Connections Café and Eatery construction update from EPCOT

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Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

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Posted: Tuesday April 12, 2022 11:14am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's new flagship quick-serve restaurant, 'Connections Café and Eatery,' is nearing its opening, and we have an updated look at the latest construction progress.

On the side near Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, signage is up for 'Connections Eatery,' on two of the five entrances into the building.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

Although both the Starbucks and restaurant are in the same building, the entrances are signed as either Cafe or Eatery.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

Signage is also up at the back of the building, which is along the currently closed walkway that ran backstage to World Discovery.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

At the breezeway, the entrance to the Starbucks area looks close to being ready.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

The construction wall is now mostly rolling-bushes with a door for access.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

At the front of the building, and likely to be one of the most used entrances during morning opening, the Starbucks logo is on display on either side of the doorway.

Connections Café and Eatery construction April 12 2022

Disney has said that Connections Café and Eatery will open this spring, but we don't have a specific date.

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HakunamatataApr 10, 2024

One thing about connections I love is the openness of the kitchen area. Kids love watching what is going on behind the glass. May have to stop by after Hooligans play to try the new offering.

Cmdr_CrimsonApr 10, 2024

Anything lately from Connections Cafe.. This is why I miss Electric Umbrella..Simple and not complicated...

DisoneApr 10, 2024

It was pretty good. I am guessing it was just temporary during the flower and garden festival.

SplashJacketApr 10, 2024

Looks similar to the chicken sandwich at Country Bear in Disneyland (which is delicious).

tparrisApr 10, 2024

A new menu item has been added at Connections Eatery - Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich.

Epcot82GuyJul 06, 2023

I think it's a cool idea and very in line with Epcot. I'm only confused by the large focus on just this. If this was part of a series of 4 or 5 bakery items kinda like this (with cross-border appeal and history), it would be a huge identify and selling point for Connections. And maybe this is a test run for that. In short, good idea - hope it goes bigger.

BocabearJul 05, 2023

I did not know that...I am glad to see them doing something unique. Yay on that.

dreday3Jul 05, 2023

I agree. It's one of the only places in the country where you can get this and watch it being made! It's pretty cool.

Haymarket2008Jul 05, 2023

So confused by the reaction too. I think they’re doing a great job with Connections.

Sir_CliffJul 05, 2023

I think it's supposed to be a unique offering, isn't it? The sign says it's one of the few baumkuchen rotisserie ovens in the United States and the idea behind the Connections motif is how food connects people, so a German cake that has been adapted in Japan seems like a nice example to highlight and offer for purchase. Kind of puzzled at the reaction. Isn't this the sort of thing we wanted at Epcot?

tcool123Jul 05, 2023

I assume prep for a Food and Wine offering 🤷‍♂️

solidyneJul 05, 2023

Also, the three panels would have made more sense in reverse order. Or maybe creation-sensation-innovation. Actually what is Epcot's "innovation" here, if the snack already has been created and sensationalized elsewhere?

BocabearJul 05, 2023

but.....why is that the main subject of the bakery area at connections? Are they now selling these exclusively?

Sir_CliffJul 05, 2023

I do remember these from living in Germany! This is the kind of thing I hope is not too unfamiliar for WDW guests to survive as it at least adds some variety and keeps things interesting. The new signage and presentation of the bakery also looks good!