Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort will need to make alternative dining plans starting August 31, when Turf Club Bar & Grill closes for a long-anticipated refurbishment. Disney has not officially announced a reopening date, though the resort's original schedule from March pointed to a mid-September return.
The closure is part of a broader refresh of the entire restaurant area. The adjacent Turf Club Lounge, which has been shut since late April for its own refurbishment, is set to reopen on August 30 — just one day before the main restaurant goes dark. Earlier in August, the restaurant's outdoor patio also came down for work, meaning every section of the dining venue will have received attention by the time everything reopens.
Turf Club Bar & Grill has long been considered one of the lower-rated dining spots on Disney World property, so the refurbishment has sparked some optimism that the experience — and possibly the menu — will get a meaningful upgrade. Whether the food and decor will actually change remains to be seen, as Disney has not shared details on what the refresh will include.
Travelers with upcoming stays at Saratoga Springs should check Disney's dining reservation system for current availability at nearby alternatives and keep an eye out for an official reopening announcement. This story was first reported by the Disney Food Blog.
