Effective Immediately: 32 Disney World Restaurants Just Enacted Major Operational Changes
Guests planning a Walt Disney World vacation may want to take a closer look at restaurant menus before they arrive. Disney has rolled out a surprisingly large batch of dining updates affecting locations across the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. While some new drinks, snacks, and desserts have appeared, several familiar offerings have quietly disappeared.
Here’s a look at what changed around the resort.
Resort Hotels Lead This Round of Changes
Many of the newest additions arrived outside the theme parks.
Several resort pool bars added the same Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail, including Uzima Springs Pool Bar, Beaches Pool Bar, Courtyard Pool Bar, Turtle Shack, Barefoot Pool Bar, On The Rocks, Paddock Grill, Mardi Grogs, Muddy Rivers, and The Drop Off Pool Bar.
Elsewhere, Beaches & Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort added the Star Spangled Shake, while World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort introduced Ride Like the Wind, Bullseye!
A few removals also appeared. Gasparilla Island Grill no longer lists Chocolate Milk, and Contempo Cafe removed its Fried Fish and Shrimp Basket.
At Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie added a new Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! Cheesecake.
Magic Kingdom Keeps It Simple
Compared to other parts of Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom’s list of updates remains relatively small.
Main Street Bakery added a Grande Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher, giving guests another cold beverage option near the front of the park.
Meanwhile, Friar’s Nook expanded its menu with a Jumbo Pretzel, a snack that should appeal to guests looking for something quick between attractions.
Hollywood Studios Rotates Snacks and Drinks
The menu updates continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
ABC Commissary removed its Kids’ Rice Pasta Macaroni & Cheese Soy Allergy-Friendly option.
Backlot Express retired the Your Chosen Path Cupcake and replaced it with Sheriff Jessie Punch. Woody’s Lunch Box also swapped out one themed dessert for another, removing The Clawwww! Lunch Box Tart and introducing the new Lilypad Lunch Box Tart.
Trolley Car Cafe joined the refresh by adding the Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher.
The overall changes are modest, but they continue Disney’s trend of refreshing specialty treats throughout the year.
Animal Kingdom Receives the Most Attention
Animal Kingdom experienced the largest overhaul of any Disney World park.
Creature Comforts added a Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher. At the same time, Flame Tree Barbecue removed Plant-based Burnt Ends and introduced both a RAMONA Blood Orange Wine Spritz and a Korean Barbecue Sandwich.
Several items disappeared elsewhere, including Bunny Burrow at Isle of Java, The Simba Drink at Eight Spoon Cafe, and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake at Pizzafari.
At the same time, Pizzafari added a Marbled Swirled Cheesecake.
Satu’li Canteen received one of the biggest refreshes. The location removed its Specialty Matcha Cold Brew and Specialty Cold Brew Flight. New additions include Spicy Pork Steamed “Pods,” Specialty Chai Cold Brew, Cold Brew with Rum and Sweet Cream, Pandoran Sunrise with Rum, and Ube Cold Brew with Rum.
Harambe Fruit Market and Tamu Tamu Refreshments both added a Stuffed Pancake Sandwich.
Tiffins removed Buena Vista Coffee but added two new beverages: the Orange Carajillo and Yuzu Amarillo Cocktail.
EPCOT Makes a Few Small Adjustments
EPCOT saw fewer changes than the other parks, but guests will still notice a couple of updates.
Kringla Bakeri og Kafe added a Coconut Cream Cold Brew, while Block & Hans removed its Cinnamon-glazed Nuts.
Although the list is short, it continues Disney’s habit of rotating food and beverage offerings throughout World Showcase.
Why Guests Should Check Menus Before Their Trip
Disney updates restaurant menus year-round, but this latest round stands out for its size. New cocktails, cold brews, desserts, and sandwiches now appear throughout Walt Disney World, while several longtime offerings have quietly disappeared. Guests with favorite menu items may want to check restaurant listings before arriving, as Disney’s dining lineup can look very different from one visit to the next.
