Scat Cat’s Club Refurbishment Starts October 6

By · Local mom · Celebration, FL

Published September 4, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026

Disney is reportedly closing Scat Cat’s Club - Café and Scat Cat’s Club - Lounge for refurbishment starting October 6, 2026, at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. As of Friday, September 4, the café is expected to return in December, while the lounge is reportedly targeted for January 2027.

According to reports, both Scat Cat’s Club locations will be unavailable during the work. That affects one of French Quarter’s most familiar routines: beignets and coffee from the café, plus evening drinks and light bites from the adjoining lounge.

During the refurbishment, beignets and coffee are reportedly moving to Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, the resort’s main quick-service restaurant. The seasonal Ghoulish Delight beignets are expected to be available there through November 1, 2026.

A temporary bar is also reportedly planned near the café from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. while the lounge is closed. That gives guests an on-site evening drink option, but it is not the same setup as the full Scat Cat’s Club lounge.

What we know

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not confirmed the refurbishment in the provided source facts, so the October 6 start date and reopening targets should be treated as reported plans, not final operating guarantees. Disney has also not announced an exact reopening day for either location.

What it means for your trip

If you are staying at Port Orleans - French Quarter from October 6 through the holiday season, plan on Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory becoming your morning stop for coffee and beignets. That matters because French Quarter’s compact layout is part of its appeal; shifting more traffic to the main quick-service location could make breakfast feel busier than usual.

For evenings, the temporary bar should cover the basics from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., but do not count on the full lounge atmosphere or menu unless Disney confirms those details. If Scat Cat’s Club was part of your resort-day plan, build in a backup at Port Orleans - Riverside or Disney Springs, especially for New Year travel when the lounge may still be closed.

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