After a few months of being closed for refurbishments, one of the dining options at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is preparing to welcome guests again. Yachtsman Steakhouse closed earlier this spring for a refurbishment, and a reopening date has now appeared in the booking system. Here is what we know about the return, along with a little background on the restaurant’s recent history.
The Confirmed Reopening Date
Yachtsman Steakhouse is set to reopen on August 28, 2026. The date showed up through dining reservations in the My Disney Experience app, where availability begins on the 28th.
As of the morning of June 29, the restaurant was not bookable for August 27 or any earlier date, which points to August 28 as the first day back. The Walt Disney World website lists the same availability, lining up with what guests see in the app.
When the Restaurant Closed
The reopening follows a closure that began on May 10, 2026. The restaurant went down for refurbishment at that time, which was in line with the timeline shared when the project was first announced.
That means the venue will have been closed for a little over three months by the time it reopens at the end of August. The August target matches the window that had been expected for the work all along.
A Look at the Last Refurbishment
This is not the first time Yachtsman Steakhouse has gone through updates in recent years. The restaurant last had a refurbishment in 2021, so the current project arrives a few years after that previous round of work.
The 2021 effort brought refreshed nautical touches to the space, fitting the resort’s seaside theme. It also came with a whole new menu, giving guests an updated lineup of dishes when the restaurant returned at that time.
What We Do Not Know Yet
For now, the details of the current refurbishment have not been shared. Disney has not announced what the work will include, so it is unclear whether the project focuses on the decor, the menu, or both.
Given that the 2021 update touched both the design and the food, guests may wonder if this round will follow a similar path. Until Disney provides more information, the specifics remain open, and the reopening day may be the first chance to see what has changed.
Conclusion
With an August 28, 2026 reopening now showing in both the My Disney Experience app and on the Walt Disney World website, Yachtsman Steakhouse is on track to return after its May 10 closure. The scope of the refurbishment has not been confirmed, so guests planning a visit will want to watch for further details as the date approaches. For anyone hoping to book a table, the end of August is the time to start checking availability.
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.
