3 Walt Disney World restaurants reopening in November

Three restaurants around Walt Disney World are getting some updates and reopening after being closed for some time.

Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme park both reopen on Nov. 1.  Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT reopens its doors on Nov. 4.

Here’s a breakdown on what’s coming.

Tusker House Restaurant

The restaurant is transitioning to an all-you-care-to-enjoy, buffet-style dining experience.

From breakfast, kickstart your morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park with tasty plates, including an assortment of pastries like the Zebra Coffee Cake, breakfast classics like Simba Waffles and Mickey Waffles, and a variety of breakfast meats.

For lunch and dinner, you can indulge in various breads and dips, house specialties like the Spit-roasted Tandoori Chicken and Green Curry Shrimp, plant-based options including the Cauliflower Bunny Chow, and various salads. There are also some classics for the little ones to enjoy like corn dog nuggets and macaroni and cheese to name a few.

This adventurous spot not only has mouthwatering eats, but Donald Duck and some of his Disney pals have taken a break from their safari adventure to celebrate with you. Be sure to get a picture and a hug from the gang as they venture around the dining room.

Kona Cafe

Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar. Kona Cafe will feature American cuisine with that Asian flare that makes it so unique and you can still watch the chefs at work in the onstage sushi kitchen. 

There are breakfast favorites returning, including the Tonga Toast and Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes. For Lunch and dinner several items are returning to the menu like the Big Kahuna Burger and Seafood Pu Pu Platter and even a new plant-based offering for dinner, the Sautéed Red Quinoa. 

 Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

The dining experience at the Norway pavilion provides a taste of Norwegian cuisine. This family-style dining experience includes Traditional KjØttkaker featuring Norwegian meatballs or the Kylling og Melboller, a Norwegian take on chicken and dumplings.

If you’re looking for some more classic American-cuisine, they’ve got that too with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Grilled Salmon, and Macaroni & Cheese. For dessert, there is Rice Cream with strawberry sauce and a Chocolate Roulade with lingonberry cream.

The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is also home to Storybook Dining featuring the Disney Princesses.

Reservations are available now for both Tusker House Restaurant and Kona Cafe and will be opening up for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall starting Oct. 24.