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Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Space 220 is one of Walt Disney World’s newest table service restaurants and one of the most anticipated WDW openings of 2021. Space 220 opened its doors on September 20, 2021. It’s located near Mission Space in the World Discovery area of Epcot. Because it’s in Epcot, you will need valid park admission and a park reservation in order to dine here. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, serving a prix fixe menu for both meal times. The cost is $55 for a 2-course lunch and $79 for a 3-course dinner. Kids eat for $29 for both lunch and dinner. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the prix fixe menu pricing. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Patina Group, find the full menu here - the lunch and dinner menus are a little bit different. The main seating area can be booked via Advanced...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and views of World Showcase Lagoon at this modern and sleek, contemporary restaurant. Located in the country of Japan inside Epcot's World Showcase, valid theme park admission and valid park reservation for the same day, is required to dine at this location. Advance dining reservations are strongly recommended. When offered, Tokyo Dining participates in the Disney Dining Plan. Serving both lunch and dinner, with prices ranging from $15.00 - $35.00 per adult, the menu is limited to traditional Japanese fare. Picky eaters need to be sure to review the menu before choosing to dine at this location. At Tokyo Dining, you are invited to take in a true cultural experience through the harmony of traditional Japanese food and hospitality. This dining location makes for a perfect ch...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Tucked away in the World Showcase promenade of Epcot’s Germany pavilion, Biergarten Restaurant is a great dining location for those who crave authentic German cuisine with a lively atmosphere and live entertainment.  There are a handful of ways to get to Epcot and the Germany Pavilion! A favorite of many is to enter from the International Gateway at the back of Epcot---by either staying at the Boardwalk area hotels or by traveling via the Disney Skyliner to enter at the back of the park. The Germany Pavilion is located between the China and Italy Pavilions. If you are utilizing the traditional Disney bus system, you will arrive at the front of Epcot’s entry gates and take about a 20 minute walk to the Epcot's World Showcase area. You will head to the left once you enter the World Showcase and arrive ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Tutto Italia Ristorante is the place to get a delicious, traditional Italian meal during your day at Epcot. Located in the Italy pavilion of World Showcase, you can grab a reservation here for lunch or dinner. Because it is located in Epcot, you will need a valid park admission to dine here, as well as a park pass reservation (at the time of this writing). We do recommend that you get a dining reservation as well, though you may be able to walk up and sneak in to sit in the wine cellar where they serve a limited menu of small plates and offer a full bar.  Lunch is s erved from 12:30PM to 3:55PM and Dinner is served from 4:00PM to 9:00PM. When dining plans are in play, this will use one table service credit per person. You can expect to spend anywhere from $15-35 for your meal, but you’ll want to budg...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Delight in Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan, and Kiangche-style specialties under the soft glow of Chinese lamps when you dine at Nine Dragons Restaurant. This dining location can be found in the China Pavilion at Epcot. Since it’s inside of Epcot, you will need valid park admission to dine here. You can easily get to Epcot via Disney Transportation. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a stunning glass etching of two dragons chasing a glowing pearl. Request a table by one of the windows for sweeping views of the World Showcase Lagoon promenade. The menu offers a nice selection of Asian inspired dishes - from appetizers to soups to entrees and dessert. There is even a menu for the youngest travelers. Potstickers, spring rolls, and Bao buns are all great ways to start your dining experience. The entre...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Spice Road Table is a tapas restaurant located within the World Showcase at Epcot as part of the Morocco Pavilion. For that reason, you will need valid park admission to dine here, as well as a park reservation. You can use Disney Transportation to get here. If you're entering from the front gate, head all the way to the back of the park to reach the World Showcase and then head around to the right. If you're entering from the International Gateway, take a right and walk through France to reach Morocco. For those unfamiliar with tapas restaurants, Spice Road Table offers small portions that are meant for sharing. You will find options such as spicy shrimp, fried calamari, naan spreads, and the Spice Road Table sampler—all while enjoying decor inspired by the outdoor cafés that are reminiscent of the seasi...