Reopening Dates for Disney World Restaurants and a Hotel Announced

As the weeks go on Disney is announcing more and more things are reopening in Disney World. The latests announcements include some restaurants and a hotel.

First, Disney announced that the Polynesian will be reopening on July 19. It was announced earlier that the hotel would open in July, but a specific date was not included. It’s important to note that while the resort is reopening on July 19, it will still be under construction, including the monorail station. Since the monorail station won’t be open Disney will be providing buses to Magic Kingdom and Epcot with the normal buses that transport guests.

Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

This newly imagined restaurant takes inspiration from Mary Poppins Returns. The dining room is supposed to bring guests into a garden setting surrounded by decorative lamps and chandeliers. There’s also a new menu with items created by Chef Andres Mendoza and deserts created by Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer.

New Menu Items

• Sweet Corn Bisque with Pickled Fennel, Popcorn, and Fennel Oil
• Strawberry Salad with Camomile-infused Goat Cheese, Frisee Lettuce, Bacon Vinaigrette, and Spiced Sunflower Seeds
• Butter-poached Florida Cobia with Mashed Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, and Local Mushrooms with a Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
• Guava Barbequed Short Ribs with Aged Cheddar Creamy Grits, Roasted Poblano, Curtido Slaw, and Brussels Sprouts
• Warm Apple Rose with Seasonal Apple, Marzipan Layers, and Frozen Coconut Milk
• Chocolate Torte, a Dark Chocolate Financier, Dark Cherry Compote, and Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cream

Citricos will reopen on July 15, bookings will be available on July 1.

Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

When Trail’s End reopens it will be serving family-style skillets for both breakfast and dinner. For breakfast guests can enjoy a skillet with smoked brisket and eggs, bacon, sausage, cheesy potato casserole, and Mickey waffles. For adults, a Moonshine Morning Cocktail is available. This morning cocktail includes passion, orange, and guava juices.

Dinner includes hushpuppies, skillet cornbread, a chopped garden salad, pecan-smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, fingerlings potatoes, green beans, and buttered corn on the cob. For guests looking to add a little extra to the meal, pork spare ribs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and cornbread-crusted salmon are available for an additional cost.

Trail’s End reopens on July 17.

Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom

One place that guests have been waiting to reopen is Casey’s Corner, which is located on Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom. Guests can snack on one of the restaurant’s all-beef hot dogs while enjoying views of the buy Main Street U.S.A. Mobile ordering is available at this quick service location, which can be done right from your phone using the My Disney Experience app.

Casey’s Corner reopens on June 30.

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom

Another restaurant located on Main Street U.S.A., Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, reopens on July 7. Once reopened, guests will again be able to enjoy ice cream on a cone or in a cup. In addition to the regular ice cream menu they also have fat-free, no sugar added, and plant-based options available. Barq’s Root Beer Floats and Coca-Cola Floats are back on the menu as well.

Dino Diner at Animal Kingdom

Guests can try a Dino-Rama Chili-Cheese Dog or Corn Chip Pie at this location. Churros are also on the menu here. Dino Diner will reopen on July 4.

It’s encouraging to see so many things reopening at Disney World. Still hoping for a reopening date for some hotels and other restaurants. With all the recent reopening announcements it’s hopeful that we’ll see more announcements in the near future.

Which of these are looking most forward to seeing open again?

Thanks for reading!

Liz

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Liz

I love all things Disney, but my main love is for Disney World and I'm always planning for the next trip. Before becoming a Disney blogger, I was a radio DJ, so I guess I'm just continuing in the communication industry, just in a different form. I love talking Disney and I could talk about Disney all day. That's why I started blogging and created the Facebook group. The Disney community is full of friendly, helpful, and happy people...and I love being a part of it! If there is any Disney subject you would like to see covered just let me know! Need help planning your Disney vacation. Feel free to contact myself or Melissa at Never Stop Dreaming Travel Co. We love helping people plan their trips! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to check out our Countdown to Disney app! Feel free to email me with suggestions of things you would like to see in the app :-)