Is the Rainforest Cafe at Disney still open?

The old Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney has reopened as the Star Wars Trading Post. In this photo, legacy passholders visit Feb. 17, 2021. The long-empty Rainforest Cafe, a vacant eyesore on Downtown Disney’s main drag since 2018, has finally reopened as a new Star Wars-themed store.

Can you go to Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom without a ticket?

You will not need a theme park ticket to enjoy a meal at the Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom because the actual entrance to the restaurant is located just before the main entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

When did Rainforest Cafe downtown close?

After closing in June of 2018, Rainforest Cafe expressed interest in returning to Disneyland Resort. It initially closed while Disney was planning a new four-star luxury hotel in the location.

Is Rainforest Cafe owned by Disney?

Rainforest Cafe is a jungle-themed restaurant chain owned by Landry’s, Inc. of Houston. It was founded by Steven Schussler. The first location opened in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, on February 3, 1994.

How many Rainforest Cafes have closed?

With the closure of the Chicago location of Rainforest Cafe, a once mighty chain restaurant is now relegated to 21 worldwide locations.

Do you need a park reservation to eat at Animal Kingdom Rainforest Cafe?

Since the restaurant is outside of the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom you won’t need a park ticket or a theme park reservation to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at this whimsical restaurant with animatronic animals, tropical thunderstorms, and beautiful aquariums.

Do you need a park reservation for Rainforest Cafe?

No need to obtain a park ticket to dine at this location. The Disney Springs location has an especially awesome lounge called the “Lava Lounge”.

What happened to ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney?

In October 2017, Disney announced plans to replace ESPN Zone and other Downtown Disney vendors at the Disneyland Resort with a resort hotel (which has since been canceled), in conjunction with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019. The restaurant closed on June 2, 2018.

Is Starbucks leaving Disney?

One popular coffee destination will be closing very soon to make way for something super exciting at Walt Disney World. In 2022, so much is happening and changing within the Disney Parks and Resorts.