Disney4me Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Truth: it’s not very often that I visit Epcot’s Electric Umbrella in Future World.Learn About:Electric UmbrellaEpcot RestaurantsDisney World RestaurantsFrom time to time, it’s been known to debut something unique, but other than that, the regular items don’t hold a ton of appeal when compared with so many crave-worthy hits around World Showcase. However, they’ve switched up the menu here a bit recently, so it’s time to check it out and see how the new items fare.But first, I should mention that there is potential for this to be the scene when you hit Electric Umbrella around dinner time while everyone else is tasting their way around World Showcase during the Food and Wine Festival…Electric Umbrella outdoor signEmpty outdoor seating at Electric UmbrellaView of the FountainsNot bad!The last time we headed to Electric Umbrella to check out a new burger was when the Macaroni and Cheese Burger arrived on the scene. That one didn’t make the cut for the updated menu (and it definitely wasn’t my favorite). Neither did the Meatball Sub, though the fan favorite Vegetarian Flatbread remains.Now you’ll find a Sausage and Pepper Sandwich (Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and tomato, topped with Provolone cheese), and a Veggie Naan Wich (broccoli slaw and edamame topped with tofu wasabi dressing). I found the Veggie Naan Wich of interest because that brings the vegetarian options to two — which doesn’t sound very impressive until you consider that there are only five spotlight items on this menu.Electric Umbrella menuBut having tried the previous version of an “Extreme†burger at the Electric Umbrella, I just had to get the final new item on the menu: the French Dip Burger.French Dip BurgerOf course, it comes with fries.Fries on the sideThis Angus burger is topped with brisket and crispy onions, and a slice of Muenster cheese is tucked underneath the burger.French Dip Burger close upI must admit: I’m always a little hesitant about the whole meat-topped-with-even-more-meat thing, even though it often ends up being pretty delicious (cases in point: the Barbecue Slaw Dog found at Fairfax Fare and Casey’s Corner, and Sci-Fi Dine-In’s Famous All-American Picnic Burger). I entered into this new dining scenario with the same hesitation.Unlike a regular French Dip sandwich with the au jus set on the side for dipping, the brisket here is… well, already dipped . It’s drenched just enough to give it plenty of that delicious, brothy-beef flavor without making a huge mess (a small miracle, considering everything going on here).Brisket and crispy onions on top of burgerThe result ends up being a Disney burger that is, overall, really quite moist — and since a common complaint about burgers at Disney is that they are often dry, this is a very nice surprise.The crispy onions break up both the the texture and the flavor. I’m a huge onion fan, so believe it or not, I could’ve happily taken more of them on the top. And the Muenster cheese was a good choice here (you can finally see it under the big ol’ beef pile in the pictures below), adding just a bit of mild creamy flavor to finish everything off.French Dip Burger cross-sectionFrench Dip Burger cross-sectionI’m shocked to say, I didn’t find it to be overkill. In fact, I kind of loved it. For me, it’s made for sharing, but my husband said he easily could have finished it on his own. The French Dip Burger is fun, tasty, and I think this is a good addition to the choices at Electric Umbrella.Would you like to try the French Dip Burger? Please let us know your thoughts with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Review: New Macaroni and Cheese Burger at Epcot’s Electric UmbrellaReview: Electric Umbrella at EpcotGuest Review: Epcot’s Electric UmbrellaView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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