Table service

Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs

The short answer

The jungle-themed chain restaurant in the Marketplace at Disney Springs, under the erupting volcano: animatronic animals, thunderstorms and aquariums. Twenty-three mains average $31.51 on Disney's own menu in September 2026. For the room, not the food. Lunch and dinner to 11:30 PM. Takes the Disney dining plan.

Where
Marketplace at Disney Springs — look for the erupting volcano. Disney Springs has free parking garages and buses from every Disney resort.
Cuisine
American, in a rainforest
Reservation
Book a few days ahead
Booking opens
60 days ahead, 6:00am Eastern — and if you are staying at a Disney resort, day 60 books your whole stay, up to ten days. Off site, it is 60 days for each date separately, so the same table is gone before your window opens. Work out your date.
Typical meal
about $51 a head before tax · average entrée $29.25, dessert $16.49, drink $4.99 on Disney’s menu, read Sep 21, 2026
Dress code
Casual
Noise
loud
Non-resort guests
Yes — you do not need to stay here
Dining plan
Table-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026 · what a credit buys here
A main course here is $29.25 — dearer than 44% of the other 54 table-service restaurants whose menus we hold.

$18.75cheapest$29.47median$47.50dearest

Mean main course from Disney’s own menu. Drinks, sides and tip are on top. Read Sep 21, 2026.

Is it worth the money?

For families with young children, yes — for the room, not the food.

The room is the reason to go. Disney describes animatronic animals, thunderclaps and sudden rainstorms, waterfalls, aquariums and a starry night sky, with a shop on the way out.

Reviewers are blunt about the food. Disney Food Blog, reviewing the Animal Kingdom location in December 2023, headlined it "Go to This Disney World Restaurant for the Vibes, Not the Food". It found the Creole mac and cheese all spice and no creaminess, and the pulled pork plain. It recommended Tusker House, Tiffins or Yak & Yeti for better food nearby. It paid $22.99 for the Creole mac and cheese; Disney's menu lists it at $31.99 now.

The same restaurant, two places. The Animal Kingdom Rainforest Cafe has the same dinner menu at the same prices, all 108 priced lines on 12 September 2026, and adds breakfast. This one stays open until 11:30 PM; the Animal Kingdom one closes with the park.

On the dining plan: Disney's own listing tags this Rainforest Cafe for both the 2026 and 2027 table-service plans, and Disney Food Blog's 2027 list agrees.

Who it’s right for

Families with young children who will love the animals and storms. Picky eaters — the menu is familiar American food. Dining plan users, in 2026 and 2027.

Who it’s wrong for

Adults without children. Anyone choosing on food quality. Small children frightened by thunder and loud animatronics.

What is actually good

Read from Disney's own dinner menu for this Rainforest Cafe on 12 September 2026. It serves lunch from 11:00 AM and dinner from 5:00 to 11:30 PM.

Twenty-three mains, $21.99 to $51.29, averaging $31.51.

- Beef, pork and chicken (nine), averaging $36.68: crispy bruschetta chicken at $27.99, Bimini chicken $28.79, pot roast $30.99, the Mojo Bones half rack of ribs $31.79, and a bourbon meatloaf $32.99. A steak and shrimp plate is $38.99, a ribs, steak and shrimp trio $40.99, a primal steak $46.29, and a Treetop filet $51.29. - Seafood (seven), averaging $29.85: blackened fish tacos at $23.79 up to a $35.99 Taste of the Islands. - Pastas and bowls (seven), averaging $26.52: an ancient grain bowl at $21.99, Anaconda pasta $22.99, and Creole mac and cheese at $31.99.

Five of the 23 mains cost more than $34.99.

Seven burgers and sandwiches, $20.49 to $24.79, averaging $22.58, served with kettle chips. Appetizers run $14.49 to $23.79, with an appetizer adventure sampler at $27.79; salads $10.49 to $29.79.

Desserts: cheesecake and key lime pie at $13.99, and the Sparkling Volcano brownie for four at $21.49. Kids' entrées start at $11.99.

Disney bands it $$, "$15 to $34.99 per adult". The mains average of $31.51 sits inside it.

Portions

Large, American-chain portions — the Sparkling Volcano is sized for four, and the samplers for a table.

Allergies and dietary needs

An ancient grain bowl, pastas and salads. Disney's listing prints no allergy-friendly versions, so ask the restaurant directly.

