Major Disney World Restaurant Changes: New Openings, Refurbs, and Menu Updates

New Dining Experiences and Openings

• 🍽️ Six Ravens, a new savory restaurant from the owners of Gideon's Bake House, is set to open in Disney Springs featuring items like house-made yeast rolls stuffed with savory fillings and local draft beer.
• ☕ The Garden View Lounge at Grand Floridian Resort is reopening after a six-year closure with an Alice in Wonderland theme, featuring premium Twinings tea blends and themed afternoon tea for children.
• 🍕 Level 99, an interactive social entertainment experience with a chef-crafted menu including award-winning Detroit-style pizza, is opening its first Florida location at Disney Springs in 2026.

Refurbishments and Closures

• 🚧 Ohana at Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing exterior refurbishments that may obstruct views of Cinderella Castle and Seven Seas Lagoon.
• 🍔 Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club will close for a refresh from May to August 2026, while the nearby Cruise Cup Lounge will close for refurbishment from February 23rd until May 2026, with concerns about the potential loss of its prime rib sliders.
• 🍳 Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot has removed its lunch hours and is now exclusively serving dinner.

Menu Updates and Snack Additions

• 🍕 Pizza Planet spring rolls (pepperoni and cheese) are now available at a new popcorn and snacks kiosk in Toy Story Land, Hollywood Studios.
• 🍒 A cherry cola churro is a specialty item at the new Astro Fizz snack stand in Tomorrowland.
• 🥐 Le Croissant and Leete Crepe (the beast crepe) are new, oversized sweet and savory options at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie and Crepes À Emporter in Epcot's France Pavilion.
• 🍪 A version of Buffalo chicken chips is now available at Eight Spoon Cafe in Animal Kingdom, and Harambe Market is offering classic eats and a unique cookie inspired by Restaurantosaurus.
• 🍓 The peanut butter cookie pie at Magic Kingdom's Main Street Confectionary has been updated to a peanut butter and jelly cookie pie.

Dining Policy and Price Changes

• ⚠️ Dietary requests can no longer be pre-selected when booking Advanced Dining Reservations; guests must notify their server directly.
• 💰 Expect average price increases on Disney World menus, typically occurring twice a year, with a significant wave around October.
• 💳 California Grill is now strictly a prix fixe restaurant, with an option for limited a la carte bar bites. Be Our Guest Restaurant no longer offers breakfast.
• 🍽️ Only two Disney Dining Plan options (standard and quick service) are currently available, down from four previously.
• ⏳ Cancellation policies for most Advanced Dining Reservations have been shortened to two hours before the reservation time to avoid fees, with exceptions for high-end restaurants.