Massive Dining Shake-Up: 32 Disney World Restaurants Roll Out Major Additions and Removals

Food is always a major part of the Walt Disney World experience, and guests returning to the parks and resorts this summer may notice quite a few surprises on the menu. Disney has rolled out a wide-ranging collection of dining updatesacross its theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs, with dozens of items either arriving or disappearing.

From new cold brews and cocktails to retired desserts and snack options, the latest refresh touches nearly every corner of the resort. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything that changed.

EPCOT Brings New Flavors While Saying Goodbye to One Snack

EPCOT received only a handful of updates, but they still affect a couple of popular locations around World Showcase.

• Kringla Bakeri og Kafe — ADDED: Coconut Cream Cold Brew
• Block & Hans — REMOVED: Cinnamon-glazed Nuts

While the changes are relatively minor, they continue Disney’s ongoing effort to rotate seasonal beverages and snacks throughout the park.

Animal Kingdom Receives the Biggest Dining Overhaul

No park saw more menu activity than Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Several restaurants and snack stands received updates, with new drinks, sandwiches, and desserts arriving while several existing offerings disappeared.

• Creature Comforts — ADDED: Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher
• Flame Tree Barbecue — REMOVED: Plant-based Burnt Ends
• Flame Tree Barbecue — ADDED: RAMONA Blood Orange Wine Spritz
• Flame Tree Barbecue — ADDED: Korean Barbecue Sandwich
• Isle of Java — REMOVED: Bunny Burrow
• Eight Spoon Cafe — REMOVED: The Simba Drink
• Pizzafari — REMOVED: Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
• Pizzafari — ADDED: Marbled Swirled Cheesecake
• Satu’li Canteen — REMOVED: Specialty Matcha Cold Brew
• Satu’li Canteen — REMOVED: Specialty Cold Brew Flight
• Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Spicy Pork Steamed “Pods”
• Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Specialty Chai Cold Brew
• Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Cold Brew with Rum and Sweet Cream
• Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Pandoran Sunrise with Rum
• Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Ube Cold Brew with Rum
• Harambe Fruit Market — ADDED: Stuffed Pancake Sandwich
• Tamu Tamu Refreshments — ADDED: Stuffed Pancake Sandwich
• Tiffins — REMOVED: Buena Vista Coffee
• Tiffins — ADDED: Orange Carajillo
• Tiffins — ADDED: Yuzu Amarillo Cocktail

Many of the additions lean heavily into specialty beverages, giving Animal Kingdom one of the most dramatically refreshed drink menus at Walt Disney World right now.

Hollywood Studios Swaps Out Several Familiar Treats

Hollywood Studios saw fewer changes than Animal Kingdom, but guests will still find several menu differences throughout the park.

• ABC Commissary — REMOVED: Kids’ Rice Pasta Macaroni & Cheese (Soy Allergy-Friendly)
• Backlot Express — REMOVED: Your Chosen Path Cupcake
• Backlot Express — ADDED: Sheriff Jessie Punch
• Woody’s Lunch Box — REMOVED: The Clawwww! Lunch Box Tart
• Woody’s Lunch Box — ADDED: Lilypad Lunch Box Tart
• Trolley Car Cafe — ADDED: Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher

Several of these changes involve rotating themed desserts, something Disney has increasingly embraced across its quick-service locations.

Magic Kingdom Adds New Snack and Drink Options

Magic Kingdom’s update list may be short, but both additions are likely to attract guests seeking quick bites between attractions.

• Main Street Bakery — ADDED: Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy Refresher (Grande)
• Friar’s Nook — ADDED: Jumbo Pretzel

The new offerings give guests a couple of additional options without dramatically altering the park’s existing dining lineup.

Resort Hotels and Disney Springs See Widespread Menu Updates

Outside the parks, Disney rolled out numerous additions and removals across resort restaurants, pool bars, and Disney Springs locations.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Uzima Springs Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

• Beaches & Cream — ADDED: Star Spangled Shake

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Gasparilla Island Grill — REMOVED: Chocolate Milk
• Beaches Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail
• Courtyard Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

• Turtle Shack — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• Barefoot Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

• On The Rocks — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail
• Paddock Grill — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Contempo Cafe — REMOVED: Fried Fish and Shrimp Basket

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

• Mardi Grogs — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside

• Muddy Rivers — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

• The Drop Off Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

• World Premiere Food Court — ADDED: Ride Like the Wind, Bullseye!

Disney Springs

• Amorette’s Patisserie — ADDED: Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! Cheesecake

The recurring appearance of the Red, White, and Blue Lemonade Cocktail across multiple resorts suggests Disney is pushing the patriotic beverage as one of its featured seasonal offerings.

What These Changes Mean for Your Next Disney Vacation

Disney regularly updates menus throughout the year, but seeing this many additions and removals arrive at once is unusual. Whether you’re hunting down new cold brews in Pandora, trying a specialty cheesecake at Disney Springs, or grabbing a new snack in Magic Kingdom, there are plenty of fresh options waiting across the resort.

At the same time, guests with favorite menu items may want to double-check restaurant offerings before their trip. As this latest update proves, Disney dining menus can change quickly, and some familiar favorites may not always be around forever.