It’s hard to believe that after all this time, we’re finally eating at Space 220!

It’s been 84 years (actually more like 4 years) since Space 220 was announced (we first heard about it back in 2017), and after many setbacks and delays, it’s FINALLY here. Today we got the chance to travel 220 miles above the Earth to eat in SPACE. Is this spot worth the wait (both in the amount of years we’ve waited AND the long line you might need to wait in to eat here)? Let’s find out.

Atmosphere

If you’re wondering where to find Space 220, it is located just next to Mission: SPACE in EPCOT. HOW “just next” to Mission:SPACE? This close:

Head to Mission:SPACE, but instead of getting in the queue more on the left side of the big curved building, head to the righthand side of curve and you’ll find the entrance to Space 220.

The Lines

Earlier today, we got the chance to experience a special media preview of Space 220. Some of our reporters were also able to wait in line and get a walk-up spot at this restaurant (separate from the Media Event).

If you’re planning on visiting Space 220 in the future, be aware that this spot will only be accepting walk-ups from now (September 20th) through September 26th.

Starting September 27th, reservations will be accepted (and are recommended). You can make reservations right now for dates starting on September 27th. Forewarning: reservations, not surprisingly, filled up QUICKLY for most dates.

If you are planning to visit in the next few days, while it is walk-up only, get ready for a (potentially) LONG line. On Space 220’s opening day (today), we had some reporters waiting in line for OVER 4 hours. 

It was…a lot. Looks like eating in “Space” is a pretty popular thing. (In all fairness, Future World hasn’t gotten a new sit-down restaurant basically since back in the 80s, so it’s kiiiinda a big deal!)

People are READY to grab their Space 220 spot! As a reminder, this week is first come first serve for dining—so you may want to rope drop if you’re hoping for a table. Reservations begin next week, and opened up this morning in the MDX app. pic.twitter.com/6vSjddLTxF

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 20, 2021

 

Since this restaurant is brand new, we expect that these crowds will stick around for a little while and that this will be a hard to come by reservation for the foreseeable future.

Click here to see more about the LONG lines we experienced on Space 220’s opening day.

The Departure Lounge

Once you’ve gotten through the line (or your reservation time has arrived), you’ll find a Space 220 check-in desk on the outside.

Then, it’s time to head into the Space 220 Departure Lounge. 

Here, you’ll find Cast Members assisting guests, checking them into their reservations, etc.

You’ll also find some seating for guests to enjoy while they wait for their turn to ride the “Space Elevator” — more on that in a second!

Once you’ve checked in for your reservation or walk-up spot, you’ll get a “Boarding Pass.”

There are different colored Boarding Passes as part of this process.

Once your Boarding Pass is called, you’ll head to the Space Elevators so you can travel to the Centauri Space Station.

Then, the real fun begins.

The Space Elevator

When your turn arrives to go into space, you’ll head into the Space Elevators and stand where directed.

These elevators feel very EPCOT — anyone getting some hydrolator vibes?

Here we GO! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/qkEFxPzkBh

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During your elevator ride, you can look down at a port in the floor to watch as you “take off” from the earth, leaving EPCOT (and the rest of the Earth) behind. This is really fun trying to spot EPCOT landmarks as you soar into space!

Check out the video below to see more of our journey into space!

Heading up to the Centauri Space Station! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/luP8WZFOcY

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But, don’t forget to also look UP!

Almost there! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/mUWVydGele

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When you look up in the space elevator, you’ll see your approach to the Centauri Space Station, where you’ll be dining. We do have to put a tiny disclaimer here: you will NOT travel to actual space through this elevator. So, no need to pack those astronaut suits!

Centauri Space Station

Once you’ve traveled to space, you’ll exit into the Centauri Space Station. Thankfully (or not?) they must have turned on the artificial gravity because there’s no zero gravity happening here. In this spot, you’ll find some futuristic space lettuce growing. Hey, gotta get those veggies, even in space!

Then, you’ll enter the main dining room.

This is when you realize you’re truly eating in a VERY unique spot.

A look at the restaurant! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/ZdELjuYz4U

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We’ll get to the food in a minute, but really, the atmosphere here is the STAR of the entire show. HELLO…YOU ARE EATING IN “SPACE!!!”

While the view of Earth is cool enough, you’ll want to keep your eyes on those “windows” to space throughout your meal as you may spot special ships, astronauts, and more! We won’t spoil all of the fun stuff you can spot just yet, but keep your eyes peeled.

