EPCOT New GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT

[Streetway Again]

The construction walls that were up have come down - photos from today:

Is that good, or bad for this lounge? I’m sure it’ll happen, but the whole idea of “updates coming to spaceship earth next” have come into question as of late, so IDK. I’m sure im overreacting.

Side tangent. The whole switch up for the SSE talk has me curious, because it seemed so certain in the past, although i know that’s how projects work sometimes. Isn’t the ride system in serious need of help and “on a ticking clock”? If so, why would they suddenly push it off again? And what else could replace it in the lineup, if anything? Just a big bag of questions.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Is that good, or bad for this lounge? I’m sure it’ll happen, but the whole idea of “updates coming to spaceship earth next” have come into question as of late, so IDK. I’m sure im overreacting.

Side tangent. The whole switch up for the SSE talk has me curious, because it seemed so certain in the past, although i know that’s how projects work sometimes. Isn’t the ride system in serious need of help and “on a ticking clock”? If so, why would they suddenly push it off again? And what else could replace it in the lineup, if anything? Just a big bag of questions.

I am guessing completing the lounge is top priority as the margins for Alcohol sales is the highest other than LL sales.

 

[Streetway Again]

I am guessing completing the lounge is top priority as the margins for Alcohol sales is the highest other than LL sales.

I’m sure, but I dont see how that would affect a spaceship earth overhaul that much. Apples to oranges. But yeah more alcholol sales at Epcot would kinda make sense as a priority, to your point. Still my questions stand.

Maybe that “SSE and Figment by EPCOT 50” goal isnt a thing anymore? Maybe something ate it’s budget? I dunno.

 

[jrhwdw]

I am guessing completing the lounge is top priority as the margins for Alcohol sales is the highest other than LL sales.

Isn't this supposed to Open before Summer? No Dates yet for any of WDW's 2025 Plans.!.......Sigh!!......

TT 3.0 gets a Pass since its not till late Summer.....

 

[castlecake2.0]

So they got rid of one of the trees that was there, but didn’t even bother removing the lights that were under it? My god.

The tree was most likely removed to get equipment in/out and will be replaced

 

[MisterPenguin]

So they got rid of one of the trees that was there, but didn’t even bother removing the lights that were under it? My god.

You know this isn't finished, right?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I am guessing completing the lounge is top priority as the margins for Alcohol sales is the highest other than LL sales.

They needed it done so the vloggers can have their new Soy Face ready when they post their
"I ordered EVERYTHING at SSE's new bar!" video...

 

[Figments Friend]

I never knew until now that this facial expression is called ‘Soy Face’.

Learn somethin’ new every day.

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[tparris]

You know this isn't finished, right?

Looks pretty finished to me.

 

[peter11435]

Looks pretty finished to me.View attachment 847595

As you were already told. They are not done.

 

[tparris]

As you were already told. They are not done.

What was the reason for removing the tree then?

 

[James Alucobond]

What was the reason for removing the tree then?

A few posts up mentioned needing space to move equipment in and out.

 

[castlecake2.0]

What was the reason for removing the tree then?

Either to get equipment in and out easier or it was damaged trying to get something in or out. This happens a lot around the parks. It’ll get replanted.

 

[dmc493]

BlogMickey's pictures in their article shows it better, but the windows directly to the left of this entrance are still covered in scrim, I'd wager they use that as the main entry point for delivering materials with a boom lift or similar. Plus the fact that there's still a tree on the far right of the planter means they'll for sure swap one back in to that spot

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has released more details on the adults-only lounge, including the name - GEO-82:

When GEO-82 opens this year, the location will offer reservations for guests 21 and older. This lounge will be the ultimate spot to toast to a trip around EPCOT with innovative cocktails and globally influenced small plates while you take in spectacular park views.

With this new lounge, you’ll feel like you’re discovering an all-new part of Spaceship Earth – GEO-82 will surround you with iconic shapes and intricate structures inspired by the park’s instantly-recognizable icon. You’ll sit amid rich textures and warm, metallic tones that echo Spaceship Earth in an elegant and intimate setting.

 

[Andrew25]

Making it 21+ is bold

 

[jrhwdw]

Making it 21+ is bold

Is this New Information?

 

[Disneydad1012]

Making it 21+ is bold

im shocked

 

[jrhwdw]

Wasn't this supposed to Open in Spring?? Is this Delayed?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Making it 21+ is bold

Morons.