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

[yonafunu]

I have a small question: I tried to book space220 this night at 5:55ET (being an astrophotographer it was THE restaurant I wanted). But no luck, even 64 days before (thanks to the resort), no more place ! In short, very sad... So I have no illusion for the other 10 days at WDW (off-site), I guess i will not be able to get a reservation for space220. Do you have some tips ? Is there anything I can do to hope to get a reservation? Is there still a chance for me to grab a reservation ?

 

[dovetail65]

I have a small question: I tried to book space220 this night at 5:55ET (being an astrophotographer it was THE restaurant I wanted). But no luck, even 64 days before (thanks to the resort), no more place ! In short, very sad... So I have no illusion for the other 10 days at WDW (off-site), I guess i will not be able to get a reservation for space220. Do you have some tips ? Is there anything I can do to hope to get a reservation? Is there still a chance for me to grab a reservation ?

If you want it you check every hour. First thing when you get up and late at night too.

The cancellations come on and you need grab it.

Or you go stand on line for line for the lounge as a last resort. I had a friend go the other day they only waited 30 minutes. They expected to be waiting several hours. Absolute worst case you are in line 4 hours for the lounge. I wouldn't do it.

There is a chance though you won't get reservations, but at a min you need try at least 3 or 4 times a day right up until the day you leave. With 64 days you have time, I am betting you will have one by 40 days. At least I'll cross my fingers for you.

We wanted Be My Guest at time it was impossible to get. I literally made my trip around the day I could get and had to re-book plane and all, at that time for me no big deal, for most it would be.

A hint that worked for me. Take any reservation they have, even if it's the wrong day. Then after keep trying to change the reservation date and time for the next couple weeks then get a new one. One time for me they were all sold out, but once I had a date booked all of sudden modified dates showed that not show before I had a reservation. I am not sure if they do that anymore or if now you would need cancel to re-book, but back than that trick worked a few times for me. The last time I tried and that worked for me at a couple years ago.

I once snagged a reservation last day of our trip too so it happens. Is that all worth it to you is the question.

I do have an AP since 2016, so I am not sure how that effects what I did or do compared to you.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I have a small question: I tried to book space220 this night at 5:55ET (being an astrophotographer it was THE restaurant I wanted). But no luck, even 64 days before (thanks to the resort), no more place ! In short, very sad... So I have no illusion for the other 10 days at WDW (off-site), I guess i will not be able to get a reservation for space220. Do you have some tips ? Is there anything I can do to hope to get a reservation? Is there still a chance for me to grab a reservation ?

FWIW, we were up 60 days out right at the reservation opening (it was 6:00 AM today) and there was no in park availability for DHS or EPCOT for our group of 8. They absolutely seem to be operating the existing restaurants at a reduced capacity. Add in the fact that there are still a bunch of restaurants that aren't open and it's very thin right now.

 

[dovetail65]

FWIW, we were up 60 days out right at the reservation opening (it was 6:00 AM today) and there was no in park availability for DHS or EPCOT for our group of 8. They absolutely seem to be operating the existing restaurants at a reduced capacity. Add in the fact that there are still a bunch of restaurants that aren't open and it's very thin right now.

It's the group size. I can get any any month except Oct 1 right now for 2 people, so that's strange you can't even get in the park.

As far as parks Test it very possible you can get two groups of 4 in or 4 groups of 2.

I have a family of 6. We fixed it by spitting into 3 and got everything we wanted.

Give me your exact dates if you want. I want to see if I can book those dates myself as a test.

 

[RSoxNo1]

It's the group size. I can get any any month except Oct 1 right now for 2 people, so that's strange you can't even get in the park.

As far as parks Test it very possible you can get two groups of 4 in or 4 groups of 2.

I have a family of 6. We fixed it by spitting into 3 and got everything we wanted.

Give me your exact dates if you want. I want to see if I can book those dates myself as a test.

It's the group size and crowds. Something like Biergarten which has availability on other days had zero availability regardless of party size on the Monday after Thanksgiving. That's generally a 4 or 5 on the crowd calendar.

