California Grill, The Plaza, And MORE Restaurants Hit With Menu Changes in Disney World

It’s been a HUGE week for food in Disney World.

The Starbucks fall menu is here!

First, we have to talk about ALL THE NEW FALL Starbucks drinks that arrived this week (and we’ll get to that). We also visited Casey’s Corner, one of our fave counter service restaurants, and ate EVERYTHING there. We also ate a hotdog with a boozy shake (#sorrynotsorry). In the meantime, though, Disney World restaurant menus were changing, so let’s see what’s been updated!

Resort-Wide

In case you missed it, Starbucks’ fall menu has arrived, and that includes Disney World Starbucks locations, too, like Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom, Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom, and Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios.

  • REMOVED: Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
  • REMOVED: Dragon Drink
  • REMOVED: Pink Drink with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • REMOVED: Paradise Drink with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • REMOVED: Dragon Drink with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam 

Gotta’ have our Starbucks

Here’s our review of the new fall Starbucks drinks!

Magic Kingdom

The Plaza Restaurant

Some  menu items at Plaza have been removed, while some NEW foods are now on the menu. Let’s take a look at how the Appetizers have changed:

  • REMOVED: Chili, BLT Salad, and Seared Crab Cakes 
  • ADDED: Onion Rings — Served with Mild Horseradish Dipping Sauce for $10
  • ADDED: House Salad — Mixed Greens, Sliced Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Maple Vinaigrette for $10

Seared Crab Cakes

It’s the Entrees part of the menu, though, that saw the most changes — it’s been completely updated. Here’s what changed:

  • REMOVED: The Main Street Burger, Sirloin Steak Salad, and The Plaza Reuben 
  • ADDED: Pot Roast Stack — Slow-roasted Beef piled high on Thick-cut Toast with Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Onion Gravy, and Onion Rings for $24
  • ADDED: Crab Cake Sandwich — Griddled and served with Lettuce, Tomato, and Rémoulade Sauce on a Potato Roll for $26
  • ADDED: Bacon Cheeseburger — Angus Beef Signature-blend Patty, Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Signature Sauce on a Potato Roll for $23

The Plaza Reuben

  • ADDED: Impossible Chili Burger — Impossible Burger topped with Impossible™ Chili, Pico de Gallo, and Plant-based Cheddar on a Potato Roll for $23
  • ADDED: Chef’s Salad — Roasted Turkey, Smoked Ham, Swiss, Cheddar, Hard-boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, and Cucumber over Romaine served with your choice of Dressing for $20
  • ADDED: Triple Decker Turkey Club Sandwich — House-roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Lemon-Pepper Mayonnaise on Sourdough Toast for $19
  • ADDED: Chicken Waldorf Salad — Mixed Lettuces with Pulled Chicken, Spiced Pecans, Apples, Grapes, Celery, and Blue Cheese tossed in Apple Cider Vinaigrette for $20

The Plaza Loaded Fries are still on the menu – whew!

There are also a few new desserts:

  • ADDED: Specialty Milkshakes — Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime
  • ADDED: Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse
  • ADDED: Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries

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EPCOT

Sunshine Seasons

There are some dessert updates happening over at Sunshine Season:

Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie

  • ADDED: Key Lime Parfait for $5.29
  • ADDED: Crème Brûlé for $5.49

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La Hacienda de San Angel

La Hacienda saw some menu updates. Here’s how Appetizers have changed:

  • Guacamole changed from $14.50 to $15
  • Flautas changed from $15 to $16
  • Queso Fundido changed from $15.50 to $16
  • Tlayuda changed from $15.50 to $16

Flautas

Entrees changed, too:

  • Osso Buco a la Mexicana changed from $48 to $49
  • Pollo Poblano changed from $31 to $32
  • Alambre de Res changed from $34 to $35
  • Chile Relleno changed from $28 to $29
  • Cochinita Pibil changed from $33 to $34
  • Tacos de Carnitas de Pato changed from $35 to $36

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San Angel Inn Restaurante

San Angel Inn also saw changes to its menu. Here are the Starters updates:

  • Guacamole changed from $14.50 to $15
  • Queso Fundido changed from $15.50 to $16
  • Tostadas de Pollo changed from $15 to $16

Entrees changed, too:

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Sci-Fi Dine In

You can no longer get Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon on the wine menu.

