News PHOTOS - Taste Track Burgers and Fries kiosk arrives ahead of Electric Umbrella closing

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Taste Track Burgers and Fries kiosk arrives ahead of Electric Umbrella closing

The temporary replacement for the Electric Umbrella will open soon in Future World.

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[tissandtully]

And you thought Woody's roundup lacked seating!

 

[micknminnie]

Are they planning to reopen the Electric Umbrella or something similar permanently?

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

After Electric Umbrella is refurbed it will reopen as a yet to be named restaurant, same location. Similarly Mouse Gear will be refurbed and reopen as Mouse Gear or (Insert new name here?), in its old location.

 

[HauntedPirate]

After Electric Umbrella is refurbed it will reopen as a yet to be named restaurant, same location. Similarly Mouse Gear will be refurbed and reopen as Mouse Gear or (Insert new name here?), in its old location.

New Mouse Gear name rumored to be "Big Disney Merchandise Experience".

 

[Creathir]

After Electric Umbrella is refurbed it will reopen as a yet to be named restaurant, same location. Similarly Mouse Gear will be refurbed and reopen as Mouse Gear or (Insert new name here?), in its old location.

Hopefully the refurb will not take too long. I'm probably being unrealistically hopeful, but I'd love for it to be updated before my October trip this fall...
(Still sad to see it go... loved sitting in the round area people watching people pass by in the plaza)

 

[Nunu]

I'm just hoping for this temporary kiosk to have the Brisket Sandwich with Beer Cheese Sauce in it's menu, and I hope we don't miss it when the new or refurbished restaurant reopens.

 

[WondersOfLife]

I wish they'd keep the "electric umbrella" theming... With today's technology, imagine how cool it would be to have a sort of rain-stormy projected sky with an occasional lightning storm making the umbrella's lights flicker (and possibly a quiet style waterfall around the umbrellas).

Like Rainforest Cafe but better.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Presumably serving the same awful burgers that Electric Umbrella served, just without air conditioning and refillable beverages?

 

[jt04]

I wish they'd keep the "electric umbrella" theming... With today's technology, imagine how cool it would be to have a sort of rain-stormy projected sky with an occasional lightning storm making the umbrella's lights flicker (and possibly a quiet style waterfall around the umbrellas).

Like Rainforest Cafe but better.

You just described every afternoon in central Florida from the middle of Spring until October.

 

[raymusiccity]

Presumably serving the same awful burgers that Electric Umbrella served, just without air conditioning and refillable beverages?

Willing to bet we've seen the end of 'refillable beverages'. (it's difficult to continue to offer anything based on trusting the customer not to take advantage.) Sort of like the death knell of self served Dole Whips at the Polynesian.

 

[wdwmagic]

Will it remain quick service? I kinda feel attached to the 80s theme and just like to chill in there. It’s a substantial restaurant and to replace it with a kiosk seems mad?!

Yes the replacement will be quick serve

 

[dreamfinder]

At least this one is themed. I seem to recall Taste Track being a plain trailer before when they used to sell Croissant Donuts.

 

[Nunu]

At least this one is themed. I seem to recall Taste Track being a plain trailer before when they used to sell Croissant Donuts.

I remember this kiosk also temporarily sold grilled cheese sandwiches. We spent a while looking for a bench nearby to sit with our food back then.

It'd be nice if they also place a few tables and chairs. Eating burgers and fries while walking or standing, isn't ideal.

 

[EJ96]

You just described every afternoon in central Florida from the middle of Spring until October.

Yeah good thing they’re not tearing down any of the buildings in the center of Future World that help keep people out of the elements during those storms.......oh wait

 

[celluloid]

I remember this kiosk also temporarily sold grilled cheese sandwiches. We spent a while looking for a bench nearby to sit with our food back then.

It'd be nice if they also place a few tables and chairs. Eating burgers and fries while walking or standing, isn't ideal.

A few gutted Test Vehicles or similar inspiration with seating in them would be nice.

 

[DisneyCane]

After Electric Umbrella is refurbed it will reopen as a yet to be named restaurant, same location. Similarly Mouse Gear will be refurbed and reopen as Mouse Gear or (Insert new name here?), in its old location.

The big question is will the Mouse Gear refurb get rid of the musty odor?

 

[wdwmagic]

Seen online people saying this will open tomorrow. People on the ground tell me it’s a no go for tomorrow.

 

[techgeek]

It'd be nice if they also place a few tables and chairs. Eating burgers and fries while walking or standing, isn't ideal.

Eating while standing / walking is completely on theme for EPCOT though.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Yeah good thing they’re not tearing down any of the buildings in the center of Future World that help keep people out of the elements during those storms.......oh wait

Rain Poncho’s will go through the roof ( so to speak )