Since it was announced, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the day we could finally dine at Space 220 in EPCOT!
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Space 220 is a new, immersive space-themed restaurant that was announced back in 2017. The restaurant was originally slated to open back in the winter 2019, but after several setbacks, including the loss of its executive chef, the projected opening date was delayed. Following the construction halt during Disney World’s extended closure, we began to wonder when we could finally experience this restaurant — and now we have an answer!
Previously, the Patina Restaurant Group (the organization that will be running Space 220) shared that the restaurant was preparing for a fall opening in EPCOT, but now we have a better idea of when that opening date will be.
According to Disney, Space 220 is set to begin service in mid-September of this year.
©Disney
What makes this restaurant so special? Well, when you visit this spot (which is located next to Mission: SPACE), you’ll check in to the Space 220 Departure Lounge in Future World.
Then, you’ll board one of the two “Space Elevators” that will “transport” you what seems like 220 miles above the Earth (hence the name Space 220!) to the Centauri Space Station. As you go up the elevator, you’ll look down at a viewport to see EPCOT shrinking away! Looking up, you’ll see the space station ahead of you.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Once on the space station, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Earth below, while dining on some special items. Disney has also said that you’ll get to see “a variety of work and leisure activities taking place beyond the windows of the Space Station-themed restaurant.”
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
What food will you get to enjoy at Space 220? Well, Disney has noted that Executive Chef Marc Kusche is set to showcase his “culinary wonders” at this spot. The menu at Space 220 will feature “a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch, and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner.” And, of course, there will be unique beverages available too – “from fine wine to atmospheric cocktails and more.”
Space 220 Restaurant Concept Art © Disney
We can’t wait to finally check out Space 220 and see all that it has to offer!
We’ll continue to keep an eye out for further information about the opening of Space 220, so stay tuned for more updates.
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