Space 220

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Space 220
Spaceentrance.jpg
The entrance to Space 220
Epcot
Land World Discovery
Theme Space
Opening date September 20, 2021
Restaurant Type Table Service
Menu Type American
Management The Patina Restaurant Group

Space 220 is a table service restaurant in the Mission: Space pavilion in Epcot.

History

The restaurant that would eventually be known as Space 220 was originally announced at the 2017 D23 Expo [1]. At this time, Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald stated:

“We know our guests love dining at Epcot – and the restaurants really are out of this world. Now we’re about to create one that takes that literally.” [1]

At the time of the initial announcement, Disney also announced that the new restaurant would be located between the Mission: Space and Test Trak pavilions, and it would be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, which also operates Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot's Italy pavilion [1].

In July, 2018, construction began on Epcot's new space themed restaurant [2]. Although work continued over the next year, work on the restaurant continued. Finally, on August 25, 2019, Disney announced that the restaurant would be named Space 220, and would be included in Epcot's new "World Discovery" neighborhood [3]. When the new restaurant's name was reveled, Disney explained that the dining experience would be set in a a space station 220 miles above earth. To get to the station, guests board a special elevator and journey high above the planet.

Although originally slated for a 2020 opening, Space 220 remained unopened throughout that year. Initially delayed due to construction difficulties, the restaurant was further pushed back due to COVID 19.

Finally, on September 20, 2021. Space 220 opened to the public. On hand for the Grand Opening were executives from the Patina Restaurant Group, Delaware North, Disney, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse [4].

Description

Space 220 is a table service restaurant located near Mission: Space in Epcot's World Discovery neighborhood. After entering the restaurant, guests are issued their boarding pass which allows them to board the space elevators to the Centauri Space Station, which is located 220 miles above Earth. When lifting off in the elevators, guests can look out and see Earth shrinking beneath them as they ascend.

After exiting the elevators, guests walk down a hallway which holds the restaurant's spinning "Grow Zone". Inside, various produces that are served in the restaurant are featured. At the end of the hallway, guests reach the restaurant's dining room. At the rear of the room, large windows give guests a panoramic view of Earth from space. Depending on the time of day, the view out the windows change to reflect the conditions on Earth. In addition to the main dining room, there is also a lounge which features its own menu, and is available to walk ups.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • When looking out Space 220's windows, occasionally guests can see different space tourists come into view.
  • The menu at Space 220 was created by Executive Chef Marc Kusche
  • When guests purchase a non-alcoholic cocktail or a children's meal, they receive a pack of Space 220 Collectible Trading Cards. These cards were designed exclusively for Space 220 and feature custom illustrations and trivia about space exploration.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/space-restaurant/news/16jul2017-new-space-restaurant-dining-experience-at-epcots-future-world.htm
  2. https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/space-restaurant/news/17jul2018-photo---epcots-space-themed-restaurant-ground-clearing-gets-underway.htm
  3. https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/space-restaurant/news/25aug2019-epcots-space-themed-restaurant-named-space-220.htm
  4. https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/space-restaurant/news/25aug2019-epcots-space-themed-restaurant-named-space-220.htm