UPDATED January 25, 2025
Originally envisioned by Walt Disney himself as the “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow,” EPCOT first welcomed guests on October 1, 1982. And since opening day, Spaceship Earth has served as the park’s icon, in addition to being one of EPCOT’s signature attractions.
This beloved attraction explores the history of human communication as you travel through time by way of an Omnimover-style ride vehicle. Beyond that, though, Spaceship Earth is, in many ways, the heart of EPCOT.
We speak here not only in terms of its location front and center of the park in World Celebration, but also because Spaceship Earth is an original park attraction that, for many Disney and EPCOT fans, encapsulates the nostalgia of the original EPCOT Center… which, by the way, has seen its fair share of changes, especially in light of the park’s recent historic transformation!
In August 2024, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced a NEW tribute to Spaceship Earth coming to EPCOT: a Spaceship Earth LOUNGE is opening in late Spring of 2025!
The lounge is going to be located in the structure at the exit of the Spaceship Earth attraction, which sits behind the iconic sphere. This area formerly housed a corporate sponsor lounge, as well as other exhibits. The space is currently surrounded by construction walls as work has begun in earnest.
Looking forward, the space’s sleek look is inspired by the “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy” of the park’s icon.
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The decor draws inspiration from “the ball’s” unique geometric sphere and hopes to offer a “zen space” to guests, filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.”
Disney has also promised “delicious culinary creations” specially designed for the location!
We CAN’T WAIT to share EVERYTHING about this new lounge as it is revealed. In the meantime, find a COMPLETE GUIDE to Disney World’s EPCOT HERE!
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