New Pub to be unveiled on Streets of America in Hollywood Studios

[AuburnJen 777]

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Disney has today announced that a new pub will debut alongside the new Grand Avenue area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Capturing the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, the new Grand Avenue area will take the place of what is left of the Streets of America, and will showcase vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city. One prominent hot spot to spring up is the Baseline Tap House, a cheerful corner pub specializing in beer and wines from California.

In a quaint brick building, Baseline Tap House celebrates the revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles by paying homage to the building’s former life as the Figueroa Printing Company, a mom-and-pop print house that had ties to the Disney studios in nearby Burbank. The space retains many of its cool architectural and mechanical details with exposed walls and old printing equipment and artifacts, blending the past and present in an inviting space. Outside is a charming tree-shaded terrace, perfect for a relaxing break in the day.California craft ales, lagers and cider are the stars of the drink menu. California wines on tap along with specialty cocktails are not to be missed either. A gourmet non-alcoholic lemonade and soda on tap round out the drink selection.

Small bites will be on offer, including a Bavarian pretzel with mustard and beer-cheese fondue, spiced almonds or a charcuterie board featuring California cheeses.

An opening date in the fall of 2017 is planned.

 

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Fall 2017?

i wonder if the whole area will be open also. 

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

It's interesting to me that this new pub and the surrounding area will have a California theme. 

It's been over two years since Disney announced that Hollywood Studios would be getting a new name: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-disney-hollywood-studios-new-name-20150312-story.html

There have been 2 D23 Expos since then, and the new name and theme haven't been mentioned.

This new area having a vintage California theme makes me wonder if that new name and new theme idea has been abandoned.

TCD

[keith_h 420]

The California theme might be a move for it to eventually become a California Adventure.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

New signs, brochures and maps cost money.  

[Starbuc71 162]

Hey there, what happened to the writers stop?  That was my favorite place

[AuburnJen 777]

I believe it is taking over what used to be the Writer's Stop.

[lightbikes 73]

On July 28, 2017 at 3:51 PM, Starbuc71 said:

Hey there, what happened to the writers stop?  That was my favorite place

Mine too - the coffee was good.

[ftwildernessguy 778]

It was always our tradition on Studios day to start out at the Writers Stop for a coffee a carrot cake cookie.  We used to love to sit at a table by the window and make fun of the people walking by.  Just memories now.  

[lightbikes 73]

We have come to the conclusion that our liking/enjoying anything at WDW is "the kiss of death" for whatever it is.  Be it a particular coffee shop, a favourite item on a menu, a favourite wine or drink, a show, a parade, or a fireworks show.  

If we like it, guarantee it's a goner!!

[Travisma 1,317]

1 hour ago, lightbikes said:

We have come to the conclusion that our liking/enjoying anything at WDW is "the kiss of death" for whatever it is.  Be it a particular coffee shop, a favourite item on a menu, a favourite wine or drink, a show, a parade, or a fireworks show.  

If we like it, guarantee it's a goner!!

Our family feels the same way with our oldest daughters TV watching.

Anything she likes gets the ax fairly quick! So if she enjoys it we don't get used to watching it.

[lightbikes 73]

14 minutes ago, Travisma said:

Our family feels the same way with our oldest daughters TV watching.

Anything she likes gets the ax fairly quick! So if she enjoys it we don't get used to watching it.

I'm going to go with the statement that there are some of us; your oldest daughter included, who have excellent, very discrimating taste.  

The problem is NOT with us, but with the rest of the world.

And that's going to be my storey going forward!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

2 hours ago, lightbikes said:

We have come to the conclusion that our liking/enjoying anything at WDW is "the kiss of death" for whatever it is.  Be it a particular coffee shop, a favourite item on a menu, a favourite wine or drink, a show, a parade, or a fireworks show.  

If we like it, guarantee it's a goner!!

 

1 hour ago, Travisma said:

Our family feels the same way with our oldest daughters TV watching.

Anything she likes gets the ax fairly quick! So if she enjoys it we don't get used to watching it.

Would y'all please get together and like/enjoy the following:

1. Dessert parties that take over guest seating/watching areas.

2. Latin American Tour Groups.

3. Stitch's Great Escape.

4. The ridiculously extended dates for the Food and Wine Festivals.

5. About half of the Halloween and Christmas party dates.

6. The Frozen Castle Lighting ceremony.

7. Current Fort Wilderness management.

Thanks.

TCD

[hedg12 6]

58 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

 

Would y'all please get together and like/enjoy the following:

 

4. The ridiculously extended dates for the Food and Wine Festivals.

 

Thanks.

TCD

I love the F&W extended dates. Fall is about the only time we can go, & the extended dates make it way easier to plan. We LOVE Food and Wine. (not to mention the Food and Wine Festival... )

[Travisma 1,317]

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

 

Would y'all please get together and like/enjoy the following:

1. Dessert parties that take over guest seating/watching areas.

2. Latin American Tour Groups.

3. Stitch's Great Escape.

4. The ridiculously extended dates for the Food and Wine Festivals.

5. About half of the Halloween and Christmas party dates.

6. The Frozen Castle Lighting ceremony.

7. Current Fort Wilderness management.

Thanks.

