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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is preparing to close permanently at Disney Springs, so guests with a September reservation should build a backup plan. The closure is widely corroborated, but the exact final day still needs a caveat.
The quick answer: September 13, 2026 is the reported final service date. Disney, Disney Springs, Wolfgang Puck, and the restaurant had not posted that date publicly when checked, and their official pages still listed normal operations.
In This Article
- What is confirmed about the closure
- Why September 13 still needs a caveat
- What happens to existing reservations
- How to choose a Disney Springs backup
- What is not known about the replacement
What Is Confirmed About the Closure
Multiple outlets have independently confirmed that Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill will close permanently in September 2026. Cast Members also confirmed a September closure to reporters who visited the restaurant, although they did not publicly provide a final date.
The roughly 250-seat restaurant opened in Town Center in November 2018. Its California-inspired menu mixes Mediterranean flavors with pizzas, pasta, steak, seafood, and weekend brunch. Once it closes, Walt Disney World will be without a Wolfgang Puck restaurant for the first time since the original Grand Cafe arrived at Downtown Disney in 1997.
September 13 Is Reported, Not Yet Publicly Official
Several reports identify Sunday, September 13 as the final day. The important limitation is that Disney and Wolfgang Puck had not added a closure notice to their public restaurant pages when checked. Disney’s page continued to show hours and its reservation calendar beyond the reported date.
That does not make the closure report false; restaurant changes often reach Cast Members and operators before every website is updated. It does mean guests should separate the confirmed September closure from the still-unpublished exact date.
What to Do With a September Reservation
- Before September 13: Keep checking the reservation in My Disney Experience. Current inventory may be limited even before the reported final night.
- September 14 or later: Choose a backup now, but do not cancel a valid reservation solely because an unofficial calendar has not caught up.
- If Disney cancels: Review the message attached to the reservation and book another restaurant as soon as possible.
- For a final meal: Search live availability instead of assuming walk-up seating will be available during the closing weeks.
The restaurant uses a credit-card guarantee, so normal cancellation and modification rules still matter while a reservation remains active. Disney’s live confirmation screen and email are more useful than a screenshot of an old calendar.
Disney Springs Has Plenty of Backup Dinners
The easiest replacement depends on why Wolfgang Puck was in the plan. Guests who wanted a relaxed table-service meal can compare other Town Center and Landing restaurants. A group focused on flexibility may be happier with a quick-service meal that does not lock the evening to an Advance Dining Reservation.
Use our Disney World dining guide to compare reservation timing and cancellation strategy. If the evening also includes resort hopping, review the Disney Springs resort transportation checks before using Disney Springs as a transfer point.
No Replacement Has Been Announced
Neither Disney nor the restaurant has announced what will take over the Town Center space. Suggestions involving other celebrity chefs or restaurant brands are speculation. The location is prominent, but that does not guarantee a quick replacement or a particular type of dining.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill follows several other 2026 Disney Springs departures, including Sprinkles and the West Side food trucks. Disney Springs continues to add and replace tenants, so the closure changes one dining option rather than signaling that the district itself is shutting down.
Wolfgang Puck Disney Springs Closure FAQ
When is Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill closing?
September 13, 2026 is the reported final service date. The permanent September closure is corroborated, but the exact date had not been posted publicly by Disney or Wolfgang Puck when checked.
Is a replacement restaurant announced?
No. Disney and the restaurant have not announced what will replace Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.
Should I cancel a reservation after September 13?
Prepare a backup, but check My Disney Experience and any message from Disney before canceling a reservation that still appears active.
Where is the restaurant?
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is in the Town Center area of Disney Springs, across from Planet Hollywood.
Was Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill part of your Disney Springs routine, or would you rather see a completely new restaurant in the space? Share your pick in the comments.
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