RUMOR: Space 220 Restaurant Will Open October 1 at EPCOT for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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We recently confirmed that the new Space 220 Restaurant was scheduled to open this fall at EPCOT, and now we can report that the new sit-down venue will supposedly officially open on October 1 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort. Patina Restaurant Group has been hiring for various positions … Read more

PHOTOS: Fences Down Around Space 220 Restaurant at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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A major milestone has been reached outside Space 220 at EPCOT, as fencing is now down around the restaurant. The changes aren’t visible from the courtyard of Mission: SPACE, where black curtains continue to hide the Space 220 entrance. While tape has been laid near the curtains, these are very likely to serve the extended … Read more

PHOTOS: Landscaping Added Around Space 220 Site at EPCOT

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It’s been difficult to track the progress on Space 220, the new space-themed restaurant opening between Mission: SPACE and Test Track. The restaurant was supposed to open in April of this year, but has been delayed due to the COVID-19 closure. Last month, we saw some progress at the construction site with lights and landscaping … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT Delayed, Now Opening February 2020

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Mission Control, our launch has been delayed. Turns out this year’s most highly-anticipated restaurant… isn’t opening this year after all. When we last checked in on the status of Space 220, we found out that the planned Executive Chef, Theo Schoenegger, had abandoned ship. With just weeks before the restaurant’s expected Winter opening date, it appeared … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant Now Hiring for Key Front of House Positions at EPCOT

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In space, no one can hear you cook. When we last checked in on the status of Space 220, which is arguably the most highly-anticipated restaurant (supposedly) opening this year, we found out that the planned Executive Chef, Theo Schoenegger, had abandoned ship. With just weeks before the restaurant’s expected Winter opening date, it appears … Read more

Space 220 Executive Chef Steps Down Weeks Before Expected Opening at EPCOT

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In space, no one can hear you cook. Or rather, there won’t be any cooking noises coming from the Space 220 galley if they don’t find a new Executive Chef soon. With just weeks before the restaurant’s expected opening, the planned Executive Chef has stepped down, and based on recent Patina Restaurant Group job listings, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/26/19 (New ID Holders, Illuminations Phone Cases, Construction Updates, World Showcase Snacks, and More!)

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Welcome to another beautiful day at Epcot! Since the park is currently between festivals, this is the perfect time to visit. We started our day with a quick check on the construction for Guardians of the Galaxy. Solar panels are being installed on the top of the pavilion. Then it’s time for a quick peek … Read more

BREAKING: Epcot’s New Future World Space Restaurant Will Open Later in 2019

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Despite construction work progressing slowly on the project, Disney has just released further details on the upcoming space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot, which appears to be opening ahead of schedule! Check out all the details below! Dining team, this is Mission Control. You are clear for 2019 entry into the new space-themed restaurant coming to … Read more