EPCOT has long been home to fan-favorite attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the iconic Spaceship Earth. But while the park continues to shine with its marquee offerings, one guest-favorite dining location is quietly scaling back operations—for now.
Guests hoping to dine at Space 220 in EPCOT’s World Discovery during lunchtime may be out of luck. According to current reports, the restaurant has paused lunch service indefinitely and is now only open for dinner, beginning at 4 p.m. each day.
A Guest Relations Cast Member reportedly explained that the restaurant is operating on a fluctuating schedule and will only open at 4 p.m. for the dinner service. This temporary shift is believed to be related to refurbishment work taking place in the restaurant’s lobby. Interestingly, the Walt Disney World Resort website continues to list lunch hours for Space 220, meaning some guests could still arrive expecting mid-day reservations—only to be turned away.
For those unfamiliar, Space 220 opened in 2021 and delivers a signature dining experience that takes guests into orbit—literally. “To begin your journey, board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars!” Disney World describes. “Along the way, viewports will give you an aerial view of EPCOT as you travel high above the planet. As you dine, peer out and enjoy amazing daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.”
While EPCOT continues to evolve, it’s doing so at a slower pace compared to other Walt Disney World parks. The recent debut of the fully realized World Celebration area—including CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, and the Walt the Dreamer statue—completed a major multi-year transformation. But aside from the upcoming refresh of Test Track, changes at EPCOT are relatively modest in scope.
Meanwhile, larger-scale projects are underway elsewhere across the resort. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is moving forward with development on Pueblo Esperanza, an entirely new land inspired by the Tropical Americas. It will replace DinoLand U.S.A. and feature two headline attractions based on Encanto and Indiana Jones.
Magic Kingdom is also undergoing major updates. Frontierland is being reimagined with the Cars franchise, a change that has sparked debate among parkgoers. And although Disney has not confirmed details yet, the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion is set to feature Disney Villains—a long-requested addition by fans.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the long-rumored Monstropolis project is now official. The land will include a new roller coaster themed around the thrilling door vault chase from Monsters, Inc. (2003).
These developments are part of a larger wave of expansion and revitalization sweeping Walt Disney World in 2024 and 2025. In a notable milestone, all six Disney-operated parks in the Orlando area will be open on the same day for the first time in six years on May 21. That timing aligns closely with the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s new gate, Universal Epic Universe, which opens just one day later.
Whether you’re watching the skies from 220 miles above Earth or exploring new lands across the resort, it’s clear that change is constant at Walt Disney World. Guests should stay tuned for updates—especially those that impact operations day-to-day.
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