News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[HMF]

Really, though, Electric Umbrella could seriously use an overhaul or a complete change. That's really the only option in the front of the park. I love the food area in The Land, but my son is super picky so if there's no pizza, fries or nuggets its a no go.

I would be shocked if Electric Umbrella as it currently exists survives the spine refurbishment.

 

[marni1971]

It's true that there's no food on the east side of FW. Food carts maybe?

Electric Unbrella is what... 100ft from each east Pavilion? Hardly a disaster.

There again they could reopen Odyssey. Like they used to.

And of course Sunrise Terrace.

 

[marni1971]

I would be shocked if Electric Umbrella as it currently exists survives the spine refurbishment.

Indeed. It will not.

 

[wdwjmp239]

While "The Land" does have the food court - they could mirror that on the other side of the park, but with different food options. It doesn't always have to be ice cream sandwiches, popcorn, etc. There could be more healthier options.

 

[wdwjmp239]

Really, though, Electric Umbrella could seriously use an overhaul or a complete change. That's really the only option in the front of the park. I love the food area in The Land, but my son is super picky so if there's no pizza, fries or nuggets its a no go.

The last time I ate at the Electric Umbrella was about 4 years ago. It could use an overhaul. I agree.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It's true that there's no food on the east side of FW. Food carts maybe?

Taste Track is new: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/taste-track/

 

[wdwjmp239]

Taste Track is new: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/taste-track/

I wonder if that's what used to be the Coca-Cola/Car Wash thing in front of Test Track? When did that show up!?!??

$8.00 for a domestic beer??!?!?!? PASS!!!!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/taste-track/menus/

 

[roj2323]

Indeed. It will not.

The building or just the restaurant?

 

[marni1971]

The building or just the restaurant?

Depending on which concept the project takes it could be either. Favourite is just the latter.

 

[momimouse27]

There is so much opportunity for themed eating in Future World it's unreal.

 

[wdwjmp239]

There is so much opportunity for themed eating in Future World it's unreal.

They could even theme the restaurants to give a little nod to past attractions?

 

[SteveAZee]

Electric Unbrella is what... 100ft from each east Pavilion? Hardly a disaster.

There again they could reopen Odyssey. Like they used to.

And of course Sunrise Terrace.

LOL, yes... not a disaster. It did strike me as odd (or perhaps just a design choice) to end up with no dining options along the east side set of pavilions.

 

[MisterPenguin]

LOL, yes... not a disaster. It did strike me as odd (or perhaps just a design choice) to end up with no dining options along the east side set of pavilions.

Sure, eat a full meal before you go on Mission Space or Test Track!

 

[SteveAZee]

Sure, eat a full meal before you go on Mission Space or Test Track!

Ha! It'll keep you coming back for more.

 

[marni1971]

LOL, yes... not a disaster. It did strike me as odd (or perhaps just a design choice) to end up with no dining options along the east side set of pavilions.

There was Odyssey, and Wonders of Life had Pure and Simple. The Land, being The Land and sponsored by Kraft I guess had to have a destination food area.

Stargates seating area did spill round towards Energy Exchange too. I suppose you could say Exxon, GE and GM didn't want to feed guests and Kraft most certainly did!

 

[djkidkaz]

I was in the odyssey recently and noticed the beautiful view from the windows of the Showcase. I think it would be great to see them remodel the location and open that view up again.

 

[Ransom]

I was in the odyssey recently and noticed the beautiful view from the windows of the Showcase. I think it would be great to see them remodel the location and open that view up again.

As a princess tea dessert celebration magic party location, I'm sure.

 

[ToTBellHop]

As a princess tea dessert celebration magic party location, I'm sure.

With alcohol.

It's Epcot.

 

[zengoth]

I wonder if that's what used to be the Coca-Cola/Car Wash thing in front of Test Track? When did that show up!?!??

There's a little food truck type set-up right next to the car wash. Used to have artisanal grilled cheese, which was amazing the first couple of trips and then it was always closed. Sad to see the replacement is more of the same uninspired treats you can get everywhere else.

 

[doctornick]

I often wonder if they would ever turn "The Wonders of Life" into a food court to improve upon the scarce dining options in "Future World"

The Living Seas: Coral Reef Restaurant
The Land: The Garden Grill
Journey Into Your Imagination: <no restaurant>
Test Track: <no restaurant>
Mission Space: <no restaurant>
The Wonders of Life: <no restaurant>
Universe Of Energy: <no restaurant - but this is going bye-bye anyways>

Any proposed restaurant/food court at The Wonders of Life would probably pay homage to a dead attraction possibly offering vegan/lactose free food options.

Just a thought.

I do agree that another quick service restaurant in FW would be beneficial. If that's a resurrected Odyssey, cool. If it is something new in WoL , that would also work. Electric Umbrella -- or whatever replaces it -- and the Land isn't enough, especially if attendance to Epcot increases with new additions.