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Discover authentic Italian cooking, including hearty pastas, fresh salads, and pizzas perfected in wood-burning ovens at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, located in Epcot’s World Showcase. When you step inside this dining location, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped right into an Italian Bistro. Via Napoli offers lunch (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM) and dinner (4:05 PM to 9:00 PM) daily. Hours may vary as park hours continue to change. Guests can enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza delivered right to their table, straight from the wood-burning ovens named after the three active volcanoes in Italy - Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Stromboli. The thin crust pizzas are made with fresh mozzarella cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, and real Caputo flour imported from Southern Italy. Water for the dough is even sourced from a ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. A s of the writing of this post, Restaurant Marrakesh is temporarily unavailable during the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot is widely known for allowing guests to have amazing experiences from different countries and cultures. Restaurant Marrakesh, which opened in September 1984, is not one to disappoint. Since it is located in the Moroccan Pavilion at Epcot, you will need a park ticket and park reservation for Epcot to dine at this restaurant, and it does except the Disney Dining Plan, when available. This is a table service restaurant and is available for both lunch and dinner. Lunch is served from 12:00pm-3:15pm and is really a great value if you are looking for a table service for lunch. Dinner has a few rather expensive entrees, and it is served from 3:30pm until park close. T...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Ask anyone to name the top five cuisines in all of the world, French food will undoubtedly show up on that list. Ask anyone to name the top five outstanding customer experiences in all the world, and Disney will undoubtedly show up on that list. So, what can you expect when French food and Disney combine in one? The outstanding dining experience that is Chefs de France. Chefs de France is located in the France pavilion in Epcot, so a park ticket (and a reservation for Epcot), is required to take it all in. Modeled after a Parisian brasserie (a casual dining restaurant), you will be whisked away to the city of love with its sights, sounds, and smells. The France pavilion is very close to the International Gateway entrance to the park; if you take the Skyliner to Epcot, you will first get to enjoy your time...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Teppan Edo is a Japanese, Sushi style restaurant and is considered unique or themed dining at Walt Disney World. This hibachi-style grill is located within Epcot's World Showcase, in the country of Japan. In addition to a confirmed dining reservation, in-park dining at table-service restaurants requires a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date for each person in your party ages 3 and up. When dining plans are offered, Teppan Edo requires one table service credit. At Teppan Edo you can celebrate authentic Japanese cuisine during an exciting dining experience that’s part meal, part show. In the communal ritual of Teppan-yaki-style cooking, skillful chefs chop and stir-fry dishes on grills at your table. For those with food allergies or dietary restrictions, the staff at Tepp...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Rose and Crown Dining Room is located in Epcot's World Showcase, in the United Kingdom pavilion. This table service location features a unique, themed dining experience that includes family-friendly British pub fare as well as waterfront dining on the World Showcase Lagoon. In addition to a confirmed dining reservation, in-park dining at table-service restaurants requires a park reservation and valid theme park admission for the same park on the same date for each person in your party ages 3 and up. Rose and Crown dining room is only open for dinner which is served from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. When dining plans are offered, Rose and Crown Dining Room requires one table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Entrees range from $11.00 (children) to $25.00 (adults) with appetizers, cocktails and dessert being...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Located in World Nature near The Seas with Nemo & Friends, you can dine under the sea at Coral Reef in Epcot! To dine at Coral Reef you have to have a dining reservation, valid park entry, and at the time of this writing, you will also need a park pass reservation for that day.  Coral Reef has an amazing atmosphere! We have loved dining here throughout the years for two very different reasons. My husband’s favorite hobby is taking care of our six saltwater tanks (yes, I said six), so he loves that each table at Coral Reef has a view of an enormous coral reef that is home to more than 2,000 sea creatures. I love it because I am an 80’s baby and remember it being the location where Danny proposed to Vicky on Full House. Either way, we love coming here! The atmosphere is themed to match the huge gla...