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.