There are a variety of dining/sitting areas at Space 220.

There is an upper level and a lower level, with some tables directly next to the windows, and others farther away.

The elevated spaces are great because they ensure that you still have a good view of the windows to space. But, as with all restaurants, there are some good seats, some great seats, and some seats you probably don’t want.

The seats directly next to the windows are (obviously) quite good in terms of those space views. The seats that are just down the stairs which lead to that lower level are also quite good — especially the ones that really overlook Earth. There are, however, some tables in the far left of the restaurant that are quite far away from the space windows — those are (from what we saw) some of the worst seats because of their distance from the windows. So be sure to keep all of that in mind.

There are areas of the restaurant for those doing the main/regular dining, but there’s also a bar area, and a lounge.

There are a variety of different tables in the space, some of which are rounded, others are longer and rectangular in shape.

Overall the furniture feels modern and simplistic, with designs, materials, and colors that evoke that space-like feeling.

At each table, you’ll generally find a QR code to scan for the menu…

…as well as cups and silverware.

The flatware is pretty neat, with a unique elongated look. Back in early 2020, we actually shared a look at some of the flatware Space 220 was thinking of utilizing.

It’s not entirely clear if this is exactly the same brand/type we had looked at previously, but it certainly evokes a similar modern and unique feeling.

When we got plates to share, we noticed their very moon-inspired design! Fun!

Overall, again, the atmosphere is really the star here.

Even the bathrooms have funny, in-theme signs!

Spotted in the #Space220 restrooms (media event) pic.twitter.com/mQJlZUJhft

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 20, 2021

Be sure to look for the Astronaut-themed bathroom signs.

Astronaut Bathroom Signs

 

 

Whether you’ve always wanted to visit space, have a kiddo that is obsessed with astronauts, or just love eating in themed environments, this spot is going to HUGELY appeal to you!

Menu

Space 220 is currently open for lunch and dinner, and is priced at $55 per adult for lunch and $79 per adult for dinner, while kids cost $29 for lunch and dinner.

We visited for lunch during our media preview and got to try various lunch items as well as items that are specific to the lounge.

The $55 lunch price includes one Lift-Off (appetizer) and one Star Course (entree).

Lift-Off choices include the Big Bang Burrata, Starry Calamari, Blue Moon Cauliflower, Neptune Tartare, Centauri Caesar Salad, Space Greens, and Galaxy Grain Salad.

Star Course options include Seared Tuna, Bluehouse Salmon, Centauri Burger, Flat Iron Steak, Roasted Free-range Chicken, Baked Maccheroni, and Terra-Bolognese.

For an added cost, you can order the Space Station Special, the Galactic Lobster Globe for $18, or add on some Satellite Sides to your meal. The Satellite Sides include Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fried Potato Wedges, Brussels Sprouts, and Broccolini. The add-on sides range from $8-10.

Lunch for kids costs $29 and comes with one Star Course (entree), one Supernova Sweet (dessert), and one Celestial Beverage (drink).

Kids’ Star Course options are Space-Ghetti, Galactic Salmon, Cosmic Chicken, Smashed Burger, and Mission Macaroni.

Kids have dessert and select drinks included in the price of lunch. The Super Nova Sweets options are the Cosmic Cupcake, Gelato Scoop, or Sorbet. Celestial Beverages (which are included in the price) include Soda, Milk, Apple Juice, and Bottled Water.

There are also drinks available at an added cost. For the kiddos, there are some Zero-Proof Sippers, AKA specialty non-alcoholic drinks.

For the adults, there are specialty cocktails, wines, and beers available.

There are also non-alcoholic Zero-Proof Cocktails available for the adults.

What’s great about ALL of the Zero-Proof Cocktails is that they come with a souvenir Space 220 Collectible cup.

The cup features some really great designs on it and would make a great collectible for kids or adults. These cups are included in the price of the Zero-Proof Cocktails, or kiddos can add them onto their soda or other drink purchases for $3.

If you want even MORE souvenirs, you can grab Space 220 collectible cards. These are provided to kids with the purchase of any kids meal, and are also included in the purchase of a Zero-Proof Cocktail.

During our meal, we grabbed some trading cards that had a variety of different designs on them…

…including designs showing Lunar Bacon Cubes…

…and ones featuring space tourism.

