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Disney Springs Makes Permanent Change to Exposition Park Dining in 2026

Another piece of Disney Springs is reportedly going away for good, and longtime visitors may want to make one final stop before next month arrives.

The food trucks located at Exposition Park on the West Side of Disney Springs are reportedly expected to close permanently in mid-June. Disney has not formally confirmed the closure yet, but reports say the area will eventually transition into additional seating space.

The iconic Disney Springs water tower
Credit: SJ Grant, Flickr

Right now, three trucks still operate there: 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, Cilantro Urban Eatery Food Truck, and GoJuice.

For many guests, these trucks became one of the easiest places to grab food without turning dinner into a major event. Disney Springs can get incredibly crowded, especially during weekends, holidays, and nighttime hours. Restaurants often have long waits, reservations disappear quickly, and even quick-service locations can become hectic.

The trucks helped avoid some of that chaos.

They also brought a little variety to Disney Springs dining. One truck focused on Mexican-inspired dishes, another offered Latin American favorites, and GoJuice handled smoothies and açai bowls for guests looking for something lighter in the Florida heat.

A LEGO sea monster in the water at Disney Springs
Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Fanatic

It was a small corner of Disney Springs, but it served a purpose.

Over the years, Disney Springs has steadily become more polished and more expensive. Huge restaurants now dominate much of the district, and Disney has clearly leaned into making the area feel more upscale than the old Downtown Disney version many fans grew up visiting.

The food trucks always felt a little different from the rest of the district.

They felt simple.

You could walk over, order quickly, and relax outside without planning your evening around a dining reservation. For families trying to save money during Disney vacations, the trucks also provided one of the cheaper meal options at Disney Springs.

That flexibility mattered.

Now, Disney appears ready to move in a different direction. Turning the space into additional seating may help crowd management, especially since Disney Springs has become busier than ever in recent years. Guests constantly search for open tables throughout the district, particularly during dinner hours.

A fountain, bridge, and hot air balloon at Disney Springs
Credit: TK Bosacki, Disney Fanatic

From an operational standpoint, the decision probably makes sense.

From a fan perspective, though, it still feels a little sad.

The food trucks may not have been iconic attractions, but they became part of the atmosphere. They added energy to the West Side and gave Disney Springs a more casual feel that balanced out some of the larger restaurants surrounding the area.

With the reported closure approaching next month, longtime visitors may want to stop by one final time. Because once these trucks disappear, Disney Springs will lose another small piece of the experience many guests quietly enjoyed for years.

Brittni Ward

Brittni is a Disney and Universal fan; one of her favorite things at both parks is collecting popcorn buckets. While at Disney World Resort, Brittni meets the princesses and rides Kilimanjaro Safaris. At Universal, Brittni enjoys the Minions and watching Animal Actors on Location! When not at Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando, Brittni spends time with her family and pets.

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