Overview
- Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort closed without prior notice on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and the My Disney Experience calendar listed the restaurant as closed that day.
- Several guests reported that confirmed September 6 reservations were canceled the same day, with initial reports of the problem appearing on Reddit and picked up by multiple outlets.
- Cast Members were later reportedly told the closure was due to “unplanned maintenance,” and Disney’s calendar showed Steakhouse 71 operating again with reservations available on September 7.
- A separate Reddit claim that pests or bed bugs prompted the shutdown has not been confirmed by Disney, and a state inspection on August 31 showed no high‑priority violations; Disney has not publicly addressed the pest allegations.
- The incident occurred while the Contemporary Resort continues a multi‑year exterior refurbishment now scheduled through late 2027, a context that increases the chance of occasional operational interruptions so guests should check a restaurant’s status before travel.