The Mara Shuts Dining Room Through Sept. 25, Mobile Order Stays

Published September 21, 2026

The Mara, the quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, closed its food court and dining room for scheduled maintenance starting Monday, September 21, 2026, according to reports. The closure is scheduled to last through Friday, September 25, and mobile ordering in the My Disney Experience app is reportedly still available the whole time.

As of Monday, September 21, the indoor side of The Mara is closed. You can’t walk up to the food court to order, and you can’t sit in the dining room. The kitchen is still serving food through mobile order.

The closure is reportedly tied to maintenance only. Coverage of the closure does not describe it as permanent or as part of a larger redesign. Guests may see or hear the work around the restaurant during daytime hours.

This closure affects hotel guests more than a theme park restaurant closure would. The Mara is the resort’s only quick-service restaurant and normally runs from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. That makes it the main stop for a fast breakfast before the parks and a late bite after them.

What we know

• The Mara (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge): food court and dining room are closed for scheduled maintenance.
• Dates: Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026.
• Mobile ordering: still available in My Disney Experience during the closure.
• Normal hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Construction: maintenance work may be visible or audible during the day.

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not issued a public statement about this closure. It is based on reports. The coverage doesn’t say whether mobile ordering keeps the full 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. schedule, where orders are picked up, or whether any seating is available while the dining room is closed. It also doesn’t say whether the September 25 end date could change.

What it means for your trip

• Plan on taking your food elsewhere to eat. Because the dining room is closed, assume you’ll eat in your room, on a balcony, or somewhere else at the resort.
• Order earlier than usual at breakfast. With the walk-up counter closed, more people will be using mobile order. At busy meal times, the available pickup windows usually get pushed later. Place your order the night before or first thing in the morning, before you get ready, so a late pickup doesn’t make you miss your bus.
• Book table service if you want to sit down. Boma at Jambo House and Sanaa at Kidani Village are the resort’s table-service options when you’d rather not eat in your room. If the time you want is booked, SupaPark’s Drop Watch can alert you when a cancellation opens a table, and you book it in My Disney Experience.
• Arriving after Friday? If your stay starts after September 25, this closure is scheduled to be over before you arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still get food from The Mara during the closure?

Yes. According to reports, mobile ordering in the My Disney Experience app is still available while the food court and dining room are closed.

How long is The Mara’s dining room closed?

The food court and dining room are scheduled to be closed from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026, for maintenance.

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