When we think of lounges in Disney World, there’s one that almost always lands at the very top of our list, and just the thought of it has us craving the menu for days on end.

Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the lounges we recommend time and time again, and each time we visit, we find ourselves drawn towards the idea of delicious churros (yes, in Disney World, what a shocker) and the unique drinks you’ll discover at this spot. However, Disney recently announced a pretty big change coming to this lounge, and we know some of you have some questions about it. Don’t worry, we’re here to go over everything you need to know!

It was just announced that Nomad Lounge will soon begin taking advance dining reservations for the first time ever, as a new Annual Passholder perk will be added to the lounge beginning on October 20th. This new perk will allow Annual Passholders to order two small plates and two beverages for just $49, which is a fantastic deal!

With this change, though, come a lot of questions about how Nomad Lounge will function with these new reservations. We’ve got all the answers for you right here.

Will Reservations Be Available For Non-Passholders?

From what we understand from what Disney has released so far, the answer seems to be yes! While reservations will not be required for this spot, as the walk-up waitlist will still be available, they will be recommended. We’re expecting for part of the lounge to potentially be seating for Annual Passholders only, but we won’t have clarification on that until the perk begins on October 20th.

If you know you want to dine at this spot during your upcoming vacation, we do recommend looking to make a reservation, as we have a feeling this Annual Passholder offering is going to be very popular.

Can Non-Passholders Take Advantage Of The Meal Deal?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re not an Annual Passholder, you won’t be able to take advantage of the $49 deal for 2 small plates and 2 beverages. This deal is exclusively for Annual Passholders, who will need to prove their Passholder status by showing their Annual Pass.

The regular menu will still be available for all guests, so you don’t need to worry about certain drinks or food items not being available. You’ll just be paying the regular prices.

Do I NEED A Reservation?

Not at all! Again, while reservations are going to be recommended because of the expected popularity of this new Annual Passholder offering, not to mention that we’ll be in the holiday season, one of the busiest times of year in Disney World, they won’t be required.

Do we recommend grabbing one? If you know you want to dine here, then yes, absolutely. But we’ve also had great luck with the walk-up waitlist here in the past, seeing as that was the only option for as long as this spot’s been open (up until this new offering, that is), so you may find yourself having some great luck. It can never hurt to check!

What Items Are Available As Part Of The $49 Deal?

While Disney hasn’t yet released the full menu (which we’ll absolutely be sharing with you when this perk starts on October 20th!), we do know that the following items will be included in the deal:

• Chinese Five-Spice Glazed Chicken Wings
• Traveller’s Provisions (warm roasted Naan Bread with a trio of dips)
• Wild Mushroom Dumplings
• Leaping Lizard (alcoholic)
• Hibiscus Henna (nonalcoholic)

Disney has also mentioned that the Charcuterie, Cheese Board, and select beverages will NOT be part of the deal, but an exhaustive list hasn’t yet been released. We’ll be sure to update you the moment we have it!

What About Before November 8th?

While this deal begins on October 20th, reservations for Nomad Lounge won’t open up until November 8th (you can officially start making reservations for November 8th and beyond on October 28th). The deal will still become available on October 20th, as stated, but everyone will be using the walk-up waitlist.

So, for anyone planning to snag a spot, we recommend getting to the lounge as early in the day as possible to get your name on that list. That’s the best chance you’ll have of making sure you can dine there during the day!

Can I Use The Annual Passholder Discount After Sitting Down To Eat?

Let’s say you don’t know about the Annual Passholder deal until after you’ve just been seated, so you didn’t know about it when booking. Can you still use the deal? To our knowledge, the answer is yes!

It’s our understanding that, as long as you show your Annual Pass card physically or on the My Disney Experience App before you order, then yes, you can still take advantage of this deal. However, we’ll be getting final confirmation on this when we dine here on October 20th, so be sure to stay tuned! In the meantime, do you want to see what eating at Nomad Lounge is like? Check out our video below!

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB!

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How do you feel about this change? Tell us in the comments!