Sci-Fi Dine-In

That’s the only update here, though.

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California Grill

Here’s how the Chef’s Journey part of the menu has changed:

  • REMOVED:  Black Sea Bass 

California Grill Dining Room

  • ADDED: Alaskan Halibut — Romanesco, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Puree, Charred Onion Butter, and Citrus Agrodolce

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Shula’s Steakhouse

We saw some changes at Shula’s Steakhouse. Note that these updates also apply to Shula’s Lounge. Here’s how Starters have changed:

  • New Orleans Style Shrimp changed from $22 to $23
  • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail changed from $21 to $22
  • Tuna Tartare changed from $22 to $23
  • Maryland Style Crab Cake changed from $23 to $24
  • Thick Cut Nueske’s Bacon changed from $21 to $22

Thick Cut Nueske’s Bacon

Soups and Salads also saw price increases:

  • French Onion Soup changed from $14 to $15
  • Tomato Burrata Salad changed from $16 to $17
  • The Wedge Salad changed from $15 to $16
  • Shula’s House Salad changed from $15 to $16
  • Traditional Caesar Salad changed from $15 to $16

Entrees also saw changes:

  • Roasted Brick Chicken description changed from “Sautéed Mushrooms and Sherry Jus” to “Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Shallot Jus” and price changed from$ 38 to $40
  • Maryland-style Crab Cakes changed from $46 to $48
  • Norwegian Salmon changed from $39 to $41
  • Miso-glazed Halibut changed from $40 to $42

Caesar Salad

Here’s how From the Grill has been updated:

  • 10-oz Filet changed from $68 to $69
  • 12-oz Filet changed from $74 to $75
  • 16-oz Prime New York Strip changed from 72 to $73
  • 22-oz Cowboy Rib-Eye changed from $75 to $76
  • 24-oz Black Angus Porterhouse changed from $70 to $71
  • 42-oz Prime Tomahawk changed from $155 to $160
  • Option for Steaks for Oscar-Style changed from $14 to $15
  • Sauces changed from $5 to $6

10 oz Filet with Bearnaise Sauce

Sides had changes:

  • Fresh Jumbo Asparagus Spears changed from$14 to $15
  • Broccoli changed from $13 to $14
  • Baked Potatochanged from $12 to $13
  • Macaroni & Cheese changed from $14 to $15
  • Mashed Potatoes changed from $13 to $14
  • Spinach changed from $14 to $15
  • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts changed from $14 to $15
  • Sautéed Mushrooms changed from $14 to $15

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Il Mulino

The following changes happened at both Il Mulino and the Il Mulino Lounge. Here’s how Antipasti has been updated:

  • Arancini Di Carne changed from $14 to $15
  • Polpette Al Forno changed from $15 to $16
  • Pollo Fritto Di Toscana changed from $15 to $16
  • Gamberi Al Mulino changed from $16 to $17
  • Calamari Fritti changed from $18 to $19
  • REMOVED:  Gamberi con Fagioli
  • Cozze changed from $16 to $17
  • Insaccati Misti (For Two) changed from $26 to $27

Arancini di Carne

Salads also saw updates:

  • Trattoria Salad changed from $14 to $15
  • Insalata Caesar changed from $14 to $15
  • Insalata Caprese changed from $15 to $16

Here’s how Soups changed:

  • Minestrone changed from $10 to $11
  • Tortellini In Brodo changed from $10 to $11

Insalata Caesar

Pizzas also had updates:

  • Margherita changed from $19 to $20
  • Rustica changed from $20 to $21
  • Bosco changed from $21 to $22
  • Quattro Formaggi changed from $21 to $22

Pastas are also seeing changes:

  • Gnocchi Bolognese changed from $28 to $29
  • Ravioli Cacio e Pepe changed from $28 to $29
  • Rigatoni con Funghi changed from $28 to $29
  • Spaghetti Carbonara changed from $26 to $27
  • Linguine Alle Vongole changed from $29 to $30
  • Penne Rigate changed from $25 to $26
  • Risotto con Funghi changed from $30 to $31
  • Ravioli Al Formaggio changed from $27 to $28

