EPCOT New GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT

Epcot82Guy

Epcot82Guy

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Ayla said:
I guess old fashioned's (a born and bred WI staple) have gone mainstream now. Huh. Who knew?
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As a much bigger cocktail nerd than a human should be... you are both correct and still safe. The old fashioneds that have gone MORE than mainstream are all based on the original believed to be from Louisville - and very much popularized in NY, ATL, etc. in the last 10-15 years. (With lost of lovely rifs, such as really wonderful rum and mezcal-based versions...) Your sugar cube doused in bitters, under a decently paired bourbon plus orange peel. The WI Old Fashioned is still a fairly rare find. Most really good craft cocktail bars can make one if you order it, but I haven't seen that recipe make it into any of the main stream yet - despite brandy having a moment a few years ago.

The corn old fashioned at Cava del Tequila is interesting, though ongodly overpriced. Have plenty of other places to send you here in Orlando should you want something interesting... haha
 
Agent H

Agent H

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Raineman said:
It is so kind and generous of Disney to let all of us poverty-stricken unwashed masses to have access to a lounge! And the privilege of having to reserve a spot and pay for all drinks and food is an honor. I bet those DVC chumps are really jealous now, with their walk-in lounges and free soda.
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I’m confused. What do you think should be done with this space if not a lounge?
 
LSLS

LSLS

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Agent H said:
I’m confused. What do you think should be done with this space if not a lounge?
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I don't think that's the issue, I think the issue is probably spending money to do this after cancelling all the other projects they have (just a guess on my part). For me, this is an "eh, whatever". I mean, they have fully embraced drinking at Epcot and cut the education stuff a long time ago, and with how popular Space 220 is, I get it. Though I do not like the name having numbers in it too (not sure why that is bugging me). We will see how it turns out.
 
Raineman

Raineman

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Agent H said:
I’m confused. What do you think should be done with this space if not a lounge?
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I don't know. I'm not an Imagineer. But it seems like the only option for Disney for an unused space this size now is a lounge. And it will most likely be, thematically speaking, an underwhelming lounge like the others that have been added in the last few years. I am shocked that they didn't make it another DVC lounge, but I'm sure they'll make up for it with uber-expensive food and drink sold there.
 
Andrew25

Andrew25

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It's a small space that has limited access points... so there's not much they could do here. If they made it just a "first come, first serve" public lounge area it'd be chaos with all the locals/vloggers making it their home base.

I'm all for these sorts of experiences in the parks. I do wish they could make more indoor areas for the purpose of taking a break with A/C & complimentary water though.
 
Agent H

Agent H

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Raineman said:
I don't know. I'm not an Imagineer. But it seems like the only option for Disney for an unused space this size now is a lounge. And it will most likely be, thematically speaking, an underwhelming lounge like the others that have been added in the last few years. I am shocked that they didn't make it another DVC lounge, but I'm sure they'll make up for it with uber-expensive food and drink sold there.
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It already was a lounge so Disney is just making it available for everyone to visit. Now if you wanna complain about the lack of theming go right ahead.
 
Epcot82Guy

Epcot82Guy

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I am very much the target demographic for this. I actually don't think it's a bad idea for EPCOT. It's more the CommuniCore hall issue. It's a mid-Marriott lounge. And, I sadly expect the drinks to align. It's just way too generic where any type of improved story and detail (vintage EPCOT, very futuristic design, vintage SSE, anything) would have been a must do. It just feels kinda temporary or like an afterthought.

I really wish it was Epcot's Nomad instead of Epcot's generic lobby bar.
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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Epcot82Guy said:
As a much bigger cocktail nerd than a human should be... you are both correct and still safe. The old fashioneds that have gone MORE than mainstream are all based on the original believed to be from Louisville - and very much popularized in NY, ATL, etc. in the last 10-15 years. (With lost of lovely rifs, such as really wonderful rum and mezcal-based versions...) Your sugar cube doused in bitters, under a decently paired bourbon plus orange peel. The WI Old Fashioned is still a fairly rare find. Most really good craft cocktail bars can make one if you order it, but I haven't seen that recipe make it into any of the main stream yet - despite brandy having a moment a few years ago.

The corn old fashioned at Cava del Tequila is interesting, though ongodly overpriced. Have plenty of other places to send you here in Orlando should you want something interesting... haha
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I like Permanent Vacation...and Aku Aku is not bad...
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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Epcot82Guy said:
I am very much the target demographic for this. I actually don't think it's a bad idea for EPCOT. It's more the CommuniCore hall issue. It's a mid-Marriott lounge. And, I sadly expect the drinks to align. It's just way too generic where any type of improved story and detail (vintage EPCOT, very futuristic design, vintage SSE, anything) would have been a must do. It just feels kinda temporary or like an afterthought.

I really wish it was Epcot's Nomad instead of Epcot's generic lobby bar.
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I agree with that entirely...Given the location, the rich history of the park ...it should be spectacular... Well...So should Communicore Hall.
 
FiestaFunKid

FiestaFunKid

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I expect it to be a modern space that is basically a tribute to the concept/shape of a geodesic sphere. Lighting/flooring using the shape and pattern. Maybe we get some historic construction photos ala Steakhouse '71, but that could throw off the futuristic theme a bit if overdone. I hope for some fun surprises and nods to classic Epcot beyond this, but keeping my expectations low.

I am hopeful that crowds wont be insane after the initial rush. Not letting in under 21s will severely limit audience. and not sure locals want to sit in there and pay for more than a drink or 2 at those prices over and over - particularly if the theming is fairly basic.

What they decide to use for music could be interesting.
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

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FiestaFunKid said:
I expect it to be a modern space that is basically a tribute to the concept/shape of a geodesic sphere. Lighting/flooring using the shape and pattern. Maybe we get some historic construction photos ala Steakhouse '71, but that could throw off the futuristic theme a bit if overdone. I hope for some fun surprises and nods to classic Epcot beyond this, but keeping my expectations low.

I am hopeful that crowds wont be insane after the initial rush. Not letting in under 21s will severely limit audience. and not sure locals want to sit in there and pay for more than a drink or 2 at those prices over and over - particularly if the theming is fairly basic.

What they decide to use for music could be interesting.
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They've already overused SSE's tiles in this "revamp", so... why not beat the dead horse some more and use it in the lounge? "THEME!!! SYNERGY!!! See?? We get it!!"
 
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DCBaker

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GEO-82 is set to open June 4 - reservations open May 6.

Here's a look at glasses inspired by the location that will be available for purchase through mobile order for guests with reservations:

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Full details:
disneyparksblog.com

Disney Eats: GEO-82 Menu and Opening Date - Disney Parks Blog

I hope you’re ready for some exciting news because I’ve got a first look at the menu for the brand-new GEO-82 lounge coming to EPCOT on June 4, with reservations opening on May 6. This adult-exclusive, sophisticated spot nestled within Spaceship Earth will feature a unique beverage program to...
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