News Space 220 Restaurant dining experience at Epcot's Future World

[marni1971]

Question: Is the same company that is building the show-scenes within the GotG ride build the space projection screen for this restaurant?

No. The restaurant will have some clever B mode ideas not used in the ride.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

They are nearly enclosed. This went up pretty quick.

The faster it's done, the faster it starts making money.

"Ride thru Space!"

"Dine in Space!"

"Book your space at WDW this fall!"

 

[GlacierGlacier]

The faster it's done, the faster it starts making money.

"Ride thru Space!"

"Dine in Space!"

"Book your space at WDW this fall!"

You... Want them to build slower?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

You... Want them to build slower?

No. Just explining why this project may seem to be moving faster than others and guessing how they might sell it alongside Galaxy's Edge and other new WDW stuff.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

No. Just explining why this project may seem to be moving faster than others and guessing how they might sell it alongside Galaxy's Edge and other new WDW stuff.

The fact that a restaurant is a tad easier to build than almost any other project going on right now could also be a solid explanation.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The fact that a restaurant is a tad easier to build than almost any other project going on right now could also be a solid explanation.

And the panic to keep Epcot's attendance numbers from being the lowest of the four parks this year.

 

[rle4lunch]

The fact that a restaurant is a tad easier to build than almost any other project going on right now could also be a solid explanation.

Exactly. Constructing a ride that won't kill people is one thing, constructing a restaurant that won't kill people is another... apples and oranges.

 

[mhochman]

I would think they would want this open for F&W festival.

 

[Missing20K]

The fact that a restaurant is a tad easier to build than almost any other project going on right now could also be a solid explanation.

It's also tiny in comparison to other projects.

But I'd bet there are still incentives for DIS to finish this faster than an Owned and Operated location as the faster they build, the faster they can start charging rent. Total speculation though, I have no idea how the leases work for the restaurants operated by outside groups like Patina.

Anyone have any inside info on the lease terms for such locations?

 

[lazyboy97o]

It's also tiny in comparison to other projects.

But I'd bet there are still incentives for DIS to finish this faster than an Owned and Operated location as the faster they build, the faster they can start charging rent. Total speculation though, I have no idea how the leases work for the restaurants operated by outside groups like Patina.

Anyone have any inside info on the lease terms for such locations?

At Disney Springs the stand alone facilities are built and paid for by their tenants.

 

[tomast]

Exactly. Constructing a ride that won't kill people is one thing, constructing a restaurant that won't kill people is another... apples and oranges.

its like building a cinema. but instead of cinema´s armchair it has tables

 

[larryz]

I say Eating: SPACE should be the name - there's synergy with the naming format of Mission: SPACE, it clearly identifies what the restaurant is, and it satisfies @MisterPenguin's desire for puns.

Or, even better, make it Eatin': SPACE - double the attraction synergy with even more punniness (it's an "eating space" where you "eat in space").

Why not "Mission: Spice"? (which is what all the Aussie guests will be saying anyway)

 

[Tick Tock]

Why not "Mission: Spice"? (which is what all the Aussie guests will be saying anyway)

Congratulations. You have officially implanted this into my brain for life.

Never again will I be able to see the attraction or restaurant without hearing in my mind it being pronounced with that accent.

 

[JenniferS]

Congratulations. You have officially implanted this into my brain for life.

Never again will I be able to see the attraction or restaurant without hearing in my mind it being pronounced with that accent.

Ditto.

 

[PB Watermelon]

Congratulations. You have officially implanted this into my brain for life.

Never again will I be able to see the attraction or restaurant without hearing in my mind it being pronounced with that accent.

Spiceship Errt.

 

[kthomas105]

I hope they clad the exterior in something that complements the area instead of painting it go away green. The curved exterior lends itself to the same architectural curve as world of motion, which it abuts. Even though it is a part of the mission space complex it is more visible between the two pavilions and because of that I think it should complement them both.
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[JayKZ]

Spiceship Errt.

File under Missed Opportunities: retheming WOL into Spiceship Yurt.

 

[larryz]

I hope they clad the exterior in something that complements the area instead of painting it go away green. The curved exterior lends itself to the same architectural curve as world of motion, which it abuts. Even though it is a part of the mission space complex it is more visible between the two pavilions and because of that I think it should complement them both.
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If they put anything reflective on it, there's the small chance you'd get lasing between the two buildings, and we'd have cooked guests at the end of Test Track...

 

[kthomas105]

If they put anything reflective on it, there's the small chance you'd get lasing between the two buildings, and we'd have cooked guests at the end of Test Track...

Sure, In my mind it doesn't have to be reflective just like Test Track. A flat finish on an aluminum panel would be complementary from a design stand point.

 

[danlb_2000]

Sure, In my mind it doesn't have to be reflective just like Test Track. A flat finish on an aluminum panel would be complementary from a design stand point.

I am not expecting anything better then go-away green.