BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 ETA: This rumor was confirmed on the Disney Parks Blog on 4/1/13. See further into this thread. WDW Magic is sharing speculation that there will be a new restaurant coming to the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot, along the shore of the World Showcase lagoon.No confirmation from Disney yet, but rumors are that construction could start as early as January 2013.More info...http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/morocco/news/20dec2012-new-water-side-restaurant-coming-to-epcot%27s-morocco-pavilion.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 That would be great spot for lunch. Or dinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I thought you said watersLide restaurant. That would be cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I read watersLide too. I was thinking that would be lots of fun for the kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 They can't fill the restaurant they have now, wondering what the new one will serve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Wonder if they'll close the one there now if/when this opens. Sometimes I think that one is so empty because it's really hidden away. I know they put a podium out front, but it's one of those places where, if you didn't know it was there, good chance you'd never stumble across it.Lemon chicken on a water slide sounds awesome! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I thought you said watersLide restaurant. That would be cool.Me too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I would like that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 According to Bobby, the greatest challenge for the imagineers has been to develope a waterproof tabouleh for the new waterslide restaurant. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Here's more info from Disney Food Blog... News! “Tapaz” Waterfront Restaurant May Be On The Horizon at Epcot’s Morocco in Walt Disney WorldDec 22nd, 2012 by AJ.We’ve got exclusive details from the operator of Disney World’s Morocco pavilion restaurants about a fantastic new development that has been green-lighted for Epcot’s World Showcase in 2013!We all know about that lovely waterfront event space next to the Mo’Rockin’ stage, right? Well guess what — this gorgeous real estate might soon house a brand new RESTAURANT! Tapaz RestaurantReportedly breaking ground in January 2013, the new Tapaz Restaurant would join Restaurant Marrakesh and Tangierine Cafe to offer authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in one of Epcot’s most exotic pavilions.The Tapaz waterfront restaurant complex plans combine 120 outdoor terrace seats with 60 indoor seats to offer guests another incredible option for dining in the World Showcase (and another amazing view of Epcot’s Illuminations, Reflections of Earth, fireworks show). Tapaz EatsThe food and drink offerings were described to me as a “Food and Wine Festival all year round.” The menu would include tapas, small plates, olive oils and ingredients, and great wines representing specific Mediterranean countries. For example, guests will be able to order a grouping of dishes from the same country, or mix and match to enjoy a variety of different flavors and influences.Also included in the new complex built on Morocco’s waterfront would be several shops, including one selling the olive oils and other ingredients from the restaurant so that guests will be able to re-create their meals at home.A small, walk-up window bar selling beverages, cocktails, wines, and pastries would replace the current Morocco pastries kiosk that stands to the left of the pavilion.Sounds like the France Pavilion expansion and the Morocco expansion are sure to make 2013 a HUGE restaurant year for Epcot!As always, this information is subject to change and has not been confirmed directly by Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I'm hungry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fugarwe(MN John(Juanito)) 23 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 We ate at the restaurant there last Feb. It was the only place we could walk up and get a table for six. The place was almost full. The wait staff was great and we really enjoyed it. It was hidden away though. We've been able to walk up and get a table at the Mexican table service on the water before too, and enjoyed that. The waitress there was excellent also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Well that sounds yummy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Rumor CONFIRMED by the Disney Parks blog... New Eatery for Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcotposted on April 1st, 2013 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer Look for a new waterfront eatery by the end of this year at the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot. Spice Road Table will feature various small plates and refreshments inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean. With seating both indoors and out, it’s a welcome addition to the line-up along World Showcase Lagoon.Stay tuned for other “enhancements” to the pavilion and more news on Spice Road Table as menus are finalized. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/new-eatery-for-morocco-pavilion-in-world-showcase-at-epcot/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Sounds like it will be a good addition along the water there. Another place to watch Illuminations, but will also take away standing room along the water. However, that won't matter past 2013 as Illuminations is being discontinued after this New Year's Eve. Rumors online indicate it will be replaced with an all new show (being produced by DaveInTN Productions) to be called "O'hanas Around The World", where the entire Lagoon will become a bubbling jacuzzi fed by hundreds of underwater gas emissions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I don't see where the slide will be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I don't see where the slide will be. I know where I'd put the slide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Not much to see yet, but here are some photos of the area where the construction walls went up yesterday...http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/spice-road-table/news/02apr2013-photos---construction-walls-up-for-morocco%27s-new-restaurant-%27spice-road-table%27.htm#.UVrGOk5G_AU.twitter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 That's a pretty small area they fenced off. How is this going to be a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating? Maybe they are just putting an addition on to the existing building (a gift shop) and that will be the kitchen, and the gift shop will be converted to a seating area? I was picturing something like what they built over in Mexico. This is clearly much, much smaller. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Original rumors included some shop(s) in addition to a dining location too. Unless this is just the start of the construction and it will expand over time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Unless this is just the start of the construction and it will expand over time? That's what I would guess. It looks like some pesky trees are going to need to be chopped down. Maybe that's all they're doing now. They ought to go ahead and chop all the trees around the World Showcase down. Who needs shade? And it will make more room for booths to sell food and liquor. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yes they made the area bigger and here is a sneeky peek... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 And yes the old buildings are gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thats gonna be big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 TJ does that mean the water wheel and garden that it lead to is gone too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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