Guests looking to secure a dining reservation at California Grill will need to do so before October 2. A message on the reservation page states that the Disney’s Contemporary Resort restaurant will be unavailable after October 2.
“California Grill is currently unavailable for bookings after October 2 as we create a special dining experience for the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort.”
No other information was provided. The 50th Anniversary celebration begins October 1, 2021.
More restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World! Two park quick-service restaurants and two resort table service restaurants.
From a Disney Cast Member;
I am so excited to announce more restaurants are reopening at Walt Disney World Resort in the next few weeks! Check it all out in this edition of Walt Disney World Resort Foodie News.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Yachtsman Steakhouse will soon be stoking the flames of their oak-fired grills so we can again savor their premium, grain-fed steaks or the dry-aged Duroc pork chop served with heritage grits, broccoli rabe, and apple-cognac gastrique.
In addition to the great steaks and chops, the Chilled Admiral’s Tower for Two (Maine lobster, snow crab, tuna tartare, jumbo shrimp, mussels, scallop ceviche, and charred octopus salad) is back as well as the signature creamy Lobster Bisque and the delicious Yachtsman’s Chocolate Cake for Two with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate decadence cake, mixed berry curd, peanut butter crunch, and mousse. I seriously cannot wait!
Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
So excited we will soon be able to sample the delicious small plates and dishes inspired by the flavors of Spain at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood. I can’t wait to get my tapas on with my fav small plates – Charred Octopus, Pan con Tomate, and the delish Flight of Four Pinxtos. The signature Chuletón Bone-in Rib Eye with tomatoes, onions, and choice of two sides – is on the menu along with Char-grilled Steak with olive oil-potato purée, forest mushrooms, date jam, and sherry vinaigrette and the Rioja-braised Chicken with grapes, sherry vinegar, and roasted tomato bomba rice. The dark chocolate “Café con Leche” Choux is the perfect sweet ending.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens August 5, 2021, with booking available July 29, 2021.
Columbia Harbor House
Starting August 5, you can reel in some delicious seafood at Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom Park! Your seafood favorites are back, including the Lobster Roll and Trio Platter with a combination of fried fish, fried shrimp, and chicken strips served with hushpuppies and french fries or green beans. Craving something other than seafood? Try the Lighthouse Sandwich (hummus with tomato and broccoli slaw on multigrain bread) now comes with french fries or the Harbour Salad – a mix of greens, shredded cheddar, apples, onion, apple cider vinaigrette, and topped with chicken strips.
Pizzafari
Fun animal murals and mosaics at Pizzafari Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park are the colorful backdrop to a delicious quick meal beginning August 2, 2021. Pizza rules in this jungle but you can also order a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Green and Grains Salad, and an adorable “Spaghetti and Meatball” Cupcake. Kick back with a refreshing Blue Lagoon with blue curaçao beverage syrup, lemonade, and gummy worms – also available with a glow cube and with or without rum!
Prince Eric’s Village Market has reopened at Magic Kingdom. This small food stand can be found across from Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid in Fantasyland.
In addition to turkey legs, jumbo pretzels, and other treats, this market has the new Mermaid Slushy. The slushy was announced in February 2020 but ultimately did not debut before the parks closed in March. It’s finally arrived, but it looks a little different than the preview.
Mermaid Slushy – $5.99
Frozen blue raspberry and frozen green apple topped with whipped cream and a mermaid tail
Cheshire Café has reopened at Magic Kingdom, serving its classic Cheshire Cat Tail and a new Curiouser and Curiouser Slushy. Coincidentally, yesterday was also the 70th anniversary of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.”
The next item in the Disney Parks Designer Collection is a Jungle Cruise skipper ear hat designed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The hat is now available on shopDisney, plus Walt Disney World guests can find it in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom.
This ear hat is inspired by the hat Dwayne Johnson wears as Skipper Frank in “Jungle Cruise.”
The hat is a limited release and comes with a bag and certificate of verification.
