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

[jpinkc]

Oh for sure. Ate at the living seas restaurant twice and always wished we got a seat by the aquarium glass

Ate there twice myself and wondered what was wrong with my stomach afterwards both times. Not again.

 

[deix15x8]

On the window seats yes and no. If different things are happening out each window you won't be able to see everything but what's going on right outside your window, and the effects may or may not look better from afar.

Yep, that's how the Coral Reef Restaurant is. We had a seat on the second level and were initially disappointed to not be at a window, but quickly realized we had the best spot. We could easily see the fish swimming in any window and follow them as they moved around while those close to the window could only see a small section and missed most of what was out there. The tiered seating was key, without it the views wouldn't have been the same and the inside seats would certainly not have the same level of appeal.

 

[Figments Friend]

I will be at Epcot at the end of Sept and early October.

Interested to see how and when the reservations become available....and the pricing.
If the menu looks enticing and the rates are not too outrageous I might be motivated to give this a try.

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[Magicart87]

It doesn't even look like that in the video. It looked completely stationary, almost like they were just pictures instead of screens.

Like I said, I doubt that's what it will actually be like or else there will be basically no draw to get people to eat there.

That's pretty much it. It's a large scale diaroma with projected effects. No screens in the general sense. At least, that's how I interpret it.

 

[UNCgolf]

That's pretty much it. It's a large scale diaroma with projected effects. No screens in the general sense. At least, that's how I interpret it.

Right -- I didn't really mean literal screens; I just meant actual effects via projection or otherwise. I believe there's supposed to be some simulated motion which would involve some kind of continual effects.

 

[Muffinpants]

I'm ready to give them my money.. just let me make a reservation!

 

[Rinx]

Prix Fixe....after all this time

 

[peter11435]

Prix Fixe....after all this time

What does time have to do with with that?

 

[lewisc]

Prix Fixe....after all this time

Get rid of the guests making a reservation but only ordering a few desserts. Might make it a little easier for guests who want to make a reservation for a meal.

I'll wait to see the menu. A two or three course meal could have different prices depending on what's ordered. Possibly presented as a surcharge for some items.

 

[nickys]

Get rid of the guests making a reservation but only ordering a few desserts. Might make it a little easier for guests who want to make a reservation for a meal.

I'll wait to see the menu. A two or three course meal could have different prices depending on what's ordered. Possibly presented as a surcharge for some items.

I think a surcharge for certain items is possible. At least one restaurant has introduced one, maybe Cape May but don’t quote me on that.

But yes, BOG is the example of how people exploited the breakfast to just order coffee to beat the rope drop crowds. Which is why prix fixe for Space 220 isn’t a total surprise.

 

[jpinkc]

We did BOG a couple years back and it was OK nothing we would call a must do by any measure.

 

[lewisc]

Cape May had an upcharge for crab legs.

 

[jpinkc]

Cape May had an upcharge for crab legs.

Really!!!! When was that!

 

[nickys]

Really!!!! When was that!

Since it re-opened, which I think was around the end of May.

 

[BubbaisSleep]

Very excited to hear some news about Space 220. I’m for sure going to give it a try in December. People watching from outside may be the true gem of this restaurant. Unknowingly, there will be people riding Mission Space after having a full meal in Space, this is going to be entertaining

 

[articos]

I assume those screens are just in a test mode and not showing what it will look like when you're actually eating there?

Correct. That’s also not show lighting, so you’re seeing reflections.

 

[lunchbox1175]

Prix Fixe....after all this time

Yeah, i was really hoping for a good large menu here. This is discouraging.

 

[Phoenician Thanker]

Yeah, i was really hoping for a good large menu here. This is discouraging.

Gotta agree here. Feels like a huge missed opportunity for an array of fun themed dishes. Crossing my fingers they move away from it eventually but not holding my breath. I guess we’ll still try and get there if we can at the end of October for the experience and (hopefully) some good food.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I was hoping I could order space nachos for five bucks and sit there for a few hours and enjoy the view.

 

[jeanericuser001]

Its a pity they didn't make it a club. It could have been the disney version of the mile high club. hehe