129 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 99 of them priced across 2 meal periods. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Appetizers

  • Awesome Appetizer Adventure (For Four)$27.79

    Chimi-Cha-Chas, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Cheese Sticks, Chicken Strips. Add a side of St. Louis style Pork Spareribs $11.99

  • Chicken Quesadillas$16.49

    Cajun chicken, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo

  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.49
  • Amazon Bruschetta$14.49

    Herbed focaccia, tomatoes, garlic, basil, mozzarella cheese, balsamic reduction

  • Mozzarella Flatbread with Arugula$17.49

    Marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with arugula, tomato & parmesan salad, balsamic reduction

  • Beef Lava Nachos (For Two)$23.79

    Peppers, onions, black bean chili, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Chili Con Queso, green onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa

  • Cheese Sticks$14.99
  • Korean Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken Lettuce Wraps$19.49

    Hand-battered chicken tossed in Gochujang sauce, Asian slaw, topped with pineapple salsa, served with crisp lettuce cups

Soups and Salads

  • Soup of the Day$10.99
  • Paradise House Salad$10.49

    Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Croutons, choice of Dressing

  • Volcanic Cobb Salad$25.79

    Grilled chicken, blue cheese, black olives, tomatoes, eggs, cucumbers, bacon, green onions, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Big Island Caesar Salad$20.79
  • Big Islander Chicken Caesar Salad$24.79
  • Big Islander Shrimp Caesar Salad$26.79
  • Big Islander Salmon Caesar Salad$29.79
  • Jungle Chopped Salad$24.79

    Grilled chicken, black olives, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, zesty vinaigrette

  • China Island Chicken Salad$25.79

    Grilled chicken, mixed greens, Mandarin oranges, sesame seeds, carrots, rice noodles, green onions, wonton strips, China Island dressing

Seafood

  • Tropical Salmon & Coconut Shrimp* (34.99)$34.99

    Rum glazed jerk salmon, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, island rice, seasonal vegetables

  • Shrimp Sampler Platter$31.79

    Bourbon BBQ glazed shrimp, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Island rice

  • Blackened Fish Tacos$23.79

    Jalapeño ranch, red cabbage, citrus vinaigrette, pico de gallo, black beans, Jasmine rice

  • Fish-n-Chips$25.79

    Served English-style, coconut curry tropical slaw, Safari fries

  • Caribbean Coconut Fried Shrimp$28.79

    Island rice, seasonal vegetables, coconut curry tropical slaw

  • Taste of the Islands$35.99

    Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, mango habanero glazed shrimp, jerk-seasoned tilapia topped with pineapple salsa, island rice, seasonal vegetables

  • Korean Spicy Stir-Fry$27.79

    Gochujang sauce, peppers, crispy wontons, green onions, sesame seeds, Jasmine rice

Sandwiches & Burgers

  • All items served with Kettle Chipsno price listed
  • Amazon Rainforest Burger$20.49

    American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle | Sub Beyond Burger® patty $3.00.

  • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger$23.79

    Smokin’ Mojo BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle

  • The Beastly Burger$24.79

    Two patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle

  • Bimini Chicken Sandwich$21.49

    Caribbean fried chicken, hot honey drizzle, topped with coconut curry tropical slaw

  • Turkey Club Panini$20.99

    Roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, pesto aioli, panini bread

  • Bamba's Beef Dip$22.99

    Slow roasted beef, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, horseradish sauce, au jus

  • Blue Mountain Chicken Caprese Sandwich$23.49

    Grilled lemon chicken, arugula, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, herb aioli, balsamic reduction

Beef, Pork & Chicken

  • Mojo Bones$31.79

    Half rack of St. Louis style pork spareribs, Smokin’ Mojo BBQ sauce, coconut curry tropical slaw, Safari fries. Add an additional Half Rack of Ribs $16.49

  • Bourbon Grilled Meatloaf$32.99

    Bourbon BBQ glazed grilled meatloaf, caramelized onions, mashed potato casserole, seasonal vegetables, crispy onions

  • Ribs, Steak & Shrimp Trio$40.99

    Mojo Bone Ribs, sirloin steak, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, coconut curry tropical slaw, Safari fries

  • Pot Roast$30.99

    Slow roasted pot roast, baby potatoes, roasted carrots, celery and red onions, au jus, crispy onions

  • Treetop Filet$51.29

    8 oz. filet, red wine demi glace, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

  • Bimini Chicken$28.79

    Caribbean fried chicken, hot honey sauce, island rice, seasonal vegetables, coconut curry tropical slaw

  • Crispy Bruschetta Chicken$27.99

    Panko-parmesan coated chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, bruschetta tomato topping, balsamic reduction, shrimp scampi, pasta alfredo

  • Primal Steak$46.29

    Aged USDA Choice center-cut NY strip steak, char-broiled, red skinned mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

  • Jungle Steak and Shrimp$38.99

    Sirloin steak, Shrimp Scampi, Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, seasonal vegetables

Pastas

  • Anaconda Pasta$22.99

    Gluten sensitive pasta, local garden vegetables, mushrooms, basil, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, white wine tomato sauce.

