Credit: Disney DiningWhen Space 220 opened at EPCOT in September 2021, it immediately became one of the most sought-after dining reservations at Walt Disney World. The restaurant offered something guests had never experienced before: a meal that felt more like an attraction, complete with a simulated space elevator ride and breathtaking views of Earth from a space station orbiting 220 miles above the planet.
For many visitors, the immersive setting alone justified the reservation. Others came hoping the food would match the ambitious theme. Four years later, Space 220 remains one of EPCOT’s most recognizable dining locations, but a recent change has some fans questioning whether guests are getting the same value they once received.
According to reports from guests who recently dined at the restaurant, Disney has quietly adjusted the prix-fixe lunch menu. While the change may seem small on paper, it has already sparked plenty of discussion among Disney fans online.
Disney Changes the Space 220 Lunch Experience
Guests visiting Space 220 for lunch have traditionally received a prix-fixe meal that included an appetizer and an entrée. The lunch offering was designed to provide a premium dining experience while remaining less expensive than the restaurant’s dinner service.
However, guests are now reporting that the restaurant has eliminated the appetizer portion of the lunch meal.
Instead, adults paying the fixed-price lunch rate now receive an entrée and a dessert.
One guest shared their surprise after learning about the change during their visit.
“In the past, adults would choose an appetizer and an entree. The server said they changed it two weeks ago to an entree and dessert. Oh come on.”
For returning visitors who were familiar with the previous format, the adjustment came as an unexpected disappointment.
The change appears to have been implemented recently, catching some guests off guard when they arrived expecting the menu structure they remembered from previous visits.
Fans Quickly Voice Their Frustrations
As word of the change spread online, other Disney fans began sharing similar experiences.
One guest explained that they had encountered the same surprise during a recent lunch reservation and offered a theory about why Disney may have made the switch.
“I just had the exact same frustration eating there for lunch, didn’t realize this was a recent change. Disney probably determined that people were more likely to pay for an appetizer than a dessert when they’re hungry, so they changed it to serve unnecessary sweets at lunchtime.”
That particular comment resonated with many fans because appetizers often serve as a major part of the overall dining experience, especially at a restaurant where guests are already paying a premium price.
For some visitors, dessert feels more optional than an appetizer, particularly during the middle of the day. Guests looking for a filling lunch may find less value in ending their meal with a sweet course than they did starting it with an additional savory option.
While Disney has not publicly commented on the adjustment, the online reaction suggests many guests preferred the previous lunch structure.
Not Everyone Dislikes Space 220
Despite the criticism surrounding the menu change, many fans still enjoy Space 220 and continue to consider it one of EPCOT’s most unique dining experiences.
One guest who generally has positive feelings about the restaurant admitted they were still disappointed by the removal of the appetizer.
“I actually love space 220 and enjoyed my food (rare opinion, I know) but it’s really disappointing for the appetizer not to be included anymore!”
That reaction reflects a common theme among many comments. The frustration isn’t necessarily directed at the restaurant as a whole. Instead, many guests simply feel that a previously included component of the meal has been removed.
Space 220 has always generated a wide range of opinions. Some guests leave impressed by both the atmosphere and the food. Others believe the restaurant’s setting carries more of the experience than the menu itself.
Either way, the restaurant continues to attract attention whenever Disney makes even minor changes.
Some Guests Continue To Criticize the Restaurant
The latest menu adjustment has also reignited broader conversations about the restaurant’s overall value.
Not every visitor believes Space 220 lives up to its reputation or price point.
One guest shared a particularly blunt assessment of their experience.
“Most disappointing dining I’ve had in parks. Incredibly expensive, mid food, mid atmosphere.”
Comments like these have followed Space 220 since opening day.
Because the restaurant commands higher prices than many other dining locations across Walt Disney World, expectations tend to be equally high. Guests often compare the experience not only to other EPCOT restaurants but also to signature dining locations throughout the resort.
For critics, any reduction in included menu offerings only strengthens concerns about the restaurant’s value proposition.
Dinner Guests Still Receive the Full Three-Course Meal
While lunch visitors are seeing a different menu structure, dinner guests continue to receive the experience they have come to expect.
The dinner prix-fixe menu remains unchanged.
Adults dining at dinner currently pay $79 and still receive an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert as part of the meal.
That distinction has become an important part of the conversation because it means Disney has not completely abandoned the three-course format at Space 220. Instead, the company appears to have limited the change specifically to lunch service.
For some guests, that may make dinner reservations seem more appealing despite the higher price tag.
Others may simply choose to budget for an additional appetizer during lunch if they want to recreate the experience they previously enjoyed.
Four Years Later, Space 220 Remains One of EPCOT’s Most Talked-About Restaurants
Few restaurants at Walt Disney World generate as much conversation as Space 220.
Part of that is due to the restaurant’s ambitious concept. From the moment guests enter the space elevator until they return to EPCOT at the end of their meal, the experience is designed to feel unlike anything else at the resort.
That unique setting continues to draw visitors four years after opening.
Still, Disney fans are often quick to notice changes, especially when they affect dining value. For guests who enjoyed starting their lunch with an appetizer, the removal feels like a meaningful adjustment rather than a minor menu tweak.
The atmosphere, storytelling, and stunning views of Earth remain exactly as they were before. The journey into orbit has not changed.
What has changed is what arrives on the table once guests get there, and for some longtime Space 220 fans, that difference is proving difficult to ignore.
