Disney's Animal Kingdom Launches "Picnic in the Park"

[OleDoleDoffin]

Hmmm... I could see us ordering this about 2 hours before we leave the park for the evening and enjoying a "picnic in the hotel room"

I was thinking the same thing! A picnic supper in an air conditioned hotel room could be a lovely end to a hot day.

From the way the press release is worded, both tiers can be redeemed on the Dining Plan - which could make this a very efficient option for those of us who are taking, and feeding, a small army!

[Dsnygirl]

Sounds cute, but as my favorite idea of a picnic spot in AK is ribs on the patio at FTBBQ, I'll pass. I just love sitting there amongst the trees, listening to the music and feeding the ducks... sigh.... wish I was eating there tomorrow!!

But -- maybe next time we're there, we'll check out the "picnic spots" and see how the program's working... you never know!

[GoofyMom09]

I really like this idea. I"m a big fan of picnics and I think that Animal Kingdom can use as many different dining options as they can get. I might try it out in a couple weeks when we are down there I wish that MK would bring back Aunt Polly's with this sort of option.

[TwoTinyWings]

Prices seem pretty good to me. Sounds like something worth checking out next time we're in AK.

[merlinmagic4]

Maybe we'll try this when we're there later this month. However, what are the picnic areas like? Are there tables and are they reserved for the picnic customers? I would imagine the tables would be filled up with people just stopping to rest as they move through the parks. Thanks if anyone has any information on this!

[Mousemates]

I guess I don't get the appeal of the picnic in the park thing...I mean eating food outside on a picnic table seems like what we (my fam) already does most of the time in the AK when we order ribs at the flametree...maybe I've missed something in reading the press release...but its just seems to be less than excting to me.

[lockedoutlogic]

I guess I don't get the appeal of the picnic in the park thing...I mean eating food outside on a picnic table seems like what we (my fam) already does most of the time in the AK when we order ribs at the flametree...maybe I've missed something in reading the press release...but its just seems to be less than excting to me.

I'm sorry...I know i'm the nancy....but it seems like pushing cheap food at a fairly hefty rate with the minimum amount of labor costs possible....

how much chicken can you get from KFC for $30.00? alot....because chicken is cheap and can be mass produced....

again....i'm the doubter....i know.....but this seems like a joke to me

[JPL]

Actually I think will be more popular in the cooler months. I agree with others, I don't see myself eating at a Picnic Table when it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity

[cgriff]

Chicken is not the only choice on the menu, Lockedout (btw why do you have a small person from Norway in your nose?). I think the sandwich selections sound good, and you don't necessarily need a table to eat a sandwich; opening up the possibility of eating just about anywhere that you want to (When you buy a churro from the Churro Wagon, do they make you eat it at a table? No).

Overall I think the idea of encouraging picnicking throughout AK is swell... A spot along the banks of Discovery River would be nice (shade trees), though I don't want to go all the way to Conservation Station to have my picnic (although, I wonder if they'll let you eat it *on* the train? Hmmmmm......)

[Daddy Mouse]

Actually I think will be more popular in the cooler months. I agree with others, I don't see myself eating at a Picnic Table when it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity

Sweat mixed with food!

I am with you.