UPDATED February 19, 2026

Deciding on where to eat in Disney World is about to become more difficult.

Connections Eatery in EPCOT

With so many incredible dining locations throughout the property, it can be hard to choose exactly where you want to eat. From old favorites like ‘Ohana and California Grill to newcomers like The Cake Bake Shop and Space 220, we’re often faced with the most difficult — yet delicious — decisions. We’re taking you through ALL the NEW restaurants that have been announced for Disney World!

When it comes to dining around Disney World, there’s something for just about everyone. Craving Mexican cuisine? There’s a pavilion in EPCOT for that. Want to dine with characters? You can do that too. But there are some NEW dining experiences coming to Disney World that we’re pretty excited about, so let’s dig in!

Garden View Lounge Reopening — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

The Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown of Disney World, but Disney has revealed that it will finally be reopening! When Garden View Lounge reopens on March 19th, 2026, the spot will debut new touches from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Alice in Wonderland. 

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The Tea Experience will present a British-style Afternoon Tea package, complete with “whimsical touches.” Customed teas will be paired with the Afternoon Tea Tower featuring savory and sweet delights. Advance Dining Reservations are now open for dates 60 days out. 

Six Ravens by Gideon’s Bakehouse

Fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse will be especially excited to hear about a NEW restaurant opening later this year in Disney Springs: Six Ravens! Brought to you by the folks at Gideon’s Bakehouse, Six Ravens will open in The Landing, just a few doors down.

Site of the upcoming Six Ravens

The menu will feature all new offerings including hand pies that Six Ravens calls Coffyns — housemade yeast rolls complete with fillings created in partnership with other Central Florida chefs. Gideon’s owner Steve Lewis shared that potatoes, local draft beer, and, “of course, some tasty desserts,” will be featured on the menu.

Dining at Level99

LEVEL99 is coming to Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district, Disney Springs! LEVEL99 is an interactive, social entertainment experience. More specifically, it is a destination for “real-world, challenge-based, social entertainment” for adults featuring physical and mental challenges set in artistic environments.

LEVEL99 is coming to Disney Springs

Adding to the experience, LEVEL99 will offer dining options from a chef-crafted menu — including LEVEL99’s award-winning, Detroit-style pizza.

Full spread at LEVEL99 at Natick, Massachusetts

We visited LEVEL99 in Natick, Massachusetts to check out the eats and drinks for ourselves!

Check out our FULL REVIEW of the food at LEVEL99 here!

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in Disney World on your upcoming trip, it can be overwhelming just trying to pick. Some of our favorites are Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, Regal Eagle in EPCOT, and Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom.

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Which new Disney World restaurant are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!