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

[brettf22]

From what I’ve seen, I love this addition. 99% free of IP, fun and somewhat edutainment oriented, plus it’s something you really can’t find anyplace else. But as I’ve said before, the food will really make or break the “re-rideability” of it.

I also don’t think the prix-fixe menu will last forever. Until it’s gone, this probably will be an adults-only dinner spot for us, as the food/price ratio will be very low for my two teenagers.

 

[J4546]

So far I love this. Club Cool, Creations Shop, Rat, Geletaria and now Space 220. Epcot is getting some much needed love. Cant wait to see Harmonious in action and the new center spine area take shape.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Now this one's funny:

 

[wedenterprises]

My only MINOR nerdy complaint is that earth appears too small. I think they got it right in this concept art below where the surface of Earth was stretched across the entire width of the window. This is likely what the actual view would be like, no?

What they ended up with makes it seem like the space station is tilted and WAY out in space. Almost next to earth instead of on top of earth. It just doesn't line up in my brain.

It would be so cool if you actually orbited the earth with this view below, but of course orbiting would nix the amazing elevator idea.

Nitpicky because the whole thing is amazing.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Those windows too. They really capture the "vastness of space" better than the portholes we ended up getting. Looks like they *might have exagerated that a bit.

We got something more like this:

 

[Figments Friend]

Universal Studios are the last ones that should be criticizing any other theme park on the use of screens.

This.

I was just about to say this myself.

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[flynnibus]

My only MINOR nerdy complaint is that earth appears too small. I think they got it right in this concept art below where the surface of Earth was stretched across the entire width of the window. This is likely what the actual view would be like, no?

What they ended up with makes it seem like the space station is tilted and WAY out in space. Almost next to earth instead of on top of earth. It just doesn't line up in my brain.

It would be so cool if you actually orbited the earth with this view below, but of course orbiting would nix the amazing elevator idea.

Nitpicky because the whole thing is amazing.

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Disney probably spend $5million to send a camera into space to get their own data to setup the views.... because that's how they like to spend

 

[Tom Morrow]

My only MINOR nerdy complaint is that earth appears too small. I think they got it right in this concept art below where the surface of Earth was stretched across the entire width of the window. This is likely what the actual view would be like, no?

What they ended up with makes it seem like the space station is tilted and WAY out in space. Almost next to earth instead of on top of earth. It just doesn't line up in my brain.

It would be so cool if you actually orbited the earth with this view below, but of course orbiting would nix the amazing elevator idea.

Nitpicky because the whole thing is amazing.

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Although I haven't been inside the restaurant myself, seems like valid criticism. They could also handwave the elevator concept by having the "station" detatch from the elevator dock and begin orbiting as part of your arrival and re-dock when you're leaving.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[No Name]

I generally like Universal’s Twitter jabs but I think they could use some self-awareness when talking about screens.

 

[Prototype82]

I have no words, guys. Was lucky enough to check it out yesterday. It lives up to the hype. More comments soon…

 

[Casper Gutman]

I generally like Universal’s Twitter jabs but I think they could use some self-awareness when talking about screens.

Yeah, why can’t they move away from screens with rides like Rat… er… Smugglers Run… um… MMRR… wait… Tron… you know what, never mind.

(For the record, I think MMRR is pretty close to a masterpiece, but the “screen” line will remain no matter what the two resorts actually build.)

Also, do people really prefer Disney’s PR tone - over-inflated self-important faux reverence and a hypocritical exploitation of the nostalgia they otherwise ignore - to Uni’s silly snark?

 

[Bullseye1967]

Yeah, why can’t they move away from screens with rides like Rat… er… Smugglers Run… um… MMRR… wait… Tron… you know what, never mind.

(For the record, I think MMRR is pretty close to a masterpiece, but the “screen” line will remain no matter what the two resorts actually build.)

Also, do people really prefer Disney’s PR tone - over-inflated self-important faux reverence and a hypocritical exploitation of the nostalgia they otherwise ignore - to Uni’s silly snark?

You forgot Flight of Passage that's not a....... Nevermind.