Risotto con Funghi

From the Grill saw these changes:

  • Bistecca Ribeye changed from $63 to $65
  • Medaglione Di Filetto Con Funghi changed from $68 to $71
  • Costolette Di Maiale changed from $37 to $39

Chicken was updated:

Veal changed like this:

  • Costoletta Di Vitello Milanese changed from $46 to $48
  • Costoletta Di Vitello changed from $43 to $45
  • Costoletta Di Vitello Parmigiana changed from $45 to $47
  • Saltimbocca changed from $39 to $41

Pollo Fra Diavolo

Here’s how Side dishes were updated:

  • Spinaci Aglio E Olio changed from $10 to $11
  • Rapini changed from $11 to $12
  • Patate Al Rosmarino changed from $10 to $11
  • Pane Agliato changed from $10 to $11
  • Funghi Con Aglio changed from $10 to $11

Even desserts have changed:

  • Gelato changed from $10 to $11
  • Frutti di Bosco con Zabaglione changed from $9 to $11
  • Cheesecake Italiano changed from $12 to $13
  • Torta di Cioccolati changed from $12 to $13
  • Le Tre Sorbetti changed from $10 to $11
  • Tiramisu changed from $13 to $14
  • ADDED: Tartufo Di Nocciola — Hazelnut Semifreddo served with Whipped Cream and Zabaglione Cream for $14
  • ADDED: Tartufo di Pistacchio — Pistachio Semifreddo served with Whipped Cream and Zabaglione Cream for $14

Cheesecake Italiano

Children’s Meals have also been updated:

  • Margherita changed from $13 to $14
  • Pepperoni changed from $14 to $15
  • Fettuccini Alfredo changed from $14 to $15
  • Penne Rigate changed from $14 to $13
  • Spaghetti Marinara changed from $12 to $13
  • Chicken Parmigiana changed from $16 to $17
  • ADDED: Cheese Ravioli — Cheese Ravioli served with Tomato Basil Sauce, Parmesan Cheese for $16

Specialty Cocktails saw updates:

  • Quaint Pesca Spritz changed from $16 to $17
  • Basilicato description changed from “Hanson’s Vodka, Italicus, Fresh Lemon, Basil, Simple” to “Absolut Vodka, Italicus, Fresh Lemon, Basil, Simple” and price changed from $15 to $16
  • REMOVED: Pisolo 
  • Quaranta Secondi changed from $17 to $18
  • Testarossa changed from $15 to $16
  • Bracé description changed from “Old Forester Bourbon, Aperol, Pineapple, Fresh Lime, Simple” to “Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Aperol, Pineapple, Fresh Lime, Simple” and price changed from $16 to $17
  • Effen Mule changed from $14 to $15
  • Negroni description changed from “Bulldog Gin, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Campari” to “Bulldog Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth” and price changed from $16 to $17

Il Mulino

  • REMOVED: Ultima Parola
  • REMOVED: Peraviglioso 
  • Paloma changed from $14 to $15
  • ADDED: Amalfi Spritz — Ketel One Citron Vodka, Limoncello, Mionetto Prosecco, Fresh Lemon, Simple for $16
  • ADDED: Il Salvatore — Bulliet Rye Whiskey, Agnoostura Bitters, Orgeat, Fresh Lemon, Cherry Smoked for $16
  • ADDED: La Flora — Bacardi Rum, Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, Blood Orange, St-Germain, Fever-tree Grapefruit Soda for $16
  • ADDED: Ora D’ Oro — Bombay Sapphire Gin, Green Chartreuse, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Fresh Sour for $17
  • ADDED: Alcohol Free Mule — Fresh Lime, Q Ginger Beer served in a Copper Mug for $10

Limoncello

Wines have also changed:

  • REMOVED: Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany
  • ADDED: Borgo Scopeto, Chianti Classico, Tuscany
  • ADDED: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany 
  • REMOVED:  Kenwood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma 
  • ADDED:  Belle Glos, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley

