Wood Lantern Revealed Inside Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

Though an opening date has not been announced for Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT, the new quick-service restaurant is coming together quickly. New trees and foliage were planted outside the World Discovery entrances to the restaurant and we saw crew members among the plants this morning. More crew members were working directly outside this … Read more

Full Menu with Prices for Connections Eatery at EPCOT Released

After previewing some of the menu items earlier today, Disney has made the entire Connections Eatery menu with prices available. Burgers and Chicken French Bistro Burger: Gourmet Beef Blend, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Brie, Mushrooms, Dijon Mayonnaise, Toasted Brioche Bun – $12.99  Southwestern Burger: Gourmet Beef Blend, Roasted Corn-Chipotle Salsa, Oaxaca Cheese Crema, Chamoy, Guacamole Spread, Toasted Bun – $12.99  … Read more

Starbucks Signage Added to Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

The iconic Starbucks logo has been added to the Connections Café and Eatery archways in EPCOT. This archway and sign were revealed when the walkway past Spaceship Earth reopened recently. Where previously there were black dots on the inside of the archway, the Starbucks logo has been installed. The logo is visible behind the planters … 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

Cultural Representatives Returning to EPCOT, Walt Disney World 50th Decor Coming Down at Orlando International Airport, New Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber Arrives, and More: Daily Recap (3/25/22)

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Employees Walk Out of Disney Headquarters Amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy, Disney Executives Rejected Internal Pleas to Denounce Bill, Trolley Derails at Magic Kingdom, and More: Daily Recap (3/22/22)

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Disney Issues Statement Regarding Controversial ‘Indianettes’ Performance, Same-Sex Kiss Restored to ‘Lightyear’, Disney Pauses Private Ground Transport Reservations, and More: Daily Recap (3/18/22)

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Overhead Light Fixtures Installed Within Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

We’re nearing the completion of the highly-anticipated Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT, and the final touches are going in! This evening, we spotted overhead light fixtures installed within the shop. From World Discovery, we can see conveniently placed light fixtures occupying holes in the ceiling beams. The lights are shining a warm orangeish light … 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