Another Wonderful Choice
If there is one advantage that EPCOT has over all other parks at Walt Disney World, it is that the food options are incredible. There are so many restaurants to choose from and they are also unique and distinct. There are also the food stands around World Showcase. Especially during festivals, guests can find plenty to eat without even going to a restaurant. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were able to finally visit Space 220.
A new experience
Space 220 was originally going to open during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. The anniversary plans were seriously derailed by the Covid 19 pandemic. So instead of what may have been, Space 220 opened with little fanfare or excitement. But reservations were still hard to secure. I tried to book a table unsuccessfully on several trips. I learned there is a way to get seat at the bar by waiting at the entrance to the restaurant. But it can be long and there is no real way for Disney World to provide an accurate wait time.
Space 220 also includes the restaurant and the lounge, which are basically considered two different establishments. The lounge is located by the bar and allows smaller tables and a smaller menu of basically appetizers. The Space 220 Restaurant features an expensive pre-fixe menu. My reservation was for lunch, mainly because it was easier to get. I wasn’t thrilled with such a big meal for lunch. We did really want to try this place so we did what we could. I figured part of the cost was the experience. And we were not disappointed.
Out of This World
My spoiler free review of the seating experience is that it is awesome. The travel to the space station is wonderful. The dining hall is amazing. It is sleek and modern. It looks, feels and even sounds like you are in space.
The service and the food are wonderfully Disney. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable and great. The food was obviously amazing. The drinks were fun. The kids loved it. We all loved it.
I would definitely recommend the Space 220 Lounge over the restaurant for most people. The lounge gets you the same experience, but it would be a quicker to get back to the park and wouldn’t require a large meal. But for anyone looking for a top notch dining experience, the Space 220 Restaurant will surely be delightful.