We were very intrigued by this eatery when we visited Epcot for the after hours magic hours. It was closed at that time, but it looked beautiful and modern. As such, we decided to visit it the following day during our daytime Epcot visit. The interior is huge and spacious and contemporary and clean. One side has a Starbucks, and the other side has the food area. There is a lot of seating on both sides of the eatery, and there are large windows where you can see the food preparation in progress including an area where the German "baumkuchen" cakes are made. This eatery seems unique in that they focus on very high quality food including making their own pasta! The staff were circulating regularly and cleaning tables, and the staff at the food pickup area were fast and friendly. We had the pepperoni pizza which includes two slices as well as a "hot honey" chicken sandwich and two cocktails. Ordering is extremely simple using mobile ordering on the Disney app, and you can apply your Disney dining plan credits easily. The food was truly delicious - probably the best pizza we have had at a Disney park. The sauce was a perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and the cheese to crust ratio was perfect. The chicken sandwich was delicious with a juicy chicken breast and just the perfect amount of the "hot honey." I highly recommend this eatery for your next Epcot visit! read more

Connections Eatery - Pizza and hot honey chicken with two cocktails - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Big overcrowded cafeteria vibes... but with unexpectedly good food and... well... air conditioning. Connections Eatery is easy to overlook as an option in EPCOT. The park has so many culinary options that you may think why would I go to the giant cafeteria in the front. Yes... you may search for a seat for what seems like forever.. and that is definitely the biggest downfall of this area... but... We ordered the pizza slices... and they may be my favorite theme park pizza! The Pepperoni Pizza is always on the menu.. the crispy crust and clearly fresh baked pizza hits on all points. Large portions. Balanced flavors! The Pizza Bianca was a festival exclusive, but the roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, a mozzarella cheese blend, truffle oil, and thyme on a crispy crust was out of this world!! To make up for the overcrowded mess, they do continually wipe down tables, they have coloring pages available for kids and kids at heart (Mickey and Goofy were at the door near Guardians) and I cannot stress how wonderful the AC felt on this hot day! read more

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It's been 3 years since my last review so I thought I'd tried this restaurant again. I placed a mobile order for a kids pizza meal. I was disappointed they got rid of the side salad option. We visited during lunch, so it took awhile for the order to be ready. The cast members were friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the pizza. You can see it being made by hand while dining in. Cool entertainment and nice to see its fresh and not frozen. I would order again. read more

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The family was ready for a burger and this is one of the best spot in Epcot to grab a bacon cheeseburger with fries. This space is huge and offers other pub grub like chicken tenders, pizza, and salads. I also love that you can refill your soda as much as you'd like, plus nugget ice! Tables are swarmed by several families and you may need to wipe them off before sitting, but overall not bad. Bathrooms are located inside this eating space (thank you for not making me walk outside to find one). The cheeseburger was thick - I really would've preferred to split it because it was so much red meat. Plenty of fries too. I felt like we got a fair meal for our money. read more

Connections Eatery - Bacon cheeseburger with fries - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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First time actually eating here and it was delicious! They had great options and a variety. I ordered the Pizza Bianca and truffle fries. The Pizza Bianca comes with two slices of pizza. It is topped with roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, mozzarella, a cheese blend, truffle oil, and thyme. Absolutely delicious! The truffle fries were also great! The mobile order was very easy. Plenty of tables but it's Disney and the area was busy but we were able to find a table. read more

Connections Eatery - Pizza Bianca and Truffe Fries - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

This was during a vacation which took place feb of 2026. This place can be found near guardian and test track. Its in the same building as guest relations and connections cafe. There is seating inside and outside. Outside there is a shade with some benches. When we went we saw alot of pin traders. The menu is typical for theme park food choices. We mobile ordered which can save you a bunch of time and allow you to hunt down some seats. (seating can be difficult to obtain depending on party size and time you go get some food). One of the easier quick service restaurants in epcot. However the best thing we had was the Pizza. We could see it being made, which was nice for the kids to watch and distract them while we waited. We also ordered some kids burgers and chicken strips. The kids burger patty was dry and the chicken strips were ok. We also ordered a classic burger which was ok, nothing to rave about, but it does its job. The french fries were ok as well. The fries didn't have a crunchy exterior of soft/pillow like interior. One of the plus here is that they have self-serve drink options. We were able to refill our own drinks without having to wait to long and quench our thirst. This also had hot water which is a plus if you have a baby and need to make milk from powder formula. Overall I would recommend this place for those families looking to get a typical quick service meal with options for kids. read more

