Welcome back to planDisney, Theresa! It sounds like your upcoming trip is going to be a blast...pun intended!
As a Disney fan who grew up in the 1980s, I was so excited about the nostalgia of
GEO-82. I mean, how often do you get to hang out in a lounge inside Spaceship Earth?! I was lucky enough to get a reservation on my recent visit; not for the fireworks experience, but I still loved every minute. It’s a sleek, quiet retreat from the park hustle, and the Cast Members were so knowledgeable about the menu. The truffled Ahi Tuna was my favorite. It's so fresh and flavorful!
As for the
GEO-82 Fireworks Experience, it’s a great way to cap off your EPCOT day. This experience includes a reserved window seat for
Luminous The Symphony of Us, savory small bites, champagne and exclusive cocktails, and a selection of sweets during the show. Guests are typically seated about 60 minutes before showtime to enjoy their food and drinks.
Right now, the menu includes deviled eggs, pimento cheese macarons, assorted meats and cheeses, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and a German “tree cake” called Baumkuchen. Since menus are always subject to change, I recommend checking closer to your visit for any updates.
While there isn’t a published allergy-friendly menu for this event just yet, Disney does a great job accommodating guests with dietary needs. When you make your reservation in the
My Disney Experience app, be sure to check the “Special Dietary or Accessibility Requests” box and indicate your dairy allergy. Then, when you arrive, let your server know again so they can walk you through the safe options, or bring out a chef or special diets-trained Cast Member to assist. In my experience, they go above and beyond to modify items when possible.
Now, if you’d prefer more flexibility or want to choose your own bites, you can make a standard dinner reservation at GEO-82 around 7:30 or 8:00 PM. While it’s not the same reserved window seating as the fireworks experience, you can still catch parts of the show from your table. If you go this route, the Truffled Ahi Tuna and the Cannellini Hummus are both dairy-free and absolutely delicious!
And here’s a little planDisney pro tip: if you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can book dining for your whole trip starting 60 days before check-in. GEO-82 is popular, so try to book it toward the end of your trip for better availability.
I hope your night at EPCOT ends with fireworks and flavor, Theresa! If you have any more questions as your trip gets closer, you know where to find us.
See ya real soon,
Eean