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

[CaptainAmerica]

I wonder if the decision to go with prix fixe menus will result in more availability down the road.

It's definitely going to draw from a smaller customer base -- prix fixe just isn't worth the price for a lot of people for various reasons, especially if you're looking at a whole family. A place like Cinderella's Royal Table gets away with it because of the combination of the setting and all of the characters (a lot of people are paying specifically for the characters), but Space 220 won't have that character aspect.

The unique setting alone will keep it busy for a pretty long time, but it'll be interesting to see if there's an eventual decrease in people willing to pay for it, especially if reports come back that the food isn't incredible.

I suppose the Disney Dining Plan will have a part to play in that as well, though.

What are we thinking, 2 credit dinner, 1 credit lunch?

 

[JohnD]

I wonder if the decision to go with prix fixe menus will result in more availability down the road.

It's definitely going to draw from a smaller customer base -- prix fixe just isn't worth the price for a lot of people for various reasons, especially if you're looking at a whole family. A place like Cinderella's Royal Table gets away with it because of the combination of the setting and all of the characters (a lot of people are paying specifically for the characters), but Space 220 won't have that character aspect.

The unique setting alone will keep it busy for a pretty long time, but it'll be interesting to see if there's an eventual decrease in people willing to pay for it, especially if reports come back that the food isn't incredible.

I suppose the Disney Dining Plan will have a part to play in that as well, though.

Maybe for the same reason I still haven't been to Coral Reef. I typically do the attractions in FW then am in WS the rest of the day. There's also the aspect of all the food booths. You can do quite well just grazing the food booths and not doing an ADR in Epcot. For example, I have no lunch ADR planned for that very reason. I do have an ADR for Nine Dragons because I was able to get it and have never been there.

 

[UNCgolf]

What are we thinking, 2 credit dinner, 1 credit lunch?

Is there a chance it's a 2 credit lunch too? The prix fixe price is still $55 a person.

I'm guessing they'll have a harder time keeping it booked for lunch than they will for dinner down the road, because that's an absurdly high price for potentially an app and a hamburger, and people generally aren't looking to eat a big meal at lunch.

 

[themarchhare]

You are paying for a $25 dessert for dinner LOL

 

[Skywise]

I'm not sure what I was expecting for a restaurant in a space station... but this wasn't it.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You are paying for a $25 dessert for dinner LOL

Not really. The mains use more expensive ingredients.

It appears the desserts will be sold a la carte at lunch.

 

[themarchhare]

Not really. The mains use more expensive ingredients.

It appears the desserts will be sold a la carte at lunch.

*some of the mains use more expensive ingredients

Let's be real - in some cases, you will ABSOLUTELY be paying for a $25 dessert.

 

[UNCgolf]

*some of the mains use more expensive ingredients

Let's be real - in some cases, you will ABSOLUTELY be paying for a $25 dessert.

Which is one of the reasons prix fixe is often not a good value proposition. You generally have to get specific items to make it worth what you're paying.

 

[themarchhare]

Which is one of the reasons prix fixe is usually not a good value proposition. You generally have to get specific items to make it worth what you're paying.

Exactly!

 

[UNCgolf]

Doesn’t seem likely, that’s exactly why it’s a fixed menu

There's a lounge menu that doesn't have fixed prices, though. There may be some kind of bar area where you can only order drinks and food off that menu, although I imagine you'd have to have a reservation to go there too.

 

[pixarprincess]

So if reservations open on the 20th do we expect that they're available at 6 am that morning?

 

[disneygeek90]

I don't like sweets and never order desserts at restaurants. I prefer to drink my dessert in the form of a beer, anyway. Lunch menu seems reasonable to me. Will definitely be checking this out.

 

[UNCgolf]

I don't like sweets and never order desserts at restaurants. I prefer to drink my dessert in the form of a beer, anyway. Lunch menu seems reasonable to me. Will definitely be checking this out.

I was looking at the lunch menu and having a hard time figuring out any combination of app/entree that would be worth even close to $55! I realize you're paying a markup for the location (and a Disney one in general) but that just seems absurdly steep for what's offered.

 

[disneygeek90]

I was looking at the lunch menu and having a hard time figuring out any combination of app/entree that would be worth even close to $55! I realize you're paying a markup for the location (and a Disney one in general) but that just seems absurdly steep for what's offered.

With the appetizer it's actually pretty reasonable, and accounting for the overall experience.

Comparable Prices at Paddlefish:
Calamari: $16
Salmon: $34
Total: $50

Comparable Prices at City Works:
Kung Pao Cauliflower: $15
Salmon: $29
Total: $44

Comparable Prices at Brown Derby:
Shrimp Cocktail: $15
Free Range Chicken: $33
Total: $48

 

[Horizons '83]

So the lounge will be walk up's only with a limited menu, but that looks like a great option if you don't have a large family and you want to check out the place without forking over $200 for dinner.

 

[UNCgolf]

With the appetizer it's actually pretty reasonable, and accounting for the overall experience.

Comparable Prices at Paddlefish:
Calamari: $16
Salmon: $34
Total: $50

Comparable Prices at City Works:
Kung Pao Cauliflower: $15
Salmon: $29
Total: $44

Comparable Prices at Brown Derby:
Shrimp Cocktail: $15
Free Range Chicken: 33
Total: $48

I was partially thinking along the lines of not wanting a $35 salmon entree for lunch, especially with an appetizer added. That's a lot of food.

You're right that there are combos to make it work, though. Just goes back to the prix fixe issue of needing to order certain items to actually get your money's worth. Half the appetizers are salads that should be $10 or less since they're not supposed to be a meal-sized portion. The space greens or caesar salad and burger combo is probably a $30 meal (or less) for $55.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

So I had hoped to go to Space 220 for my birthday in 2019. Of course, that didn't happen, and we went to The Boathouse instead. I ordered the Dungeness crab stuffed whole lobster, and it was everything I dreamed of. Now that's off their covid-simplified menu. I was prepared to laugh myself silly over the prices of THIS menu, but then I saw for the $20 add on, and the total of $99 I could have a lobster stuffed with crab meat and now I don't know if I should be stalking ADR for my 2021 birthday.

This is how they get you.

Also, requesting suggestions for where to get a crab stuffed whole lobster in Central Florida.

You don't. You come to MA and let me show you where to get a lobster meal.

 

[disneygeek90]

I was thinking more along the lines of not wanting a $35 salmon entree for lunch, especially with an appetizer added. That's a lot of food.

You're right that there are combos to make it work, though. Just goes back to the prix fixe issue of needing to order certain items to actually get your money's worth. Half the appetizers are salads that should be $10 or less since they're not supposed to be a meal-sized portion. The space greens or caesar salad and burger combo is probably a $30 meal (or less) for $55.

Yeah I think you definitely have to stick to the higher cost proteins if you wanna get your money out of it. The burger and a salad probably isn’t “worth it.”

 

[aladdin2007]

I was looking at the lunch menu and having a hard time figuring out any combination of app/entree that would be worth even close to $55! I realize you're paying a markup for the location (and a Disney one in general) but that just seems absurdly steep for what's offered.

agree, at least include a small dessert for that price...its like something is missing,

 

[GhostHost1000]

For those prices it should include a trip to the moon where our table awaits