What are your thoughts about food at the American Pavilion in Epcot?

[RAIDER]

As an outsider its very bland ...sorry
With so much variety in WS its not a place i would stop at for a meal and US food does have a good variety but its just not used at all an example such as Gumbo to name one
However
I love your programmes we get in the UK like Man vs Food and Diners Drives & Dives and i wish you guys would have something along those lines as that would be great

[wildernesslady]

It would be great to have a variety from all the different regions of our country; although, I really enjoy trying the different countries offerings.

[AdventurerKim]

It's been at least 12+ years since we've eaten there, and the food is definitely a let-down. We think there should be a variety of food from different parts of the country, like gumbo, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, NYC pizza, clam chowder, texmex, etc.. I don't think that would overshadow the other countries. One reason I like eating at the other countries' restaurants is to taste their native cuisine. Many people from other countries visit WDW and should be able to get a taste of the different types of food around this country.

[TheRustyScupper]

Let's put it this way . . .
. . . Disney is hiring part & full time for Quick Service
. . . all the QS eateries need people
. . . Liberty Inn is reducing employee hours
. . . they have too little business for the employees


HINT, HINT, HINT !

[McLiberal8]

like gumbo, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, NYC pizza, clam chowder, texmex, etc..

I think that is part of the issue. Pizza is Italian, texmex is half Mex...

America is a melting pot, and you can see that in our food. But we don't have a distinguishing cuisine that has numerous options. None that I can think of, anyway. If we had a restaurant, wouldn't it end up being like 'America's take' on other countries foods?

[DNS]

I think that is part of the issue. Pizza is Italian, texmex is half Mex...

America is a melting pot, and you can see that in our food. But we don't have a distinguishing cuisine that has numerous options. None that I can think of, anyway. If we had a restaurant, wouldn't it end up being like 'America's take' on other countries foods?

Since we are a country of immigrants, naturally food has been brought here from around the world, but we have seriously changed most of it making it uniquely American. Where else in World Showcase can you get the types of foods that have been mentioned here??

[LandFan]

We can't do better than burgers?

Really???

[BrerGnat]

Ok, to play devil's advocate here:

THEY DO offer foods that are quintessentially "American" in nature.

Hamburgers
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Fried Chicken
Iceberg "Wedge" Salad
Buffalo style chicken
Chili
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Apple Cobbler

All these things originated in America. Like it or not, this country's roots are in immigrant cuisine brought over, and foods that were "adapted" to fit the tight budgets of many Americans in the early days of immigration. This food, while not haute cuisine, served a purpose back then, and is our country's "comfort food" now.

You can get meatloaf and pot roast at Liberty Tree Tavern, or 50's PTC. There is "American" food all over the WDW property.

I, for one, appreciate that there is a place in WS with "standard American fast food" offerings, because sometimes people just want that, particularly picky eaters!

[JerseyDad]

......other than grabbing a brew outside of the American Pavilion....that's the closest I've ever got to eating there...and now I'm kinda' glad I haven't. If the food offerings that were mentioned earlier are ALL they have to offer...then they really missed the boat!! I'm a "foodie"...and love variety. As such I am not really partial to one certain thing (well...okay....good pizza...and a good bagel can't be found outside of NYC). Anyway....American food diversity is where they could have gone with their offerings (besides hot dogs & hamburgers).

What about:

• Maine Lobster Rolls
• Cajun Deep Fried Okra
• Chicago Style Pizza or Hot Dogs
• Philadelphia Soft Pretzels
• NY Cheesecake
• Pacific Northwest Salmon
• Spam!! (and NO...I'm not kidding)

[Tink#64]

OK, then how about KFC (Louisville, KY native here ) or McDonalds? It doesn't get any more white bread American than either of those! lol But we do love our BBQ, most any style would be a vast improvement over the current AA offerings!

We ate at the AA our first visit, and never again! We thought it was beyond bland!

[whitney37354]

Are you kidding? There's only one kind - Texas.

If your talking pork BBQ your wrong! Only Eastern North Carolina pulled pork is the real thing!

You mean chopped pork, and it really comes from Western North Carolina


And I agree with the original post. It is a let down. We've always assumed its for those who travel through world showcase and are less adventurous eaters.

I've had vinegar based bbq & it was okay, but I prefer sweet! I don't know the difference in Carolina, Texas, Memphis, etc. bbq...

We ate at Liberty Inn last June because we were hot, tired, & it was the only place I knew that DH & DD would both find something they would like. DH is still kind of a picky eater at 38 years old! DH had bbq sandwich, I had a chili cheese dog, & DD had chicken nuggets. It was one of the best CS meals I had all week! People were standing over our table waiting for us to leave & the place was packed. We are a nation of fast food junkies, I guess.

[big blue and hairy]

I may get flamed for saying this, but as someone who lived in the Carolinas for almost two decades...Memphis Barbeque is fantastic!