As we mentioned, during our time at the media event, we got to sample some lunch items, but we also got to try some items that are on the lounge menu.

The lounge menu features lots of beers, wines, etc. but it also has some “Flight Bites” including Astro Deviled Eggs, Starry Calamari, Blue Moon Cauliflower, Chicken on Waffle, Short Rib Sliders, and a New England Lobster Roll. Some of these are items you’ll recognize from the lunch menu above, but others are unique to the lounge.

Eats and Drinks

Now, let’s finally get into what we actually got to sample today! We’ll start with the drinks. First, we got to try the Atmospritz, which is made with New Amsterdam, Aperol, Blood Orange, Orange Juice, Prosecco, and a Cotton Candy Cloud. Yes, you read that right — a cotton candy cloud (whoever came up with these menu names and descriptions should get a pun award by the way).

It’s made with New Amsterdam, Aperol, blood orange, OJ, Prosecco, and a cotton candy cloud (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/bjiHyqtuwW

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 20, 2021

 

The drink name and ingredients suggest it would taste more like a true Aperol Spritz but this was much more like a mimosa/spritz hybrid and significantly sweeter (but what do you expect dunking cotton candy in a drink!). Overall, we thought this drink was pretty sweet — something you probably could have guessed from its ingredients. But, it’s really fun and seeing the Cotton Candy “disappear” into the drink is a great effect. If you love sweet drinks, this might be a good choice for you! The Atmospritz is $15.

Next, we got the Planetary Punch, which is priced at $15. This drink features Bacardi Silver, Malibu, Blue Curacao, Guava, and Coconut.

If you’re looking for a kind-of a Piña Colada-type drink, then this is the one for you. It has a very tropical feel to it, plus it has a fun presentation with all kinds of bubbles coming out of it! This is due to the addition of a bit of dry ice. While it was a sweeter rum drink, you can definitely taste the coconut, adding a nice layer of flavor. The double-walled glassware here was unique and fun too.

Planetary Punch! Bacardi Silver, Malibu, Blue Curaçao, guava, coconut, and BUBBLES! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/2QbqwGLgbY

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If you like margaritas, the Stargarita might be a good choice (it’s the purplish drink in the back of the video below). This drink is made with Herradura Plata, Cointreau, House Made Agave Sour, and B’lure (butterfly pea flower extract!).

This drink is really fruity and tastes very good. It also changes color, making it another drink with a fun presentation. Butterfly Pea Flower is naturally a striking blue/purple but the addition of acid (citrus juice, in this case) turns it a pretty shade of purpley-pink.

The Nebula and the Stargarita! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/TljdyB5rna

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While there’s no salted rim or anything like that, they do provide a lime wedge on the drink, which is a nice addition. It’s not too strong and not too fruity. We felt like this drink was actually a perfect mix of both flavors! You can get this drink for $16.

Next up, it was time for The Nebula priced at $15. This drink is made with Maker’s Mark, Pineapple, Honey, Passion Fruit, Angostura Bitters, and Moon Dust. And yes, the citrus “twist” in this case is actually cut out stars!

This drink was delicious! If you’re a fan of whiskey, we have a feeling you’ll enjoy this. You can definitely taste the honey in this one, but the drink overall is very smooth. The pineapple flavor in this drink also pops out, so if that’s something you don’t like, you might want to opt for a different drink.

One of our reporters shared that if they had to order another drink again out of the variety that they had to try, this is the one they’d get (despite the fact that the presentation isn’t as fun as some of the others).

We also tried the Jupiter Fizz, which features Hendrick’s Gin, Aperol, Grapefruit, and Mango. It’s priced at $17.

This drink was very tasty. The strongest flavors here were mango and grapefruit. It wasn’t overly sweet though as the grapefruit helped to balance the flavors out, and it wasn’t overly fruity tasting either. Again, another fun glass!

The next drink we got is the Red Star, made with Jameson, Monin Dragon Fruit, fresh lemon, and Onyx. 

This drink is priced at $17. You can definitely taste the Jameson in this drink, but it still has some fruitiness. Out of all the drinks we tried, this one is more moderate when it comes to sweetness, so if you aren’t a fan of very sweet drinks, this might be one of your best bets.

Next, we got the Celestial Cosmopolitan, which features Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry-Hibiscus Juice, and Moon Dust. You can get this for $15.

