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Finally, after literally years of waiting, we have a more pinpointed Space 220 opening date! This one of of a kind restaurant has been a bit of an albatross for Disney as it his delay after delay, and then a pandemic, but the time has almost arrived!
Once again, we still don’t have a lot of specific details, but Disney is starting to tease us with a better look at what to expect.
Of course, all of the details should get released in the coming weeks. I’ll keep this updated as Disney provides that information.
Where is Space 220 Restaurant?
Space 220 Restaurant is located in Epcot, right next door to Mission Space. As if it could possibly be located anywhere else, it’s simply the perfect location.
Space 220 Opening Date
We now have an official opening date! Space 220 opens for dining on September 20, 2021. Space 220 will be open as a walk up option only from September 20-26. After that, you’ll need a reservation.
By opening in mid-September, it gives the Cast Members some time to work out the kinks in the system before the parks are inundated with crazy high crowds for the 50th anniversary.
When Can I Make Space 220 Reservations?
We finally have an answer to this question! You can make reservations for Space 220 starting on September 20, 2021. The first date available for reservation is September 27.
This is going to be a VERY challenging reservation to get so make sure you’re in top form come reservation day.
Make sure you understand how to make dining reservations at Disney as there’s no room for error with Space 220.
Space 220 Restaurant Theme and Experience
Here’s where things start to get exciting. Space 220 is a restaurant like no other.
Space 220 is designed to be an immersive experience, one that takes you 220 miles into outer space. Your trip starts when you check in at the Space 220 Departure Lounge in Future World.
Part of how Disney tries to make this more of an “experience” than just a meal begins with how the building is designed. As I mentioned, the entrance is located off to the side of Mission: Space.
However, the actual building itself is in the backstage area, not meant to be seen. This is reminiscent of how they are designing the new Star Wars hotel which opens Spring 2022.
As soon as you step into the entrance, your immersive journey begins, with no pesky details such as seeing a building to pull you from the atmosphere.
Once you do enter the Space 220 Departure Lounge, you board one of two “space elevators” which whisk you off to space. Guests ride the elevator to Centauri Space Center.
While riding the elevator you’ll be able to see Epcot and Earth getting smaller, and the space station getting closer.
Space 220 Dining Area
Once you exit your space elevator, you enter the Centauri Space Center themed dining area. This area is lined by panoramic “windows” out into space.
You’ll be able to view a panoramic view of Earth, as well as work and leisure activities taking place around the space station.
There are booths that line the perimeter of the dining, right along those panoramic views. Towards the interior of the space you’ll find groupings of tables and chairs.
Space 220 Menu
We finally have a menu! And is a pretty big menu at that.
Remember, for lunch you choose one appetizer and one entree; for dinner you get one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert.
For kids, they get the same at both meals: an entree, a dessert, and a beverage.
In addition to the menu items I’ve listed below, there is also a Lounge Menu. To get the details on that, check out the official menu.
Let’s take a look at what they have on offer.
Lift-Offs (Appetizers)
The appetizers are the same for both lunch and dinner.
- Big Bang Burrata: Burrata di Mozzarella, Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, Sunflower Seed Romesco
- Starry Calamari: Fried Calamari, Italian Cherry Peppers, Spicy Marinara, Roasted Pepper Citrus Aioli
- Blue Moon Cauliflower: Tempura Fried Cauliflower, Housemade Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Dust
- Neptuna Tartare: Yellowfin Tuna, Yuzu Ginger Miso, Soy, Avocado, Raddish, Apple, Sesame Crackers
- Centauri Caesar Salad: Miniature Romaine, Classic Caesar Dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Space Greens: Bibb Lettuce, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pears, Spiced Pecans, Apple Cider Dressing
- Galaxy Grain Salad: Quinoa, Beluga Lentils, Roasted Red and Golden Beets, Oranges, King Oyster Mushroom, Cashew Hummus
Lunch Star Course (Lunch Entrees)
- Seared Tuna: Spiced Yellowfin Tuna, Avocado, Marinated Egg, Brown Rice, Edamame, Pineapple, Radishes
- Bluehouse Salmon: Glazed Carrots, King Oyster Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Ginger, Beurre Blanc
- Centauri Burger: Signature Beef Blend, White Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Fried Potato Wedges, Sriracha Aioli
- Flat Iron Steak: Coffee Space Rub, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Cabernet Butter, Haricot Vert
- Roasted Free-Range Chicken: Chicken Roulade, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Thyme Jus
- Baked Maccheroni: Candele Pasta, Sausage Ragu, Broccolini, Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Béchamel, Pecorino
- Terra-Bolognese: Corn Linguine, Tempeh Ragu, Macadamia Nut “Ricotta”, Zucchini, Mushroom
Space Station Specials
- Galactic Lobster Globe: Maine Lobster Salad, Quinoa, Bulgur Wheat, Avocado, Lettuce, Mango, Citrus Dressing, Crispy Wonton. Supplemental $18
Dinner Star Course (Dinner Entrees)
