BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Major refurbishment of the Flying Fish Cafe beginning in February 2016The Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's BoardWalk resort will be undergoing a major refurbishment in early 2016. The closure will begin on February 1 2016, lasting through to November 2016. During the closure, both the kitchen and dining room will be renovated, although no changes to the concept of the restaurant are planned. http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flying-fish-cafe/news/05aug2015-major-refurbishment-of-the-fish-cafe-beginning-in-february-2016.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Good thing we're eating there in October! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm hoping they add a bar/lounge area. This would be a great place to pop in for drinks and a few delicious apps. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 /threadjack - was it you that tried spice road table and thought it was great? Looking at that for a lunch option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Yep that was me! :)http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/14387-spice-road-table-epcot/ It's on the list for this year also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That's a looooooooooooong time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 That's a looooooooooooong time. Especially when they're saying it's not turning into something else. Each time they've turned over Spoodles/Kouzzina/al Forno it's been done in less time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 8 months is a long time for a renovation, even a major one. It's all interiors work, unless they are expanding into another portion of the block of retail there. I'm sure we'll hear more about the plans as we get closer to February. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 There could also be some type of structure or other hidden issue that they need to deal with, and are just using that as an excuse to redo the interiors while they are at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Right, could be upgrading some other part of the building as part of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Quote Flying Fish to Return with New Name, Look, and a Magical New Bar No comments - Leave comment Posted in:Walt Disney World Resort Opening is set for late summer for Flying Fish restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk – “Cafe” goes away as part of the name, and diners will be welcomed to a sophisticated, interior that still pays homage to the golden era of seaside boardwalks. Chef Tim Majoras, who was has been on the Flying Fish team since 2011, takes the helm in the kitchen. Sustainable fish will be the star of the new menu, and Majoras’ new Fruits of the Sea appetizer features rock shrimp and clams from Florida, grouper cheek, mussels, a splash of Brandy and a rich lobster stock. The seafood is served over a generous dollop of velvety celery root puree with adds a depth of flavor to the dish. Stig Jacobsen, general manager and sommelier at Flying Fish, says he is happy with expanded space for wine storage and is “finding gems” for a more in-depth wine list. The interior features an all-new kitchen and dining room (with expanded space for private dining events), sparkling architectural accents, like golden-winged room panels and an impressive chandelier that mimics a school of flying fish swimming overhead. Next door, the new AbracadaBar lounge opens, taking the spot formerly occupied by the candy and ice-cream shop. The new “curious cocktail lounge” combines the Golden Age of Magic with the magic of Disney storytelling, so look for whimsy in the design from the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) team, who create stories in true Disney fashion. According to WDI, the lounge was once a secret stomping ground for famous touring magicians, local boardwalk illusionists and the loveliest magician’s assistants of the day. After every magic show, these prestidigitators would gather at the bar, where they’d conjure up new cocktails, swap magic tips and tricks, and often stay up all night attempting to “out-charm” each other with their extraordinary illusions. According to BoardWalk lore, it was on just such an evening that every single magician in the lounge vanished into thin air, never seen again… And after sitting vacant for nearly 70 years, the secret magician’s lounge is now back in the spotlight. AbracadaBar guests will get a special peek into the sophisticated social club, and while it’s rumored that the magicians who frequented the lounge vanished without a trace decades ago, their magic still remains strongly intact, and can be seen, heard, and even savored in the bar’s signature cocktails. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/05/flying-fish-to-return-with-new-name-look-and-a-magical-new-bar/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 From WDWMagic... Quote Flying Fish reopens August 3, reservations begin tomorrow 12 minutes ago in "Flying Fish" The redesigned Flying Fish on Disney's BoardWalk opens its doors on August 3 2016, with a new menu, new kitchen and new dining room. New Flying Fish Dining Room Staying true to the original, the new Flying Fish continues with a strong seafood menu, accompanied by a great selection of red meat. Seafood offerings include a corn-crusted wild Gulf shrimp, wild Alaskan king salmon and plancha-seared Hokkaido scallops. A Wagyu filet mignon joins a Bison Strip Loin on the red meat side of the menu. Reservations begin July 29 2016 for dining August 3 2016 and beyond. Article Posted: Jul 28, 2016 / 10:32am EDT http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/flying-fish-cafe/news/28jul2016-flying-fish-reopens-august-3,-reservations-begin-tomorrow.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 The re-opening was confirmed on Disney Parks Blog too: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/07/reservations-open-july-29-for-re-imagined-flying-fish-on-disneys-boardwalk-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ I'm not going to re-read it all, so does anyone know if WDWMagic ever explained why they originally said it wouldn't be re-opening until November? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 The menu looks pretty good. I have never been to the old one so can't make a comparison but I don't care for the contemporary interior I see in the picture. It is too sterile for my liking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 The one thing missing is a paper wrapped Red Snapper that was their signature dish many years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 19 hours ago, keith_h said: The menu looks pretty good. I have never been to the old one so can't make a comparison but I don't care for the contemporary interior I see in the picture. It is too sterile for my liking. We ate there last October, place was showing its age. It was definitely in need of a refurb. Menu looks promising, but many of the signature dining restaurants now all have some variations on the same themes for dining (sustainable fish/filet/bison). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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