This drink tasted basically like a good cosmopolitan. The “moon dust” here is also found in the Nebula — it’s just a bit of edible glitter. There’s a bit of a floral aftertaste from the hibiscus, but mostly it just tastes like a classic cosmopolitan. It’s a safe choice if that’s the type of drink you enjoy! (Seriously, there’s some poor soul out there with a little cookie cutter cutting out a zillion citrus rind stars because they’re in EVERYTHING it seemed!)

Want a non-alcoholic drink? During our time there, we got to try the Moon Rocks drink from the Zero-Proof Cocktails menu. This drink is made with coconut, blue cotton candy syrup, lemonade, Moon Dust, and “Moon Rocks” — AKA Pop Rocks!

This drink is really fun and a great choice for kids. You can pour the Pop Rocks into your mouth as you drink it, or place them on top and try to get that unique popping sensation. It essentially tastes like a flavored sprite, but the color plus the pop rocks makes it a fun choice.

Non-alcoholic Moon Rocks drink! (#Space220 media event) pic.twitter.com/sHtnlyrfVl

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 20, 2021

We also grabbed The Milky Way, which is considered a dessert drink. This is made of chilled espresso, spiced brown sugar syrup, caramel, and cream, and it comes with a mini Milky Way. The drink is another non-alcoholic concoction and is priced at $12.

The Milky Way

Overall, this is a good non-alcoholic, coffee-based drink. It was sweet but not overly so. It was good, but there are a lot of other more exciting cocktails we’d recommend you get instead. If you’re still in the mood for a coffee, you can always just find a Joffrey’s Coffee kiosk for some good iced coffee after you’ve returned from space.

The Milky Way

Finally, we also got the Lightyear Lemonade. This features fresh-squeezed lemonade, butterfly pea tea, and mint. This is priced at $12.

Lightyear Lemonade

Truthfully, this drink just tasted like a regular lemonade. It was good and totally fine if lemonade is what you’re after, but it’s boring compared to the other specialty drinks available here (including some of the other non-alcoholic creations, like the one with the Pop Rocks).

 

 

Next, it was time to grab some food. Between the media event and the items our reporters were able to order as they went on their own (outside of the media event), we got to try a WHOLE bunch of items from the lunch menu and lounge menu.

Lunch — Appetizers

Let’s take the appetizers one by one. First is the Big Bang Burrata. This is made with a Burrata di Mozzarella, Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Arugula, and Sunflower Seed Romesco.

The Burrata was really great! If you are a fan of all things cheese, then this is a good choice for you. Overall, it had a nice, light dressing and the artichoke hearts added a nice texture and flavor. We also enjoyed the addition of the peppery arugula.

The Romesco sauce served with it wasn’t too strong, so you mainly taste the olive oil, but that was fine with us as it tasted really good.

We would have preferred to have some crackers or bread to eat with this dish (you’ll note there’s no complimentary bread service at Space 220), but other than that we did think it was quite tasty.

Next up is the Starry Calamari, which features fried calamari, Italian cherry peppers, spicy marinara, and roasted pepper citrus aioli.

We thought the calamari was actually very good. Out of the sauces included, we enjoyed the aïoli one the best and found that it paired really well with the calamari. The marinara had a slight kick to it, but nothing too spicy.

The calamari itself was lightly fried (cooked perfectly!) and wasn’t super greasy, which was really nice. We also liked that there were fried peppers, giving this dish another layer of flavor. This is a hefty-sized appetizer for one person (remember, they’re all for one person since it’s prix fixe!).

First look at some of the #Space220 food! (media event) pic.twitter.com/eNtqEYRI7y

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After the calamari, it was time for the Blue Moon Cauliflower. This is made with tempura-fried cauliflower, housemade hot sauce, and blue cheese dust (essentially freeze dried blue cheese crumbles — what?!?! yes!!!).

This dish was SO GOOD! Seriously, our reporters who got to try this dish devoured it! It had that perfect amount of crunchiness.

Paired with the housemade hot sauce and blue cheese dust, these were a total hit with us.

After that, we tried the Neptuna Tartate, which features Yellowfin Tuna, yuzu ginger miso, soy, avocado, radish, apple, and sesame crackers.

We think this was a very good version of tuna tartare. Overall, it is buttery and rich without being too heavy. Plus, the presentation was lovely.

