The Patina Restaurant Group Selected for New Epcot Dining Location**Updated 6/22/07**

[IceCreamlover]

American Italians running the new "concept" restaurant replacing Alfredo's? What happened to the idea of a "world showcase" for different countries? One of the best features of Alfredo's was speaking with the people from Italy!! They were all so nice.

[KAT1811]

Any news on when we can expect a possible menu? We are heading down in Sept and maybe I'll fit them in the ADR schedule if I like the menu. I'll admit Alfredo's wasn't one of my favorites although, we are huge italian people. DH is VERY italian!

[Melanie]

I'm excited about this news. We haven't eaten at Alfredo's since '99. Just couldn't get excited about it anymore. This will be a must on our next family trip to WDW.

[TGK4LSU]

Does anyone know if Patina Restaurant Group will be servicing customers after September 1, 2007? Seems like they will close the restaurant down until the renovations are complete in the fall of 2008, unless I misunderstood.

[Scar]

Does anyone know if Patina Restaurant Group will be servicing customers after September 1, 2007? Seems like they will close the restaurant down until the renovations are complete in the fall of 2008, unless I misunderstood.

Q. What restaurant will be at that location in the interim?

The Patina Restaurant Group will showcase similar Italian fare from some of its premiere Italian restaurants.

Doesn’t say when it will close or for how long, but this would indicate it will be open after 9/1/07 for some time anyway.

[big blue and hairy]

American Italians running the new "concept" restaurant replacing Alfredo's? What happened to the idea of a "world showcase" for different countries? One of the best features of Alfredo's was speaking with the people from Italy!! They were all so nice.

Being owned by and American company doesn't mean they can't employ an Italian executive chef and an Italian waitstaff....

[dudeman1975]

What ever happened to Disney owned and ran restauraunts. It seems like more of the restauraunts in the park are going to outside parties such as the italian and also the new restauraunt opening in Asia. Does anyone agree. Is this a change that will be happening throughout Disney World?

[big blue and hairy]

What ever happened to Disney owned and ran restauraunts. It seems like more of the restauraunts in the park are going to outside parties such as the italian and also the new restauraunt opening in Asia. Does anyone agree. Is this a change that will be happening throughout Disney World?

You're talking about two different cases. As I understand it, the World Showcase restaurants have always been run by outside chefs from the country represented in the pavillion.

[Pixie Power]

Well, I for one, think this stinks! Alfredo di Roma is my all time fave restaurant in Epcot. I love the fett. alfredo. Luckily I will get to eat there one last time next week.

[DVCWDWMEMBER]

I guess we will have to get to WDW in 2008. We did love Alfredo's but will have to try the new restaurant for sure.

[dudeman1975]

You're talking about two different cases. As I understand it, the World Showcase restaurants have always been run by outside chefs from the country represented in the pavillion.

Thank you for the information.

[joelkfla]

You're talking about two different cases. As I understand it, the World Showcase restaurants have always been run by outside chefs from the country represented in the pavillion.

Yes, but Patina is a chain of variously themed restaurants, not an Italian restauranteur. They're more like Landry's than Alfredo's.

[big blue and hairy]

Yes, but Patina is a chain of variously themed restaurants, not an Italian restauranteur. They're more like Landry's than Alfredo's.

No offense to Landry's, but if you look at the Patina Group website, and listen to some of the folks who've been to the DL restaurants, you could be comparing Shoney's to the California Grill, a little overstated, but you get my drift...

[hathawaybrown]

I am EXCITED! The first dinner I had on my first trip to WDW was at Alfredo's and I was disappointed, I have had better meals at Olive Garden!
Can't wait to try the new place!!!

[dlml86]

I guess we are the exception, but we have always had a wonderful time at Alfredo's. We were there in Dec. '06 w/ a party of 10, and had a great time, good service and enjoyable food. We were there again in Mar. '07 and again had a very attentive waiter, and a wonderful time. We are going again (one last time) this weekend. We will certainly try the new one, and hope it is great too.

[Figment!]

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