GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT: Exclusive Adults-Only Experience Opens Spring 2025

Mar 17, 2025 in "GEO-82 Lounge"

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GEO-82 Lounge Logo and Concept Art

Posted: Monday March 17, 2025 2:07pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT is set to welcome GEO-82, a new adults-only lounge opening later this year. This new space will offer a sophisticated setting for guests 21 and older, featuring innovative cocktails, globally inspired small plates, and impressive park views.

GEO-82 Lounge Logo and Concept Art

GEO-82 Lounge Design and Theme

The lounge’s design draws inspiration from EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth. Inside, guests will find a mix of rich textures and warm metallic tones, blending with geometric patterns that reflect the park’s signature aesthetic. This intimate setting aims to provide a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere for unwinding after a day at EPCOT.

GEO-82 Lounge Logo and Concept Art

What to Expect at GEO-82

Reservations Required: GEO-82 will operate with reservations for guests 21 and older.
Innovative Cocktails and Global Flavors: The menu will feature creative drink options and globally influenced small plates.
Scenic Park Views: The lounge will offer a prime spot to take in EPCOT’s landscape.

GEO-82 is the first of two new lounges set to open at Walt Disney World this year. A Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired tavern is also planned for Magic Kingdom, catering to guests of all ages.

Disney has previously said that the new Spaceship Earth lounge will open in late Spring 2025. Details on GEO-82’s reservation availability, and menu will be announced early Spring.

Stay tuned for more updates as Disney reveals additional details about this new EPCOT lounge experience.

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HauntedPirateMar 21, 2025

They've already overused SSE's tiles in this "revamp", so... why not beat the dead horse some more and use it in the lounge? "THEME!!! SYNERGY!!! See?? We get it!!"

FiestaFunKidMar 21, 2025

I expect it to be a modern space that is basically a tribute to the concept/shape of a geodesic sphere. Lighting/flooring using the shape and pattern. Maybe we get some historic construction photos ala Steakhouse '71, but that could throw off the futuristic theme a bit if overdone. I hope for some fun surprises and nods to classic Epcot beyond this, but keeping my expectations low. I am hopeful that crowds wont be insane after the initial rush. Not letting in under 21s will severely limit audience. and not sure locals want to sit in there and pay for more than a drink or 2 at those prices over and over - particularly if the theming is fairly basic. What they decide to use for music could be interesting.

BocabearMar 21, 2025

I agree with that entirely...Given the location, the rich history of the park ...it should be spectacular... Well...So should Communicore Hall.

BocabearMar 21, 2025

I like Permanent Vacation...and Aku Aku is not bad...

Epcot82GuyMar 20, 2025

I am very much the target demographic for this. I actually don't think it's a bad idea for EPCOT. It's more the CommuniCore hall issue. It's a mid-Marriott lounge. And, I sadly expect the drinks to align. It's just way too generic where any type of improved story and detail (vintage EPCOT, very futuristic design, vintage SSE, anything) would have been a must do. It just feels kinda temporary or like an afterthought. I really wish it was Epcot's Nomad instead of Epcot's generic lobby bar.

Agent HMar 20, 2025

It already was a lounge so Disney is just making it available for everyone to visit. Now if you wanna complain about the lack of theming go right ahead.

Andrew25Mar 20, 2025

It's a small space that has limited access points... so there's not much they could do here. If they made it just a "first come, first serve" public lounge area it'd be chaos with all the locals/vloggers making it their home base. I'm all for these sorts of experiences in the parks. I do wish they could make more indoor areas for the purpose of taking a break with A/C & complimentary water though.

RainemanMar 20, 2025

I don't know. I'm not an Imagineer. But it seems like the only option for Disney for an unused space this size now is a lounge. And it will most likely be, thematically speaking, an underwhelming lounge like the others that have been added in the last few years. I am shocked that they didn't make it another DVC lounge, but I'm sure they'll make up for it with uber-expensive food and drink sold there.

LSLSMar 20, 2025

I don't think that's the issue, I think the issue is probably spending money to do this after cancelling all the other projects they have (just a guess on my part). For me, this is an "eh, whatever". I mean, they have fully embraced drinking at Epcot and cut the education stuff a long time ago, and with how popular Space 220 is, I get it. Though I do not like the name having numbers in it too (not sure why that is bugging me). We will see how it turns out.

Agent HMar 20, 2025

I’m confused. What do you think should be done with this space if not a lounge?

Epcot82GuyMar 19, 2025

As a much bigger cocktail nerd than a human should be... you are both correct and still safe. The old fashioneds that have gone MORE than mainstream are all based on the original believed to be from Louisville - and very much popularized in NY, ATL, etc. in the last 10-15 years. (With lost of lovely rifs, such as really wonderful rum and mezcal-based versions...) Your sugar cube doused in bitters, under a decently paired bourbon plus orange peel. The WI Old Fashioned is still a fairly rare find. Most really good craft cocktail bars can make one if you order it, but I haven't seen that recipe make it into any of the main stream yet - despite brandy having a moment a few years ago. The corn old fashioned at Cava del Tequila is interesting, though ongodly overpriced. Have plenty of other places to send you here in Orlando should you want something interesting... haha