It does have some more unique textures and flavors though with the tuna, yuzu ginger miso, and other ingredients. So, it’s not a dish that might satisfy or be for everyone. But, if you like tuna, and specifically tuna tartare, you might want to give this a try.

If you’re looking for a salad, there are a few options. First, there’s the Centauri Cesar Salad, made with miniature romaine, classic caesar dressing, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

This is a solid Caesar salad. It tastes good and if you’re looking for a “safe” appetizer choice, this could be a good pick.

In our opinion though, it’s one of the most boring items available. If you’re willing to experiment a tiny bit more with your appetizer selection, there are plenty of other, more exciting choices we think are better picks!

If you want a more exciting salad, you can opt for the Space Greens, featuring Bibb lettuce, dried cranberries, roasted pears, spiced pears, and apple cider dressing.

This dish is actually surprisingly good! The dressing had a wonderful amount of bite to it and was very acidic and peppery. The spiced pears and dried cranberries gave it almost a Fall-like flavor we liked!

That added a really great layer of flavor to the dish overall. Plus, the Bibb lettuce was very fresh and tasted really great.

If you love quinoa, then you could get the Galaxy Grain Salad. That comes with quinoa, Beluga lentils, roasted red and golden beets, oranges, king oyster mushroom, and cashew hummus.

This dish was some of our reporters’ least favorite out of all the appetizer choices.

The ingredients are all tasty on their own, but we feel like they didn’t really mix well together.

Lunch — Entrees

For the entrees, we got to try a lot of different options. First is the Bluehouse Salmon. This comes with glazed carrots, king oyster mushrooms, baby bok choy, ginger, and beurre blanc.

The salmon is cooked well and has a nice, smoky flavor. The mushrooms are wonderful and truly delicious. We actually took one of the mushrooms and combined it with our steak (more on that in a second) and it was a wonderful combo. It’s nice to see a more flavorful wild mushroom option being used as opposed to regular button mushrooms.

The carrots are also cooked well — not too mushy but still nice and soft when cut into — and they had a good flavor.

The beurre blanc (which is a classic French butter sauce) is VERY creamy and went well with each component, especially the fish. If you don’t like bok choy then that might be one part of this dish you’ll want to stay away from, but if you enjoy bok choy then we think you might really like this.

Now, let’s talk about the steak. On the menu is a Flat Iron Steak which features a coffee space rub, smashed fingerling potatoes, cabernet butter, and haricot vert (basically green beans).

We ordered our steak medium rare and it was delicious! We were actually quite surprised with just how good this dish was. And the wine sauce on it was very tasty and complemented the steak well.

The green beans were fine, but definitely the least exciting thing on the plate.

The potatoes, on the other hand, were FANTASTIC! We quickly finished up these beauties. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, super buttery, and very flavorful. They were phenomenal. 5,000 more of the potatoes please!

But wait, there’s MORE! For lunch, we also got the Roasted Free-Range Chicken. This dish is made of chicken roulade, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and roasted garlic thyme jus.

This dish was good, but honestly pretty basic. It gave us sort-of holiday meal vibes — think Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially with those brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes.

The brussels sprouts themselves are INCREDIBLE (more on that in a second), and the potatoes were pretty good too. It’s a safe choice for someone who loves chicken, but we think there are much better options on the menu.

Next up was the Centauri Burger. This is made with a signature beef blend, white cheddar cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes…

…and it is served with fried potato wedges and sriracha aioli.

The burger was well cooked but considering you’re paying $55 overall for the meal, we think it’s MASSIVELY overpriced as an entree. It’s tasty, but you can get an equally good burger for a lot less at other places in Disney World.

If you’re going to eat at Space 220 and pay that high price, this probably isn’t your best value. But again, if you or someone in your group is a picky eater, this burger could satisfy their taste buds.

Love tuna? Then you might want to get the Seared Tuna at Space 220. This dish features spiced yellowfin tuna, avocado…

…a marinated egg, brown rice, edamame, pineapple, and radishes.

Some of our reporters shared that this was their FAVORITE dish. For starters, the dish has a lot of ingredients, but unlike the grain salad, these ingredients work well together.

One of our reporters loved the soy soaked egg, and felt the tuna was prepared really well. Another reporter loved that there was edamame. Basically, this dish has a little bit for everyone to like. If you love tuna, then this might be your pick!

We also grabbed the Baked Maccheroni. This is made with Candele pasta, sausage ragu, broccolini, sheep’s milk ricotta, Bechamel, and pecorino. 

