Jim Hill : Food for Thought : Universal's BK WHOPPER Bar opens, "Ratatouille" animatronic arrives at Epcot and Character Dining returns to the Liberty Tree Tavern

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Food for Thought : Universal's BK WHOPPER Bar opens, "Ratatouille" animatronic arrives at Epcot and Character Dining returns to the Liberty Tree Tavern

Jim Hill shares several short food-related stories from Central Florida. Including Universal CityWalk's new concept restaurant, how Little Chef is now entertaining Guests at Les Chefs de France and when Goofy's Liberate Your Appetite Character Dinner should be back in business

Comments

	Tuckenie said: Stupid idea to take it out in the first place. March 12, 2009 5:15 AM
	PintoColvig said: The Remy character seems cool. What's uncool is that it is a temporary thing. March 12, 2009 9:01 AM
	LtPowers said: I'm disappointed. I was looking forward to dining at the LTT for the first time in September, and was glad to find out it would be character-free. March 12, 2009 10:02 AM
	EpcotFan said: I'm happy to hear that Disney can admit when they make a mistake. I've never dined at Liberty Tree simply because there are options in and around MK that appeal much more to my palate, but I'm glad to hear they brought back the characters for those who enjoyed them. Now if only they could take the same philosophy with the Adventurers Club and Comedy Warehouse... March 12, 2009 12:07 PM
	dlaushey said: Glad they brought back the character to LTT. I emailed to Disney my disappointment with them leaving. I also showed Disney with my wallet by eating at Crystal Palace a couple of times instead of LTT. Although I like the food & service better at LTT my kids wanted the character interaction. That also gave us more time to sit and relax to enjoy our meal since the kids are done eating in 5 minutes whereas we like to take our time. Good move by Disney to correct! March 12, 2009 1:13 PM
	PintoColvig said: LtPowers, you can experience LTT sans characters by eating during the day. March 12, 2009 4:11 PM
	LtPowers said: I appreciate that, PintoColvig, but the lunch menu doesn't seem quite as appealing. March 12, 2009 8:32 PM
	IrvThal said: Hey! I have a great idea! Let's take our French restaurant and put a RAT in it. Yes! That's a brilliant move, speaking highly of our attempts to create authentic cuisine over our blatant desire for synergizing. Also, we should consider putting bugs into one of our restaurants, because Pixar made that bug movie. They'd go great over at the Garden Grill -- we'll have bugs crawling up the trees to go with rats in the kitchen over in World Showcase. YES!! March 16, 2009 10:54 PM
	Writtenbytim said: I'm mildly put-off by the phrase: "And – no – I’m not talking about some sweaty teenager in a walk-around Remy costume." Those who perform in the role of a Disney character are professional entertainers. They work hard (for a rather mediocre wage) and, more often than not, create a sizable number of indellible memories for families visiting the Disney theme parks. Perhaps we should strive not to discount their efforts with such a trite, cynical comment. March 17, 2009 7:34 PM