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BREAKING: A Hotel Restaurant Just Permanently Closed in Disney World


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It’s a little sad when something closes in Disney World, and lately, we’ve seen a lot of permanent closures that have already happened or are happening soon.

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We recently had to say goodbye to It’s Tough To Be A Bug in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We also just said goodbye to Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll soon be saying goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom. Well, over at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, we were recently informed that a popular restaurant there, Shula’s Steak House, would permanently close. Now the restaurant is closed, so let’s take a look at what’s going on there now.

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June 14th was the last day of operation for Shula’s Steakhouse, and now the location is permanently closed. The restaurant was named after its original owner and American football legend, the late Don Shula. Its atmosphere was indulgent, dark, and elegant, and we often called the pricey restaurant a hidden gem.

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Shula’s Steakhouse

However, it’s now gone forever. We stopped by the Shula’s location to see for ourselves and saw a black curtain covering the restaurant’s entrance. While we were visiting the restaurant, though, we could already hear the sounds of construction. We recently reported that a new Michael Mina restaurant, Bourbon Steak, will be taking Shula’s place. Mina owns The MINA Group, which manages over 40 restaurants worldwide, so we’ll be interested in seeing what the new place has to offer.

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It’s officially closed

So, when will this new restaurant make its debut? The opening timeline is mid-summer, which means it could open pretty soon. We’ll be keeping an eye out for progress and a specific opening date, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Will you miss Shula’s Steak House? Share your experiences with the restaurant in the comments!

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