 

[Hawg G]

Yeah, why can’t they move away from screens with rides like Rat… er… Smugglers Run… um… MMRR… wait… Tron… you know what, never mind.

(For the record, I think MMRR is pretty close to a masterpiece, but the “screen” line will remain no matter what the two resorts actually build.)

Also, do people really prefer Disney’s PR tone - over-inflated self-important faux reverence and a hypocritical exploitation of the nostalgia they otherwise ignore - to Uni’s silly snark?

At least Rise doesn’t have any...

But wait, MMRR is a masterpiece?

 

[Casper Gutman]

At least Rise doesn’t have any...

But wait, MMRR is a masterpiece?

Eh, Rise isn't screen-reliant - it integrates them well. River Voyage, however...

And yeah, I thought MMRR was shockingly great. It belongs in the Animation Courtyard and GMR should still be around, but it FELT like WDW in a way a lot of modern WDW rides don't - and not just because it has Mickey in it.

 

[Hawg G]

They need to grow up. The attempt at humor isn't very good IMHO. Reminds me of Samsung taking shots at Apple, and it isn't a good look.

Well, I guess Toothsome doesn’t have a room you go in where Jacques is brought to life by Penelope, on. Screen. But I’ve been sitting inside a giant, steampunk, chocolate factory for many years. And have paid much more reasonable prices.

I was expecting a LOT more than basically 3 screen that show part of Earth on the very bottom, then a bunch with just a star field. Seriously, Toothsome uses three screens too. And you can see them on both sides,

But, why the hell doesn’t Disney talk to Crizal about some anti reflective coating? I mean, glare is ONE of the major fails in Smugglers Run. Now it seems to have significantly impacted the design of this place. Not that zero glare would have made this restaurant worthy of the prices.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

We ate tonight at sunset and were able to watch the sun set across earth, and I thought that was pretty cool. The wait stuff were in character talking about living in space - much like GE was originally. We will see how long this one lasts. The food as you know is pricey, and we ended up spending far more than I had anticipated. There were a few drinks and some add-ons, but it was $350 all-in for two adults and two kids. A bit steep, but we wanted to try it.

The food was better than any of the Disney restaurants, but I don't think that's surprising. I still think it was a little bland overall for those prices. The earth does seems a bit too small, but I think it works in the space. The astronauts were way too fake looking and too cutesy at times with all the flips, a selfie taken, and the light sabre fight. Then again, if we were really living in a time when there is a resort and a restaurant in space, why wouldn't they be doing that stuff outside? I just wish they could have done a better job with the astronauts and made them less fake. It took away from the atmosphere a bit.

I'd definitely go back for lunch.

 

[Hawg G]

Eh, Rise isn't screen-reliant - it integrates them well. River Voyage, however...

And yeah, I thought MMRR was shockingly great. It belongs in the Animation Courtyard and GMR should still be around, but it FELT like WDW in a way a lot of modern WDW rides don't - and not just because it has Mickey in it.

I didn’t even notice Finn the first time, the first Kylo and Hux could have have been on a screen and no one would have cared. The final Kylo is the only AA that is important in the ride. The ride is INSANELY reliant on screens. How can you even say it’s not?

 

[James Alucobond]

Also, do people really prefer Disney’s PR tone - over-inflated self-important faux reverence and a hypocritical exploitation of the nostalgia they otherwise ignore - to Uni’s silly snark?

Yes, I prefer companies concern themselves with themselves rather than trying to elevate themselves by looking for gotchas and belittling their competition. It gives off an air of insecurity.

 

[waltography]

My only MINOR nerdy complaint is that earth appears too small. I think they got it right in this concept art below where the surface of Earth was stretched across the entire width of the window. This is likely what the actual view would be like, no?

What they ended up with makes it seem like the space station is tilted and WAY out in space. Almost next to earth instead of on top of earth. It just doesn't line up in my brain

You're absolutely right; it's an amazing effect, but it's one that feels a little bit off because of how you can see almost the entirety of the Florida peninsula in the view but you're supposed to be above it after just having stepped off the elevator.

It's not the end of the world for me, I guess a more prominent curvature means you get the effect more easily than if it were like the concept art.