Restaurantosaurus Menu Items Moving to Harambe Market in 2026

With DinoLand U.S.A.’s imminent closing, Disney announced that menu items from Restaurantosaurus will make their way to Harambe Market in early 2026. To prepare for the transition, Harambe will temporarily close for refurbishment this winter before reopening ahead of DinoLand’s final day on February 2.

Several outlets have taken this news to mean that Harambe Market’s excellent salads, pitas, and rice bowls are going away. We’re not convinced. A more reasonable take is that the Restaurantosaurus’ burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tenders will augment Harambe’s menu. We’ve reached out to Walt Disney World public relations for clarification.

Both menus are needed in Animal Kingdom. Harambe caters to more adventurous eaters, while Restaurantosaurus’ family-friendly choices will satisfy those who like to keep things simple. Combining the menus makes sense, but it will add strain to Harambe’s kitchen. A few items from each restaurant could fall by the wayside.

The bigger challenge here is capacity. While both restaurants can handle hundreds of guests, Harambe Market can’t absorb Restaurantosaurus’ volume, even after last year’s seating expansion. That’s probably not a dealbreaker, though. Other Animal Kingdom counter-service spots will help spread out the crowds.

What Harambe can’t replicate, however, is Restaurantosaurus’ biggest perk: air conditioning. It may not have been known for an adventurous menu, but DinoLand’s restaurant offered families a much-needed escape from the heat. Harambe’s seating is shaded and open-air. Guests will have to settle for fans instead of full AC, at least until Restaurantosaurus returns as a hacienda-themed eatery when Tropical Americas debuts.

We’re looking forward to seeing how Disney balances Harambe’s bold flavors with Restaurantosaurus’ comfort food. With DinoLand’s days numbered, Animal Kingdom’s quick-service landscape is about to change.