A look at EPCOT's Connections Café and Eatery after dark

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Posted: Wednesday April 27, 2022 12:06pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Connections Café and Eatery offers vast amounts of natural daylight during the daytime, but after dark, the space takes on a different look as the lighting design comes to life.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

The color palette draws on the now-familiar pink, blues, and purples that we have seen in the new breezeway area between Creations Shop and Connection, and also displayed on Spaceship Earth.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

The lighting draws attention to the roof structure, highlighting the structural supports.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

In Connections Eatery, we see a little of the neon-type lighting over the registers, reminding us of Electric Umbrella, the area's predecessor.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

The slatted ceiling is dramatically lit inside Connections Cafe, showing the design to great effect.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

The onstage kitchen is particularly effective at night, with the lack of reflections on the glass offering a perfect view inside.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

Connections Cafe and Eatery in World Celebration at EPCOT officially opens to guests today following a week of soft openings.

Connections Café and Eatery after dark

Find out more about Connections Eatery, and Connections Cafe.

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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!