 

[yonafunu]

If you want it you check every hour. First thing when you get up and late at night too.

The cancellations come on and you need grab it.

Or you go stand on line for line for the lounge as a last resort. I had a friend go the other day they only waited 30 minutes. They expected to be waiting several hours. Absolute worst case you are in line 4 hours for the lounge. I wouldn't do it.

There is a chance though you won't get reservations, but at a min you need try at least 3 or 4 times a day right up until the day you leave. With 64 days you have time, I am betting you will have one by 40 days. At least I'll cross my fingers for you.

We wanted Be My Guest at time it was impossible to get. I literally made my trip around the day I could get and had to re-book plane and all, at that time for me no big deal, for most it would be.

A hint that worked for me. Take any reservation they have, even if it's the wrong day. Then after keep trying to change the reservation date and time for the next couple weeks then get a new one. One time for me they were all sold out, but once I had a date booked all of sudden modified dates showed that not show before I had a reservation. I am not sure if they do that anymore or if now you would need cancel to re-book, but back than that trick worked a few times for me. The last time I tried and that worked for me at a couple years ago.

I once snagged a reservation last day of our trip too so it happens. Is that all worth it to you is the question.

I do have an AP since 2016, so I am not sure how that effects what I did or do compared to you.

Thanks for this great reply.
I will put all the chances to my side : I'm developping something to check avaibility automatically with notification when it changes. No more manual checking, yes I'm at that point

 

[dovetail65]

It's the group size and crowds. Something like Biergarten which has availability on other days had zero availability regardless of party size on the Monday after Thanksgiving. That's generally a 4 or 5 on the crowd calendar.

Many times back in the fast pass days I could never get what I wanted, not even the Princess meals. Then my wife did 3 and I did 3 and it worked. We even booked within 15 minutes of each other and when we arrived they seated us at same table.

I am not sure if it would work now with park reservations, worth. Shot though.

Us I have an AP so I dint know how that effect me verse others that dont

Thanks for this great reply.
I will put all the chances to my side : I'm developing something to check availability automatically with notification when it changes. No more manual checking, yes I'm at that point

Sounds sweet.

 

[fngoofy]

From our report the food is very good at Space 220. I think it is going to be extremely successful. Patina know what they are doing.

Disney World opens an "out of this world" dining experience at EPCOT - Space 220

The most anticipated Walt Disney World restaurant in years is now open at EPCOT.

www.wdwmagic.com

Having been to Enzo's Hideaway and the Edison, I'm not that big of a fan. Enzo's was fine, not great. Edison was a hot mess for us and those around us and it seemed like business as usual.
In my opinion Patina is B- on food and a C- on service. But that's based on 4 experiences with them, problem is it was over 3 yrs and every interaction was the same.

 

[Haymarket2008]

For those that have been, how long is the overall dining experience?? I’ve heard some weird talk of 3+ hours which makes zero sense to me.

 

[Muffinpants]

For those that have been, how long is the overall dining experience?? I’ve heard some weird talk of 3+ hours which makes zero sense to me.

I would hope not...

 

[MisterPenguin]

For those that have been, how long is the overall dining experience?? I’ve heard some weird talk of 3+ hours which makes zero sense to me.

They must've included a standby wait in that. You can't order more than 3 courses.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

Anyone who has eaten at a WDW restaurant knows it doesn't take three hours.

They run a well oiled machine and get food to tables as quickly as possible. As soon as one is swallowing their final bite of appetizer, the wait staff are swooping in with the entrée.

It's all about turnover turnover turnover.

 

[daringstoic]

For those that have been, how long is the overall dining experience?? I’ve heard some weird talk of 3+ hours which makes zero sense to me.

I was there Thursday night and it took way longer than we expected. We were in the restaurant for around 2 hours, most of the time just waiting for the next course. I think they're understaffed because there were probably a dozen tables empty at any given time. Our waiter kept making the same joke about a "new guy in the kitchen" to everyone.

