EPCOT Connections Cafe and Eatery

[HauntedPirate]

Is that “elevated” or “alleviated”??

…little early for goose island isn’t it?

It's never too early for good bourbon. My employer, however, doesn't share that opinion.

On one hand, good that they added extra seating. On the other hand, they had to add extra seating because... they can't plan appropriately? They went with looks over function?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It’s never too early for good bourbon. My employer, however, doesn't share that opinion.

On one hand, good that they added extra seating. On the other hand, they had to add extra seating because... they can't plan appropriately? They went with looks over function?

I could use some…

RIGHT

NOW

!!

 

[trainplane3]

Imagine if there was another eatery nearby that could be reopened.

But thank god they didn’t demolish the one on the other side of the fountain.

There was nothing to demolish anyways. It was always a open field, remember? They're actually building a whole new building on that field and giving it a really cool name I've never heard before!

No idiot would actually demolish a functional building and replace it with nothing, especially WDI. That's just crazy.

 

[montyz81]

Is that “elevated” or “alleviated”??

…little early for goose island isn’t it?

Sorry. alleviated. I misstyped on my phone and it corrected it. My eyes aren't what they used to be.

 

[wdwmagic]

I wonder if more covered outdoor seating will be added alongside Guardians. They have an area that could become a large patio.

 

[aladdin2007]

for anyone who might know, are they not going to add any plants or anything in that ugly concrete breezeway?

 

[vikescaper]

for anyone who might know, are they not going to add any plants or anything in that ugly concrete breezeway?

They should bring back the Balzac kiosk that used to be there years ago!

 

[MisterPenguin]

for anyone who might know, are they not going to add any plants or anything in that ugly concrete breezeway?

I hated the landscaping that used to be in the breezeways. Just a source of congestion. It's not like a breezeway needs shade.

 

[vikescaper]

They should bring back the Balzac kiosk that used to be there years ago!

BTW, I was terrified of said Balzac kiosk as I would always walk by and they would toss one of those things at me and I would never be paying attention.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

So I’ve yet to dine at Connections (menu doesn’t fully suit my low-carb lifestyle, though I could get a burger with no bun).

That said, I’ve cut through it a few times and used the bathroom - love the brighter energy and music loop compared to Electric Umbrella. Makes the potential of World Celebration a lot clearer to me.

 

[Bocabear]

So I’ve yet to dine at Connections (menu doesn’t fully suit my low-carb lifestyle, though I could get a burger with no bun).

That said, I’ve cut through it a few times and used the bathroom - love the brighter energy and music loop compared to Electric Umbrella. Makes the potential of World Celebration a lot clearer to me.

They do have salads for a more low-carb lifestyle....

 

[dreday3]

Is it true you can get the waffle in the morning without all the added stuff at the Starbucks? I would love that waffle with just the pearl sugar, nothing else! And is it just in the morning or can you get it all day in the cafe?

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

They do have salads for a more low-carb lifestyle....

They do, but General Tso Chicken (breading, sweet sauce, and wontons) and a vegan Niçoise salad (no tuna or egg, but still potato wedges) aren’t ideal.

Seems like a miss to me (I’m a stickler even on vacation haha), but burger no bun always works.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

Yep…outdoor seating is the way to go. Nothing says “yummy” like customized sweat sauce on every entree

You mean like Electric umbrella and sunrise terrace had since they opened?

 

[dreday3]

You mean like Electric umbrella and sunrise terrace had since they opened?

But that was original Epcot when sweat tasted better!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You mean like Electric umbrella and sunrise terrace had since they opened?

…Um…you think that diehard support might push the stock price back over $100 in after hours trading?

But that was original Epcot when sweat tasted better!

…exactly

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Is it true you can get the waffle in the morning without all the added stuff at the Starbucks? I would love that waffle with just the pearl sugar, nothing else! And is it just in the morning or can you get it all day in the cafe?

They do have it at Starbucks and I believe you can get it all day. People say not to get it bc it’s “cold” but I’ve had them “fresh” from the eatery 3 times now and it has not once been warm so I would just go for it

 

[TestTrack99]

100% what I thought when I first walked into the place. I don't mind wall mural. But even that looks like something from an airport.

Creations Shop didn't really impress me either. I went on my birthday (January 11th), so Connections Cafe was still under construction.

I missed being able to see where the old elevator from Centorium was (It was completely removed), along with all the different designs in the ceiling and walls.

 

[Disone]

Creations Shop didn't really impress me either. I went on my birthday (January 11th), so Connections Cafe was still under construction.

I missed being able to see where the old elevator from Centorium was (It was completely removed), along with all the different designs in the ceiling and walls.

Agree. If Connections Cafe feels like an airport, then Creations is the obligatory duty-free shop.

 

[TestTrack99]

I ate there yesterday with the French Bistro Burger. I have to admit, it was really good and filling - probably the best counter service. And real plates... wonder how long that will last. LOL/

I want to try the land crusher sandwich from Seasons. It looks delicious.

On another note, I was looking at the prices for the different menu items the other day, and I kid you not, the pizza in Connections Cafe is less expensive than the pizza at Busch Gardens Tampa.