Disney World Just Changed 26 Restaurant Menus—Here's Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been planning your Disney World dining reservations, you might want to double-check those menus. Walt Disney World quietly updated menus across 26 different restaurants on December 14, 2025, affecting locations throughout the theme parks, resort hotels, Disney Springs, and even the water parks.

Mickey Visit reported that these changes include both exciting new additions and disappointing removals, so let’s break down what changed and what it means for your upcoming Disney vacation.

The Biggest Changes at Disney Springs

Disney Springs saw updates at five different dining locations, with seasonal offerings taking center stage:

Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Bar leaned heavily into winter flavors with new seasonal beverages including the “Frosted Cranberry Mint” and “Gingerbread Float,” available through January 31st. These limited-time drinks are perfect for guests looking to enjoy holiday-themed refreshments with their rooftop views.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill made significant menu adjustments, adding butternut squash soup and multiple new cocktails while removing various beers and appetizers from the lineup. This kind of rotation keeps the menu fresh but can be frustrating if you had your heart set on a specific dish.

Paddlefish cut several entrées entirely, including their shrimp pasta and scallops. For seafood lovers who’ve been planning to dine at this Disney Springs favorite, this is definitely disappointing news.

Pizza Ponte completely replaced several menu items, removing both the “San Gennaro” and “Fra Diavola” pizzas. If these were your go-to orders, you’ll need to explore their new offerings instead.

The Ganachery introduced new chocolate piñatas for guests with a sweet tooth—a fun addition for chocolate lovers visiting Disney Springs.

Theme Park Restaurant Updates

Across all four theme parks, Disney made strategic menu modifications:

At EPCOT, San Angel Inn added new margarita variations, giving guests more options to pair with their Mexican cuisine inside the Mexico Pavilion.

Magic Kingdom saw changes at two of its most popular restaurants. Both Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table removed holiday party-exclusive items—likely transitioning away from the special offerings tied to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party season.

Hollywood Studios’ signature restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby, discontinued multiple appetizers and cocktails. This upscale dining location frequently rotates its menu, but regular guests may miss some of their favorite starters.

At Animal Kingdom, Flame Tree Barbecue modified its cheesecake offerings, while Pongu Pongu (the popular drink location in Pandora) introduced the “Nightwraith Blaze” slushy—a new specialty beverage that’s sure to attract Avatar fans.

Resort Hotels and Water Parks Join the Update

The menu changes weren’t limited to the parks. Various resort hotel restaurants and water park locations also received updates, primarily focused on seasonal adjustments. Many locations removed existing items while introducing limited-time winter and holiday offerings.

What This Pattern Tells Us

Here’s what we’re seeing: These updates follow Disney’s established pattern of seasonal menu rotation, with winter and holiday items being featured prominently as we approach the end of 2025. This is actually standard operating procedure for Disney—they regularly refresh menus to keep offerings current, test new items, and adjust to seasonal ingredient availability.

However, the scope of these changes—26 restaurants in a single update—is notable. It suggests Disney is being more aggressive with menu optimization than usual. Some of these changes appear cost-driven (removing premium items like scallops at Paddlefish), while others are clearly seasonal (holiday beverages at Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar).

What This Means for Your Dining Plans

If you’ve already made advance dining reservations for an upcoming trip, we strongly recommend checking the current menus before you arrive. That dish you were excited about might no longer be available.

The good news? Disney typically adds new items when they remove old ones, so you’ll have fresh options to explore. The seasonal additions, particularly at Disney Springs locations, offer timely choices that align with the winter season.

The bad news? If you’re a creature of habit who orders the same thing every visit, you might need to adapt. This is especially true at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and Paddlefish, which saw more significant removals.

Our Take

Menu changes are inevitable at any large dining operation, and Disney World operates more restaurants than most cities. What matters most is whether these changes maintain quality while offering variety.

The seasonal focus makes sense—winter beverages and holiday-inspired items create timely experiences for guests visiting during this period. However, we hope Disney isn’t simply removing higher-cost menu items without adequate replacements, especially at premium dining locations where guests are paying top dollar.

As always, we recommend staying flexible with your dining plans and viewing menu changes as opportunities to try something new. And if you absolutely need that specific dish? Call the restaurant ahead of time to confirm it’s still available before making your reservation.