  • Anaconda Pasta with Chicken$26.99

    Gluten sensitive pasta, local garden vegetables, mushrooms, basil, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, white wine tomato sauce

  • Anaconda Pasta with Shrimp$28.99
  • Creole Mac & Cheese$31.99
  • Python Pasta$25.79

    Grilled chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, green onions, penne pasta, shaved parmesan. Substitute Shrimp add $5.00

  • Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Pasta$27.79

    Grilled jerk chicken, shrimp, peppers, red onions, alfredo sauce, cavatappi pasta, parmesan cheese

  • Ancient Grain Bowl$21.99

    Ancient grains, roasted vegetables, citrus vinaigrette, pico de gallo

  • Ancient Grain Bowl with Chicken$25.99
  • Ancient Grain Bowl with Shrimp$27.99
  • Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon$30.99
  • Rasta Pasta$27.29

    Italian sausage, ground beef, spinach, basil, mozzarella & parmesan cheese

  • Pastalaya (Spicy)$27.79

    Shrimp, Sautéed Chicken, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Andouille Sausage, Hot and Spicy Cajun Sauce, Linguini

Add-Ons

  • Grilled Shrimp$9.99
  • Fried Shrimp$9.99
  • Coconut Shrimp$9.99
  • Shrimp Scampi$9.99
  • St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs$11.99
  • Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Shareable)$12.99
  • Baked Mac & Cheese (Shareable)$12.99

Sides

  • Seasonal Vegetables$5.99
  • Island Rice$5.99
  • Safari Fries$5.99
  • Coconut Curry Tropical Slaw$5.99
  • Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes$5.99

Desserts

  • Sparkling Volcano (For Four)$21.49

    A giant rich chocolate brownie caked stacked up high, served warm with vanilla ice cream, creamy whipped topping, caramel and chocolate sauces

  • Tribal Cheesecake$13.99

    New York style cheesecake with creamy whipped topping, raspberry and chocolate sauces

  • Key Lime Pie$13.99

    Raspberry sauce, creamy whipped topping

Kids' Entrées

  • Grilled Chicken$11.99

    served with choice of side and drink. Add cheese $.99

  • Jurassic Chicken Tidbits™$11.99

    Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets served with choice of side and drink. Substitute Chicken Tenders for $1.00

  • Rainforest Rascals™$11.99

    Char-broiled chicken or mini burgers served with choice of side and drink. Add bacon $.99

  • Fried Shrimp$11.99

    served with choice of side and drink

  • Safari Sirloin$14.99

    Steak tips served with choice of side and drink

  • Mini Hot Dogs$11.99
  • Tuki's Ice Cream Sandwich$4.99

    A classic vanilla flavored ice cream sandwich, with chocolate, caramel, Oreo® cookies, and whipped cream

  • Shrimpkens™$11.99

    Fried shrimp & Jurassic Chicken Tidbits served with choice of side and drink

  • Chicken Quesadilla$11.99
  • Macaroni & Cheese$11.99

    Add chicken or beefy Mac $2.49

  • Python Pasta$11.99

    Served with your choice of Alfredo, Butter, or Marinara sauce and choice of side and drink. Add meat sauce, chicken or shrimp $2.49

  • Gorilla Grilled Cheese Delight$11.99

    American cheese on Texas Toast served with choice of side and drink. Add turkey or bacon $.99

  • Castaway Kid's Pizza$11.99

    Cheese or pepperoni served with choice of side and drink. Add mushrooms, bacon or chicken .99 each

Kids' Sides

  • Applesauceno price listed
  • Cornno price listed
  • Fresh Fruitno price listed
  • Fresh Veggiesno price listed
  • Mashed Potatoesno price listed
  • Go-Gurt®no price listed

Kids' Desserts

  • Lava Mud$4.99

    Creamy chocolate pudding with crushed Oreo® cookies and gummy worms. Extra gummy worms $.50

Kids' Beverages

  • 2% Milkno price listed
  • Apple Juiceno price listed
  • Coca-Cola® Soft Drinksno price listed

