Well, it’s another week in Disney World, which means a LOT of change. Now that we’re done eating our share of Easter treats, we’re gearing up for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (which doesn’t start for a few months, but WE ARE READY), and more. But we’re also keeping an eye on changes at Disney World restaurants.

Things are ALWAYS changing here; but this week, amongst the small changes, there were four REALLY big updates. Don’t worry — we’ll tell you about all 15 restaurants that had updates. But I’ll point out the biggies as well with this very sophisticated system LOL: BIG DEAL ALERT! 

Magic Kingdom

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe

Here are the changes we spotted at Cosmic Ray’s:

• Chicken Strips (4 Strips) increased from $10.29 to $10.49
• Allergy-friendly Brownie – Gluten/Wheat Allergy-friendly increased from $4.29 to $4.49
• Allergy-friendly Cookies – Gluten/Wheat Allergy-friendly increased from $3.29 to $3.49

Also, the Chocolate Bundt Cake has been removed from the menu.

Read a recent review

The Lunching Pad

You can no longer get a Churro at The Lunching Pad.

That’s the only change here, though.

Here’s a review!

EPCOT

Garden Grill <— BIG DEAL ALERT!

Breakfast is returning to Garden Grill on June 14th, and we’ve got a look at the menu. Breakfast will be served family-style with the Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast (just like lunch and dinner). Breakfast includes a Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf, Smoked Bacon, Fruit, Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffles, and more.

An allergy-friendly version of breakfast is also available.

Several non-alcoholic beverages are included with the meal, like fountain beverages, tea, and Joffrey’s Coffee. You can also pay extra to get a specialty character drink or some alcoholic beverages.

Disney has not yet announced when reservations for breakfast will be available, but we’ll let you know when we find out!

Here’s a recent review!

La Cava del Tequila

There’s a new cocktail to try at La Cava del Tequila. It’s the Cafe No Se, and it’s a special brew that takes 36 hours to produce and is topped with fresh tequila cream.

You can get it now for $25 — but there’s a catch. You can only order this drink on Thursdays.

Read a review of La Cava

Sunshine Tree Terrace

The Fried Pot Stickers have increased from $6.99 to $7.29.

That’s the only change we spotted here.

Here’s a recent review

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

50s Prime Time Cafe<— BIG DEAL ALERT!

The “From Dad’s Liquor Cabinet” part of the menu has changed: the Mowie Wowie has been removed. This is characterized as a BIG DEAL because it’s been there FOREVER. At least it feels like it has! Be honest — who always looked forward to a Mowie Wowie when they sat down in Mom’s kitchen?

This drink was also removed from the menu at Tune-In Lounge.

Here’s a recent review of 50s Prime Time Cafe

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Grand Floridian Cafe<— BIG DEAL ALERT!

The breakfast/lunch menu at Grand Floridian Cafe has changed, and y’all we’re losing the LOBSTER THERMIDOR BURGER! I remember when we first reviewed this SO. MANY. YEARS. ago! This is truly heartbreaking.

• REMOVED: Lobster Eggs Benedict
• ADDED: Smoked Salmon Florentine Benedict — with Spinach Florentine, Roasted Tomato, and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin served with Marinated Tomato Salad for $20
• REMOVED: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• REMOVED: Lobster Thermidor Burger
• Old-Fashioned Pancakes is now Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

• REMOVED: Apple Crisp, Café Key Lime Tart, Mickey Dome, Neopolitan Cheesecake
• ADDED: Vintage Minnie Brown Betty Profiterole — Apple Custard Cream Puff, Spiced Chai Mousse for $10
• ADDED:  Seasonal Fruit Cobbler  — Spiced Streusel, Seasonal Sorbet, Vanilla ‘Creme’ (Plant-based) for $9
• ADDED: Cookies and Cream Chocolate Layer Cake — Layers of Chocolate Cake, Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, Chocolate Ganache for $9 — A la mode for $11

Under the Kid’s Create-Your-Own Selections, Sticky Rice has been removed.

Dessert Wines also had changes:

• ADDED:  Dow’s 10 yr Tawny Port for $13
• ADDED: Broadbent 10 yr Malmsey Madeira for $14

Under Cocktails, here’s what changed:

• Chocolate Martini increased from $15 to $15.50
• ADDED: French 75— Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Hendricks Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar for $15.50
• ADDED: Pomegranate Paradiso — WODKA Vodka, Pomegranate, Lemon, and Pineapple Juice for $15.50

• ADDED: Spicy Paloma — Termana Blanco Tequila, Smoked Chili Bitters, and Grapefruit Soda with a Chili-Lime Rim for $14.50
• ADDED: Gold Rush Cocktail — Elijah Craig Bourbon, Lemon Juice, and Honey garnished with Crystalized Ginger for $16.50
• ADDED: Aperol Spritz — Aperol, Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, and Soda Water for $15.50
• ADDED: Baileys and Coffee  — Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur mixed with Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee for $13.50

Here’s more about these changes

Gasparilla Island Grill

The kid’s menu has changed:

• REMOVED: Chicken Breast Nuggets <— BIG DEAL ALERT!