This dish is good but basic. Truthfully, it’s one we forgot about. Seeing as how just a short walk from Space 220 is a whole pavilion devoted to Italy with really good food to boot, this had a hard time standing on its own. If you want more memorable pasta, you might just want to take the short trek over to Via Napoli, and select a different entree at Space 220!

Finally, we also added a Space Station Special on to our meal. Space Station Specials are items you can get at an additional cost. At lunch, the Space Station Special costs $18 and is called the Galactic Lobster Globe. This dish features a Maine lobster salad, quinoa, bulgur wheat, avocado, lettuce, mango, citrus dressing, and crispy wonton.

Out of all the dishes we got, this one definitely has the BEST presentation, and truly makes you feel like you’re eating in a place that’s out-of-this-world.

It is tasty, but it may not be worth the upcharge. It’s really not a lot of food for the cost. If you love lobster and can stomach the extra cost, it does have some unique flavors that might make it worth a try for you.

Lunch — Sides

If you want to pay an additional cost, you can add some extra sides to your meal. During our time at Space 220, we were able to try the Brussels Sprouts (an extra cost of $10), and we’re certainly glad we did!

The Brussels Sprouts are amazing! They are very tender, buttery, and delicious. There is a slight sweetness to them, giving them a great balance of flavors.

One of our reporters said they’d totally add these onto a future meal because they were just that good. Keep in mind these are the same sprouts you get a hearty side of with the chicken entree, so if you LOVE some sprouts, you can get these with that too.

Lunch — Dessert

While dessert is not included in the prix fixe lunch menu, you can purchase various dessert selections for an additional cost.

We grabbed the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, served with a dark chocolate sauce, caramel crunchy pearls, and a salted toffee drizzle. There were also some bananas on top of the cake.

Normally the toffee drizzle would be poured tableside, but it was served to us in a small bowl so we could pour it on ourselves.

The sticky toffee pudding cake is $14 on its own (remember dessert is included in the prix fixe menu for dinner).

This dessert was good and featured a VERY thick sauce. Overall, it was tasty but quite small. Our favorite part were the bananas on top. Considering this is an additional $14 charge on TOP of what you’re already paying for lunch, we think it might not be a good value.

Dinner is a different situation since the dessert comes included, but it’s pricey at lunch for the amount that you get.

The Lounge

As we mentioned before, the Lounge features a number of bites from the regular Space 220 menu, but it also has some unique items. During our trip, we got to try some of these!

First up is the Chicken on Waffle, which features fried chicken on a smoked bacon and roasted corn waffle, spiced coleslaw, and a bourbon maple glaze. This is priced at $18.

This dish is very tasty. The breading on the chicken is flavorful and isn’t too much in terms of amount versus the chicken itself. The slaw was a nice touch and added a good layer of crunch.

The waffle was delicious and really helped bring everything together. The sauce drizzled on top was also good. Overall, it’s a fun chicken and waffles dish for those who really enjoy that. Who knew you could eat chicken and waffles in SPACE?!

Next, it was time for a Lobster Roll! At the Space 220 lounge, the New England Lobster Roll features chilled Maine lobster, a butter toasted bun, celery, chive, and lemon mayonnaise. It’s served with fries.

The lobster roll actually has nice, BIG chunks of lobster in it, which is great. The mayonnaise does have a pretty strong citrus flavor, so just be aware of that.

Overall though it’s a good size and the bun is actually filled with lobster (rather than just all of the other miscellaneous fillings). If you like lobster rolls, this could be a good option for you at the lounge.

But, this dish is NOT cheap. The Lobster roll is actually $34! That’s VERY pricey, but considering the amount of lobster you get and the fact that it comes with fries, it could be your meal. Still, you’ll have to decide if that price is actually worth it to you. We think you’re likely better off ordering a variety of other small bites at the lounge instead.

Speaking of fries, the lobster roll, as well as some other lounge dishes, come with fries. They sort-of reminded us of McDonald’s fries (and if you know McDonald’s fries, you know exactly what we’re talking about). Compared to other sides, we would have loved to see a seasoning or something else to make these a bit more upscale.

Again, we think they could have used a little bit more salt and seasoning, but overall they were good and they’re pretty large in terms of overall portion size.

Next we got the Short Rib Sliders, priced at $18. These sliders feature short rib as well as white cheddar cheese, Sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, and butter pickles.

