Connections Cafe and Eatery

[James Alucobond]

Because maybe it's the only place people can sit down in FW right now that isn't in The Land? Nah...

Electric Umbrella was already basically the only place in the previous iteration of the hub that had any meaningful seating anyway. If you wanted to sit anywhere in the plaza itself, you had to either scale the edge of a tall planter or plop down underneath one of the awning supports. Connections is simply more popular and likely will continue to be.

That said, I agree with @tparris that it looks like they’re integrating a significant amount of seating into the hardscaping around the gardens, Communicore Hall, and the path toward The Land, so that should help spread out non-diners.

 

[castlecake2.0]

I can’t believe it’s taken so long

Not sure if it was on purpose or not, looks like most of former future world will be switching over to this for certain roles: QSR, main entrance, ODF etc. the pavilions should be keeping their specific themed costumes

 

[tparris]

The menu has been updated recently at Connections Eatery. Two items have been changed: the Southwestern Burger has been replaced by the plant-based California Burger, and the Curry-spiced Pizza has been replaced by the Margherita Pizza, which I got today (as you can see, it doesn’t entirely match the menu photo 1:1).

 

[Clamman73]

The menu has been updated recently at Connections Eatery. Two items have been changed: the Southwestern Burger has been replaced by the plant-based California Burger, and the Curry-spiced Pizza has been replaced by the Margherita Pizza, which I got today (as you can see, it doesn’t entirely match the menu photo 1:1).View attachment 726668View attachment 726669View attachment 726670View attachment 726671

I'm a little miffed they also got rid of the meatball pizza which I thought was pretty good. (for Disney Pizza)

 

[tparris]

I'm a little miffed they also got rid of the meatball pizza which I thought was pretty good. (for Disney Pizza)

I totally forgot about that one lol. Which is funny because it was my favorite pizza there

 

[Casper Gutman]

Its interesting to watch the menu get less interesting in real time.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Its interesting to watch the menu get less interesting in real time.

If it goes back to the level of the Electric Umbrella menu....I'd be okay with it...Gourmet sandwiches and starbucks are for the springs...Not the parks..

 

[solidyne]

If it goes back to the level of the Electric Umbrella menu....I'd be okay with it...Gourmet sandwiches and starbucks are for the springs...Not the parks..

Parks? Gourmet?

 

[SoFloMagic]

The menu has been updated recently at Connections Eatery. Two items have been changed: the Southwestern Burger has been replaced by the plant-based California Burger, and the Curry-spiced Pizza has been replaced by the Margherita Pizza, which I got today (as you can see, it doesn’t entirely match the menu photo 1:1).View attachment 726668View attachment 726669View attachment 726670View attachment 726671

Boo. Southwest burger was excellent.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

If it goes back to the level of the Electric Umbrella menu....I'd be okay with it...Gourmet sandwiches and starbucks are for the springs...Not the parks..

Are you really advocating for lower quality food in the parks? Connections is probably the most solid attempt at a parks QSR from TDO in eons

 

[SoFloMagic]

Are you really advocating for lower quality food in the parks? Connections is probably the most solid attempt at a parks QSR from TDO in eons

This is why we can't have nice things. For every one of us who appreciate fresh buns and actual beef with fun toppings there's 20 who'd be fine with bulk beef and wonder buns.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Are you really advocating for lower quality food in the parks? Connections is probably the most solid attempt at a parks QSR from TDO in eons

I'm a solo traveler.. I don't spend much on food and I just want something simple..

 

[donsullivan]

If it goes back to the level of the Electric Umbrella menu....I'd be okay with it...Gourmet sandwiches and starbucks are for the springs...Not the parks..

Oh dear god no. Electric Umbrella was the worst counter serve location (food quality and service) on property for over a decade. I really like the range of menu items and quality at Connections. I do desperately hope is doesn’t slowly get homogenized back to just burgers and fries like so many other locations do.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Parks? Gourmet?

According to the first 2 items....

 

[Andrew C]

According to the first 2 items....

ahh...throw avocado on something and it becomes California...and vegetarian for the hippies...

 

[SoFloMagic]

I'm a solo traveler.. I don't spend much on food and I just want something simple..

Factoring inflation, these burgers are likely similarly prices to electric umbrella for a significantly better product.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Factoring inflation, these burgers are likely similarly prices to electric umbrella for a significantly better product.

I was there prior to the switch in 2020 so, I'm just stuck in the past at the moment...When I do intend going back I'm sure my opinion on it will change with it...

 

[UNCgolf]

Its interesting to watch the menu get less interesting in real time.

It was inevitable.

 

[Andrew25]

As long as they don't touch the General Tso Salad, I don't care.

 

[tparris]

Boo. Southwest burger was excellent.

Agreed, whenever I got a burger there it was usually the Southwestern.