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Connections Eatery is easily one of the best quick-service spots in the park! The space is bright and spacious, and while the theming is not over the top, sometimes you just need that break during an overwhelming park day. The seating situation can be a little crazy during busy hours, which can be stressful, but I have never not found a seat. The food is typical theme park fare, but feels like better quality. Everything tastes a bit more fresh. I love the general tso chicken salad. Everything you order is pretty decently portioned. Mobile ordering was quick and easy, but expect it won't be immediately ready, so do not wait until the last second to order. If you're looking for a tasty and reliable meal in Epcot, Connections Eatery hits the mark. read more

Connections Eatery - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

This spot was a solid choice for all of us to eat before the fireworks at the end of the night. My kids both got cheeseburgers. The ordering scene was uncomfortable on this night. Ordering and paying was a breeze, but then the wait (for fast casual) was abnormally lengthy. As this is designed as a fast concept to move people along, one usually doesn't wait long at the counter, but I as I waited, it became increasingly uncomfortable and almost claustrophobic, as other tired guests piled up next to and behind me. Having a backup or a problem is fine, but it was surprising that a manager didn't come and talk to the increasingly frustrated crowd and the huge line backed up behind us. Multiple orders were filled that went to the opposite side of the ordering area. One angry man near me yelled at an employee he tried to talk to, and almost accosted her, which angered other guests who began yelling at him and threatening him. There was no alternative to waiting at the counter, since there was no other system offered for receiving orders. I'm sure this was a fluke, and I would still return again for food here. The space was open and light. read more

Was looking for a mid-day snack and there weren't many GF quick options at Epcot, but this place came up during a search online. We just wanted fries and water. The cashier called a manager over to confirm if the fries are GF. They have a purple binder they bring over to show the ingredients. They also indicate allergy on the ticket and put the food on a purple tray with a stick. Really impressed with how serious they take allergies. read more

Connections Eatery - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Great spot for casual dining at Epcot! I ordered the Festival of the Arts special, Buffalo Chicken Pizza. For $12.50, you get two large slices. I really enjoyed the pizza. It had a thin crunchy crust with plenty of flavor. Definitely recommend! read more

Connections Eatery - Buffalo Chicken pizza - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

I mobile ordered the pizza and my friend did the same for chicken tenders. It took a while... and it was around 8:45 pm. I thought we were past the dinner rush. Anyways, the pizza was really good. I was trying to take it to go because I wanted to make one more ride before the park closed... and my pizza was served on an actual plate that I could not take to go! Luckily I was able to scarf down one of the two slices (a nice surprise, I thought there'd only be one!) and return my plate before running off with the other pizza. It all worked out in the end. And the pizza was actually pretty good! A fellow park goer even stopped me to ask where I got it. read more

This seems like a solid place to eat! We ordered on the mobile app and got our food easily when we arrived to pick up. The bathrooms are nice and there is ample seating available. The food is pretty big portions and standard fare, i'm sure you can find something to satisfy anyone in your party! I was surprised how tasty it was and good value for money! read more

The first quick service place to eat when you first enter Epcot. It's very convenient and it's very big. Lots of seating. You can either use mobile ordering or you can order in person. There are separate lines depending which option you chose. The food was decent and mobile ordering was quicks and easy. read more

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They have delicious gluten free meals. The chicken tenders and fries were great. I got the kids meal which is only 2 tenders but that is plenty for me. My daughter who is severely gluten intolerant got the kids cheeseburger meal. She is enjoying it very much. Even the fries are gf. It is located in the EPCOT park. It's nit sit down and be served. It's more cafeteria style. Clean , clean bathroom handicapped accessible acceptable. Very good food for a fast food place. Both meals are gluten free read more

Connections Eatery - Cheeseburger and fries. Both meals are gluten free. - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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I've been wanting to try one of these desserts forever and decided to try the flower and garden festival version. It was really good. I wouldn't wait in line for 30 minutes for it, but they have mobile ordering. read more

Connections Eatery - Lemon-lavender baumkuchen - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

I think the idea at its most basic form is great. They have really unique options. Genrally good. Lots of varied options, even some healthy options for a theme park. My issue with this is theme, or lack thereof - it's so sterile. Like a cafeteria on some tech companies global headquarters. There's nothing special about it. It's also incredibly obnoxious to get a seat at. I can't believe there aren't more fights here. It's very dog eat dog. For such a hige space there isn't even remotely enough seating. It makes it really really unpleasant. Big tip: send someone to wait in line and order and someone else to wait out and grab a table before someone else can. read more

