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We’re back with all the unexpected things that happened in Disney World this week!
Halloween in Magic Kingdom!
This week, Disney World’s Halloween event, BOO Bash After Hours, kicked off, and we also received announcements from Disney regarding their upcoming holiday party and a new EPCOT restaurant. Let’s get into it!
Space 220 is the EPCOT restaurant that we’ve been waiting for since it was announced in 2017.
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Today Disney announced an opening timeline for the restaurant and gave us a first look inside this unique space-themed restaurant that will take guests 220 miles above EPCOT. We also got some menu details, so let’s discuss!
EPCOT has been undergoing a big transformation over the last couple years!
EPCOT
We’re getting new rides, a new flagship store, a remodel of Club Cool, and new attractions to explore! Part of this transformation includes a new space-themed restaurant called Space 220. We found out earlier this summer that the dining experience is scheduled to open this fall — Disney revealed it is specifically set to open in mid-September — and now we have a first look inside the restaurant!
Since it was first announced, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the day we could finally dine at Space 220 in EPCOT.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Space 220 is a new, immersive space-themed restaurant that was announced back in 2017. The restaurant was originally slated to open back in the winter 2019, but after several setbacks, including the loss of its executive chef, the projected opening date was delayed. Following the construction halt during Disney World’s extended closure, we began to wonder when we could finally experience this restaurant — and now we have an answer!
I know EXACTLY what you are thinking. “Why wouldn’t I want to be in Magic Kingdom for the 50th? Are you crazy?!?! I would do anything to be there!”
EPCOT
Well, we are here to tell you there are PLENTY of reasons to skip out on Magic Kingdom when October 1st comes around. [Read more…]
It feels like we’ve been waiting FOREVER for the NEW Space 220 restaurant to open in EPCOT!
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Space 220 was announced all the way back in 2017. It was originally set to open in the winter of 2019 but ran into some delays. Then, the pandemic hit and more delays resulted. But now we’ve got a BIG update on when this spot could open!
Have you ever had a “nope, not today” moment in Walt Disney World?
Some days aren’t always perfect in Disney World.
Maybe you had plans go awry or you experienced something that wasn’t nearly as “magical” as you hoped it would be. Or maybe it felt like the park was quitting on YOU (like when a favorite ride has a weird malfunction!). Today, we’re sharing the times that we had experiences like that in the parks because we’ve seen some pretty bonkers things!
EPCOT’s been undergoing some MAJOR construction lately, but there’s one project that we’re still waiting on.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Yup, remember Space 220? Disney announced a WHILE ago that this restaurant would pop up near Mission: SPACE, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting those internationally-inspired eats. There have been quite a few delays, but we’ve got a sign that this spot may FINALLY be opening…
You’ve probably heard that Disney World will be getting its very own IMMERSIVE Star Wars Hotel!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve slowly but surely been learning tidbits about Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The delayed opening was recently announced, the hotel will feature a new kind of lightsaber, and there will be a pretty cool featured dining experience onboard. Now, we know a little more about the current behind-the-scenes progress on the upcoming offering!
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Space 220 in EPCOT for years…literally!
Space 220
Set next to the Mission: SPACE attraction in EPCOT, Space 220 is a restaurant unlike any other in Disney World. To enter the restaurant, guests will board an elevator that will simulate transporting them 220 miles above Earth to the Centauri Space Station. Once inside, guests will be treated to a full panoramic view of space as they dine! Sounds great, right? If it ever opens, that is!
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