Crew’s Cup Lounge Is Reopening May 10 — Here’s the New Menu

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Good news for fans of the Yacht Club area: Crew’s Cup Lounge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is set to reopen on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The lounge has been closed since February 23, making this a long-awaited return for one of Epcot resort area’s most relaxed spots for a drink and a bite.

Along with the reopening date comes a look at the updated menu — and there are some real changes worth knowing about before you go. New drink categories have been added, and a few fan favorites from the previous menu appear to have been cut. Here’s everything you need to know about Crew’s Cup Lounge’s Yacht Club Resort reopening in 2026.

Quick Summary

• Crew’s Cup Lounge reopens Sunday, May 10, 2026, open from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• The lounge has been closed since February 23, 2026
• New menu additions include a full Wine list and Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages section
• Several sections removed: Charcuterie and Cheese Board, Scotches, Cognacs, Coffee Drinks, and After-Dinner Flights
• Lounge Favorites food menu and Specialty Cocktails remain intact
• Beer and cider options continue, with local Florida options still on the list
• No details yet on what physical changes the refurbishment brought
• Yachtsman Steakhouse next door is closing May 11 for its own refurbishment

Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopening Date and Hours

Disney has added hours for Crew’s Cup Lounge showing it will be open on Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The lounge was closed beginning February 23, 2026 for the refurbishment.

If you’re staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort or heading over from Epcot, that’s a meaningful addition to your evening options. The lounge has always been a solid spot for a post-park drink in a nautical setting — low-key, no theme park ticket required, and walk-in friendly compared to the full dining experience next door at Yachtsman Steakhouse.

Worth noting: Disney flagged that this may not be the final menu, and further changes could still appear before or after opening day. Take the current listing as a strong preview, not a locked-in guarantee.

What’s New on the Menu

The updated Crew’s Cup Lounge menu brings two entirely new sections that weren’t part of the previous offering: a Wine list and a Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages section.

The Wine section covers both sparkling and still options across white, rosé, and red. Highlights include the Argyle Sparkling Brut from Willamette Valley at $65 a bottle ($16 a glass), Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco at $49 a bottle ($12 a glass), and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc at $53 a bottle ($13 a glass). On the red side, you’ll find Meiomi Pinot Noir, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Sonoma Pinot Noir, and Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec, among others.

The Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages section is a welcome add for guests who aren’t drinking. Two new options are listed: the Enchanted Grove Lime Splash — Minute Maid Limeade with Cucumber and Mint at $6.29 — and the Enchanted Ember Lemonade — Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with Strawberry and Hot Honey at $6.49. Simple, but nice to have dedicated mocktail options in the lounge setting.

What’s Been Removed from the Menu

Several sections from the previous Crew’s Cup Lounge menu don’t appear on the updated version. The sections that have been removed include: the Charcuterie and Cheese Board, Scotches, Cognacs, Coffee Drinks, and After-Dinner Flights.

If you were a regular who came specifically for the Scotch or Cognac selection, that’s a notable loss. The after-dinner flights were also a distinctive offering that set Crew’s Cup apart from other lounge options in the resort area. It’s possible some of this comes back or changes after opening — Disney flagged the menu may still evolve — but as of right now those categories are out.

The Lounge Favorites Food Menu

The Lounge Favorites food menu remains, and it’s a solid spread for a lounge setting. Items are available from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Here’s what’s on the food menu at Crew’s Cup Lounge for May 2026:

• Yachtsman Signature Bread — $8.00 | Sourdough, Onion Pull-apart Rolls, Roasted Garlic, Butter
• Prime Rib Sliders — $21.00 | Onion Rolls, Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
• Steakhouse Wedge Salad — $16.00 | Candied Bacon, Farmhouse Egg, Radish, Smokey Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
• House-made Chips with Black Garlic Aioli — $10.50 | Smoked Paprika Salt
• Lobster Bisque — $19.00 | Focaccia Crostini, Lobster Salad, Creme Fraiche, Red Pepper Coulis, Brandy, Espelette Oil
• Caesar Salad — $16.00 | Shaved Parmesan, Croutons
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail — $23.00 | Poached Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce

That lobster bisque at $19 continues to be one of the stronger value plays on the Epcot resort area lounge circuit — solid portion, distinctive preparation, and you don’t need a full dinner reservation to get it.

Specialty Cocktails at Crew’s Cup Lounge

The Specialty Cocktails menu stays, which is good news. This section was always one of the highlights of the Crew’s Cup experience. Current offerings include:

• Whistle Pig Old Fashioned — $26.00 | Whistle Pig 10 Year Straight Rye, Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup, Candied Bacon
• Passion Fruit Margarita — $17.50 | Herradura Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Puree
• Black Manhattan — $17.50 | Michter’s Small Batch Rye, Amaro Averna, Orange and Angostura Bitters
• Coconut Gimlet — $17.50 | Hendrick’s Gin, Coconut, Lime, Cardamom Bitters
• Cape Codder — $16.50 | Tito’s Vodka, Cranberry and Pomegranate Juices, Orange Bitters
• Spiced Dark N Stormy — $16.50 | Goslings Black Seal Rum, Pineapple Syrup, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Smoked Chili Bitters, Ginger Beer
• Midnight Sail Espresso Martini — $16.50 | Herradura Reposado Tequila, Kahlua, Vanilla Bean Espresso, Cinnamon, Caramel Cocoa Nibs

The Black Manhattan and the Midnight Sail Espresso Martini are personal standouts on that list. The Whistle Pig Old Fashioned at $26 is steep but they’re using a genuinely good rye and the candied bacon garnish earns its place.

Beer, Cider, and the Florida Local Options

Beer and cider run $8.50 to $12.75. The selection covers the usual suspects alongside a couple of local Florida picks worth highlighting: Orange Blossom Brewing Co. OBP from Orlando and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA from Tampa. Both are solid choices if you want something with more character than the macro options.

The full beer and cider list includes Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Yuengling, Blue Moon, Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Dogfish Head 60 Minute, Samuel Adams Seasonal, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, High Noon Pineapple Vodka Hard Seltzer, and Athletic Brewing Co Upside Dawn Golden (the non-alcoholic option).

What About the Physical Refurbishment Changes?

Disney has not released details on what physical changes the refurbishment brought to Crew’s Cup Lounge. The closure ran from February 23 to the May 10 reopening — about 10 weeks — which is long enough for meaningful interior updates but short enough that it was likely not a full renovation.

We’ll get our first look at what changed once guests start reporting back after May 10. If anything significant was updated in the space, expect photos to surface quickly.

Also worth knowing: Yachtsman Steakhouse, which sits right at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort alongside Crew’s Cup, is closing May 11 for its own refurbishment. Reopening for Yachtsman is expected by August 2026. So if you’re planning a trip to the Yacht Club area, Crew’s Cup will be your dining and drinking option in that building while Yachtsman is under work.

Is Crew’s Cup Lounge Worth a Visit?

If you’re staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort or Beach Club Resort, Crew’s Cup has always been one of the easiest yes calls for an evening out. Walk-in, no reservations required, strong cocktail program, and a food menu that’s genuinely good for a lounge. The addition of a wine list makes it a better option for guests who prefer wine with their evening — that gap was real before.

The loss of the Scotch, Cognac, and After-Dinner Flights sections is a real change for the guests who used those menus, and it’s worth acknowledging. But the core of what made Crew’s Cup good — the specialty cocktails, the Prime Rib Sliders, the Lobster Bisque, the relaxed nautical vibe — is all still there. Mark May 10 on your calendar if you’re in the area and have been waiting for this one to come back.

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