided robotic dinosaurs. It will add to restaurant seating in the shopping and entertainment area where Rainforest Cafe has been busy. Disney closed its Pleasure Island clubs last month after announcing plans to retool Downtown Disney. The company said guests wanted more shopping and dining options. Downtown Disney offers free parking. Here is the link: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 22 days 4 hours 1 minutes

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Jennatrz Free Dining 2009! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,658	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery We might just have to try it this trip. __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Weekend trip!! Great time at the Mouse House

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disneymaverick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 297	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery any one have a link to a menu? __________________

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Jennatrz Free Dining 2009! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,658	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery Here's the website T-Rex // EAT SHOP EXPLORE DISCOVER __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Weekend trip!! Great time at the Mouse House

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Jennatrz Free Dining 2009! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,658	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery The menu is so much like Rainforest Cafe. I know that it's owned by the same Parent Company but I thought it would be a little different. __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Weekend trip!! Great time at the Mouse House

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RowdyRAider Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The House of Mouse in Florida Posts: 2,179	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery Opening day was yesterday. You guys should've seen the line to get in. Unbelievable. But the setup is so cool! Didn't get to stay and eat with friends so can't speak for the food, but the layout and theming was great! __________________ Defending the magic since '04, Matt Taylor, Da RowdyRaider

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery i think we will try it in june, sounds like fun. __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,222	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery Sounds good and the menu looks the same we'll have to try it on our next trip but it wont be new by then __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 346 days 3 hours 1 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,803	Re: Dine With Dinosaurs At New Downtown Disney Eatery If it's now open and the line is short, we might work it in next week. Don't like that they're not participating in the regular and deluxe plan. On the other hand, if you're premium or platinum, you also can eat at Portobello and Fulton's. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 16 hours 1 minutes

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