Both Sunshine Churros kiosks at Disney Springs are set to close permanently after operations on Saturday, September 5, 2026, making this weekend the final opportunity to order from the dedicated West Side and Marketplace stands. The closures were reported by WDWMagic on September 4; as of publication, Walt Disney World Resort has not publicly announced the shutdowns or identified replacements.
For guests who used the kiosks as a quick snack stop instead of committing to a full restaurant meal, the loss is noticeable. It also arrives during a year in which Disney Springs has already seen multiple dining locations disappear as new concepts reshape the district.
Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs Has One Day Left
Sunshine Churros currently operates two Disney Springs locations: one in Marketplace and another on the West Side. WDWMagic reports that both will permanently close after Saturday’s operations, meaning Sunday, September 6, begins without either dedicated Sunshine Churros stand.
Disney’s current online menu for the Marketplace kiosk lists a Classic Churro with cinnamon sugar for $6.25 and Gourmet Churros for $7.99. Gourmet flavors include Dulce de Leche, Oreo Cheesecake, Grandma’s Homemade Apple Pie, Salted Caramel Delight, Fruity Pebble Cereal, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
That compact menu made the kiosks different from many Disney Springs dining experiences: they were built around a portable snack rather than a reservation or table-service meal. For guests walking between shopping and entertainment, Sunshine Churros offered a straightforward option.
No replacement has been announced for either kiosk. Disney also has not publicly explained why the locations are closing, so any claim that the move is directly about cost-cutting, sales performance, or steering guests toward more expensive restaurants would be speculation.
Disney Springs Is Losing Another Walk-Up Food Option
The Sunshine Churros closures do not exist in isolation. Earlier this summer, Disney Springs lost three food trucks from Exposition Park on the West Side, another change that reduced the district’s casual walk-up food options.
Inside the Magic previously reported that Cilantro Urban Eatery, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, and GoJuice were removed from Exposition Park, with the remaining trucks serving their final guests June 7. The former food-truck area subsequently received tables, chairs, and umbrellas rather than immediately introducing another vendor.
That context makes the Sunshine Churros news more consequential for guests who value quick, lower-commitment dining. It does not mean Disney Springs is abandoning quick service, but two dedicated snack kiosks disappearing at once narrows the choices available in Marketplace and on the West Side.
The district is simultaneously adding concepts. Six Ravens began welcoming guests this summer, while Level99 opened in June with games, food, and drinks. The district’s mix of experiences is shifting.
The Loss Hits Differently as Disney Dining Costs Stay Under Scrutiny
For budget-conscious visitors, a $6.25 classic churro represented something different from sitting down for lunch or dinner. The kiosk format let a guest buy one item and keep moving, an important distinction at a destination with an extensive roster of full-service restaurants.
That does not prove Disney is intentionally replacing inexpensive snacks with higher-priced meals. Still, the optics are difficult to ignore when accessible walk-up choices disappear during the same year that guests have encountered menu changes and price increases elsewhere around Walt Disney World.
Inside the Magic has tracked widespread Disney World menu removals throughout 2026, as well as price increases at individual Disney Springs restaurants. At the same time, some operators introduced lower-priced promotions and lunch menus, showing that the district’s affordability picture is more complicated than an across-the-board move toward expensive dining.
For guests, the immediate math is simpler: after Saturday, Sunshine Churros will no longer be one of those choices.
Churros Are Not Disappearing From Walt Disney World
The closure of Sunshine Churros does not mean Walt Disney World is eliminating churros resort-wide. Disney’s official dining pages currently list churros at multiple theme parks, although offerings and menus can change.
At Magic Kingdom Park, Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies currently lists a standard churro and a churro with chocolate dipping sauce. Disney’s Hollywood Studios lists a churro with chocolate sauce at Market in Pixar Plaza, while Disney’s Animal Kingdom lists a churro with chocolate sauce at Isle of Java.
There is an important difference: those alternatives require theme park admission. Disney Springs does not require a theme park ticket to enter, so losing both Sunshine Churros locations removes the district’s dedicated version of the snack rather than simply moving it nearby.
What Happens to the Two Disney Springs Kiosks Next?
For now, the future of both kiosk spaces is unknown. Walt Disney World has not announced replacement vendors, new concepts, or another use for the locations, and no official explanation for the closures has been published.
That uncertainty is worth preserving rather than filling with assumptions. Disney Springs has demonstrated throughout 2026 that a closure can lead to anything from new seating to a new dining concept, while other spaces can remain in transition. Another Disney Springs restaurant, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, is also preparing for a permanent September closure, adding to the district’s ongoing turnover.
Guests who want one final Sunshine Churros order have through Saturday, September 5, according to WDWMagic’s report. After that, the West Side and Marketplace kiosks are expected to be permanently closed, ending the dedicated Sunshine Churros presence at Disney Springs while leaving churros available elsewhere inside Walt Disney World’s ticketed theme parks.
