Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Sets Closure Date

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Thursday March 12, 2026 3:!5pm ET · "Yachtsman Steakhouse"

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort appears set to close on May 11 2026 for its announced refurbishment.

The Walt Disney World dining reservation system now shows the restaurant unavailable starting May 11, 2026. The closure aligns with Disney's earlier announcement that Yachtsman Steakhouse would close in May for a refresh.

Disney has not yet posted a specific closure notice with the May 11 date, but the reservation system typically reflects confirmed closure schedules.

The restaurant is expected to reopen by August 2026 after the three-month refurbishment. No details have been released about what changes will come to the steakhouse during the closure.

You can still make reservations at Yachtsman Steakhouse through May 10.

During the Yachtsman Steakhouse closure, other dining options at Disney's Yacht Club Resort include Cape May Cafe, Ale & Compass Restaurant, and Ale & Compass Lounge.

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Dr.GrantSeeker8 days ago

Can’t wait to hear how it is and what’s changed after the closure!

christine72578 days ago

Was just looking and the online menu looks the same to me. Obviously, they're not going to stray too far from classic steak house dishes, but I'll be curious if there are any new items.

surfsupdon8 days ago

Opens tonight!

castlecake2.010 days ago

Agreed, someone must be listening, and indeed the grand lobby I think was a great balance of updating an area but keeping it tied to its history. I think hurly burly will be a good indicator of what new builds will look like going forward. (I’m hoping Lakeshore Lodge is the last of the blah era)

eddie10410 days ago

After the Fort Wilderness Cabins disaster I think they learned their lesson. Every renovation since then hasn’t been as dramatic of a change. For example the Grand Floridian lobby refurb could’ve been a lot worse.

castlecake2.010 days ago

It’s still not officially open but I could see through the curtains and the expo area was updated but couldn’t see to what extent

christine725710 days ago

Looks great. I had heard they were trying to make the kitchen a bit more of a show kitchen? Were you able to get a glimpse of that as you walked in?

wannabeBelle10 days ago

Not bad at all!!! Marie

castlecake2.010 days ago

Small refresh and they didn’t destroy its character! Seems like the whitewash era is over.

monothingieJul 01, 2026

Steakhouses like Yachtsman are pretty common in their apps, mains, and sides. I wouldn't expect any radical changes. Maybe an update or replacement of some of the non-staple steakhouse items in apps, mains, sides, and desert.

phoenician22Jun 30, 2026

from what I remember seeing, new upholstery, cleaning of the wood finishes, etc... I'll find an article that highlighted it edit - not my favorite source, but some quick pics from disneyfoodblog. there was some commentary on here somewhere about the menu changes

Dr.GrantSeekerJun 30, 2026

What were the changes to crew’s cup? Are they good upgrades?

phoenician22Jun 30, 2026

Hoping and praying that it's similar to what Crew's Cup received

christine7257Jun 29, 2026

Very curious to see what has changed and if any menu updates.