One of the things we look forward to most on our Disney vacations is the food. And considering that our kids are now all teenagers in the thick of growth spurts and basically never not eating, it is no surprise that snacks and meals are a top priority when we go away. In fact, choosing the restaurants where we’ll dine is one of our favorite things to plan ahead of our trip. There are a few restaurants that we gravitate towards and inevitably make reservations for year after year (Always ‘Ohana! A visit to Disney World would never be complete for us without a meal at ‘Ohana!!) But there are so many exceptional restaurants on property, so we do our best to try something new on every trip. New to us on our last vacation was Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot, and it was fabulous!
Space 220 is the latest addition to the impressive lineup of restaurants at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. The entrance to check in to Space 220 is situated adjacent to MISSION: Space and, just like this neighboring attraction, you can expect to be whisked away from Earth for an epic adventure among the stars. After checking in for your reservation, you’ll be given a ticket to board a space elevator that will take you to the Centauri Space Station. And it is here, 220 miles above Florida, where your interstellar dining experience begins.
Walking into the dining room at Centauri Space Station for the first time left us all a bit speechless. We couldn’t get over the beautiful large picture windows revealing breathtaking views of Earth and life among the stars. And while walking through the restaurant to our table, I realized there is not a bad seat in the house – no matter where you dine, you are treated to these incredible panoramic views. While you may be tempted to fix your gaze on our lovely planet for the entirety of your visit, be sure to keep an eye out for the occasional spacecraft or astronaut to fly past. We were really floored by what Disney Imagineers created here!
Right on par with the outstanding atmosphere of Space 220 is the delicious food. The cuisine at this spectacular new restaurant is truly the perfect complement to the ambiance. Space 220 offers a pre-fixe menu of classic American dishes with unique and innovative twists for both lunch and dinner. Prepare for Lift-Off with appetizers such as the Starry Calamari or Centauri Caesar Salad before settling in for your Star Course with out-of-this-world choices that include the Gemini Burger and Galactic Miso Salmon. And be sure to save room for a Super Nova Sweet to round out your meal. We had reservations for a late lunch on our first visit to Space 220, and to say that we enjoyed the food would be an understatement! We all agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had on a Disney vacation.
Sadly, all good things must come to an end and, before we knew it, the time had come for our return trip to Earth and Epcot.
Reservations for Space 220 can be tough to secure, but our visit here was one of the highlights of our vacation – it is definitely worth the potential hassle to be able to have the opportunity to experience this wonderfully immersive new restaurant!
