Exterior Restoration Completed on 1971 Magic Kingdom Restaurant

Walls have been removed from the exterior of the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom revealing refreshed paint, light fixtures, and more.

Plaza Restaurant Refurbishment

A decorative sign reading "Plaza Restaurant" hangs from a building facade, featuring intricate golden details.

In June of this year, we reported that an exterior refurbishment had begun at the Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Today, the walls and scrim have been removed revealing some refreshed paint, fixtures, and more.

Previous Work on the Plaza Restaurant

People sitting at outdoor tables with yellow and white umbrellas in front of a building under renovation covered with a large tarp depicting the building’s facade. A green tower is visible on the left.

Here is a look at what the Plaza Restaurant looked like on September 9, 2024. A section of the walls is removed on the far left side, but details in the flower boxes and more are still missing

An ornate building in a theme park, decorated for autumn with a pumpkin wreath on a lamp post. The area is quiet with minimal foot traffic.

On September 12 the scrim was removed from the front facade, but the walls remained in place. Throughout this refurbishment, the restaurant has remained open to guests.

Refurbishment Completed

A street scene depicts a decorative building with ornate white trim and fall-themed decorations. A green gazebo-like structure stands nearby. Cloudy skies are in the background.

Today our reporter saw the walls were entirely removed revealing fresh paint, refreshed lighting fixtures, and more. Nothing has been changed in the color scheme or design.

Four photographs showing detailed views of purple and white themed building elements, including ornate doors, base of a pillar, lower part of a wall, and ground surface with a red-paved texture.

The front door has always been accessible to guests throughout the refurbishment so there was no real change to the front doors. You can see the refreshed paint on the column and base of the windows. The cream and grey paints are complimented by the deep maroon line that matches the front door.

A collage of four images showing different angles and signs of a restaurant named "Plaza Restaurant," including the exterior facade, entrance, menu display, and a decorative plant holder on the wall.

The menu also features a maroon background. The signs have been refreshed with bright gold accents, and the light fixtures have been cleaned. The flower pot affixed to the wall has been refreshed with cream paint to blend into the wall.

A collage of four images showing a building with signs indicating it houses the TPC Academy featuring culinary arts and the office of the headmaster, Larry Slocum, specializing in gastronomy epistemology.

In the windows above the restaurant, there are two advertisements. Larry Slocum was an opening team Cast Member at Walt Disney World from 1971 until his retirement in 1998. Before opening Walt Disney World, Larry worked in Disneyland in California. Larry passed on January 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

A green octagonal structure with decorative trim and carvings, featuring ornate glass windows and floral landscaping around the base. Close-up images show detailed woodwork and lighting fixtures.

The edge of the restaurant just before Tomorrowland Terrace has also been refreshed with paint matching its previous design, fresh fall flowers, and cleaned lighting fixtures.

Green barricade with a sign reading “The Plaza Restaurant” and a smaller sign that says “Just around the corner.” The background shows partial views of buildings and trees.

The iconic directional sign on the backstage gate door remains in place.

Check out our most recent visit to the Plaza Restaurant!

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