OK, I won’t freak out too hard because…

…chicken STRIPS were added.

• ADDED: Chicken Strips — Served with choice of two sides and choice of small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water for $8.49

But c’mon — when we’re at Disney World it is the LAW that we go to Gasparilla and get mac and cheese and a kids’ chicken nuggets. These strips better fit the bill!

Check out a review

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

P & J’s Southern Takeout

You can get some bottled beverages at P & J’s now, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Minute Maid Lemonade, and Sprite.

That’s the only change here, though.

How about a review?

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Rix Sports Bar & Grill

The breakfast menu at Rix has changed:

• Rix Omelet increased from $15 to $18 and description changed from “Choice of 3 toppings, Sautéed Peppers, Mushrooms, White Onions, Spinach, Bacon, Sausage or Diced Ham with Shredded Cheddar Cheese served with Breakfast Potatoes” to “Choice of 3 toppings, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, white onions, spinach, bacon, sausage or diced ham topped with shredded cheese. Served with herb butter house potatoes and choice of toast”
• All American Breakfast description changed from “Three Farm Fresh Eggs Prepared any Style, Topped with Shredded Cheddar Cheese with Applewood-smoked Bacon and Sausage Links, Served with Breakfast Potatoes” to “Two fresh eggs prepared any style, herb butter potatoes and warm toast, served with Applewood smoked bacon or Kielbasa Sausage”
• REMOVED: Coronado Breakfast Burrito
• Big Stack Pancakes increased from $14 to $15 and description changed from “Three Buttermilk Pancakes Served with Applewood-smoked Bacon or Sausage Links. Add Blueberries or Chocolate Chips $2″to “Three buttermilk Pancakes, topped with seasonal berries and dusted powdered sugar, served with choice of Applewood smoked bacon or Kielbasa Sausage”

• REMOVED: Citrus & Mascarpone French Toast 
• Avocado Toast description changed from “Fresh Crushed Avocados served on Toasted Multi-Grain Bread, Over Easy Egg, and Crumbled Maytag Blue Cheese, Arugula and Heirloom Tomato Salad” to “Fresh crushed avocado spread, on a toasted multi-grain bread, topped with a farm fresh sunny side egg, served with a spring mix salad and lemon Vinaigrette”
• REMOVED: Steak and Egg Skillet
• Bagel & Lox increased from $15 to $17 description changed from “Plain or Everything Bagel, Irish Smoked Salmon, Capers, Cream Cheese, and Onion” to “Warm toasted bagel, topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, fried capers, tomatoes and pickled onions. Served with a fresh spring mix salad”
• ADDED:  Dulce de Leche Maduros French Toast — Brioche Bread soaked in our homemade crema, topped with sweet plantains & Drizzled Caramel. Served with bacon or Kielbasa sausage for $16

• ADDED: Power Bowl — Layered organic acai and Greek yogurt with natural grain granola and sliced almond, topped with fresh seasonal fruit for $13
• ADDED: Southern Biscuit Chicken — Fried chicken tenders atop warm fluffy biscuits, and smothered with savory sausage gravy for $18
• ADDED: Country Beef Skillet — strips of sirloin steak served over Farm fresh scrambled eggs, herb butter house potatoes, topped with chives, cheddar cheese, chipotle salsa, and warm toast for $20
• ADDED: Chicken Stuffed Waffles  — Four Mickey waffles stuffed with chicken tenders & maple syrup. Served with herb butter house potatoes for $18 (Not an official big deal alert, but don’t these sound amazing?!)

Under Sides, the following has changed:

• Bagel & Cream Cheese and Bagel & Crushed Avocado 
• ADDED: Kielbasa Sausage for $6
• ADDED: Biscuit & Gravy  for $7

Under beverages, we saw the following updates:

• ADDED: Cold Brew for $4.79
• ADDED: Churro Iced Latte for $7
• ADDED:  Seasonal Cold Pressed Juice Shot for $6
• D’Horchata Latte increased from $14 to $15

• ADDED:  Bourbon Iced Brown Sugar Latte — Michter’s Bourbon, Espresso, Brown Sugar, Milk for $16
• ADDED: Leche de Coco Latte — Tito’s Vodka, Espresso, Coconut Milk for $16
• ADDED: Morning Sunrise — Whipped vanilla Vodka, orange juice, half n half for $15
• ADDED: The Horizon — Empress Gin, Orange Juice, Fresh lemon, Vanilla for $16
• ADDED: DIY Mimosa — Bottle of sparkling wine accompanied by two juice carafes of your choice: Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry for $45