TCD

8:  Having to book everything 180 days out!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

7 minutes ago, hedg12 said:

I love the F&W extended dates. Fall is about the only time we can go, & the extended dates make it way easier to plan. We LOVE Food and Wine. (not to mention the Food and Wine Festival... )

Please go on the afternoon of August 31st and then report back how much you loved walking around the World Showcase on an August afternoon.

TCD

[hedg12 6]

I see your point, but the hottest, most crowded day at Disney is WAY better than being here at work, so I stand by my statement...

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

11 minutes ago, hedg12 said:

I see your point, but the hottest, most crowded day at Disney is WAY better than being here at work, so I stand by my statement...

You can't stand by that statement unless you've experience the hottest, most crowded day.

You can only say that you love the ridiculous extended days if you go there and enjoy them.

TCD

[ftwildernessguy 778]

Food and Wine Festival used to be pretty nice.  Now, not so much.

[kadancer 82]

6 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

 

Would y'all please get together and like/enjoy the following:

1. Dessert parties that take over guest seating/watching areas.

2. Latin American Tour Groups.

3. Stitch's Great Escape.

4. The ridiculously extended dates for the Food and Wine Festivals.

5. About half of the Halloween and Christmas party dates.

6. The Frozen Castle Lighting ceremony.

7. Current Fort Wilderness management.

Thanks.

TCD

9.  Folks driving the wrong way in the loop.

[AuburnJen 777]

Not that you wanted to see this, but here you go...

http://blogmickey.com/2017/08/photo-baseline-tap-house-theming-slowly-revealed/

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Theming for BaseLine Tap House, the new corner pub coming to Grand Avenue, has been revealed thanks to some of the scaffolding being removed. Weathered brick and molding elements that mimic the Grand Avenue buildings can be seen. Also seen just over the construction wall is a portion of a walkway theming element.

According to Imagineers, the space used to be the Figueroa Printing Company, which was a mom-and-pop print house that had ties to the Disney studios in nearby Burbank. The space will retain many of the exposed walls and old printing equipment from its early days.

When compared to the old Writers Stop structure, BaseLine Tap House will retain the corner window and a single entrance. The side entrance nearest Sci-Fi Dine-In has been walled over.

Here’s a look at Writer’s Stop, just before it was walled off.

BaseLine Tap House will open this fall.

 

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

It looks like this new place isn't going to be any bigger than the Writer's Stop.  Here's a piece of concept art from WDWMAGIC:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/baseline-tap-house/gallery/27jul2017-baseline-tap-house-concept-art.htm

Those double doors on the right are the secret passageway to the Sci Fi Diner hallway (and how the TCD gang used to sneak into the Osborne Lights without having to walk around the long way on busy nights).  The bar is placed on the wall where the bookshelves used to be, and you can see that it isn't very long.  I'll bet that couple on the right is standing right next to the other wall, which is conveniently not shown in the artwork.

There is one table with stools in the whole place, and then some standing areas around the bar and high top tables.

Big whoop.

TCD

[lightbikes 73]

On August 1, 2017 at 11:43 AM, Tri-Circle-D said:

 

Would y'all please get together and like/enjoy the following:

1. Dessert parties that take over guest seating/watching areas.

2. Latin American Tour Groups.

3. Stitch's Great Escape.

4. The ridiculously extended dates for the Food and Wine Festivals.

5. About half of the Halloween and Christmas party dates.

6. The Frozen Castle Lighting ceremony.

7. Current Fort Wilderness management.

Thanks.

TCD

That is going to be hard TCD, seriously hard !!! -   but I will do my best to like all these evil things! 

[BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023]

Opening soon!!  Speculation from WDWMagic is that Baseline Tap House may open in a week or so.  Volunteers for a Fiend on the Scene™ mission to check it out and report back?  :)

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Disney's Hollywood Studios will be unveiling its new Grand Avenue and Baseline Tap House in the very near future and we've got an updated aerial view of the new area.

You can see in the image above that a construction wall is being installed at the far left side of Grand Avenue, which will keep guests away from the unfinished area once the area opens.

The Baseline Tap House is holding cast member previews this weekend, so expect an opening for guests imminently.

Aerial photo for WDWMAGIC by Colin Chardavoyne @cchard.

 

Baseline Tap House concept art

 

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Article Posted: Sep 27, 2017 / 9:07am EDT

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[Travisma 1,317]

MEH.  I've bought a few adult beverages from various places around WDW, and have never been that impressed.  Overpriced and weak.

I might stick my head in to see what it looks like, but the way things are going, you will probably need to book a time slot 6 months in advance to walk up to the bar.