Two Disney Restaurants Are Closing TOMORROW

The time has come for two fan-favorite Disneyland restaurants.

Disneyland

Catal Restaurant and its outdoor bar Uva Bar & Cafe have served Disneyland visitors for 22 years — inspiring many to fall in love with the colorful Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere. Together, these restaurants have served up some pretty tasty food and drinks, but a lot of the appeal comes from the atmosphere brought by Uva Bar & Cafe’s outdoor space that allows visitors a sunny glimpse of both California and the Mediterranean region.

Tomorrow, April 14th, both of these restaurants will CLOSE permanently. Disney said that Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Cafe would close “to make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District” in Disneyland.

Catal Restaurant in Downtown Disney

Disney previously announced that two new Mexican restaurants — Paseo and Centrico — will take over this space. The new restaurants will be the creation of Chef Carlos Gaytan — the first Mexican-born chef to earn a Michelin Star.

Paseo and Centrico Concept Art

The new restaurants are part of a broader project to add new shopping, dining and entertainment to the west side of Downtown Disney. Family-run Chinese restaurant Din Tai Fung will also bring its famous soup dumplings to the revamped district.

Din Tau Fung Concept Art ©Disney

This isn’t the first set of Disneyland restaurants we’ve seen close to make way for new dining experiences. The French Market Restaurant and its accompanying Mint Julep Bar closed earlier this year for French Market to be reimagined as Tiana’s Palace. 2023 seems to be the year of changes for Disneyland restaurants!

French Market Restaurant

We don’t have opening dates for the new restaurants at this time, but here at DFB, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news and updates. Follow along so that you never miss a thing!