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Kimonos

Here’s how Soups and Salads have changed at Kimonos:

  • REMOVED: Seaweed Salad
  • REMOVED:  Kimchee Salad
  • REMOVED: Ika Salad 
  • REMOVED: Cucumber Squid Salad 
  • Miso Soup changed from $7 to $8
  • REMOVED: Egg Drop Soup
  • REMOVED: Edamame
  • ADDED:  Tiradito — thinly-sliced Yellow Tail, Jalapeno, Pickled Ginger, Yuzu Soy Vinaigrette for $16

Seaweed Salad

  • ADDED: Kimchee Jjigae — Kimshi Soup of Tofu, Shitake Mushroom, Napa Cabbage, Scallion, Egg Yolk for $11
  • ADDED: Crab Avocado — Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Watermelon Radish, Avocado, Grapefruit Lime Vinaigrette for $18
  • ADDED:  Cucumber Krab Salad — Seaweed Salad, Cucumber, Sesame, Krab, Ponzu Sauce for $13

You can no longer get Surf Clam under Cooked Sushi. Likewise, the following was changed under Raw Sushi:

  • REMOVED: Grouper
  • REMOVED: Scallop
  • REMOVED: Ama Ebi Shrimp 

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Splash Grill and Terrace

There have been a LOT of changes at Splash Grill and Terrace. Here’s what we saw updated under Specialty Cocktails:

  • The Original Mai Tai changed from $15 to $17
  • Solstice Margarita description changed from “Jalapeno-Infused Maestro Dobel Diamante, Muddled Cucumber, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Watermelon Purée” to “Jalapeno-Infused Casa Dragones Blanco, Muddled Cucumber, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Watermelon Purée” and price changed from $15 to $20
  • Hibiscus Cooler changed from $15 to $17
  • Dominican Sneak Up changed from $15 to $17
  • Strawberry Basil Lemonade changed from $14 to $18
  • Mo-Tito changed from $15 to $18

ALL Frozen Libations increased in price from $15 to $17. ALL Frozen Non-Alcoholic Libation increased in price from $8 to $10. All Beers went from $8.50 to $9, except for Orange Blossom Pilsner, Phins & Feathers Pale Ale, Cigar City Jai Alai IPA which all changed from $9.50 to $10.

Splash Grill and Terrace

Here’s how Wine changed:

  • REMOVED: Magnolia Grove, Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA
  • REMOVED: Magnolia Grove, Pinot Grigio, Sonoma, CA
  • REMOVED: Magnolia Grove, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA
  • REMOVED: Kenwood, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA
  • ADDED:  Callaway, Chardonnay CA for $11 per glass and $44 per bottle
  • ADDED: Gabbiano, Pinot Grigio, Italy for $10 per glass and $40 per bottle
  • ADDED: Callaway, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA for $11 per glass and $44 per bottle
  • ADDED: Stemmari, Pinot Noir, Italy for $12 per glass and $48 per bottle
  • ADDED: Phrophecy, Red Blend, CA for $11 per glass and $44 per bottle

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Disney Springs

The Basket at Wine Bar George

Here’s what has been updated on the menu at The Basket at Wine Bar George:

  • REMOVED:  House-made Hand Pie
  • REMOVED: Zucchini Hush Puppies
  • REMOVED: Rolled Pavlova

Wine on Tap also changed:

  • Trefethen, Chardonnay description changed from Napa, California ’19 to Oak Knoll District Napa Valley California ‘18
  • Vezzi, Barbera changed from $12 to $9
  • Sabine, Rosé description changed from Provence, France ’19 to Provence, France ‘20

The Basket at Wine Bar George

The Beer and Cider menu was updated, too:

  • REMOVED: Yuzu Ginger Cider
  • REMOVED: Antique Alley American Amber Ale
  • REMOVED: Lucid Blurry New England IPA
  • ADDED:  Antique Alley Amber Ale — 16 oz., 5.4% abc, 3 Sons Brewing Co., Dania Beach, FL for $15

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Frontera Cocina

There have been a few changes at Frontera Cocina, including on the Starters menu:

