MattFancy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-espnzone-closes-20100608,0,2510002.story The ESPN Zone at The Power Plant at Baltimore's Inner Harbor will close "imminently," officials with the Cordish Cos., the building's landlord and developer, said Wednesday. The Walt Disney Co. is shutting down most of its ESPN Zone locations, a chain of sports-themed restaurants located in seven cities, according to published reports. The only outlets to remain open are those tied to a Disney property, such as the Downtown Disney shopping district in Anaheim. I went to the Baltimore ESPN Zone not to long after it opened in 98. And since then, maybe I've been 2 or 3 times. It was always overpriced and there are plenty of other bars to watch games in. Plus it sucked because to stay and watch games there all day you have to spend $10/hr. Which isn't hard because one mixed drink was around $10. Not sure what other ESPN Zone's are closing, it looks like the one in Chicago is also closing but I can't seem to find a list of the closures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 On in DC is closing too, from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The food was just so overpriced and terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 On in DC is closing too, from what I hear. really? i figured they would keep that one since Disney is building at the National Harbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 On in DC is closing too, from what I hear. Yup, it's closing. I hope they turn that space into a major nightclub or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 The food was just so overpriced and terrible. Yeah the food was nothing special. And now that everyone has flat screens in the house plus Sunday Ticket, there was no point to go to the ESPN Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Only been twice. Didn't stay long. thought it was pretty crappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yeah, apparently all of them are closing except for the Disneyland location in Anaheim. I thought the food was pretty good there, but as everyone else said, pretty overpriced. I did not know that the ones in Atlanta and Denver had already closed, those were the only two that I had been to other than the Baltimore location. Oh well, I had fun a few times at the one in Atlanta, but it had been a few years since I had been to one. They were neat to go to a time or two, but nothing really brought me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 really? i figured they would keep that one since Disney is building at the National Harbor As the article was saying, the only ones which will remain are the ones on Disney properties, and National Harbor is hosting a Disney property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Gee I guess people didn't like overpriced and over-fried food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeah the food was nothing special. And now that everyone has flat screens in the house plus Sunday Ticket, there was no point to go to the ESPN Zone.Not everyone has Ticket.What will be the main Skins bar in DC now? Greene Turtle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Not everyone has Ticket.What will be the main Skins bar in DC now? Greene Turtle? It's not a real sports bar if they they dont have Sunday Ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 gee i guess people didn't like overpriced and over-fried food. But now where are we going to be able to buy $17 chicken fingers!!????!!???!????!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 It's not a real sports bar if they they dont have Sunday Ticket.No, it's not a real sports bar w/o HD (Bailey's in Ballston has no HD ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I don't have HD, flat screen or the Sunday ticket and I still think ESPN zone sucked. I can make better food and buy good beer and stay home for an awesome price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 The one in DC was terrible. Bad service and overpriced. The only thing they had going was a bunch of TVs which outside of March Madness are pretty unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 What would you need a place like ESPN Zone, anyway; especially if you're living in Washington and you're a Washington Sports fan? You can see any game you want on T.V.; or at least listen to it on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm23 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Slap a named brand on a ****ty product, and you'll be surprised how many people flock to it. That will work in the short term, but eventually the lack of a quality product will not produce repeat customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins-Canes-Mounties Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Slap a named brand on a ****ty product, and you'll be surprised how many people flock to it. That will work in the short term, but eventually the lack of a quality product will not produce repeat customers. Exactly. I can probably rattle off about 50 sports bars that crush the ESPN Zone. Wonder what will replace it in Baltimore. That location is prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 But now where are we going to be able to buy $17 chicken fingers!!????!!???!????!? You gotta be kidding me:shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructis Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yup, it's closing.I hope they turn that space into a major nightclub or something. Hammerjacks!!!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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