Grand Floridian Café Closing in 2026 – Brunch Moves to Cítricos

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If you have a brunch reservation at Disney’s Grand Floridian Café, you need to know this before your trip. The Grand Floridian Café is closing for a temporary refresh starting mid-July 2026, with the closure running through October 2026. That’s a solid four-month window that could catch Disney fans off guard.

The good news? Brunch isn’t going away. Disney is relocating Grand Floridian Café’s brunch service to Cítricos — another restaurant right on the same property — for the entire duration of the Grand Floridian Cafe closing 2026 period. Here’s everything you need to plan around it.

What’s Happening with the Grand Floridian Café

Disney’s Grand Floridian Café at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is undergoing a refresh. The official closure period runs from mid-July through October 2026. Disney hasn’t released details on what the refresh involves — it could be a cosmetic update, a new concept, or a full reimagining of the dining experience.

What we do know: the restaurant will return after the refresh. This isn’t a permanent closure. If you’ve dined here before, you know it’s one of the most accessible table-service spots at one of Disney’s priciest resorts — a Victorian-style dining room with a menu that won’t completely destroy your trip budget.

Brunch Moves to Cítricos During the Closure

During the Grand Floridian Café closure, Disney is keeping brunch alive at Cítricos. Here are the basics:

• Brunch hours: 7:30am to 2pm
• Location: Cítricos, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Menu: Disney has not yet confirmed which items will be available at Cítricos

Cítricos is typically an upscale dinner restaurant at the Grand Floridian, so brunch in that setting could actually be a step up from the usual Grand Floridian Café experience. That said, the menu situation is still unclear. Monitor the Disney dining reservations system and the DisneyWorld.com site as July approaches for confirmation on what will be served.

Current Grand Floridian Café Brunch Menu

Until Disney announces what Cítricos will serve, here’s the current Grand Floridian Café brunch menu for reference:

• Floridian-style Eggs Benedict with Corn Cakes, Pulled Pork, and Poblano Hollandaise — $19
• Steak and Eggs — 10-oz New York Strip with Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole — $27
• Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle — $27
• Grand Floridian Café Signature Burger with Brie and Bacon-Pepper Jam — $26
• Mickey-shaped Malted Waffle with Bacon or Sausage — $16
• Passion Fruit, Guava, and Orange French Toast — $20
• Miso-glazed Salmon with Lemon-scented Sticky Rice — $31
• The Grand Breakfast — Two Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole — $16

The Mickey Waffle at $16 is one of the best-value items at any Grand Floridian table-service restaurant. The Chicken and Waffle and the Steak and Eggs are also standouts worth ordering if they make the move to Cítricos.

What to Do if You Have Reservations

If your trip falls between mid-July and October 2026 and you have an existing Grand Floridian Café reservation, take action now:

• Check your My Disney Experience app for any cancellation notices
• Look for Cítricos brunch availability as an alternative
• Consider other Grand Floridian dining options: 1900 Park Fare, Narcoossee’s, and the Garden View Tea Room all remain open

Disney typically cancels affected reservations automatically when a restaurant closes, but don’t count on it — confirm your booking status yourself and rebook early if you need to pivot to Cítricos. Brunch spots at the Grand Floridian fill up fast.

Final Thoughts on the Grand Floridian Café Closing

The Grand Floridian Cafe closing in 2026 is temporary and Disney has a plan to keep brunch going at Cítricos. What we’re waiting on is the menu confirmation, which Disney should release as we get closer to July. Until then, check your reservations, stay flexible, and keep an eye on your My Disney Experience app.

When the Grand Floridian Café reopens after its refresh, expect something worth revisiting. Disney usually comes back stronger after these updates. In the meantime, Cítricos might just make for a memorable brunch experience in its own right — with a setting that’s hard to beat on Disney property.

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