- Slow Rotation Short Rib: Braised Short Rib, Cheddar Grits, Bacon, Haricot Vert
- Florida Red Snapper: San Marzano Tomato Broth, Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Sicilian Tapenade
- Roasted Free Range Chicken: Chicken Roulade, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Thyme Jus
- X2 Duck: Roasted and Confit Crescent Duck, Butternut Squash Flan, Brussels Sprouts, Orange Glaze
- Terra-Bolognese: Corn Linguine, Tempeh Ragu, Macadamia Nut “Ricotta”, Zucchini, Mushroom
- Bluehouse Salmon: Glazed Carrots, King Oyster Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Ginger, Beurre Blanc
- 8oz. Filet Mignon: Cabernet Butter, Potato Leek Croquette, Haricot Vert. U10 Shrimp $9 / Half Lobster $15
Space Station Special
- 1.5 lbs Baked Whole Lobster Stuffed with Jumbo Crab: Roasted Corn, Broccolini, Mornay Sauce. Supplemental $20
- 24oz. Bone In Ribeye: Coffee Space Rub, Cheddar Leek Moonrock, Asparagus, Cippolini Onion. Supplemental $18
Supernova Sweets (Dessert)
- Carrot Cake: Plant-Based Carrot Cake with Plant-Based Cream Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Toasted Pepitas
- Sticky Toffee Pudding: Dark Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Crunchy Pearls, Salted Toffee Drizzle
- Chocolate Cheesecake: Whipped Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Sauce, White Chocolate Crunchy Pearls, Cookie Crumbs, Dark Chocolate Shards
- Gelato and Sorbet: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Mango
- Lemon Mousse: Lemon Mousse Sphere adorned with White Chocolate Rings, Lemon Custard, Marinated Blueberries, Lemon Curd
Kids Lunch Star Course (Lunch Entrees)
- Space-ghetti: Chicken Meatball, Tomato Sauce
- Galactic Salmon: Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini
- Cosmic Chicken: Fried Chicken Tenders, Honey Mustard Dip, Ketchup, Space Fries
- Smashed Burger: Burger, American Cheese, Space Fries
- Mission Macaroni: Corkscrew Shaped Pasta, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Breadcrumbs
Kids Dinner Star Course (Dinner Entrees)
This menu is almost identical to lunch, with one small change.
- Space-ghetti: Chicken Meatball, Tomato Sauce
- Galactic Salmon: Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini
- Cosmic Chicken: Fried Chicken Tenders, Honey Mustard Dip, Ketchup, Space Fries
- Steak & Space Fries: Grilled NY Strip Steak, Space Fries
- Mission Macaroni: Corkscrew Shaped Pasta, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Breadcrumbs
Kids Supernova Sweets
- Cosmic Cupcake: Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake Topped with Galactic Frosting
- Gelato Scoop: Chocolate or Vanilla, Chocolate Sauce
- Sorbet: Strawberry or Mango
Space 220 Pricing
Pricing is about where I’d expect, actually lower than I might have anticipated.
- Lunch (adults age 10 and up): $55 for two courses
- Dinner (adults age 10 and up): $79 for three courses
- Lunch (kids age 9 and under): $29 for two courses plus beverage
- Dinner (kids age 9 and under): $29 for two courses plus beverage
The rub is really when you have kids over the age of 10. Sure, there are many teenagers who could easily eat that much money’s worth of food. But most 10 year olds and pre-teens simply don’t.
My almost 13 year old would still want to choose something off of the kids menu here, because let’s face it, she’s a kid. The thought of paying up to $80 for her to eat a fraction of the food she’s given is not appealing to me.
And this is a shame because the environment is such a neat experience for kids.
Thoughts and Opinion
I’ve been excited at the prospect of Space 220 Restaurant ever since I heard it announced at D23 a few years ago. For me, it represents so much of what a Disney World vacation is about: immersion.
Let’s face it, we’re not paying ridiculous prices just to go to any old amusement park. The way that Disney pulls off theming and immersion is what sets it apart from other places.
I think Space 220 embodies that to a T. This is refreshing considering some of the ways the Disney experience has been stripped down recently.
If done well, I think this dining experience could be something really special. What remains to be seen is whether reality meets expectations.
It better or that will be a huge disappointment.
I’ve seen some people pining away for character involvement here, specifically Star Wars, but I hope that never comes to be. Not everything at Disney needs to be devoted to IP.
There is enough that is amazing and fantastical about the idea of being in space, I hope the focus remains on that. Of course, I’m someone who’s been fascinated by the idea of space travel since I was a kid. Clearly, this concept has me hook, line, and sinker.
As soon as Disney opens up booking for Space 220, I’ll be the first in line trying to get reservations for my next trip. I can only hope I’m first in line because otherwise it will be a long day waiting and hoping I nab myself a table.
Below you’ll find a video that Disney released that gives perhaps the best teaser we’ve had so far for Space 220. I hope it makes you as excited as it makes me.
Right now it doesn’t have much information, but it’s a good idea to keep an eye on Disney’s official Space 220 Restaurant page. I expect this to update with a lot of information in the coming days.
Your Thoughts
What do you think about Space 220 Restaurant? Will you join the throngs of people trying to get reservations? Or are you completely uninterested in the theming of this restaurant? Let me know in the comments below.
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