Disney releases details on new space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot

[Travisma 1,317]

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This afternoon, Disney released a few tidbits about the new space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot's Future World. 

According to Disney, the yet-to-be-named restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, who you may know from local eateries like The Edison and Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, and Via Napoli Ristorante E Pizzeria at Epcot. Their latest venture will be located in a "newly developed area" between the Mission: Space and Test Track attractions. 

As of now no opening date has been announced, nor even a menu, but Disney does say the new spot will offer "amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth." 

 

[caveat lector 181]

I know it's just another place to spend money, but I'm happy to see activity at Epcot.

[shaffecv 12]

Looks a lot like the Corral Reef.

[h2odivers...Ray 952]

but Disney does say the new spot will offer "amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth."

 

so is it going to be a high rise building or  have virtual image windows?

i am hoping for a high rise 

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

3 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

but Disney does say the new spot will offer "amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth."

 

so is it going to be a high rise building or  have virtual image windows?

i am hoping for a high rise 

Based on the outer space imagery in the graphics and the high above Earth wording I am expecting virtual image windows. 

[Travisma 1,317]

Take all this with a grain of salt.  This was released on 5/21

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/05/21/new-details-leaked-on-disneys-bold-new-space-themed-restaurant

New details leaked on Disney's bold new space-themed restaurant

Earlier this month, Disney confirmed new details on the upcoming space-themed restaurant heading to Epcot. Located between Mission: Space and Test Track near an area formerly used for Mission: Space FastPass distribution, the Patina Restaurant Group operated sit-down restaurant, which is currently unnamed, will be themed to a space station with large "windows" looking out to space and the earth below. 

Since then, various rumored details on the new restaurant have begun to leak out, most notably on the WDW News Today site. According to the rumors, Disney is looking to hearken back to old-school Epcot with the new restaurant. Guests will check in at a small waiting area before boarding one of two "shuttles" to take them to the dining room. These "shuttles" will be similar to the Hydrolators that The Living Seas pavilion used to feature. Video screens, similar to those found in the elevators during the queue of Universal’s Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, will make it look like the shuttle is traveling into space.

According to WDW News Today, guests will disembark from their transportation shuttle and walk past a large wine cellar. Details are still sparse on this area, but it may include some type of robotic or other sci-fi features. 

The main dining room will have multiple levels, similar to Epcot’s Coral Reef or SeaWorld’s Sharks Underwater Grill. The multi-level dining room allows for all guests to have views out of the space windows. The upper level will be broken into two sections, with a slightly smaller east section and a larger west section. The 376 seats in the dining room will evenly be distributed between the upper and lower levels. 
 

A small bar with less than 20 seats will be located toward the back of the room. It will mostly be used to make drinks for diners. 

No details on the menu, name, or opening date have been confirmed by Disney. It’s believed that the new restaurant will open sometime in late 2019 or early 2020, around the same time as other additions currently in the works for Epcot and well in advance of WDW’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021.

[Beckers 1,136]

Elizabeth will loveeeeee this. She’s super into space.