Change is a HUGE thing in Disney World, especially right now with all the new lands being constructed, new rides being built, and all the other construction happening all over the theme parks, hotels, and even in Disney Springs. So you would think we would be used to all this change by now.
Can you spot the change?
Well, we were still a little shocked recently when we visited one of our favorite EPCOT quick service spots to notice ANOTHER change. Now, this isn’t a HUGE change in the grand scheme of things, but it’s still big to us: Connections Eatery has swapped out its nice ceramic plates for paper plates.
We’ll admit that we always felt a little bougie when we ordered food at Connections Eatery, and it was served on these nice ceramic plates like we were eating in a table service restaurant or something. It felt elevated, like somehow this quick service joint was way better than the others that serve food on paper plates.
BBQ Chicken Pizza on a nice ceramic plate
Well, those nice ceramic plates have been replaced, and we might be having some feelings about this change. Instead, food is now served on paper plates. The whole look and feel of this place just went down a little bit. We do GET why this change has probably happened, but it’s also a little confusing because Disney is committed to being sustainable (although we imagine these paper plates are recyclable, at least).
Paper plate
So we just wanted to warn you if you plan on visiting Connections Eatery soon — the plates have changed. Yes, it’s a small change, but it’s also a noticeable one, too. We’ll keep an eye out for more changes in EPCOT and around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
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Paper plates are cheaper than someone to wash the ceramic plates.
Food-contaminated paper can’t be recycled, or at least recycling centers won’t accept it for recycling. It attracts pests which means the difference between being able to keep operating and having to shut down for good for recyclers. That’s why pizza boxes ‘can’t’ be recycled. It’s not that the recyclers ‘don’t know how,’ it’s because grease stains = insects. So MAYBE they are being composted, but I doubt it.