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. The San Angel Inn is located in the Mexico Pavilion of the World Showcase at Epcot. The entrance is inside the pyramid directly across from the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride. The restaurant, which serves both lunch and dinner, has a charming Mexican village vibe to it with a giant pyramid and volcano off in the distance as the backdrop. I really enjoy the ambiance of his restaurant and how it flows with the rest of the pavilion. With regards to seating, the tables are set rather close together which is something to keep in mind if you are the kind of person that doesn’t like bumping the person behind you when moving your chair back. If you can, request a waterside table which gives you a bit more space and offers a great view of the boats traveling on the Gran Fiesta Tour. I always love waving to my fellow D...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Located on the water side of the World Showcase promenade of Epcot’s Mexico pavilion, La Hacienda de San Angel is a great dining location for those who crave authentic Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on Old World hospitality.  There are a handful of ways to get to Epcot and the Mexico Pavilion! A favorite of many is to enter from the International Gateway at the back of Epcot---by either staying at the Boardwalk area hotels or by traveling via the Disney Skyliner to enter at the back of the park. From there, you can take a left through the UK Pavilion and you will head past the Canada Pavilion and Showcase Plaza and arrive at your destination. If you are utilizing the traditional bus system, you will arrive at the front of Epcot’s entry gates and take about a 20 minute walk to the Epcot's World Showcase a...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is temporarily unavailable but will reopen November 4. 2022.   If you are looking for a fun and unique take on a character breakfast and you have a princess lover in your group, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is perfect for your family! This is the one of the only restaurants that offer the chance to meet all your favorite Disney Princesses in one place. You can expect to meet Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, and Ariel. Reservations are strongly suggested to be made 60 days in advance for the best options to plan your day at EPCOT. Please note, that you will need valid park admission to dine here. Akershus is located at EPCOT in the Norway Pavilion of the World Showcase. There is typically a line that is formed at the entrance into Norway, which is o...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. The Garden Grill is a favorite character dining experience tucked away in The Land pavilion at Epcot. Farmer Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale make the rounds to greet guests at this rotating restaurant. Guests are invited to dine on a family style meal while the restaurant rotates through scenes of the Living with the Land attraction. Characters are available at lunch and dinner. Lunch is offered from 11:30 AM until 3:40 PM. Finally, Dinner is served beginning at 3:45 PM and goes until 8:00 PM. Lunch and dinner are served family style. Garden salad, Barbecue-roasted chicken, Spoon Bread, Grilled Beef, Seasonal Vegetables, and Mashed Potatoes are on the menu for lunch and dinner. A seasonal dessert is a great way to top off your meal. We’ve enjoyed apple crisp and berry short cake at recent visits. Some of t...

Everything is in bloom at the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! With so much to do, how do you narrow it down? After visiting during March this year, we’ve caught the highlights for you! This year’s festival started on March 6 and continues until June 3. There are features all throughout Epcot, and there is still plenty of time to visit this year’s festival. The Flower and Garden Festival might be my favorite of all the festivals at Epcot. Part of it, I must admit, is the nostalgia. Because it always occurs over Spring Break, we have made so many fun memories at Flower and Garden through the years. That being said, it is truly incredible how the World Showcase in particular is transformed to a living garden. There’s so much to learn and see, not to mention all of the delicious sips and bites. First thing’s first - be sure to grab a guide map and festival passport on your way into the park. These will help you to plan your day, and the passport even provides sticke...

Touring Epcot’s World Showcase can be a bit overwhelming. With 11 countries and so much to see, how do you narrow it down? The agents at On the Road Travel have you covered! Below is a list of our highlights for touring the “world.” If you have younger kids (or even older kids) the Kidcot Fun Stops can be a great activity that takes you around the World Showcase. In each pavilion, there is a Kidcot station where you can interact with cast members, learn about their home country, earn a stamp, and create a personalized souvenir. We definitely recommend giving this a try! Even if you’ve done it before, it recently got a new sponsor (Ziploc), so you’re sure to experience something new! Most people also enjoy eating and drinking around the World Showcase. You can get a plate or two to share with your party and everyone gets to try something new in each country! This is even more fun during Epcot's many festivals. We also recommend doing a photo scavenger hunt throughout. This can be...