EPCOT's beloved Coral Reef Restaurant has a firm return date: the dining room will reopen on November 4, 2026, following a closure that began September 8. That's just under two months of downtime for one of EPCOT's most distinctive table-service spots, known for its floor-to-ceiling views into The Seas with Nemo & Friends aquarium.
When the restaurant does reopen, dinner-only hours will be in effect, with service running from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests hoping to book a midday meal should note that lunch hours have not been confirmed at this point, so the dinner window is the only guaranteed option heading into the reopening.
The Coral Reef has long been a favorite for families and seafood lovers who want a side of marine life with their meal — the floor-to-ceiling aquarium window makes it one of the more unique dining backdrops anywhere in Walt Disney World. Whether the closure involved refurbishment work or other updates has not been specified in the announcement.
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Guests planning a visit around the reopening will want to grab dining reservations early, as the restaurant tends to fill quickly even under normal circumstances. This story was originally reported by WDWMAGIC.
