Epcot Space 220 Lounge Review

The Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT may be one of the most difficult reservations to get at Walt Disney World but it is well worth the effort. If you’re looking to skip the pricey prix fixe menu at the Space 220 Restaurant, then the Space 220 Lounge is a great option. With delicious foods, drinks, and desserts this space restaurant at Disney World doesn’t disappoint. With views of the galaxy, here’s everything to know about one of the Best Disney restaurants at EPCOT theme park. 

We’re not ones to gush but our most recent experience at this Epcot Space Restaurant caught us quite off guard. Sure, the “elevator to the space station” was kind of cool, and the digital windows showing the galaxy beyond were interesting. But, really we’re talking about the food. While we spent months trying to get a reservation for the lounge, we didn’t have high hopes for more than an average experience.

Yet, everything from the curated mocktail list to the complex appetizers was a treat. You can tell some intentional choices went into creating this menu, not just the experience. Here’s everything to know about the Space 220 Restaurant and Lounge and if this Epcot Space Restaurant should be on your Disney Must-do List for your Walt Disney World trip. ( P.S. We think it should!)

Space 220 Restaurant Details

The Space 220 EPCOT restaurant features a truly unique experience you can’t get anywhere else! From the Space Station ticket you get when you enter, to the “elevator” you ride to the station high above the park, there are details worth seeing around every corner. Still a newer restaurant Space 220 Reservations are often hard to get. 

Space 220 Location

The Disney Space 220 Restaurant is at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT theme park. Located just behind the Mission Space ride, in World Discovery, you can head up the pathway to the open check in desk. Here you will come to an alcove to check-in. This is also where you go to see what walk-up wait times look like if you were unable to get a reservation. This is the area you’ll wait in until you’re shown into the main space station lobby. 

Space 220 Hours

Hours at Space 220 are the same for the lounge, and restaurant.

• Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Dinner: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Space 220 Restaurant Reservations

Reservations at Space 220 for both the restaurant and the lounge are difficult to get. Primarily, because it’s a smaller restaurant, so fills up fast. The Space 220 Lounge however, is sometimes easier to grab last minute, and offers an a la carte menu that is cheaper than the multi-course prix fixe meal.

While there are times that you can simply add your name to a waitlist, wait times tend to be over an hour for walk-ins at this point. Still, there are options. If you’re adults without children, the Space 220 Lounge sometimes has walk-up seating available. If you’re dining with anyone under 18 you will need a reservation for the Space 220 Lounge. 

Space 220 Reservation Tips

Your best bet on snagging a Epcot Space 220 reservation is to book it as soon as your 60 day dining reservation window opens. Of course, if there isn’t availability we recommend you check the My Disney Experience App while you’re in the park to join the walk up list, which is sometimes available. You can also just head to the desk at the restaurant and see if there are any openings. Remember, people cancel reservations all the time, so keep checking the app before and during your visit. You may be surprised.

Space 220 Restaurant Atmosphere

The Disney Space 220 Restaurant atmosphere is very well-themed to what you would expect on a space station. Given general knowledge about space stations that is. The waitstaff makes jokes about the limited food availability, and that transporting dinnerware from Italy, 22,000 miles an hour in an elevator is sure to result in some cracks. Everyone is in character, as space station employees, throughout the meal, and it made for interesting conversation. Many shared that they just loved working in outer space. As an immersive dining experience, it was quite tame, which we enjoyed. 

One of the main draws of the Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT is its unique theme and experience. From as early as the waiting room, you are given the space station treatment. Once called your party receives a “boarding pass” which allows you access to the elevator, taking you 22,000 miles per hour to the “space station above”. While this is just a space with a digital screen on the floor that makes it look like you’re moving up or down, it’s still mesmerizing to watch.

Once you’ve arrived at this Disney space restaurant you get to see the living food garden and are ushered to the dining room, wrapped in digital screens showing the universe beyond. With a view of Earth, astronauts, space shuttles, and random space things, you can gaze out the “windows’ while you dine. This is a unique experience at Walt Disney World, and one not replicated anywhere else.

The dining atmosphere of Space 220 is casual, and we didn’t see evidence of a dress code of any kind. As the restaurant was made to feel more like an exciting day out, than something fancy. In addition to the tables slated for the restaurant, and those slated for the lounge, there is also bar seating, if you’re looking for that experience. While the bar didn’t face the main windows, there was a digital screen all their own, behind the bartender, no doubt contributing to interesting conversations. 

