Princess_Lisa
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- Aug 9, 2017
I guess my operational question would be: Why Pinocchio's? Do they have a revenue issue? Are they not popular as a QS? They've always seemed busy enough to me.
They could re-do Diamond Horseshoe again, which wouldn't be hard to set up for buffet style. Tortuga Tavern is underutilized, and while it might not naturally scream pasta, they could turn it away from BBQ to something else. Refurb the old restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island, perhaps.
Why Pinocchio's?
Why Pinocchio's? My guess would be location. With BOG Dinner going Signature, Fantasyland would be without a Non-Signature TS option. Making PVH a Non-Signature TS would fill the void created by BOG. Diamond Horseshoe is not far from Liberty Tree Tavern and is already AYCTE, so making it a buffet wouldn't really fill any voids.
Personally, I'm hoping the rumor is true and the quality is there. I cannot see Disney charging only $22 in park for a buffet. If the rumor pans out, I expect the pricing to be somewhere in the $35 range like LTT, though they might be able to price it slightly lower as it IS Italian rather than Pot Roast and Turkey. So, maybe $29-32 for Adults.