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BREAKING: A Hotel Restaurant Has Permanently Closed in Disney World


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Disney World just keeps changing, but that’s kinda the whole point — the parks and resorts are meant to grow and evolve. However, 2025 has been bringing more changes than EVER! In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DinoLand, U.S.A. has started a phased closure so it can become Pueblo Esperanza. Even Disney World hotels are changing!

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Swan and Dolphin Hotel

Magic Kingdom is getting both Cars expansion AND a Villains Land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing Muppets Courtyard to make way for Monsters, Inc. land, while the Muppets will take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Well, now, we’ve got another big change to tell you about: a restaurant in Disney World has permanently closed and will soon become a new gaming experience.

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The restaurant in question is Picabu at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Picabu previously offered a taqueria, family meals, pizza, kid-friendly foods, grab-and-go snacks, and more. It is now permanently closed to make way for something new.

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Picabu

The space will be converted into Lagoon Games, Lanes, & Eats, which is described as “an all-new, innovative game room experience” that will be exclusively located at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. This space will offer “the perfect blend of excitement and entertainment, featuring the latest in interactive gaming, from thrilling new releases to timeless classics.” The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin also released some concept art for the space.

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©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

It also seems like the “lanes” part of Lagoon Games is referring to bowling lanes, as seen in more concept art released for the experience.

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©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

The gaming experience will also offer dining from 11 AM to 11 PM daily with “delectable dishes and refreshing drinks at Lagoon’s exclusive dining space.” The description promises a menu “designed to satisfy every palate, you can fuel your gaming experience with everything from gourmet snacks to mouthwatering meals.”

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has not yet announced an opening date for Lagoon Games, Lanes, & Eats, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for that announcement and let you know.

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