Space 220 Lounge Menu

Serving a selection of appetizers, the Space 220 lounge was a great option for lunch for us. And we were able to try several amazing dishes without being locked into the higher price tag of the prix fixe menu. We were also able to order desserts from the restaurant menu during our meal as well, even though they’re not technically on the Space 220 Lounge Menu.

Astro Deviled Eggs

The Astro Deviled Eggs appetizer at Space 220 includes Free-Range Eggs, Maple Glazed Bacon, Scallion, Pickled Shallots, and Micro Greens. As people who love eggs, and love deviled eggs most of all, we were not thrilled with these. Definitely more of a vinegar-based deviled egg, than a mayonnaise-based egg. That said, the maple-glazed bacon was no doubt meant to counteract that acidity, but it didn’t really do its job there. At $12 for two eggs, cut in half, we wanted more than we got on this one. On the other hand, if you love bacon, this may be worth it for you!

Blue Moon Cauliflower

If you like battered veggies of any kind then you’ll love this. Such a surprise, this appetizer combined Tempura Fried Cauliflower, Housemade Hot Sauce, and Blue Cheese Dust. Absolutely delicious, this was light and flavorful. Even if you don’t like blue cheese ( which we don’t) this was still voted the best appetizer we had here. 

Short Rib Sliders

Another winner, this appetizer came with 2 little sliders, perfectly cooked, and with Short rib, White Cheddar Cheese, Sriracha Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, and Butter Pickles. If you’re having the appetizers as a makeshift lunch, this one should be on your list. The ribs were tender and the combo of the siracha aioli and sweet cheddar was divine. 

Space Wings

These are a Marinated Deep-Fried Chicken Wings, with Hot Honey, and Dill.

Hoisin Pork Belly

Braised Pork Belly, Smokey Rainbow Chard, and Golden Raisin Agrodolce.

Apollo 16 Shrimp Tacos

Marinated Shrimp, Lettuce, Shallots, in a Crispy Wonton Shell.

Starry Calamari

Fried Calamari, Italian Cherry Peppers, Spicy Marinara, with Roasted Pepper Citrus Aioli.

Space 220 Lounge Desserts

While not on the official Space 220 Lounge Menu, you can generally order the desserts from the restaurant even when you’re seated at the lounge. I mean, whose going to turn away your hard earned cash, right? These are between $14- $15 each on the main Space 220 Restaurant Menu.

• Lunar Carrot Cake: This plant-based dessert tastes anything but plant-based! It’s a luscious Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese, Candied Pistachios. Absolutely delicious, we wish we would have gotten two. 
• Sol: Chocolate Tart, Coffee Sponge, Hazelnut Crunch, Coffee Mouse, Cherry Gel
• Cosmic Cheesecake: Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Crumbs, Raspeberry Gel, Chocolate Dome
• Capella: Maple Mousse, Orange Curd, Cranberry Orange Blondie, Chai Cream
• Bode’s Swirl: Lemon Chiffon, Berry Compote, Marshmallow Meringue

Space 220 Lounge Specialty Drinks

Serving a variety of specialty cocktails you can also get mocktails here. Prices range from $13-$20 per drink, depending on what you order. You can also order a variety of wines, beer and champagne.

Moon Rocks: Very fun, this drink includes Coconut, Blue Cotton Candy Syrup, Lemonade, Moon Dust, and Moon Rocks.  With pop rocks given on the side, you can add them throughout your sipping experience. It was warned that if we dump the whole thing in at once, there’s a bit of an explosion. And even with the little bit we put in each time, there was tons of fizz. Very much like a cotton candy drink, the flavors changed as we went along, mainly because the pop rocks seemed to bring out different flavors each time, which was fun. This drink also included a pack of Space 220 collectible trading cards.

Starship Lemonade: We love a refreshing drink and the beautiful look of Butterfly Pea Tea. This drink included Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Butterfly Pea Tea, and Mint. This drink didn’t come with a candy sidekick, but it does come with Space 220 collectible trading cards. And is one of the calmer drinks, if you have picky kids, that still want to feel special with a fancy drink. 