Cheese pizza (kids meal) + 2 sides + small drink = $7.79 was highly recommended. We gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. Other recommended kids' meals @ Epcot: - Sunshine Seasons (World Nature) salmon + mashed potatoes + mac & cheese $8.49 - Regal Eagle Smokehouse (World Showcase) mac & cheese +2 sides + drink $6.99 read more

Food was amazing- soooooo good. The cheeseburger and truffle fries were out of this world. The service was quick and friendly and the ambiance was on par with Disney, lively and energetic. read more

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We were helped pretty quickly at the counter. We waited a few minutes for our food, we got a pepperoni pizza. It came with two large slices, but the grease was physically dripping off the pizza. The crust was thin and soggy, we probably wouldn't order it again. I was sad to see they got rid of the French onion burger, I enjoyed that one! read more

I always love stopping in connections because they always have something different in every season. I picked up the lavender cake and the carrot cake waffle the carrot cake waffle was a little disappointing because it came as a package good the waffle was a little soggy in my opinion, but it wasn't too sweet and there was a good ratio of waffle to cream cheese frosting. The lavender cake was hands-down one of my favorite cakes on Disney property this season I always recommend mobile ordering when you can because the line tends to be a little bit long. If you were going to order at the counter, usually you can find seats and they keep the space pretty tidy. read more

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When we are in a hurry or even if we just want to sit and breathe, we come here for the pizza. It's good and not that expensive. When we're hungry, we each get 2 slices. Or we share if we are not THAT hungry. We've also had the burgers and fries - also good. On the way in from the Creations store, you can see the bakery artists' creative cakes or see them making waffles. This month they are rainbow! We fill our water bottles with ice and water at the self service drink station. Bathrooms are right around the corner from the exit towards Guardians of the Galaxy. It's a little noisy, but there are lots of places to sit. read more

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A large cafeteria style place that sells mainly pizza and burgers. We had two Nicoise salad with seared ahi and one mushroom bacon cheeseburger with fries. The burger was a little dry and the fries seemed like they had been sitting around at 11:30 am. The Nicoise was mainly lettuce, with no hard boiled egg. The olive portion was stingy. A handful of sliced olive slices and two cherry tomato halves. The ahi looked better than it tasted. It was cold and under seasoned. The dressing and lettuce were good. We waited a long time for our food. Salads don't seem very popular here. It was crowded before noon. read more

The food here is actually pretty decent for a theme park. I love their general Tao's chicken salad. It had great flavor and the chicken is always crispy. I get it with the connections cafe sauce, that I add into the salad as more dressing. The service is also great with servers cleaning up tables and taking your tray and dishes when you're done. The ambiance is fine, but it's a quick service, no need to have bells and whistles. It works for its purpose read more

3.5 stars for what it is: fast casual food in epcot, though if you're in the park you should probably eat at the better places on the property! We only ended up here because we were too tired to venture back out to the better places - Epcot is the most walkable park. They have the usual fast food fare like pizza, burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads. I liked the salad as it had some potatoes that were nicely cooked. They have the usual self serve drinks area but it was annoying that the water dispenser was dispensing watered down overly sugared lemonade instead. To avoid the wait, it is a nice feature to be able to order online via the app and then get a message when your order is ready. You should be able to find a spot to sit but it can get busy. This is pretty neat the entrance/exit. read more

Connections Eatery - Chicken sandwich with zesty sauce and fries - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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We were pleasantly surprised dining here the first time. It has a large seating area with plenty of space so it's not too noisy or crowded. We got the margherita pizza. It's quite the deal for the price point. 2 big slices. The sauce was flavorful, cheese was melty, and the crust was crispy. Is it the best pizza in the world, no, but it's a solid choice for a quick bite. The fountain drinks are also refillable so if you have time to kill, prop those feet up and enjoy. My husband and I each had a slice. If you're on a budget, get the kid meal. You get one slice, 2 sides, and a fountain drink for less than $8. That's a STEAL and it's good! Nothing really to say about the service other than the mobile order is easy to use and the cast members direct you where to go. read more

Connections Eatery - Margherita pizza. 2 substantial sizes and pretty good! - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Definitely was not in the plan to eat here, but we had scheduled a big dinner later that night and we were trying to keep it generally light for lunch. Also kinda wanted pizza, and it looked pretty decent having passed by them making it the day before. Ordered the Margherita Pizza, which actually comes with two really big slices of pizza. For quick service food that wasn't at one of the country pavilions, this was one of the best things I've eaten at any Disney property! I was pleasantly surprised at how thin the pizza was. The thick mozzarella was very nice and made this pizza stand out. For $11.79, this was great value! Other than that, it was really nice to eat in here. It's new and spacious with plenty of seats. Felt very comfortable to eat and relax in here. read more

