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EPCOT’s Lotus Blossom Café Reblocked Days After Reopening

The sudden return of rolling planters raises doubts about guest seating and leaves the timeline for completing the refresh unclear.

Overview

  • The right-side dining room at Lotus Blossom Café reopened after a multi-week refresh but was blocked again with rolling planters three days later, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
  • When the space first returned on August 9, guests saw mainly cosmetic work, notably larger beige floor tiles that match the left-side dining room.
  • The cafe remains open with the left-side dining room continuing to serve guests while it is unclear whether temporary outdoor picnic tables used earlier will be brought back.
  • Walt Disney World Resort has not issued any public statement explaining the renewed closure or offering a timeline for the area to reopen.
  • The phased, section-by-section approach used at the Lotus Blossom Café is common at Walt Disney World to limit full closures, which can leave guests uncertain about short-term seating and service changes.