REVIEW: 4th of July Liege Waffle Returns for Today Only at Connections Café in EPCOT

To celebrate the 4th of July, Connections Café in EPCOT is serving up a patriotic version of their liege waffle for today only. The waffle has increased in price by $0.20 since last year. 4th of July Liege Waffle – $4.19 Brioche dough with pearl sugar The waffle is decorated with vanilla frosting and red, … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious Fourth of July Liege Waffle Available for Limited-Time at Connections Café in EPCOT

To celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, Connections Café in EPCOT is serving up a patriotic version of their liege waffle. This version of the waffle will be available through Independence Day. 4th of July Liege Waffle – $3.99 Brioche dough with pearl sugar The waffle is decorated with vanilla frosting and red, white, … Read more

REVIEW: Connections Eatery Soft Opens at EPCOT With Tasty Bahn Mi Burger and Apple Pie Gelato Shake

We ventured out tonight to EPCOT to see if we could get another look at the new Connections Cafe & Eatery, which officially opens on April 27, 2022. Luckily, we were successful and got a chance to try the new Bahn Mi Burger and Apple Pie Gelato Shake tonight! Interior The eatery features ample space … Read more

BREAKING: Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT Opening April 27, 2022

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Connections Café and Eatery will be opening at EPCOT next Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The “eatery” part of Connections Café and Eatery will be a new counter-service restaurant while the “café” is the park’s new permanent Starbucks location. It replaces Electric Umbrella, which closed in early 2020. Check out the full menu with prices for … Read more

Imagineers Share New Look at ‘Global Gathering’ Mural in Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a closer look at the mural that will adorn the walls of Connections Café and Eatery when it opens this spring at EPCOT. The photo Riddley shared is of an Imagineer touching up a section of the mural, which is titled “Global Gathering.” Here is Riddley’s full caption … Read more

Burgers, Pizza, Milkshakes, and Waffles! FIRST LOOK at Connections Café and Eatery Menu for EPCOT

Connections Café and Eatery will be opening this spring at EPCOT and Disney has shared a first look at some of the food and drinks that will be available. Connections Eatery will be a new fast-casual quick-service restaurant in the World Celebration neighborhood. Guests will be able to witness chefs putting together meals, including creating … Read more

Imagineer Reveals More Connections Café and Eatery Flooring Designs Inspired by Walt Disney’s ‘Florida Project’

Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has revealed more of the Connections Café and Eatery flooring inspired by Walt Disney’s original “Florida Project” plans. See photos and read Riddley’s post below. Disney fans may recognize this first image from the EPCOT film, released in 1967, as Walt Disney described his grand vision for the “Florida project.” … Read more

Traveler’s Cafe Starbucks Will Close When Connections Café & Eatery Opens at EPCOT

It comes as no surprise that Traveler’s Cafe, the temporary Starbucks location at EPCOT, will close in order to make way for the new permanent Starbucks location inside Connections Café & Eatery. “This spring, Connections Café will become the new home of Starbucks at EPCOT. Like other Starbucks locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, this Starbucks will … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares More Connections Café Concept Art and Details

Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a new piece of concept art and more details about Connections Café and Eatery coming soon to EPCOT. Riddley confirms in this post that Starbucks will be part of Connections Café, as we assumed. He wrote the following: Here is an early concept rendering for Connections Café at … Read more

Scaffolding and Scrim Surround Exposed Steel Near Guest Relations at EPCOT

The exposed steel tower outside Connections Café and Eatery, near Guest Relations, at EPCOT has now been covered by scaffolding and green scrim. The steel tower sticks out from the roof overhang, which has yet to be repainted in this area. The scaffolding and scrim are in three sections. This work is being done just … Read more

New Mural Visible Inside Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

A mural has been hung inside Connections Café and Eatery, a new counter-service restaurant and Starbucks coming soon to EPCOT. The mural can be seen from World Discovery. It is on the wall to the right of these doors. The mural is lit with yellow light. People are visible, as is what looks like the … Read more

Progress Continues on Connections Café and Eatery in EPCOT in Anticipation of Spring Opening

Let’s check in on the construction of Connections Café and Eatery in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. Not only will Connections be a new counter-service restaurant, but it will also be home to the park’s permanent Starbucks location. From the Monorail, we can see the area directly in front of Connections on the World … Read more

More Colorful Lights Visible Inside Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

Disney seems to be aiming to open Connections Café and Eatery sooner rather than later as work is moving quickly on the new EPCOT restaurant. Across from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, scaffolding has been removed from the exterior of Connections Café, though some tarps remain over windows. Several construction vehicles sit outside the … Read more

First Closeup Look at Construction Inside the Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

At EPCOT this evening, we got to take a first peek into the upcoming Connections Café and Eatery! See how construction is coming along on this project. Walt Disney World construction crews have been hard at work at EPCOT. Looking into the café, you can see what looks like the round counter from the concept … Read more