Connections Eatery - Margherita Pizza - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

A good place for some great food in EPCOT. I have often walked through this eatery to get ice and water on hot days when I was visiting the park but rarely stop to look at the menu or eat at this location. On the recent visit, I was a little hungry and decided to give it another try. I am glad that I did. This is right inside the EPCOT Disney park just to the left after you enter the park and pass under the large sphere that is the Spaceship Earth ride. For those who remember the park from before the new design, I believe that the eatery sits in the prior Communicore East Building. The restaurant shares the inside space with a large Starbucks. You can see much of the kitchen and most of the ordering is done by the dining app. I ordered a double slice of the Margherita pizza and a peruvian salad. Each dish was about $10-$15/dish. The two downsides to this location and eatery were the time to get the food and the limited seating. The 2 dishes were delicious but it took almost 30+ minutes before they were ready even though the app gives you a specific time to arrive. Additionally, there is a lot of seating in at least 4 different areas inside the air conditioned space but during the high volume time it may be very difficult to find a seat. It took 3 circles of the kitchen for me to find a seat. I will suggest 2 things for future visitors: 1) if seating is limited, go outside under the trees between the Spaceship Earth Sphere and the lake where there are seating areas and tables and 2) come either before or after the high volume times. Enjoy. read more

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Connections is great! They have variety of standard food like burgers, chicken strips, pizza, etc. This was a great option for us to pick up for dinner prior to getting a spot to watch the Luminous firework show. Is it the most interesting restaurant/food in Epcot? Definitely not. However, I do think that it's great for kids and for picky eaters or if you need something quickly. We had spent all day snacking around the world, but we just needed something fast and tasty to eat prior to the fireworks and this hit the spot. read more

Best quick service on Disney property. Must have if your not into that formal dining experience read more

Connections Eatery - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Hello Disney goers, this place here is right near the front of the park, and shares the building with a Starbucks. It's Disney, so I left off a star due to the pricing. The kids meals are your best bang for the buck, a chicken finger meal with 2 sides (double French fries) is filing enough for a snack during the middle of the day. If I could give 1/2 stars we would have given it a 3.5. Not quite a 4 due to cleanliness. It is however one of the only walk up fast food place with fountain drinks having unlimited refills. Also one of the places in the park with sweet tea available. It is not southern sweet, but........... read more

Connections Eatery is actually really good for a quick service place. Connections Eatery is located at World Celebration in Epcot. It's new, spacious, clean, and modernized. The menu offers dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Asian cuisines. Meal pricing is pretty decent. The Lunch and Dinner menu has options $14.00 and under per adult. Some of their meals include French Bistro Burger, General Tso Chicken Salad, and Pepperoni Pizza. We ended up trying some of their seasonal offerings Orange Bird Liege Waffle - $4.19 Flower Drop Cocktail - $13.50 St. Germaine Liqueur, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Elderflower, and Lemonade Kid's Cheeseburger - $8.59 Kid's Grilled Chicken Bao - $7.79 Apple Pie Gelato Shake - $7.79 We placed our order at the register and then picked up the order. The Apple Pie Gelato Shake was absolutely phenomenal. It was like having an apple pie, except as a shake! It was so scrumptious! The Chicken Bao was good. My daughter enjoyed her cheeseburger, and my husband liked the seasonal offerings at the Connections Eatery! You'll need to have a valid reservation's theme park ticket at Epcot, until 2:00 PM where park hoppers are available. Connections Eatery is awesome! I would stop by here again for a quick service meal. There are restrooms inside as well! read more

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Very filling bistro burger with mushrooms, pickled onions and beer cheese sauce. The burger was a little overcooked and dry for my taste. They serve coated fries which were tasty and a generous portion. The restaurant is very open and brightly lit. What I don't understand is why it takes 20 minutes from when I placed my order to receive my food. Even if you are making once I order, I doubt you are waiting until that point to start cooking the burger patty. This is supposed to be a quick service location, not fast casual or table service. read more

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Quick and easy service. My food was finished before I was even finished with the payment method. It was a giant open space that was a little bit confusing to understand at first but after a minute it was fine. The food was great. I didn't need any sauce on my fries as it has the perfect amount of salt on it. I compare it to McDonald's fries. The chicken burger didn't have cheese on it but definitely compensated for the sauce and the size of the chicken..it was very juicy with a few pickles. Would order again. read more

