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!
Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Magic Kingdom is getting both a Cars expansion AND a Villains Land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing Muppets Courtyard to make way for a 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.
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.
Picabu
Picabu is now permanently closed to make way for something new. If you visit the restaurant’s location, you’ll see a sign announcing its closure.
It’s closed
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.
©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.
©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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That’s a shame. When we rode it the hurricane three years ago, Picabu was out main place to eat, as the other places at the Sean and Dolphin were either closed, limited menu, overpriced, or all of the above. Picabu was the only one open that was reasonably-priced and willing to adjust for food allergies.
That’s a shame. When we rode out the hurricane three years ago, Picabu was our main place to eat, as the other places at the Swan and Dolphin were either closed, limited menu, overpriced, or all of the above. Picabu was the only one open that was reasonably-priced and willing to adjust for food allergies.
Oh, so sad! Picabu was the perfect spot to fuel up with Mickey waffles before our park days. You will be missed!
In the teens, my late wife’s favorite hotel became the Dolphin, with occasional stays at the Swan. When I was with her, we would always do a late night at one of the parks, with a later meal at Picabu. She would be crushed to learn of its closing. I am not thrilled about it, but haven’t been back since she passed, so I can survive the news.
Yeah, maybe Disney World was meant to change and evolve but it was not supposed to lose its original character.
This news bums me out. Picabu was a great place to bring my family because it offered a quick place to grab a meal or snack for kids and adults alike. We’ll miss it. Now let’s just hope that Fountain sticks around for a long time to come.