Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting closer to welcoming guests again. The table-service restaurant has been closed for refurbishment since July 2026 and is set to reopen on November 2, 2026. Dinner reservations opened in September, and guests can now book breakfast and lunch as well. Below are the meal hours, booking details, and a dining alternative to use until the cafe reopens.
A Refurbishment That Began in July
Grand Floridian Cafe closed in July 2026 for a refurbishment that has lasted several months. Construction walls went up around the restaurant, and guests staying at the resort have had to look elsewhere for a sit-down meal during the day.
In early September, Disney confirmed that the cafe would reopen on November 2. Dinner reservations became available at the same time, which gave guests with November trips a chance to plan an evening meal.
Breakfast and Lunch Reservations Now Available
More than a month after dinner bookings went live, Disney has opened reservations for breakfast and lunch. Guests can now plan all three meals at the cafe once it reopens.
This update matters for anyone visiting in early November. Breakfast in particular is a common choice for resort guests who want a sit-down meal before heading to Magic Kingdom or another park. With all three meal periods open for booking, you can now fit the cafe into your plans at whatever time of day works best.
Meal Hours When the Cafe Reopens
Grand Floridian Cafe will serve three meals a day starting November 2:
- Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dinner: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The restaurant closes between meal periods, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you are aiming for a late breakfast or a mid-afternoon meal, check that your reservation time falls within these windows.
How to Book a Table
You can make reservations through the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. Early November tends to be a popular time to visit, especially as holiday decorations start appearing around the resorts. If you have a specific date and time in mind, booking soon will give you more options to choose from.
Where to Eat Until November 2
Guests at the Grand Floridian still have a daytime option while the cafe stays closed. Citricos, also located at the resort, has been serving brunch from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the refurbishment.
That brunch service covers the same morning and midday hours that Grand Floridian Cafe usually handles. If your stay falls before November 2, Citricos is a convenient way to enjoy a table-service meal without leaving the resort.
Conclusion
Grand Floridian Cafe reopens on November 2, 2026, and reservations are now open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast runs from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. If your trip comes before the reopening, brunch at Cítricos offers a good substitute at the same resort. For visits on or after November 2, consider booking your preferred meal soon so you can secure a time that fits your plans.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
