Space 220 Announces Launch Date

For the first time in what feels like forever we’ve got an update about Space 220, a new dining location coming to EPCOT’s Future World. The restaurant, which was originally set to open at some point last year, has experienced quite a few delays. However, in a post on the Disney Parks Blog last week we finally got some details about the restaurant and when it’s going to open.

According to Zach Riddley [Walt Disney World Site Portfolio Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering]:

The Space 220 restaurant is located adjacent to the Mission: SPACE attraction, and takes fine dining to a whole new level.  Your immersive experience begins as you check in to the Space 220 Departure Lounge in Future World.  From here, you’ll board one of two “Space Elevators” that will transport you in what seems like 220 miles above Earth to Centauri Space Station.  As you begin your ascent, you’ll look down through a viewport to see EPCOT shrink away; looking up you’ll see the Space Station come into view.

Once you’ve docked, you’ll head through the Centauri Space Station-themed dining area. Inside the dining area, you’ll experience a panoramic view of Earth below, and a variety of work and leisure activities taking place beyond the windows of the Space Station-themed restaurant. 

And the views are just part of the experience. Our Disney Imagineers are excited to have created this experience for Executive Chef Marc Kusche to showcase his culinary wonders. The Space 220 restaurant menu will feature stellar dishes and gourmet recipes, with a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch, and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. The upscale, contemporary fare will bring new meaning to “the height of dining!” Rounding out the meal will be unique beverages – from fine wine to atmospheric cocktails and more.

EPCOT is defined by original stories that inspire. The Space 220 restaurant is another big milestone in the ongoing and historic transformation happening now at EPCOT, and will be a part of the celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary.

Both of us here at 2 Foolish Mortals are very excited for this new dining location. Not only do we love EPCOT and think that this will certainly be a welcome addition to the park, [especially in Future World], but it’s also another immersive experience that we’re looking forward to. Of course, we’d love to know what you think. Are you excited for this one or are you a hard pass on an experience like this? Tell us all your thoughts by joining the Jamboree! See you there!