Fred Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 They had different furniture in BK era. They were all metal backs with bats or something on them. Best picture I can find with them: Or: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Both styles of chair were similar. And more suitable to the restaurants. Those new seats are tacky-looking. I'm going tomorrow to check Chessington's changes out so my verdict on The Burger Kitchen is less than 24 hours away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I never even noticed they changed! Still, both previous incarnations managed to have in keeping seating and as you say, they would be pretty useless anywhere else so surely they could made an offer for them much cheaper than buying new. That photo also shows all the lovely wall detail, lost to creamy blandness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It looks awful now, unthemed and there is no character! They should have left as it is minus the Burger King logos (and obviously anything Burger King owned.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 The restaurant was ruined years ago when Burger King took out most of the interior theme features to create more space. This is what it looked like when Count's Cauldron opened, if anybody's interested. Notice the wishing well, plants, lampposts, colour scheme (before bits were strangely painted bright red). It was billed as "the largest themed McDonald's in the world" apparently. Well, not anymore. http://0.static.wix.com/media/04ccebd973e8c85c98d85998d9099b42.wix_mp_1024 [image not allowed apparently, just click the link] While I don't like tasteless repainting, I prefer what they have done this year over the BurgerKing-ified version. But bring back Black Forest Chateau I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 What year did McDonald's open, and was that when the Counts Cauldron theme began? If it ever did return, they'd probably theme it to the current lifestyle brand all their restaurants have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 McDonald's opened with the other fast food outlets in 1998, was also when the Counts Cauldron come in. The problem is over the years Vampire has gone from being dark and scary (early 90's it was a top coaster) to fun and purple, it's a shame the purple and colour has taken over but I guess the fresh look suits the family theme better than the darker horror style. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I know what you mean about the purple taking over, the new BK exterior sort of hits you right in the face like a Ribena berry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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