Goodbye Main Street Bakery....

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by papertraveller

Coke is one thing, the snooty elitism of Starbucks (or as we call it, FourBucks) is quite another.
The danger is overbranding, you don't want to sell Main Street. This is Americana, there is no vintage feel to FourBucks.

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lol! I can get a bigger and better coffee at McDonalds for a BUCK!

[Dabelsteen]

No wait you totally misunderstood my post. I like Starbucks and badly want them to replace every coffee cart in the parks with a Starbucks cart (or Peets, Seattles Best, Dunkin Donuts...don't care just not instant coffee!)

My objection is they replaced a BAKERY with the garbage items sold at Starbucks. Even Starbucks doesn't tout there pastries as good....That has to mean something!

As far as Corporate symbols. Isn't the whole park a corporate symbol? Every ride at one time or another has had a corporate sponsor. Not a biggie for me. I just want the dang cinnamon roll!!!! (Gastons are not the same, they use a Maple icing)

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by jenrose66

I love Starbucks. Starbucks in Disney will make me happy. However, Starbucks taking over the Main Street Bakery DOES NOT make me happy.

They should brew Starbucks coffee (kind of how they exclusively serve Coke products), but that should be it. I should be able to order my coffee, it be made with Starbucks brand, and I should be able to drink it with my Cinnamon Roll or big Ice Cream Cookie sandwich that I was able to order in the same line!

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[jenrose66]

Originally Posted by Momloveshockey

I kind of thought it would be nice to have Tim Hortons in the World Showcase Canada building at Epcot. That place needs a bit of a update...(I don't wear plaid and live in an igloo), but Starbucks on Main St. USA in MK...BOO! I hate Starbucks and the bakery just fits better with the theme of that area. We aren't going until March.

That's a good idea

[declansdad]

Originally Posted by Disney_Princess83

Umm some people on the board knew this before Disney released a further statement. I wonder if people from Disney read this thread and just were or

Don't you know that Disney vetts all their decisions through the Dis Boards. This was all obviously a test to see how the decision would go over. When they saw the reaction they obviously convened an emergency meeting with the top brass at Starbucks and changed the plan.

[freshmanjs]

Originally Posted by brunette8706

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lol! I can get a bigger and better coffee at McDonalds for a BUCK!

wait, so now the problem is that starbucks is too expensive? would it be better if it were mcdonalds coming in then?

should all expensive products be removed from disney parks?

[michsig]

I'd be totally cool with this if they were keeping Main St. Bakery as is, and just serving Starbucks coffee and products. Bleh.

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by declansdad

Don't you know that Disney vetts all their decisions through the Dis Boards. This was all obviously a test to see how the decision would go over. When they saw the reaction they obviously convened an emergency meeting with the top brass at Starbucks and changed the plan.

Too funny!!!

[msjprincess]

Originally Posted by freshmanjs

wait, so now the problem is that starbucks is too expensive? would it be better if it were mcdonalds coming in then?

should all expensive products be removed from disney parks?

In other words, everything?

This is the current drink menu for Main Street Bakery. It doesn't look any cheaper than Starbucks


Strawberry Smoothie $4.19
Frozen Latte $4.19
Cappuccino or Latte $3.39
Espresso $2.69
Coffee $2.09
Iced Coffee (French vanilla, Mocha or Latte) $3.99
Chocolate Milk $2.19
Whole Milk or Soy Milk $2.19
Hot Cocoa $2.09
Hot Tea $2.09
Orange Juice $2.39
Apple Juice $1.99
Sodas - Coke Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite, Barq's Root Beer, Minute Maid Lemonade Light, and Fanta Orange $2.59 & $2.89
Iced Tea $2.19 and $2.49
Bottled Water $2.50

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by freshmanjs

wait, so now the problem is that starbucks is too expensive? would it be better if it were mcdonalds coming in then?

should all expensive products be removed from disney parks?

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Um yes, Love the McDonalds coffee and the donuts coffee, even Maxwell House and or Folgers. I do NOT (read carefully) do NOT like Starbucks coffee, but hey that's just me.

[freshmanjs]

Originally Posted by brunette8706

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Um yes, Love the McDonalds coffee and the donuts coffee, even Maxwell House and or Folgers. I do NOT (read carefully) do NOT like Starbucks coffee, but hey that's just me.

ok...cool. but why make fun of people who like it? and also should disney base branding decisions on your personal preferences? i doubt there is anyone who likes all of the brands that are present.

[KellyNY]

Originally Posted by Dabelsteen

Sorry folks you're not reading the announcement closely enough. It's a Starbucks with no OBVIOUS signage. Here's some points from the release:

"The Main Street Bakery will keep its name and theming" - Great it will look traditional. One issue solved.

"It’ll also continue to serve Disney favorites like cookies, brownies and seasonal cupcakes, in addition to Starbucks signature beverages and other items." - They aren't saying its the same stuff they were selling, they said they'll sell cookies, brownies and seasonal cupcakes, just like all Starbucks do.

My personal favorite line that confirms the above statement as true: "And for those of you who asked in comments, the cinnamon rolls are available at Gaston’s Tavern in New Fantasyland, and the ice cream sandwiches are available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A.” In other words. You will not find them at the Bakery, go somewhere else.

Sorry. It's a Starbucks and there's nothing we can do about it because it will make an unholy amount of money. They still don't quite understand the issue is the coffee EVERYWHERE not the darn bakery products........

I was wondering if someone actually understood update, you did. The rest of excitement around update reminds me MIB " We are looking for the best of the best,.. with honors..." situation.

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by freshmanjs

ok...cool. but why make fun of people who like it? and also should disney base branding decisions on your personal preferences? i doubt there is anyone who likes all of the brands that are present.

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Oh My GOSH! Please tell me where I make "fun of people" that like Starbucks!? Here you go again, you always put a twist on your own agenda. I swear you must work for Starbucks? A spy maybe?

[freshmanjs]

Originally Posted by brunette8706

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Oh My GOSH! Please tell me where I make "fun of people" that like Starbucks!? Here you go again, you always put a twist on your own agenda. I swear you must work for Starbucks? A spy maybe?

yup. starbucks has an army of spies that spend their time posting on disboards because it is such an important institution. i am actually VP of Disboards Perception Management for Starbucks.

[luvthemouse71]

Originally Posted by freshmanjs

wait, so now the problem is that starbucks is too expensive? would it be better if it were mcdonalds coming in then?

should all expensive products be removed from disney parks?

It all plays into the psychological makeups of some DISers. Hundreds( sometimes thousands) spent on the vacation. But, let' s try to hook up a crockpot in the hotel room, have 3 people share one cheeseburger( or cinnamon roll) and complain that Starbuck's will be too pricey. Disney overcharged for the crappy Nescafe coffee too.