Kouzzina replacing Spoodles

[IamBelle]

Uh oh, we were planning to go to Spoodles in Aug., but will we be able to now?

[Belle_0717]

Anyone know when Spoodles is closing and how long it will take for Cat's restaurant to open?

[Natazu]

Uh oh, we were planning to go to Spoodles in Aug., but will we be able to now?

Anyone know when Spoodles is closing and how long it will take for Cat's restaurant to open?

As of now, there is no set closing date for Spoodles, but the new restaurant is scheduled to open in Fall 2009.

[wendy*darling]

I liked Spoodles. And I find it very interesting that they need to close a Mediterranean inspired restuarant to open a NEW Mediterranean restaurant.

[Soul_Power]

I'm looking forward to eating here during my December trip! Hopefully it still opens in the fall..

[Imagineer1981]

I would have rather had Cat's restruant be an addition to the boardwalk which so badly needs to be freshened up

[ShanPooh]

I've never tried their sangria but I sure hope they don't overstock with Greek wines.

Aww, what's wrong with a little Mavrodaphne now and then? (other than it's almost a port and can sneak up and knock you on your pyga faster than you can say "Opa"!)

[TheRustyScupper]

I hope it is KouzzinaNonDDP

[tinksmom02]

Was looking forward to trying Spoodles in September...wonder if this new place will be open by then ("fall" is a purposely vague term I'm sure LOL).

If it's not, can someone recommend another decent Boardwalk-area place for dinner?

[Mackflava99]

We actually like Spoodles-
its sad to see it go- i do admire Cat Cora so i guess its a change i can deal with-

But we have ADRs for Spoodles ion June- I hope they are not cancelled? what would happen then?

the sangria at Spoodles is terrific- service has always been spectacular. and the food has been excellent-

Also the breakfast is surprisingly good-

we stay at BC alot so Spoodles is our first night dinner place and last day breakfast place...

sad

[Mackflava99]

[QUOTE=mouseketeer mom;1850824]We were never interested in Spoodles..QUOTE]



You should have given it a chance its really a great place

[DisneyTiff]

I'm bummed now. Spoodles is my favorite restaurant at Boardwalk...

[IamBelle]

Just got off the phone with Disney and they said Spoodles will not close, but Cora's restaurant will just transition into Spoodles without them closing, so you are able to still eat there. (Also she said that it will open late Aug. and Cora would do a cooking thing when it opened.)

[tinksmom02]

Just got off the phone with Disney and they said Spoodles will not close, but Cora's restaurant will just transition into Spoodles without them closing, so you are able to still eat there. (Also she said that it will open late Aug. and Cora would do a cooking thing when it opened.)

So theoretically I can still keep it on my list for September, I suppose...will make sure to have a backup, though.

Thanks for the update! Much appreciated!

[big blue and hairy]

Cat Cora's cooking style is not strictly Greek, it's Mediteranean, which includes Greek, Italian, Spanish, etc. with some Cajun thrown in. It should be an interesting restaurant.

Since Spoodles is mediteranian and Kouzzina's is mediteranian, I was initialy wondering how much redecorating would actually be done. With Spoodles not closing but transitioning, it sounds like not much, although I'm sure you'll see Cat's pictures around.

As far as the DDP, I'd be shocked if it were not on the plan, it will remain a Disney-owned restaurant, Cat Cora is basically the consultant creating the menu.

[Pop Centurion]

And I find it very interesting that they need to close a Mediterranean inspired restuarant to open a NEW Mediterranean restaurant.

Agreed. I was wondering if it would be nothing more than a glorified name change but reading on I see Cat will actually have influence on the menu.

If it does indeed open late Aug, I will definitely have to give it a try on one of the days we're in DHS since we're not to enthused about the dining choices there.

[AllDisney]

Last time at WDW we ate at Spoodles. Had not eaten there in awhile and I was not that impressed my second time around. It was good, but that is about it.

Looking forward to trying the new place out. Hope it's open in December when we are there