A Rare Friday Brunch is Coming to Disney Springs Next Weekend

Published June 24, 2026

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs is arguably one of the toughest dining reservations on Disney property, and its weekend-only brunch is legendary. But with the 4th of July holiday driving up crowds next weekend, the restaurant is doing something rare: they are expanding brunch service to include Friday.

Usually restricted strictly to Saturdays and Sundays, adding a Friday service means a massive injection of new table inventory for one of the most in-demand meals at Walt Disney World.

Here is what you need to know, and the strategy for actually getting a seat.

Why This Matters

If you want the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits or the signature moonshine cocktails before 1:00 PM, your only option is usually fighting the weekend crowds. Adding a Friday brunch (July 3rd) gives you a chance to experience the menu on a slightly less chaotic travel day before the true holiday weekend peaks.

The Smart Move: How to Actually Get a Table

Because we are just over a week out from the holiday, you are long past the 60-day Advance Dining Reservation window. If you look in My Disney Experience right now, Friday brunch will almost certainly show zero availability.

Don’t panic. Disney dining has a very predictable rhythm: guests hoard reservations early, then drop them 24 to 48 hours before the reservation time to avoid Disney’s cancellation fees.

This is where you let the data do the work. Set up a SupaPark dining Drop Watch alert for Friday morning at Homecomin’. You don’t need to refresh your phone all day. The instant a family cancels their Friday brunch, SupaPark catches the open table and pings you. You just tap the alert and complete the booking yourself directly in the My Disney Experience app.

The Budget Hack: Split the Plates

A holiday weekend at Disney World gets expensive fast. It is incredibly easy to spend more money while on your trip than it cost to actually book the vacation.

If you are trying to keep your dining budget in check, Homecomin’ is one of the best places to do it. Just like our strategy for EPCOT’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse, the secret here is portion control. Homecomin’ is famous for massive, heavy Southern portions. If you have two light-to-medium eaters in your group, do not order two full entrees.

Instead, order one main dish and add a single à la carte side. Sharing comfortably reduces food waste, prevents that heavy theme-park-sluggishness in the afternoon Florida heat, and keeps your check surprisingly low for a premier sit-down meal.

The Takeaway

If you are planning to hit Disney Springs next Friday, a surprise Homecomin’ brunch is the ultimate insider move. Set your SupaPark Drop Watch alert right now, wait for the cancellation wave as the 4th of July gets closer, and plan to split a plate when you sit down.

Go deeper — the full guides: The Insider’s Guide to EPCOT’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse: What to Eat, Skip, and Share · The Insider’s Menu and Booking Guide to California Grill · The Insider Guide to Vegetarian Dining in EPCOT’s World Showcase

SupaPark tracks live wait times and crowd forecasts, and pings you the second a hard-to-get reservation opens or a ride goes walk-on — free to start at supapark.com.