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

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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 updates across 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 SnackEPCOT 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 BrewBlock & Hans — REMOVED: Cinnamon-glazed NutsWhile the changes are relatively minor, they continue Disney’s ongoing effort to rotate seasonal beverages and snacks throughout the park.Credit: DisneyAnimal Kingdom Receives the Biggest Dining OverhaulNo 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 RefresherFlame Tree Barbecue — REMOVED: Plant-based Burnt EndsFlame Tree Barbecue — ADDED: RAMONA Blood Orange Wine SpritzFlame Tree Barbecue — ADDED: Korean Barbecue SandwichIsle of Java — REMOVED: Bunny BurrowEight Spoon Cafe — REMOVED: The Simba DrinkPizzafari — REMOVED: Chocolate Swirl CheesecakePizzafari — ADDED: Marbled Swirled CheesecakeSatu’li Canteen — REMOVED: Specialty Matcha Cold BrewSatu’li Canteen — REMOVED: Specialty Cold Brew FlightSatu’li Canteen — ADDED: Spicy Pork Steamed “Pods”Satu’li Canteen — ADDED: Specialty Chai Cold BrewSatu’li Canteen — ADDED: Cold Brew with Rum and Sweet CreamSatu’li Canteen — ADDED: Pandoran Sunrise with RumSatu’li Canteen — ADDED: Ube Cold Brew with RumHarambe Fruit Market — ADDED: Stuffed Pancake SandwichTamu Tamu Refreshments — ADDED: Stuffed Pancake SandwichTiffins — REMOVED: Buena Vista CoffeeTiffins — ADDED: Orange CarajilloTiffins — ADDED: Yuzu Amarillo CocktailMany 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.Credit: Erica Lauren Inside the MagicHollywood Studios Swaps Out Several Familiar TreatsHollywood 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 CupcakeBacklot Express — ADDED: Sheriff Jessie PunchWoody’s Lunch Box — REMOVED: The Clawwww! Lunch Box TartWoody’s Lunch Box — ADDED: Lilypad Lunch Box TartTrolley Car Cafe — ADDED: Blue Coconut Lemonade Energy RefresherSeveral of these changes involve rotating themed desserts, something Disney has increasingly embraced across its quick-service locations.Credit: DisneyMagic Kingdom Adds New Snack and Drink OptionsMagic 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 PretzelThe 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 UpdatesOutside the parks, Disney rolled out numerous additions and removals across resort restaurants, pool bars, and Disney Springs locations.Disney’s Animal Kingdom LodgeUzima Springs Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Beach Club ResortBeaches & Cream — ADDED: Star Spangled ShakeCredit: DisneyDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaGasparilla Island Grill — REMOVED: Chocolate MilkBeaches Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailCourtyard Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Old Key West ResortTurtle Shack — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Polynesian Village ResortBarefoot Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Saratoga Springs ResortOn The Rocks — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailPaddock Grill — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailCredit: DisneyDisney’s Contemporary ResortContempo Cafe — REMOVED: Fried Fish and Shrimp BasketDisney’s Port Orleans French QuarterMardi Grogs — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Port Orleans RiversideMuddy Rivers — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailDisney’s Art of Animation ResortThe Drop Off Pool Bar — ADDED: Red, White, and Blue Lemonade CocktailCredit: DisneyDisney’s All-Star Music ResortWorld Premiere Food Court — ADDED: Ride Like the Wind, Bullseye!Disney SpringsAmorette’s Patisserie — ADDED: Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! CheesecakeThe 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 VacationDisney 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.The post Massive Dining Shake-Up: 32 Disney World Restaurants Roll Out Major Additions and Removals appeared first on Inside the Magic.