One of Walt Disney World’s most popular restaurants is about to close for a months-long closure right in the middle of the busy summer season.

Perfectly cooked

As part of a larger refurbishment project at the Yacht Club, two of the resort’s most popular restaurants — Yachtsman Steakhouse and its connected Crew’s Cup Lounge — are both closing for months-long closure this year. 

The Crew’s Cup Lounge — a “cozy outpost” featuring a wide selection of beers, wine, cocktails, and a menu of lounge favorites, including the delectable Prime Rib Sliders — shuttered on February 23rd for a refresh that is scheduled to end in May, though Disney World’s Calendar is currently showing hours beginning June 1st.

Prime Rib Sliders

Then, on May 11th, the popular Yachtsman Steakhouse — a New England nautical-themed eatery featuring a menu of steaks, seafood, and other dishes — will be closing for a refurbishment of its own that is scheduled to end in August.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

While Disney hasn’t revealed many details about potential changes to the popular Yacht Club location, the fact that Yachtsman’s refurbishment is scheduled to last 3 months would suggest it could look pretty different inside once they reopen.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Other Dining Closures

The Yachtsman and its lounge aren’t the only hotel eateries that guests won’t be able to enjoy as normal this summer, as several more will see refurbishments and closures as well.

Saratoga Springs three Turf Club eateries will rotate refurbishments over the summer months:

• The Turf Club will be closed from April to August, while the Turf Club Bar & Grill remains open with a modified menu.
• The Turf Club Patio will have a brief closure from early through mid-August.
• Then, the Turf Club Bar & Grill will be closed from August to September, with the Turf Club Lounge remaining open.

Turf Club Bar & Grill

The Grand Floridian Cafe — naturally located at the Grand Floridian — is scheduled to be closed from July through October. During this period, the cafe’s brunch will be offered at Citricos.

Seating at the Grand Floridian Cafe

The Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is closing on May 11th for a refurbishment that is scheduled to last through sometime in August, one of several dining closures this summer. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s refurbishment calendar.

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