RIP Electric Umbrella

[FettFan]

It’s closing tomorrow as part of Epcot’s ongoing transformation.

I’m actually kind of sad. Sure it was just burgers and fries, but the decor and design of the space was always interesting to me.

Plus it was the only place that (to my knowledge, at least) actually utilized the second floor of Communicore/Innoventions.

 

[Nunu]

I'm not embarrassed to admit that I'm gonna miss it, too. Actually, I'm starting to feel nostalgic about it.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Yep and Im interested to see if its replacement retains the self serve soda stations.

 

[marni1971]

It’s closing tomorrow as part of Epcot’s ongoing transformation.

I’m actually kind of sad. Sure it was just burgers and fries, but the decor and design of the space was always interesting to me.

Plus it was the only place that (to my knowledge, at least) actually utilized the second floor of Communicore/Innoventions.

The second floor was added In 1994 when the restaurant reopened. Stargate didn’t have it.

Ill miss it too, not only since the general design still has quite a few 1982 layout elements.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Yep and Im interested to see if its replacement retains the self serve soda stations.

It was a great place to get cold filtered water to fill up a cup or water bottle without having to ask for it somewhere. And add me to the list of people who will miss it.

 

[Clamman73]

One of the best shortcuts. Lol

 

[Goofyernmost]

The second floor was added In 1994 when the restaurant reopened. Stargate didn’t have it.

Ill miss it too, not only since the general design still has quite a few 1982 layout elements.

Even with the upper floor, try finding a seat in the place. A number of times I had to stand with my tray on top of a trash can to be able to eat there. The food was passable, but a long way from "good eats". Those little hockey puck burgers will not be missed by me. There really wasn't much choice in Future World to eat other then "The Land". I just hope whatever replaces it will be a little better with a few more choices.

 

[marni1971]

Even with the upper floor, try finding a seat in the place.

Indeed. The upper floor was added to compensate to closing Odyssey and a reduction in inside seating after Stargate closed. It didn’t quite work.

 

[Minthorne]

I’m 99% sure the only time I ate here was a hot dog or 2 during a DVC event.

 

[Hockey89]

So many options to eat there. Won’t miss it at all

 

[justintheharris]

Yep and Im interested to see if its replacement retains the self serve soda stations.

Don't count on it lol

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I'm going to miss this place. It was, to the bitter end, straight out of the 80s. But what I'll miss most is the the endless original EPCOT Center music loop they played.

...Plus it was the only place that (to my knowledge, at least) actually utilized the second floor of Communicore/Innoventions.

The second floor was added In 1994 when the restaurant reopened. Stargate didn’t have it...

Don't forget Centorium, the precursor to Mousegear. Had a second floor - until it didn't.

 

[KTK]

Count me in, I will miss it too. Epcot is a very difficult place to find "American" food especially when you have kids that are picky eaters. My kids always could find something they would eat there.

 

[Joesixtoe]

I'll miss the brisket cheese sandwich

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

With the concept art they showed at D23expo..I just hope they aren't taking the "Healthy foods" route.. That's what Sunshine Seasons is for..
From Blog Mickey

 

[GoofZ]

I'll miss it for the nostalgia of always looking at the menu and rarely deciding to ever actually eat there. Pretty much happened on every one of my trips.

 

[Parker in NYC]

I always loved grabbing coffee at FountainView and taking it to the air-conditioned seating area by the windows. Watching the fountains. On a hot day, it was a true respite in those early morning hours (even before they officially opened for the day).

 

[Club Cooloholic]

It was one of those places I hit if the kids got hungry near the end of the night and you just needed a place to eat. I remember though my wife being pretty POd we had ended up there lol.

 

[StoneCutter589]

I remember many years ago stopping in for their breads ticks. Any one else remember these?

 

[marni1971]

Don't forget Centorium, the precursor to Mousegear. Had a second floor - until it didn't.

So did Futurecom. Not many people know that.

Nor that Centorium had a small third floor too!