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Coral Reef at EPCOT Ends Lunch Service Starting January 2026
Another dining shake-up is swimming into EPCOT next year as Coral Reef Restaurant prepares to shift to dinner-only service. Beginning January 4, 2026, the restaurant inside The Seas pavilion will close its doors for lunch, offering meals only from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Lunch service will officially wrap on January 3.
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Disney hasn’t said whether this is a temporary winter tweak or the beginning of a long-term schedule change. With dining patterns constantly evolving at EPCOT, this move leaves Coral Reef as a strictly evening option — at least for now.
Coral Reef has always been a favorite for guests looking to pair their seafood with a side of sea life. The restaurant’s menu leans into Florida coastal flavors, with dishes like Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Snapper, seafood boils, and indulgent desserts, including Pineapple Coconut Bread Pudding and the Key West Sunset. Kids even get their own lineup of grilled fish or chicken with simple sides.
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But it’s the atmosphere that sets Coral Reef apart. Guests dine in front of enormous aquarium windows looking into one of the largest man-made saltwater habitats in the world. The tank houses around 2,000 sea creatures across more than 60 species, so spotting rays, sharks, and sea turtles while you eat is all part of the experience.
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