Arthur & Sons, Pearl's BBQ Construction Restarts
Published October 14, 2026
Construction has resumed on two new restaurants coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World — Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ — according to reports published Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Work at the shared site had been stalled before this restart, and while both venues were targeted to open this year, that timeline now looks unlikely.
As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, neither restaurant is open and no opening date has been confirmed.
The two concepts share a construction site, which is why their progress has moved — and stalled — together. Visible work resuming is the first real signal of forward motion after the pause.
Reports frame the original “this year” target as doubtful given how much remains. Restaurant openings of this size typically need permitting sign-offs, interior build-out, kitchen installation, and staff hiring after exterior work wraps.
What we know
- Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon (Disney Springs) — under construction; work has resumed after a stall
- Pearl’s Roadside BBQ (Disney Springs) — under construction on the same site; work has resumed
- Opening timing — both were expected to open in 2026; reports now call that doubtful
- Status as of Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — neither restaurant is open
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed an opening date, a revised timeline, or a reason for the earlier construction pause. No menus, pricing, service style, or reservation details have been announced for either restaurant, and it has not been stated whether they will take Advance Dining Reservations at all. Treat the resumed-construction report as a progress sighting, not an announcement.
What it means for your trip
If you are traveling before spring 2027, build your Disney Springs dining plan without either of these. Book a known table-service option in the district at your 60-day Advance Dining Reservations window, which opens at 6:00 AM Eastern — Jaleo, Morimoto Asia, and The Boathouse all absorb the same “nice dinner at Disney Springs” slot and are bookable today.
If steak is the goal and you are also doing EPCOT, Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion is the stronger play right now and books out further in advance than most people expect.
For anyone hoping to be early: new Disney Springs restaurants usually start walk-in or limited-availability before reservations stabilize, so a first visit is better treated as a flexible evening than a locked-in plan. If either opens during your trip window and reservations do appear, SupaPark’s dining Drop Watch can alert you the moment a table frees up from a cancellation, so you can grab it in My Disney Experience.
One scheduling note: both sit in the Disney Springs dining mix, not in a park, so this news does not change anything about your park days, Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections, or your 7:00 AM booking routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Arthur & Sons and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ open?
No opening date has been confirmed. Both were expected to open in 2026, but reports now describe that timeline as doubtful.
Are Arthur & Sons and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ open yet?
No. As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, both restaurants are still under construction at Disney Springs.
Can you make reservations at Arthur & Sons or Pearl’s Roadside BBQ?
No. No reservation details have been announced for either restaurant, and it has not been confirmed whether they will accept Advance Dining Reservations.
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