Construction permits filed for new Adventureland Veranda Restaurant

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Wednesday February 11, 2015 3:13pm EST · "Adventureland Verandah"

It has been the source of constant speculation for the last several years and it now seems that finally the Adventureland Veranda will once again become a restaurant as construction permits have now been filed.

Located just across from the Tree House, it originally operated as a fast food restaurant with a tropical theme from opening day Oct 1 1971, but ceased operating in 1994. The Veranda has since been home to character meet and greets.

Various restaurant concepts ranging from the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean to an Adventurers Club theme have been mentioned in connection with the location over the years.

Related to this project seems to be the extended 6 month refurbishment of the nearby Liberty Tree Tavern beginning his summer. There has been some suggestion that kitchen space and other facilities may be shared between the two restaurants, which explains the rather unusual extended downtime of the Liberty Tree Tavern.

It is not yet clear what the final plans are, but this construction permit certainly puts the Verandah back in the spotlight and we should expect some official announcement of the plans soon.

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Yippee next is hopefully the Diamond Horseshoe!
Trying to picture it... what is it now, a meet and greet?
↩ replying to CaptainAmerica
Recently the fairies meet and greet, but currently nothing.
Let's go Jungle Cruise themed restaurant!
Glad this is happening. It's a no brainer. MK needs more restaurants. Hopefully they do something to wow us.
↩ replying to lebeau
I think most of the new dining additions have been pretty great, so I have high hopes for this one. :)
@danlb_2000
The name on the permit is not indicative of the actual final name, correct? It can be a working name / project name? Just trying to figure out if we're stuck with "Verandah Restaurant" or potentially something more creative.
This is actually very positive and much needed news. I can't figure out why they haven't done it sooner! I am so happy to hear this and it seems like a location with a ton of potential.
Thanks for posting the news! This is indeed a positive thing for us all!

<sarcasm> Certainly this new restaurant will justify the ticket prices increase over $100! </sarcasm>
↩ replying to sshindel
It's a placeholder name. Very happy to see this starting. Hopefully, it's not another seasonal restaurant!

Also, I believe this contractor also did the Casey's renovation, Citrico's, Crystal Palace, Le Cellier, some gift shops, the Treehouse Villas, a Denny's and a Panera.
↩ replying to sshindel
Names on permit drawings are normally legacy names that were there when the drawings were first created. For example if you look at permits for DHS you will see Rock'N'Roller coaster labels as "Future". Based on information I have it will be something more creative.
Adventurers Club

You heard it here first.
↩ replying to ISTCNavigator57
Thank you. I thought that was the case, just wanted to make sure.

Oh you TEASE ;)
I would like it to be similar to the Blue Bayou from Disneyland. Maybe in a Jungle Cruise or Adventureland theme. I hope its not a quick service. But I will take anything really. I just love to see closed areas opened up again. Odyssey hope you are next!
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Chuck-E Cheese