Nobody panic, but we are getting a brand new lounge in EPCOT!
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While the EPCOT Transformation may be over, two new projects are still coming to the park in 2025. This summer, Test Track 2.0 closed to make way for Test Track 3.0, which will be inspired by the ride’s predecessor, World of Motion. Not only will we be getting a new version of Test Track, but a brand new lounge will open in 2025, and we finally have more details!
It was announced at D23 this past August that EPCOT would be getting a new Spaceship Earth Lounge!
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This new lounge will be a tribute to the park’s icon and will feature “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy.” The decor takes inspiration from Spaceship Earth’s geometric sphere and aims to offer a “zen space” to visitors, filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.”
Spaceship Earth at night
It was also announced that the lounge would open in 2025 but other than the date and one piece of concept art we did not know much until now! Today Disney revealed even more details about this new lounge! Disney has finally revealed that the name of the new lounge will be GEO-82! While they didn’t give details on why that is the name, it’s safe to assume the 82 comes from the park’s opening year 1982.
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In a post online, they also shared that the lounge, which is expected to open later this year, will require reservations and will be for guests 21 years or older. The lounge will feature drinks and small plates with the website noting that Disney Dining Plans are not accepted at the location as of now.
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This is one of two new lounges coming to Disney World this year with the other being the new Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern in Magic Kingdom. We don’t have an expected opening date for either lounge.
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EPCOT is already home to so many great dining locations and lounges and we can’t wait for GEO-82 to open! As always, keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, tips, and updates!
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Disney still needs to retheme Spaceship Earth. BIG TIME!
Wow, adults only? That’s a shame, it’s the favorite ride if my young niece and nephew, I’m sure they would enjoy grabbing a bite there too.
“GEO” is short for “geodesic” (sphere), which is what the “golf ball” REALLY is …. & “82” is for the year EPCOT opened. Good name!
“Geo” is Greek for earth or land. Thus GEO-82 is a play off the attraction name, Spaceship Earth, with the abbreviated year of opening as you point out.
but will it have the iconic Spaceship Earth smell? #iykyk
I think it’s really cool they have made an adult’s only space. Epcot was always more of an adult park in the past (despite always being welcome to everyone it just didn’t have as much going on for little ones). It’s nice to see them bringing a space to the park that reflects that.
I see many people are unhappy that it will be adults only, but I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing to have a child-free spot for people to gather for an adult beverage. If it turns out they have some fun small plates that might appeal to kids too, perhaps they could offer one or two of them at a nearby similarly themed kiosk with both adult and non-alcoholic drinks.
Can’t wait. We need an adults only place…
Am I the only one who will miss all the wonderful games and activities that use to be there?
Well that’s annoying, adults only is lame. What am I supposed to do, park the kids outside in the stroller lot?
I love the name and are SO GLAD it will be adults only!
Just what Epcot needs, another place to buy overpriced alcohol.