New space themed restaurant at Epcot

[STLstone]

I'm dying to know when this will open. A restaurant can't take that long, compared to an attraction. Plus, a restaurant immediately begins to return on the investment when it opens - which makes it something they could put a priority on.

 

[beastlyprince]

I was thinking Wonders of Life

Me, too.

 

[Brocktoon]

The Wonders of Life's 2nd incarnation has been the Food & Wine Festival center. Seeing how much $$$ F&W brings in and how Disney keeps extending its' length, I can't seen them getting rid of the Festival Center. Due to the huge amount of daily F&W demos and events there aren't many other options to move the center either. I can't see the WoL pavilion going anywhere.

 

[Matthew Caito]

crazy excited about this, i hope the views are actual satellite images. im confident the food will be great its the same group that produced Via Napoli the first great pizza in florida . im from the NE and its comparable to our pizza here.

 

[tlmadden73]

I am guessing Wonders of Life too considering the building already has a "round" look to it. It may be easier to build a curved window looking out to space in a space that already looks space-like.

So is the Odyssey just going to sit and rot forever? They'd rather make a new restaurant in a new place then use an existing space?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I am guessing Wonders of Life too considering the building already has a "round" look to it. It may be easier to build a curved window looking out to space in a space that already looks space-like.

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FYI this will not go in the Wonders pavilion but attached to Mission Space on the other side of the building near Test Track.

 

[tlmadden73]

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Thanks . .i didn't read through the entire thread.

Seems odd to not use an existing building .. but hey . .sometimes it is cheaper to build a new building than repurpose and old one. That is why you continue to see old abandoned shopping malls and restaurants while brand new ones pop up right next to them.

 

[dreiwhit]

It will be economical to operate for disney since they can use all dehydrated and re constituted food. After all, that's what people eat in space....

And folks on disboards would say its the greatest food ever!

Intrigued because it is an interesting concept. I can't think of any other similar restaurant.

Cautious because I like my restaurants to off good food and service. Afraid that this one will try to get by on atmosphere.

I agree with you on both points. Its definately a good concept, but I suspect its going to be the same non-World Showcase food offered in a different format.

 

[cvjpirate]

This will be a must do for me when it opens, so excited for this!

 

[OKW Lover]

The Wonders of Life's 2nd incarnation has been the Food & Wine Festival center. Seeing how much $$$ F&W brings in and how Disney keeps extending its' length, I can't seen them getting rid of the Festival Center. Due to the huge amount of daily F&W demos and events there aren't many other options to move the center either. I can't see the WoL pavilion going anywhere.

There is a huge building in WS next to the UK that could be used as the Festival Center.

 

[rteetz]

Thanks . .i didn't read through the entire thread.

Seems odd to not use an existing building .. but hey . .sometimes it is cheaper to build a new building than repurpose and old one. That is why you continue to see old abandoned shopping malls and restaurants while brand new ones pop up right next to them.

Other plans for the existing buildings. Wonders is huge and they don't need that much space for this restaurant.

 

[rteetz]

I'm dying to know when this will open. A restaurant can't take that long, compared to an attraction. Plus, a restaurant immediately begins to return on the investment when it opens - which makes it something they could put a priority on.

By the 50th is all we really know. They put a huge emphasis on WDW changes in time for the 50th.

 

[Ambehnke]

I'm kinda disappointed on this one. Not because I don't like the concept but because the last place that needed another restaurant was Epcot. I mean I guess FW is more lacking than WS but I much rather would have seen the HM restaurant at MK. Hopefully it's still coming.

 

[tlmadden73]

While all these announcements of new attractions and restaurants is nice .. it would be nice to know what the "vision" is for Epcot's future. They obviously have one. I don't think they are just piece-mealing attractions and restaurants in with no "vision".

 

[rteetz]

While all these announcements of new attractions and restaurants is nice .. it would be nice to know what the "vision" is for Epcot's future. They obviously have one. I don't think they are just piece-mealing attractions and restaurants in with no "vision".

True to the original vision of Epcot, Disney, family, timeless and relevant. Bob Chapek said those are the Epcot goals when announcing this stuff.

 

[tlmadden73]

True to the original vision of Epcot, Disney, family, timeless and relevant. Bob Chapek said those are the Epcot goals when announcing this stuff.

Well . .making more attractions in the World Showcase will definintely make it more family friendly. Heh . .I HATED that area as a kid. SOOO boring.

 

[DanBoris]

There is a huge building in WS next to the UK that could be used as the Festival Center.

That building, World Showplace, is used during Food and Wine along with the Wonders of Life pavilion and even Odyssey.

 

[OKW Lover]

Agree @DanBoris. Still, there's probably enough room left over for the store and seminars.

I remember it from when it was part of the Millenium Village back in 2000. And we were there just a couple months ago during the DIS 20th special event. That place is huge!

 

[Planogirl]

True to the original vision of Epcot, Disney, family, timeless and relevant. Bob Chapek said those are the Epcot goals when announcing this stuff.

I wonder if he meant Walt's vision or those who originally designed the park. I can't see the relation to either one truth be told.

 

[OSUPhantom]

If it the food is great, then yay! Looks like an exciting place to try. If the food is "meh" then I'll be skipping it an going to Seasons as usual.