Steakhouse 71 Closes for the Day at Contemporary Resort
Published September 6, 2026
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Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort reportedly closed for the day on Sunday, September 6, 2026, disrupting dining plans at Walt Disney World. As of Sunday, September 6, Disney’s calendar showed the restaurant closed that day and still listed it as scheduled to operate on September 7.
According to reports, the closure affected more than new reservation availability. Some guests who already had Steakhouse 71 reservations for September 6 reportedly had those reservations canceled.
That is a different problem from a fully booked restaurant. Steakhouse 71 is a popular table-service option at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, especially because it is close to Magic Kingdom and normally serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Disney has not announced what caused the September 6 closure. There is no confirmed indication, based on the reported information available, that this is a planned extended refurbishment or permanent closure.
What we know
- Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — reportedly closed for the day on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
- September 6 dining reservations — some existing guest reservations were reportedly canceled.
- Disney’s calendar — still listed Steakhouse 71 as open on Monday, September 7, as of Sunday, September 6.
- September 7 availability — reservations were reportedly not available at the time of the original coverage.
- Operating pattern — Steakhouse 71 normally serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed the reason Steakhouse 71 closed on September 6.
Disney has not confirmed whether maintenance was involved, despite online speculation.
Disney has not announced an extended closure, refurbishment, or permanent change for Steakhouse 71.
What it means for your trip
If you had Steakhouse 71 booked for September 6, your first move is to check My Disney Experience for any cancellation notice or modified plans tied to your reservation.
If you are trying to eat near Magic Kingdom, do not assume a same-day replacement at another monorail resort restaurant will be easy. Resort dining around Magic Kingdom can tighten fast, especially when guests suddenly need backup plans.
For September 7 and later, treat Steakhouse 71 as a restaurant to watch, not one to panic over. Disney’s calendar still showed it returning September 7, but until it actually reopens, guests with upcoming reservations should keep a backup meal in mind.
SupaPark’s dining Drop Watch can help with the practical part: if a replacement table opens from a cancellation, it can alert you so you can grab it in My Disney Experience.
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