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Connections Eatery at EPCOT Replaces Ceramic Plates with Paper Dishware

The switch has produced disposal and operational problems in a dining area built for reusable plates.

Overview

  • On-site reporting by BlogMickey and MickeyBlog found most meals being served on paper plates, paper bowls, and disposable trays rather than the ceramic dishware used since the restaurant opened.
  • Cast Members told reporters the change happened recently and said they do not know whether the ceramic plates will return.
  • Walt Disney World had not responded to media requests for comment about the reasons for the switch at the time of the reports.
  • Reporters observed practical friction from the swap because trash openings and service areas were designed for reusable plates, forcing guests to compress larger paper plates to dispose of them.
  • Connections Eatery has switched between disposable and reusable dinnerware in the past, so the change could be temporary and may affect how the venue is perceived as a higher-end quick-service option.