ETA: I got curious, so I looked at the timestamps on the photos I took. We ordered our drinks, appetizers, and entrees at the same time right at the beginning and dessert as we were finishing the entrees.

Reservation time: 6:15
Checked in: 6:08
Boarded the elevator: 6:13
Seated: 6:16
Drinks arrived: 6:41
Appetizers arrived: 6:52
Entrees arrived: 7:32
Desserts arrived: 8:01
Check paid and exiting: 8:21

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I've been hearing about 2 hours total.

 

[dovetail65]

I was there Thursday night and it took way longer than we expected. We were in the restaurant for around 2 hours, most of the time just waiting for the next course. I think they're understaffed because there were probably a dozen tables empty at any given time. Our waiter kept making the same joke about a "new guy in the kitchen" to everyone.

ETA: I got curious, so I looked at the timestamps on the photos I took. We ordered our drinks, appetizers, and entrees at the same time right at the beginning and dessert as we were finishing the entrees.

Reservation time: 6:15
Checked in: 6:08
Boarded the elevator: 6:13
Seated: 6:16
Drinks arrived: 6:41
Appetizers arrived: 6:52
Entrees arrived: 7:32
Desserts arrived: 8:01
Check paid and exiting: 8:21

I hope you had a nice time.

Paying the prices for EPCOT 2 hours is way better than them pressuring a table to leave after 60 minutes.

90 minutes is average at a family restaurant. In my small town we have been in the family restaurant over 2 hours many times.

So for me 2 hours seems just right and heck if it was 3 hours better there than at IHOP. I am never in a rush when I eat at WDW, if I am I don't choose an expensive sit down restaurant myself.

IF I am hanging out 3 hours at Space 220, some people might be upset, but personally I would not complain.

 

[daringstoic]

I hope you had a nice time.

Paying the prices for EPCOT 2 hours is way better than them pressuring a table to leave after 60 minutes.

90 minutes is average at a family restaurant. In my small town we have been in the family restaurant over 2 hours many times.

So for me 2 hours seems just right and heck if it was 3 hours better there than at IHOP. I am never in a rush when I eat at WDW, if I am I don't choose an expensive sit down restaurant myself.

IF I am hanging out 3 hours at Space 220, some people might be upset, but personally I would not complain.

We didn't complain, but I wasn't thrilled with how long it took. It cost us the time we needed to head up to the front to see the new SSE lighting because Harmonious was in 20 minutes by the time we got out of there so I only got to peek at the lights over the walls in the central spine. I'm very glad we got to do it for the experience as it was really the only "special" think we did for my bachelorette, but it's not a place I'm going to make an effort to revisit unless I can get a walk-up spot at the bar or lounge.

 

[Figments Friend]

So .....
I've been told by a Guest Relations CM I know that on Sept 28th, anyone who had a reservation had it cancelled with no forewarning.
The owners of the restaurant had a media event, and the sudden cancellations left many Guests disappointed and in some cases irately outraged.
It was H-E- double hockey stick at the Epcot Guest Relations that day....eek.

I was over at Epcot on Monday around 1pm and the waiting line for the lounge was short.
I didn't attempt to get in, as I had to meet up with a friend and we had other plans.

-

 

[kinglsyyy]

Can you sit in the walkup lounge with children, or is it aldults only?

 

[Patcheslee]

Here is a 2 for 1. Space 220 and an Epcot Forever fireworks cruise.

Now adapt the Space 220 to show fireworks below at EP, MK, etc.

 

[RSoxNo1]

It's the group size. I can get any any month except Oct 1 right now for 2 people, so that's strange you can't even get in the park.

As far as parks Test it very possible you can get two groups of 4 in or 4 groups of 2.

I have a family of 6. We fixed it by spitting into 3 and got everything we wanted.

Give me your exact dates if you want. I want to see if I can book those dates myself as a test.

FYI, Disney is holding back dining reservations for many EPCOT restaurants right now due to the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages. Those are not currently available, but will be eventually.

As a point of note, when they last sold the packages (2019) they became available in July.