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Hey, everybody!
Spaceship Earth
We’re traveling back to EPCOT to see what’s changed since our last visit! A lot has been happening this week, so let’s get started!
We’re back in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT!
EPCOT
And, as always, we’re taking YOU right along with us as we explore the goings on from Future World to World Showcase and all the nooks that make up both sections of the park. We’ve got food news, construction updates, a BUNCH of new merch to gaze upon and more, so we hope you’ll join us! [Read more…]
We’ve been reporting from EPCOT to share the ever-changing details regarding food, merchandise, and construction with you guys.
Spaceship Earth
And we’re back today to do just that. Fair warning: we spotted lots of new changes and additions, so get ready!!
For many, MANY months, we’ve been trying to unravel one of Disney World’s biggest mysteries…
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
…when will EPCOT finally open its out-of-this-world restaurant, Space 220?
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE!
Cinderella Castle
See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .
What’s the MOST anticipated restaurant opening in Disney World? We bet we know what you’re going to say.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Space 220 is the upcoming space-themed restaurant that should open in EPCOT…someday. Now, this restaurant has been a LONG time coming. Space 220 was announced way back in July of 2017. It was supposed to open this past Winter but apparently ran into a bit of a rocky patch. Even with EPCOT now reopened, Space 220 is still closed — so what gives?!
All Disney World construction projects stopped shorty after the parks closed on March 16th — which seems like such a long time ago!
Cinderella Castle Construction
But now that many of Disney’s resort hotels reopened on June 22nd, and the Disney World parks have opening dates — Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th — we’ve seen work on several job sites resume!
We’ve been anxiously awaiting our chance to enjoy a meal at Space 220!
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress of construction on Space 220, the new table-service restaurant and lounge coming to Epcot! The concept art for the new dining location shows off its next level theming. Upon entering, guests will board an elevator that takes them up into the spacecraft hovering above Earth, with “windows” showing the view below!
The unique concept has generated a lot of hype, and excited guests are eager for the chance to eat onboard Space 220. Construction has also been taking place for quite a while; the location was originally set to open last Winter. So, when Disney World reopens, will the opening of Space 220 follow close behind?
The global health crisis has caused a major disruption to many types of businesses and the restaurant industry has taken a significant hit.
The Edison Complex in Disney Springs
We’ve been wondering what the future of restaurants will look like at Disney resorts. We’ve seen some spots make notable staffing cuts and the Re-Open Florida Task Force has been working hard to outline guidelines for the reopening of dining. Today, two big wigs behind some of Disney World’s and Disneyland’s restaurants offered up some insight into their businesses’ current situations.
UPDATED October 1, 2025
We’ve got the scoop on the info you need to know if you’re planning a trip to Disney World in October! (Can you BELIEVE how fast time goes by!?)
Haunted Mansion
Between the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, spooky Halloween treats, and cooler temperatures, October is one of our favorite times of the year to visit Disney World! Here are the things you need to know if you’re planning a vacation this spooky season!
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