A POPULAR Disney World Restaurant Is Getting Closer to Its Opening Day!

By Jasmine Kocon
Posted on March 17, 2024

We are less than one month away from the reopening of a popular Disney World restaurant!

1900 Park Fare

1900 Park Fare closed in 2020 and has yet to open its doors again. We’ve waited this long for this fun character buffet, we can wait a few more weeks (maybe). But this restaurant isn’t all that will remain closed this coming week; find out what else will be closed in Disney World!

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1900 Park Fare

Disney has announced that the 1900 Park Fare restaurant at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will REOPEN on April 10th! While that’s still a few weeks away, we are getting closer.

1900 Park Fare

We’re so close to the reopening date, that Disney has been releasing more and more info for the restaurant! It will still be a buffet, but there will be new menu items available. Disney recently opened reservations for the character meal and revealed the new full menu!

In the past, you could meet characters like Winnie the Pooh, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, and Prince Charming during what Disney called “Supercalifragilistic Breakfast,” but it has been revealed that new characters will join the meal.

Disney released pricing for 1900 Park Fare!

What else will be closed during your Disney World trip the week of March 17th through the 23rd? Let’s take a look!

Magic Kingdom

Country Bear Jamboree

Country Bear Jamboree is currently being reimagined in Magic Kingdom! The show closed on January 27th and should reopen with the new, updated show sometime this summer.

If you want to celebrate this attraction, check out this Collectible Plush Set on Amazon!

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd, 2023, and it’ll remain closed until the summer of 2024.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Disney is re-theming the ride to give it a Princess and the Frog theme. When it reopens, it’ll be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!

A new event is coming that will give an exclusive look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!

Barrel Bridge at Tom Sawyer Island

Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the barrel bridge is currently closed. In fact, it’s missing completely!

It’s missing!

A Cast Member told us that the bridge had been removed for refurbishments, and they’re not sure when it might be back. The bridge disappeared several months ago, but we’re still hoping that it might be back soon! We’ll be sure to let you know about any updates.

Tomorrowland Terrace

Tomorrowland Terrace in Magic Kingdom has only ever been open occasionally, usually during particularly busy seasons. However, it’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen this spot open.

View from Tomorrowland Terrace

Currently, it’s only used for Magic Kingdom dessert parties.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed on January 8th and will remain closed for a pretty long time. The ride is expected to reopen in the summer of this year, which means the refurbishment will last at least a few more months.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

We don’t have an exact reopening date yet, but we’ll keep you updated when we learn more!

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Voyage of the Little Mermaid

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid as we know it will NOT return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s closed now, and Disney has confirmed that this show has permanently closed to make way for an updated version.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid

“The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”, an all-new stage show, will replace the show in the Animation Courtyard theater in Fall 2024.

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EPCOT

Restaurant Marrakesh

Restaurant Marrakesh is kind of closed and kind of not.

It has been used in previous festivals

The restaurant is technically open, but just as a lounge (not as an actual restaurant). We’re still waiting for the full experience to return!

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Blizzard Beach

Typhoon Lagoon was closed for several months, but it finally opened on March 17th! Woo hoo!

Typhoon Lagoon

However, on that same day (March 17th) Blizzard Beach closed for refurbishments. Since it just closed, we do not know when it will reopen again, but typically the two water parks will flip-flop being open.

Disney’s Blizzard Beach

We’ll be watching for news of its reopening, but for now, head over to Typhoon Lagoon!

Other Disney World Hotel Closures

Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

The Fuentes del Morro pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will continue to be closed until late March 2024.

Fuentes del Morro construction

You may see or hear construction during this pool’s refurbishment. If you want to go swimming, you can head to any of the other leisure pools at Caribbean Beach Resort.

Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

The Doubloon Lagoon pool at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter will also be closed for refurbishment until April 2024.

Guests staying at the French Quarter resort can use the Ol’ Man Island pool at Port Orleans — Riverside while the French Quarter pool is closed. The Mardi Grogs pool bar will be closed during this time as well.