Space 220 Lounge Specialty Cocktails

• Galaxy Spritz: Lagoon Bay Aperitif, Lychee Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Prosecco
• Black Hole Fashioned: Buffalo Trace bourbon, Demerara, Whiskey-Barrel-Aged Bitters
• Illumination: Bacardi rum, Malibu rum, Passion Fruit, Blood Orange, Pineapple, Lime Sour, Passion Fruit Boba
• M4RG4R1TA: Espolon Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Lime Sour, Salted Lime Foam, Electricdust
• Shuttle Crew: Kettle One Peach and Orange Blossom Vodka, Vanilla, Tangerine, Red Bull and Tang Foam
• Up All Night: Absolute Vanilla, Chilled Espresso, Kahlúa, Crème de Cacao
• Space Age Mule: Tito’s Homemade Vodka, fresh carrot juice, mango, lime juice, ginger beer, and chili lime seasoning rim 
• Command Center: Hendrick’s Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, citrus and elderflower foam 
• Gamma Burst: Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass, Midori Melon Liqueur, and strawberry popping pearls 
• P²OG: Appleton Estate Signature rum, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Orange, Guava
• Sunspot: Espolòn Reposado, Fresh Lime, Mango, Spicy Agave

Space 220 Restaurant Menu

The Space 220 Restaurant Menu offers an extensive set of options for this 3 course meal which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert.

Space 220 Lounge Cost

The Disney Space 220 restaurant is in the highest tier for cost, with the prix fixe lunch at $55 and dinner at $79 a plate. The Space 220 Lounge, however, doesn’t offer a Prize Fixe Menu, and instead offers dishes a la carte! At the lowest tier for lunch and dinner, Space 220 Lounge offers dishes at $20 or less a plate.

That said, multiple dishes on the Space 220 Lounge menu can easily add up to the same amount as the full dinner. The benefit of the Space 220 Lounge, over the Restaurant, is the flexibility regarding what you order both in substance and price, and the easier to get reservations.

If you’re planning to eat Lunch or Dinner at the Space 220 Restaurant, then be prepared for the Prix Fixe price tag. While kid eats for $29, including an entree, dessert, and drink, adults have a much higher price tag. The Space 220 Lunch Menu is a 2-course Prix Fixe at $55 a person or you can choose the Space 220 Dinner Menu which is a 3-course Prix Fixe at $79 a person. Both offer up many of the same dishes.

Space 220 Collectors Cards

Another perk of ordering these non-alcoholic cocktails, or Zero-Proof Cocktails as they’re sometimes called, was that we also get a pack of trading cards with each drink. Obviously geared toward children, as adults, we were thrilled to get these fun collectibles from the restaurant. Especially since it completely counts as one of the Free Souvenirs at Walt Disney World. So what are these cards? These cards include fun scenes and graphics you would expect from a space station collectible card park. Each Card pack contains 6 cards, randomly selected from different series named for each planet. Each card falls into one of three categories;  Space Trivia, Food in Space Trivia, and Space Technology.

Rare Space 220 Collectors Cards

And some packs have the highly coveted “White Cards” which are considered quite rare. These cards are the Tech-SpecC Cards which are not full cover, but instead, white, gray, and accented in blue foil.

Something to note about the Space 220 Collectors Cards is that you can only get them at the restaurant. And they only come with non-alcoholic drinks. As such it’s also important to know that whatever you get may be valuable. Especially as certain planet series retire before the new sets come out. For instance, Earth, Mercury, and Venus were the first set of series ( 3 planets, 6 cards in each series). Now, those cards are retired and the card series available are the Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter series. As such there are limited quantities of all these cards out there. Treat them like gold! 

Space 220 Lounge FAQ

Does Epcot Space 220 Restaurant or Lounge take the Disney Dining Plan?

No. Neither the restaurant, nor the lounge take the Disney Dining Plan.

Are there any Discounts?

Disney World Annual Passholders receive 10% off of regular priced food, and nonalcoholic beverages, during lunch only.

Is Space 220 Lounge and Restaurant good for Kids?

Yes. While the atmosphere is non-Disney, the Space element is enough to intrigue most children. And the options for fun drinks, with pop rocks, and a full kid’s menu offers lots of options. A reminder that if your child is under 18, and you want to dine in the lounge, then you must make a reservation. As children are not permitted in the lounge without a reservation.

Space 220 Lounge Review

For us, the Space 220 Lounge ticked all the boxes. We got a great meal, at an OK price, in an interestingly themed environment. Our table had great views of outer space, our server was fantastic, and the food was excellent. It’s a unique Disney foodie experience we highly recommend for your next trip.