Disney Cuts Nearly 2-Month EPCOT Closure Down to Just 3 Weeks

Disney Cuts Nearly 2-Month EPCOT Closure Down to Just 3 Weeks

Disney World is bringing one of EPCOT’s most recognizable restaurants back much sooner than expected. Coral Reef Restaurant temporarily closed on September 8, 2026, for planned maintenance. Earlier this month, Disney’s reservation calendar pointed toward a November 4 return, suggesting guests would lose the restaurant for nearly two months. That timeline has changed dramatically. Coral […]

EPCOT Sets Reopening Date For Coral Reef Restaurant

While EPCOT has no shortage of dining options, I find myself constantly returning to Coral Reef Restaurant year after year. Serving seafood since 1986, Coral Reef Restaurant still offers a slice of old Future...

Update: Disney World Backtracks on EPCOT Reopening Plans

Walt Disney World Resort has made changes to reopening plans for an iconic EPCOT fixture. EPCOT has long been known for its food. Between its year-round restaurants and rotating festival booths, dining is a huge part of the park, especially around World Showcase. Over in World Nature, Coral Reef Restaurant has also been serving guests …

Coral Reef Restaurant Returns to EPCOT Ahead of Schedule

Coral Reef Restaurant reopens at EPCOT on September 29, over a month ahead of the previously reported November 4 date. No menu changes have been announced.