Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-15-2017 07:29 PM
Disney Parks today (July 15) unveiled plans to create a new restaurant at Epcot that will offer "amazing meals with spectacular views high above Earth – from space!"
The restaurant, which will be located adjacent to the park's Mission: SPACE attraction, will invite guests to travel into space for amazing dining experiences in the stars. Walt Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald shared a first look at the restaurant during the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts presentation at D23 Expo 2017.
"We know our guests love dining at Epcot – and the restaurants really are out of this world," Tom said. "Now we're about to create one that takes that literally."
The new space restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group. Patina Restaurant Group operates several other restaurants at Walt Disney World including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-09-2018 03:11 PM
Update from Disney Parks:
Last summer, we shared the news that a one-of-a-kind, space-themed restaurant is currently planned for Epcot that'll offer guests amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth.
Today, we're happy to share that this restaurant will be built in a newly developed area located between the park's Mission: SPACE and Test Track attractions.
Once completed, the restaurant will invite guests to travel to space for an amazing dining experience in the stars. The new restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, led by Nick Valenti, which operates several other restaurants around Walt Disney World Resort, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia and Maria & Enzo's Ristorante at Disney Springs.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 01-21-2019 03:48 PM
From Twitter user @bioreconstruct on Jan. 18:
Aerial views of the Space restaurant construction in Epcot. Steel frame is rising. Note the beams along the circular wall.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-21-2019 06:47 PM
From Twitter user @bioreconstruct on April 21:
Aerial view of the new Space restaurant at Epcot. Curved wall for projections. Note there is still a gap between the wall and the dining area roof.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-06-2019 02:38 PM
Disney Parks release
New Details About Space-Themed Restaurant Coming to Epcot
Dining team, this is Mission Control. You are clear for 2019 entry into the new space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort.
That's right, the new table-service experience will open later this year adjacent to the Mission: SPACE attraction! No dining experience on Earth can match what's in store, because this new restaurant will take you into outer space for incredible dining experiences that are "out of this world."
Our friends at Patina Restaurant Group will operate the new restaurant, and they've developed a menu that features internationally-inspired cuisine, more than 1,000 bottles of the world's finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-25-2019 01:56 PM
Disney Parks update
The new restaurant Space 220, will open this winter as an out-of-this-world culinary experience with the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-22-2019 03:09 PM
A job listing has offered a few more details:
Mission Control invites you to join the crew at Space 220 for an expedition like no other. The planets have aligned for you to be a part of the latest cutting-edge and out-of-this-world restaurant. Help ensure a smooth departure as guests blast off to enter the International Space Station suspended 220 miles above the Earth's surface and assist in delivering an unmatched intergalactic dining experience. With stellar views and gourmet menu offerings, Space 220 is truly "The Height of Dining."
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-16-2020 12:25 PM
There is still no opening date, but Disney has provided a first look inside the Space 220 restaurant:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-13-2021 10:12 AM
From Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley (via Instagram):
Today we're sharing new information about Space 220 as we prepare for liftoff in mid-September! Beginning with a trip in the first-ever space elevator, travel 220 miles above the Earth at this new restaurant that fits perfectly in our EPCOT story!
This immersive experience brings you to the Centauri Space Station, where you can take a virtual look at the planet from above while you dine.
Space 220 is a perfect addition to EPCOT continuing our legacy of original storytelling – fantastical experiences rooted in real science and designed with a range of world-class experts that makes you wonder “how’d they do that?!”
One of my first experiences as a kid was experiencing the Hydrolators – those magical conveyances in The Living Seas Pavilion that took you down to Sea Base Alpha. That experience moved me (quite literally) and sparked this magic of possibility we talk about with EPCOT. This space elevator experience is our generation's entry into this rich legacy of inspiration that will define the future of EPCOT and a perfect addition to World Discovery!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2021 08:31 AM
From Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley (via Instagram):
Get ready for and out-of-this-world experience at EPCOT, Space 220 is opening on September 20th!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
Disney is now serving up its own take on "space food," and to try it all you need to do is take a quick trip off the planet.