Connections Eatery - Chicken burger and fries - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Totally thought this was going to be cafeteria food. But it was soo much better! Pleasantly surprised! The food options here are all pretty basic but are also all pretty tasty! Nothing is particularly unique or bursting with flavor, but everything is well seasoned and tastes good. My fiance and I ordered a Chicken Sandwich and Margherita Pizza thinking it was going to be pretty standard cafeteria food. But I was surprised by the quality of the food and the overall taste! I ended up liking my Margherita Pizza waaaay more than I expected to. Sure, it wasn't necessarily the most traditional Margherita Pizza. But it had a ton of cheese with a great tomato sauce. The crust wasn't great but I will forgive it because the taste was good! I also had a few bites of the Chicken Sandwich and enjoyed that as well. Not a bad place for food! read more

Connections Eatery - Margherita Pizza - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

A convenient ice cream parlor close home. Right off the NW 7th & 12 Ave next to the Marlins stadium The offer ice cream and food We went for the soft cone to refresh our palate Vanilla ice cream flavor was good I saw patrons ordering food that looked good, I definitively will try their sandwiches read more

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Why five stars?! Here's why. 1. Food Quality - For a quick service on Disney property, it was very good food! The fries aren't anything earth-shattering, but they were hot and perfectly salted. My chicken sandwich was amazing! Keep in mind, I'm not comparing it to versions I can get back home or off-property, but for my experience and previous park iterations, it was well above my expectations! 2. Location - It's very centrally located between three key rides (Guardians, Mission Space, Test Track), and also near the front of the park not far past the "golf ball." Unlike the other side of Future World, it's not buried inside 'The Land' pavilion. It's right there from the main walkways, not hidden. 3. Décor - It's not kitschy, cartoony, or boring. It's modern, open concept, pretty spacious, and it has a good amount of seating. This isn't to say it won't fill up on busy days or if the weather turns inclement. But, it does at least start out with a lot of seating. 4. Staff Experience - The staff seemed to be friendly and engaging. Nothing out of the ordinary here, but you don't always get the same level of interaction, even within the same park. You have a few options when looking for a counter service meal at Epcot, but this one seems to check all the boxes without over-reaching. It's basic fare at prices you would expect to pay on property, but maybe a few notches better than most. True, it isn't what I would called "themed," like any of the eateries around the World Showcase or in Pandora (Animal Kingdom). But, where they lack in fun/creative cuisine they more than make up for in overall taste and quality of the standard products. Plus, it's not like they have a ton of options in Future World. Besides 'The Land' and a few random food carts, there really wasn't too much to look for on the food front here. I know there was another coffee shop nearby, but I can't say it wowed me enough where I remember its name even. I was pleasantly surprised! Here's hoping the newness of the place doesn't wear off to where we no longer recognize it for the areas it shines in! read more

On Christmas evening, the service was slow at the restaurant. It was an extra magic night hours night, and there were plenty of guests at 8:30pm. It took 10 minutes for me to wait in line to order, and another 10+ to wait for the food. Very slow in Disney standard. Staff was friendly, and the place was big and well kept. I wish the kitchen would be more efficient in delivering the food. read more

Need a rest from all the walking and standing in line?! This will be a great pit stop for food! You stand in line to order the food and then it takes less than 10 mins to get our food! Looks very new and clean! Mediterranean Burger: you get one side with the burger and we got the fries! They were fresh and crispy!! The burger meat was more well done. I would prefer it to be not as cooked. The sauce and buns were really good! General Tso Chicken Salad: I was amazed with the portion of this salad! You get three large chicken tenders! We got sauce on the side. Everything in the salad was refreshing! The salad was shareable size! Getting the food was very quick so you don't need to spend a lot of time there. Lots of seating area! You can grab a bite and get back to the park! I would recommend coming here! read more

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Great place to dine during a hot afternoon! Prices are about $10-$15 depending on what you end up getting, but I just say, they're fairly well priced for what you end up getting. It's in the center of the busy area Ordered: Mediterranean burger & general tso chicken salad Pros: +Large portions on all dishes, one dish can be shareable +Reasonable prices +Self serve soda machines +side of fries with the burger +buns were great +facility was new, airy, and cool +long lines go by quickly Cons: -burger patty was a bit overcooked and dry read more

Connections Eatery - Menu - American Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Epcot's newest quick-service restaurant was a lovely experience. The layout is open and airy, with the air conditioning cooling everyone down in the May Orlando weather. Menu options are limited, but don't be discouraged. You can't go wrong with burgers, pizza, and Starbucks. One of the best things about Connections was real plates and silverware. That's right, no paper plates or plastic cutlery! read more

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