Here’s a recent review

Disney Springs

The Basket at Wine Bar George

There’s been a change to the menu at The Basket:

• ADDED: Seasonal Hand Pie — beef and potato for $8
• ADDED: Seasonal Eclair — strawberries and cream for $8
• ADDED: Spiced Nuts — sweet and smokey for $12

🧺 New at The Basket! Stop by for an all new menu to-go including an éclair, a seasonal hand pie, spiced nuts and more. @DisneySprings pic.twitter.com/fNxtsN9NGS

— George Miliotes (@WineBarGeorge) April 12, 2023

We can’t wait to try out some of these new items!

Read a review of The Basket

The Polite Pig

There’s a new seasonal cocktail at The Polite Pig: the Blackberry Margarita, made with a sweet and sour mix of blackberry syrup mixed with lime juice.

That sounds yum.

Read a recent review

Paddlefish

The kid’s menu at Paddlefish has seen some changes:

• Grilled Chicken increased from $9 to $10
• Peel & Eat Key West Shrimp increased from $15 to $16
• Fish of the Day changed from $12 to $15

• Crispy Shrimp changed from $12 to $14
• ADDED: Linguine

Here’s a review of a SECRET menu here

Rainforest Cafe

Both the Rainforest Cafe and Lava Lounge have some menu changes. Here’s what changed under Appetizers:

• REMOVED: Chicken Strips and Pepperoni Flatbread 
• REMOVED: Aloha Salmon & Shrimp
• ADDED: Shrimp Scampi Flatbread — Alfredo Sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, red pepper flakes, green onions for $16.49
• ADDED: Korean Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken — Hand-battered chicken tossed in Gochujang sauce, Asian slaw, topped with pineapple salsa, peanuts, served with crisp lettuce cups for $16.99
• ADDED: Shrimp Sampler Platter — Bourbon BBQ glazed shrimp, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Caribbean rice for $30.99

Here’s what was changed under Soups and Salads:

• ADDED: Big Islander Salmon Caesar Salad
• ADDED: Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon

The Beyond Burger was removed from Sandwiches and Burgers. Here’s what was updated under Pasta:

• Rasta Pasta increased from $23.49 to $23.99
• ADDED: Python Pasta — Grilled chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, penne pasta, shaved parmesan cheese for $23.99 Substitute shrimp for an additional $5

Under Beef, Pork, & Chicken, the Bombay Chicken and Shrimp was added. It’s Sauteed Chicken and Shrimp, Stir Fry Vegetables, Spicy Curry Sauce served with Jasmine rice for $26.99.

There’s also a new dessert: Tropical Crepes — Citrus-infused mascarpone and ricotta cheese filled crepes, strawberry puree, mixed berries, creamy whipped topping for $13.99.

These changes also apply to the Rainforest Cafe in Animal Kingdom.

Here’s a review

Terralina Crafted Italian

There were TONS of menu changes at Terralina Crafted. Here’s what changed under Antipasti:

• Antipasti Tower increased from$ 44 to $46
• Mozzarella-stuffed Rice Balls increased from $16 to $17
• Bruschetta increased from $14 to $15
• ADDED: Spinach With Artichoke Bake — Olive-truffle tapenade, Truffle Potato for $16

There were also changes under From the Garden:

• Caprese increased from $15 to $16
• Baby Greens – Half increased from $8 to $9
  
• Spinach with Beets increased from $16 to $18

Under Sandwiches, Italian Grinder  increased from $20 to $21. Here’s what changed under Pasta:

• Rigatoni Calabrese increased from $28 to $29
• REMOVED:  Seasonal Vegetable Rigatoni 
• ADDED: Wild Mushroom Risotto — Truffle, shaved Parmesan, Balsmic Glaze for $29

Under From the Grill, Catch of the Day increased from $35 to $38. Slow Braised Pork description changed from “Changed from Artichoke Saffron Risotto, Sweet Peppers, Natural Jus” to “Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Brown Butter Broccoli.”

The Whimsical White Chocolate Mousse was removed from the desserts menu.

Beer had some changes, too:

• REMOVED: Coppertail Unholy Tripel 
• ADDED:  Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA – Chico, CA
• ADDED: Baladin Nazionale – Piemonte, Italy

Read a recent review of Terralina Crafted

If you plan on Disney World soon and have your heart set on certain menu items in restaurants, be sure to check those menus on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app to make sure they’re still available. We’ll also continue to report any changes we come across, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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What restaurant menu change has surprised you the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!