Space 220 opened its doors — and space elevator — to visitors at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in Florida on Monday (Sept. 20), redefining what it means to dine with a view. The new restaurant is situated aboard a space station orbiting 220 miles above Earth (hence the name "Space 220") and patrons can watch as the planet rotates below as they enjoy such "(g)astronomical" dishes as "Starry Calamari" and "Terra-Bolognese."
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
Space 220, Disney's new immersive restaurant offering guests a chance to dine in Earth orbit, opened this week after a five-year countdown. The new addition to the Mission: SPACE pavilion in Epcot Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida blends state-of-the-art technology with a fine dining menu, providing an eating experience like nothing else on Earth.
Even without NASA being directly involved, Space 220 includes several subtle (and not-so-subtle) nods to real spaceflight and its history. Here are several details to look for on your next trip to Space 220.
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Posts: 336 From: Portsmouth, England Registered: Sep 2004
posted 09-24-2021 11:11 AM
I've just looked at the menus for the restaurant. Not very welcoming for vegetarians or vegans. If they think I'm paying 55 USD for a salad and pasta, and another 24 USD for a sticky toffee pudding, they can think again!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-24-2021 11:55 AM
I didn't have the plant-based pasta, so I can't speak to its preparation, but I did have the Space Greens and it was the best salad I have had at any restaurant that I can remember. If that was the only thing I ate, I would have been happy (but the bluehouse salmon was just as delicious).
Looking at others' reviews, almost all have said that the Blue Moon Cauliflower is one of the best dishes on the menu. From the Disney Food Blog, for example:
The Space Greens totally surprised us; we thought this dish was really good! This dish includes Bibb Lettuce, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pears, Spiced Pecans, and Apple Cider Dressing.
The Apple Cider Dressing was acidic and peppery and came with a surprising bite to it. The Bibb lettuce itself was beautiful to look at and totally fit with the space theming of the restaurant.
The praises continue with the Blue Moon Cauliflower. This may have been a favorite of ours for round one! We totally devoured this dish.
It comes with a tasty homemade Buffalo Sauce, FREEZE- DRIED Blue Cheese Crumbles (say whaaat???), and Tempura Fried Cauliflower. Ah-ma-zing.
This was a nice vegan and gluten-free dish with a very substantial amount of food. The corn noodles were a great approximation of traditional flour-based pasta. The pasta was mixed in with zucchini noodles that were cooked al dente.
The sauce was rich and had a nice meaty flavor from the tempeh that was a good approximation of a bolognese sauce. The macadamia nut "ricotta" tasted very much like the real thing, and added a creaminess that pulled the whole dish together nicely. We would recommend this even if you don't have any dietary requirements.
Of course, you're not only paying for the food (though it is very good), but for the experience as well.
The effects are engaging and go beyond what we've seen before. If you don't go for the prix fix menu, you might consider going to the lounge for a drink and small plate or two to still be able to able to see space station Centauri for yourself.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-24-2021 06:31 PM
Here is Disney Food Blog's full menu review (plus you can play spot the cS editor, who appears several times throughout the video):
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Posts: 336 From: Portsmouth, England Registered: Sep 2004
posted 09-25-2021 05:24 AM
Whilst I accept that all meals include a "surcharge" for the experience, I don't accept that the cost of preparing a veggie meal is the same as for a steak or salmon meal. Coupled with the lack of choices, this all boils down, very much, to a "take it or leave it" attitude. "You pay the money, but we give you no choice."
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 49593 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
Diners enjoying the fare aboard the Centauri space station can now take home a souvenir that dips even further into the solar system.
The Space 220 restaurant, located "above" the Mission: SPACE pavilion at Walt Disney World's EPCOT in Florida, offers its guests an out-of-this-world menu paired with an astronaut's-eye view of Earth rotating below. As part of the cosmic experience, those ordering any zero proof (non-alcoholic) cocktail or children's meal receive a limited edition pack of trading cards that feature trivia, facts and illustrations about space exploration, food in space and the "sky-high innovations" at Space 220.
posted 07-15-2017 07:29 PM
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