Two longtime Walt Disney World offerings outside the theme parks have permanently ended public operations: Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs and Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk.
Sunshine Churros served its final guests on Sept. 5, 2026, according to Disney Fanatic. The business operated two stands at Disney Springs and was known for specialty churro flavors, including Pop Rocks and Dubai chocolate, along with a rotating Churro of the Month. Churros remain available elsewhere at Walt Disney World, but the Sunshine Churros locations and their menu are no longer operating.
Atlantic Dance Hall’s final night as a public nightclub was Sept. 27, 2026. The BoardWalk venue had offered adults a place to dance and hear popular music after a park day. Beginning Oct. 1, the building became available for private functions through Disney Meetings & Events and Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, rather than regular walk-in nightlife.
The BoardWalk has added another evening option nearby: Hurly-Burly Lounge opened in October in the former Jellyrolls location. However, it does not replace Atlantic Dance Hall’s public dance-floor experience.
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The closures come amid broader changes around the resort. Disney Fanatic reported that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s Aerosmith version ended in March and has been updated with a Muppets theme, while DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed in February for the Tropical Americas expansion. At Magic Kingdom, Carousel of Progress is closed for a reimagining expected to reopen in late spring 2027.
For visitors planning a 2027 Walt Disney World trip, the update is a reminder that dining, shopping and nightlife offerings beyond the four parks can change along with major attractions.
