Space 220 Lounge or Restaurant?

[2EVacations]

Is it actual different seating areas, or just that restaurant means prix fix?

Can you still order ala cart restaurant menu items if you're in the lounge?

 

[BrianL]

Is it actual different seating areas, or just that restaurant means prix fix?

Can you still order ala cart restaurant menu items if you're in the lounge?

For the Lounge, it's really just sitting at the bar. You will be facing away from "space" but there is a mirror and you can still enjoy the atmosphere. The menu is limited, but there are some of the appetizer options from the restaurant. The menu is here, but you can get the deviled eggs, calamari, shrimp tacos, and buffalo cauliflower (recommended) that are all on the regular menu. It appears some stuff is only on the lounge menu, like the Space Wings and Short-Rib Sliders.

Lounge Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220-lounge/menus/lunch/
Restaurant Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220/menus/lunch/

 

[2EVacations]

Thank you for clarifying BrianL! We would probably go for the restaurant then!

 

[gottalovepluto]

For the Lounge, it's really just sitting at the bar. You will be facing away from "space" but there is a mirror and you can still enjoy the atmosphere...

@2EVacations pp is incorrect on the seating. Multiple trips to the Lounge and I haven't been sat at the bar once. I've always been placed at the tables in front of the bar with my parties of 2-4, so only 1 or 0 people end up directly facing the bar and it's mirror (depending on your party size and table location.)

I was told the bar seating is for Lounge walkups but I haven't verified that.

 

[BrianL]

@2EVacations pp is incorrect on the seating. Multiple trips to the Lounge and I haven't been sat at the bar once. I've always been placed at the tables in front of the bar with my parties of 2-4, so only 1 or 0 people end up directly facing the bar and it's mirror (depending on your party size and table location.)

I was told the bar seating is for Lounge walkups but I haven't verified that.

Yes, there are some tables near the bar - I didn't know they were used for the lounge.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Yes, there are some tables near the bar - I didn't know they were used for the lounge.

I believe all of them in that section are Lounge.

 

[BrianL]

I believe all of them in that section are Lounge.

That makes sense. I've only been in there once and didn't quite remember the layout.

 

[Micca]

For the Lounge, it's really just sitting at the bar. You will be facing away from "space" but there is a mirror and you can still enjoy the

atmosphere.

The problem with that is I kept getting distracted by the devilishly handsome me!

 

[Minnie1222]

That makes sense. I've only been in there once and didn't quite remember the layout.

I've been there several times and all I can remember are two seating levels. One upper and one lower. That is it!

I know exactly where the bathrooms are though.

 

[jillt2ph]

I recommend the lounge so you have more options food wise. The lower level seating near the windows is the restaurant seating. The lounge seating is the tables on the upper/entry level. Seating at the bar is for walk ups.

 

[Minnie1222]

Restaurant tables are on both lower and upper levels. Lounge tables are limited to the area near the bar on the upper level.

My preference would be the restaurant tables any day.

 

[LKing]

Restaurant tables are on both lower and upper levels. Lounge tables are limited to the area near the bar on the upper level.

My preference would be the restaurant tables any day.

Can you request which level you are seated on?

 

[BrianL]

Restaurant tables are on both lower and upper levels. Lounge tables are limited to the area near the bar on the upper level.

My preference would be the restaurant tables any day.

Yes, I sat in the upper section as a restaurant guest, it wasn't close to the bar though. I had a nice view of the entire place.

 

[We’reAllMadHere]

I recommend the lounge so you have more options food wise. The lower level seating near the windows is the restaurant seating. The lounge seating is the tables on the upper/entry level. Seating at the bar is for walk ups.

I was told you can no longer order food from the regular menu in the lounge. Is that untrue?

 

[Minnie1222]

Can you request which level you are seated on?

Yes, you can. But you may have to wait a longer time based on availability. I did not request seating at Space 220, but have done several times for the West Wing at Be Our Guest. Keep in mind that BOG has very low demands when compared to Space 220, yet I occasionally still had to wait an additional 40-60 minutes for the preferred area. I didn't want to take the chance with Space.

 

[BrianL]

I was told you can no longer order food from the regular menu in the lounge. Is that untrue?

The Lounge has it's own menu with some of the items from the restaurant's appetizer list and also a few lounge-only items. Since the lounge is not a prix-fixe menu, it has more flexibility.

Lounge Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220-lounge/menus/lunch/
Restaurant Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220/menus/lunch/

 

[Debbie Jean]

My favorite lounge view

I’ve eaten in the restaurant but in addition to the lack of flexibility in the prix fixe menu, if you are seated at a table by the screen… see the couple above… your views are actually very limited.

I definitely prefer the lounge and have been fortunate that I can book it nearly every trip.

 

[We’reAllMadHere]

The Lounge has it's own menu with some of the items from the restaurant's appetizer list and also a few lounge-only items. Since the lounge is not a prix-fixe menu, it has more flexibility.

Lounge Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220-lounge/menus/lunch/
Restaurant Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220/menus/lunch/

Ok. I find the lounge’s menu very limited, especially for people who don’t drink, so I guess I didn’t consider that flexible. Thanks.

 

[Marthasor]

We prefer the lounge. You can order from the prix-fixe or lounge menu and the view is better on the upper level, IMHO.

 

[obsesseddisneyfan]

We went to the lounge. I was told it was better to sit away from the screens as when you are up close it is clear its an LED screen. The lounge was perfect for my family and my daughter who was 9 at the time (now 11) still thinks we went to space (at least she still likes the magic). Great experience. If money is tight I would do the lounge. We got drinks for everyone and shared a few apps. The bill was worth the experience for us.