Starbucks coming to WDW
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I read somewhere recently, that as many as 60-80% of the UK drinks instant (freeze dried) coffee. Many of them Nescafe. This is opposed to fresh brewed ground coffee. Seems hard to believe, huh.
^^Possibly. All I know is Nescafe is the worst swill I've ever drank, and while Starbucks isn't the best coffee in the world, it's far, far superior and is a welcomed addition.
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Dunkin is better coffee, I feel, but I guess Disney expects Starbucks dessert drinks to be the sellers more than actual coffee. They sell Jofferey's currently, right? That's what I drank most on campus in college. I'll still probably grab coffee at McDs before Starbucks.
Dunkin is indeed better, but I like Starbucks as well. Jofferey's is only served at a few places in Epcot, I'm pretty sure. Most areas serve NesCafe, which is coffee syrup in hot water.
Ok, let's place bets on the locations at WDW.
AK - Dinoland
Epcot - American Adventure, The Land
DHS - Sunset Blvd, Streets of America
MK - Main Street
AK - Dinoland
Epcot - American Adventure, The Land
DHS - Sunset Blvd, Streets of America
MK - Main Street
Oh, I didn't even know Jofferey's at Epcot. I know they have it at DAK, though. Is it sad all I can't think of when I see it as how much I hate Joff Baratheon? NesCafe is definitely gross and a half.
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I think Starbucks would really diminish the classic appeal Main Street USA. I hope they find a better place for it.
EPCOT will probably be either Fountain View or Oddessy, IMO.
I'm willing to bet it'll be Main Street, but I wouldn't mind seeing it go into the Veranda.
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AK - Africa
Epcot - The Land (Any World Showcase country seems like a stretch, Morocco perhaps?)
DHS - Sunset Blvd. (I think this is the easiest to place, there are more generic spaces to easily fit with a theme)
MK - Main St. seems to be the only logical place
Epcot - The Land (Any World Showcase country seems like a stretch, Morocco perhaps?)
DHS - Sunset Blvd. (I think this is the easiest to place, there are more generic spaces to easily fit with a theme)
MK - Main St. seems to be the only logical place
I was actually thinking Tomorrowland. It's called Starbucks, after all. They could weave it into TL if they stylize it. I think it would devalue MainStreet but, then again, I felt the same way about Eddy's.
It won't be in the Land. No where to put it. It'll be in Innoventions(Fountain View area) or Oddessy, IMO.
I mean a small Starbucks sign wouldn't kill MS. As you said, Eddy's is pretty unobtrusive. But Tomorrowland would work as well.
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This definitely makes life easier. Granted, when I'm out at the parks I don't drink too much coffee but that Starbuck's at Universal sure has been convenient during HHN. There definitely will be some late nights where I utilize the Starbuck's at MK.
I honestly don't see WDW placing a Starbucks anywhere in Magic Kingdom that logically makes sense or would keep the atmosphere of any of the lands, but then again, this is a public company! I honestly could see a branch being placed in Main Street. For any of the other parks: Oddessy in EPCOT would bring more foot traffic to the area that's now just a small infirmary and unoccupied space. In HS, one of the smaller end gift shops on Sunset Blvd could easily be converted into a branch. I don't think anywhere on Streets of America would get nearly as much business. In DAK, obviously a new structure would have to be put up, or (God save the soul of the man who approves this deal) Kusifiri Bakery in Africa could be converted.
Honestly, I would only like to see branches be constructed in DTD, TTC (tons of business, premium location), the Oddessy building in EPCOT, and maybe in the deluxe hotels. For everywhere else, I'd like to see operations remain the way they are, only switching brands of coffee from Nescafe (hurts to even type it) to Starbucks.
Honestly, I would only like to see branches be constructed in DTD, TTC (tons of business, premium location), the Oddessy building in EPCOT, and maybe in the deluxe hotels. For everywhere else, I'd like to see operations remain the way they are, only switching brands of coffee from Nescafe (hurts to even type it) to Starbucks.
People, they aren't dropping a Starbucks store in the parks. They will be themed to their surroundings
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So we have Disney and Universal covered, Starbucks wise. I always wondered why SeaWorld and Starbuck did not partner up yet. They really have the easiest situation of integrating it into the park, theming/shop wise.
Than again, Ten years ago, Starbucks wasn't even present in Orlando, maybe I need to give it some time.
Than again, Ten years ago, Starbucks wasn't even present in Orlando, maybe I need to give it some time.
