Reopening Date Posted for One Disney Dining Spot

We love it when Disney closures end, and we know when we can look forward to enjoying Disney dining locations again. Here are the dates you can look forward to.

Disney Dining

Find Out When These Animal Kingdom Dining Locations Will Close Forever — Photo Credit: KtP

We are only 2 days into 2026. But Disney dining news has already been hopping!

We have already seen Disney make waves by leaving multiple hot spots off the Disney Dining Plan list for 2026. However, negotiations are underway, and today many eateries were added back to the plan. You can see the list HERE.

And now we have good news for your dining credits. One Disney restaurant is officially reopening in 2026.

Restaurant Closures

Breaking: New Phased Closure for Disney's DinoLand — Credit: Donna

In the fall, we shared that Restaurantosaurus will be closing in February. However, its menu will not become extinct like the rest of DinoLand U.S.A.

Instead, the Restaurantosaurus menu will move to Harambe Market. You can read about the change HERE.

However, for now, Harambe Market is closed. But the reopening with its new menu is around the corner!

Reopening Date for Harambe Market

Reopening Date Announced for a Disney World Refurbishment — Credit: Kate

Disney has quietly added hours of operation for Harambe Market to the calendar. It looks like the restaurant will be open on March 1, 2026, just in time for Spring Break crowds to begin. But, it might open even sooner! You never know with Disney.

Harambe Market has hours of operation begining March 1, 2026.

This is very good news for those who are hoping to find burgers and chicken tenders as an alternative to the more adventurous food offerings in Disney's Animal Kingdom. And at the very least, it is helpful for those who are looking to hydrate with free water during the hot months ahead.

Are you excited to try Harambe Market once it reopens? Let us know. And feel free to share the news with family and friends who are traveling soon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Katie's favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Her Disney loves include Disney mugs, Dole Whips, POG Juice, the Electrical Water Pageant, Chai Lattes from Joffrey's, and all the Disney Parks music!