  • Tortilla Soup changed from $10 to $11
  • Queso Fundido changed from $14 to $15
  • Chips & Salsa changed from $5 to $6
  • Chips & Toasted Pumpkin Seed “Hummus” changed from $12 to $13
  • The Half & Half changed from $14 to $15

Queso Fundido

Salads have also changed:

  • Guacamole Cobb changed from $15 to $17
  • Taquería Ensalada changed from $12 to $14

Tacos changed, too:

  • Chicken Tinga Tacos changed from $22 to $23
  • Carne Asada Tacos changed from $28 to $29
  • Carnitas changed from $26 to $27
  • Cochinita Pibil changed from $26 to $27

Carnitas

Here’s how entrees have changed:

  • Carne Asada changed from $45 to $48
  • Oaxacan Red Mole Chicken changed from $30 to $32
  • Mahi Mahi al Mojo de Ajo changed from $39 to $40
  • Shrimp en Salsa Negra changed from $34 to $36
  • Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Suiza changed from $26 to $27

Desserts also saw updates: Cuatro Leches changed from $10 to $11.

Cuatro Leches

Here’s how the Margaritas have changed:

  • La Paloma changed from $17 to $19
  • La Cava Avocado changed from $16 to $17

A cocktail also got updated: El Oaxaqueño description changed from “Cold brew coffee made with Oaxaca beans, Mezcal ilegal reposado, Mr. Black liquor and vanilla bean foam” to “Espresso made with Oaxaca beans, Nocheluna sotol, Cafeto coffee liquor, LeJay cassis, chocolate Abuelita” and price changed from $16 to $13.

Mocktails saw changes:

  • REMOVED: Vallarta Sunset (Menu
  • ADDED: Non-Alcoholic Play with Fire — Play with Fire with Lyre’s Agave non-alcoholic spirit for $15
  • ADDED: Non-Alcoholic La Paloma — La Paloma with Lyre’s Agave non-alcoholic spirit for $15

Frontera Cocina

Beers changed, too:

  • Dos Equis Lager changed from $9 to $11
  • Dos Equis Amber changed from $9 to $11
  • Modelo Negra Amber Lager changed from $9 to $11
  • Pacífico American-style Lager changed from $9 to $11
  • REMOVED: Cielito Lindo Vienna – Lager 
  • Tulum Craft changed from $10 to $11
  • Corona changed from $8 to $9
  • ADDED: Hércules – Lägermaiz for $13

Here’s how Mezcal has changed:

  • Montelobos ensamble changed from $15 to $17
  • ADDED: Montelobos espadín — Served with grasshoppers and an orange wedge in a traditional “Veladora” for $13
  • ADDED:  Gracias a Dios espadín reposado — Served with grasshoppers and an orange wedge in a traditional “Veladora” for $15

Frontera Cocina

The Tequila menu changed:

  • Premium Tequila Flight description changed from “Casa Dragones blanco, Clase Azul reposado, El Tesoro añejo The Laphroaig Edition” to “Casa Dragones blanco, Clase Azul reposado, Tromba extra añejo La Cava” and price changed from $42 to $45
  • El Tequileño blanco changed from $14 to $15
  • Centinela reposado changed from $14 to $15
  • Cantera Negra reposado changed from $17 to $18
  • REMOVED:  El Tesoro añejo – The Laphroaig Edition 
  • Tromba extra añejo La Cava changed from $28 to $35
  • ADDED: Arette suave reposado for $18
  • ADDED: El Tequileño Rare reposado for $45
  • ADDED: Arette Gran Clase extra añejo for $30
  • ADDED: Curado cupreata blanco for $15

Here’s how Sangria has been updated:

  • Red Sangria changed from $14 to $16
  • La Pasión Sangria changed from $15 to $16

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Vivoli il Gelato

The price for a Two Scoops Cup of gelato or sorbetta has changed from $8.75 to $9.25. Here’s how the flavors have changed:

  • REMOVED: Tiramisu
  • ADDED: Cheesecake, Cream Custard, Pumpkin, and Rum Raisin

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If you have your heart set on a particular menu item in Disney World, we recommend checking those menus before your trip on either the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll continue to monitor changes, too, so stay tuned to DFB!

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