The sliders are very tasty! The big chunks of short rib paired with the cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, and tomato make this one delicious dish!

Plus, the bread the sliders were served on is SUPER soft, like a butter roll. If you love short rib, you might really like these!

After that, it was time for some Astro Deviled Eggs. This dish is made with free-range eggs and features maple glazed bacon, scallion, pickled shallots, and micro cilantro. This is the cheapest dish at the lounge, priced at $12.

This dish has a strong vinegar taste, so if that isn’t something you enjoy, then you might want to avoid this.

We didn’t really mind the vinegar taste so much though. We did think the candied bacon was a nice touch because it helped to cut a bit of the tartness from that vinegar taste.

The portion size isn’t that big here, as you only get 2 full eggs that have been cut in half, with some of the bacon in between.

But, if you’re a big fan of deviled eggs or want to go for a less expensive lounge option, this might be the pick for you.

The remaining lounge bites (Starry Calamari and Blue Moon Cauliflower) are items you can get on the regular Space 220 menu.

And that’s a FULL look at our time at Space 220 for lunch and at the lounge.

Nosh or Not

You should pack your bags for outer space if:

• You’re looking for a unique dining experience — Again, the star here at Space 220 is truly the atmosphere. Whether you’re a little kid or a fully grown adult, looking out onto “windows” that show you space, the Earth, various ships, and more is fantastic, exciting, and incredibly fun.
• You like prix fixe meals — If you’re a fan of prix fixe meals, then this might be a good choice for you. You can get an appetizer and entree (for adults) and an entree, dessert, and drink (for kids) at lunch. It’s not cheap at $55 for adults and $29 for kids, but it is cheaper than some character meals (like Be Our Guest or Cinderella’s Royal Table). If you like the idea of paying a set price for a certain amount of items, this could be a good choice.
• You want some fun food or drink options — Some of the drinks here have especially fun elements like dry ice bubbles, edible glitter, or Pop Rocks. There are also some especially delicious food options here like the brussels sprouts and the fried cauliflower. If you want something different than your usual chicken tenders and fries, this could be a good pick.

You should stay on Earth to eat if:

• You’re dining on a budget — Space 220 isn’t as expensive as some Disney restaurants, but it also isn’t cheap. Especially considering the fact that the $55 price at lunch only comes with an appetizer and an entree, and some of the more unique items (drinks, the Lobster Globe, etc.) are an extra cost, it is expensive.
• You’re looking to get a quick bite — Space 220 is ALL about the experience: the boarding pass, the space elevator, the windows to space, etc. Really, this is a place to sit back, relax, and take your time to enjoy. If you’re looking for something quick to eat so then you can get back to your shopping or rides, this probably isn’t a good choice.
• You’re looking for something you can’t get anywhere else in terms of food — We really liked a lot of our food options, and some of them are fun or more unique than your ordinary food options, but many of them are things you can get elsewhere (particularly when it comes to the food). If you’re looking for something that’s EXTREMELY unique, like hummus fries (from Morocco) or a drink with an ant rim (like the ones you can get at the Mexico pavilion), then you might want to venture through World Showcase instead of eating here.

Overall

Overall, we truly enjoyed the Space 220 dining experience. The atmosphere is, dare we say it, out of this world (we made it this far into the review without all the space puns. You’re welcome for that!). The theming is great, the space elevator is fun, and the “windows” to space are fantastic. Some of the drinks were also particularly fun, adding to the experience.

We really enjoyed the Blue Moon Cauliflower and the Big Bang Burrata from the appetizers. The Flat Iron Steak was very tasty, as was the Seared Tuna, and we’d happily eat a big plate of the brussels sprouts and the smashed fingerling potatoes (from the steak dish).

At this time, reservations are not required for the lounge, so that might be a good spot in the future to get the Space 220 experience and eat some tasty treats, without having to get a reservation.

Is the food the most unique thing in the world? Not really, but it is tasty. Nothing we had was bad by any means, but some items were more basic or forgettable, making them not really worth the cost.

What you’re paying for here is solid food (most of which is pretty tasty, some of which is ESPECIALLY good) and that incredible atmosphere. At $55 per adult and $29 per kid, is that worth it to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

We’ll be back tomorrow with a full review of dinner, so check back to see what we thought of the pricier 3-course option! Do you have plans to dine there soon? Let us know in the comments.

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