Smoothies & Freezes

  • Key Westerno price listed

    Strawberries, bananas, nonfat frozen yogurt

  • Brazilian Freezeno price listed

    Coconut, pineapple, raspberry purée, banana blended with ice

  • Rainforest Rickyno price listed

    Mix of apple, pineapple, orange, strawberry, grapefruit juices served over ice or straight up

  • Strawberry Lemonadeno price listed

    A refreshing lemonade made with real strawberries

  • Swimming Holeno price listed

    Refreshing blend of lemonade, Monin Mango and Blue Curaçao Syrups

Beer

  • Budweiser or Bud Lightno price listed
  • Coors Light or Michelob Ultrano price listed
  • Miller Liteno price listed
  • Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Ciderno price listed
  • Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPAno price listed
  • Sweetwater 420 Pale Aleno price listed
  • Corona Extrano price listed
  • Stella Artoisno price listed
  • Heinekenno price listed
  • Heineken 0.0no price listed
  • Bud Light Draftno price listed
  • Safari Amber Draftno price listed
  • Yuengling Traditional Lagerno price listed

    Brewed in Tampa, FL

  • Blue Moon Belgian White Aleno price listed

Wine

  • Lucien Albrecht Brut, France$55
  • J. Vineyards Pinot Gris, California$51
  • Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé, France$47
  • Cambria ‘Katherine’s Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley$55
  • Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough$55
  • A to Z Pinot Noir, Oregon$51
  • Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County$55
  • J. Lohr ‘Los Osos’ Merlot, California$47

Specialty Cocktails

  • Watermelon Margaritano price listed

    Don Julio® Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, sour mix and watermelon purée.

  • Fusion Margarita served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Bacardi Pineapple Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, sweet and sour

  • Strawberry Mojito served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Cruzan Strawberry Rum, strawberry purée and sweet and sour muddled with fresh mint and lime, topped with Sprite®

  • Panama Punch served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Don Q 151 Rum, Myers's Original Dark Rum, peach schnapps, 99 Bananas Liqueur, créme de cassis, orange and pineapple juices

  • Mongoose Mai Tai served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Don Q Coconut Rum, Myers's Original Dark Rum, DeKuyper Créme de Almond Liqueur, orange and pineapple juices

  • Island Daiquiri served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Bacardi Superior Rum with choice of strawberry, piña colada, raspberry

  • Cheetah Rita served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Our premium Margarita with Monte Alban Silver Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur and fresh lime juice

  • Rainbow Colada served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, strawberries, bananas, piña colada mix, pineapple juice

  • Summer Rum Punch served in a Souvenir Glass$16

    Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple juice, sweet & sour, Fever-Tree Ginger Ale

  • Coronarita$14

    Frozen margarita topped with a Coronita Extra. Choose from Original, Blue or Strawberry. (Not available in souvenir glass)

  • Hurricane$14

    Bacardi Superior Rum, Monin Red Passion Fruit Syrup, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, grenadine, orange juice, sweet & sour (Not available in souvenir glass)

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

How much is Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs?
Twenty-three mains ran $21.99 to $51.29 on Disney's own menu in September 2026, averaging $31.51. Burgers and sandwiches average $22.58.
Does Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs take the Disney Dining Plan?
Yes, as a table-service credit. Disney's own listing tags it for both the 2026 and 2027 plans.
Is the Disney Springs Rainforest Cafe the same as the one at Animal Kingdom?
Same company, same dinner menu at the same prices on 12 September 2026. The Animal Kingdom location adds breakfast and closes with the park; this one serves until 11:30 PM.
Do you need a reservation at Rainforest Cafe Disney Springs?
It helps. Disney lists both reservations and a walk-up waitlist.

Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs dinner menu, read in a browser on 12 September 2026. Nine beef, pork and chicken plates $27.99–$51.29; seven seafood $23.79–$35.99; seven pastas and bowls $21.99–$31.99; seven burgers and sandwiches $20.49–$24.79; desserts $13.99–$21.49; kids' from $11.99. Identical, all 108 priced lines, to the other Rainforest Cafe's dinner menu on the same day.Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs restaurant page: animatronic animals, thunderstorms, waterfalls and aquariums; banded "$$ ($15 to $34.99 per adult)"; "View Dining Plans and Discounts".Disney official · checked
  3. Walt Disney World official — dining finder listing, read 12 September 2026: both Rainforest Cafes tagged reservations-accepted and walk-up waitlist, and for the 2026 and 2027 table-service plans.Disney official · checked
  4. Disney Food Blog, 22 December 2023 — review of the Animal Kingdom Rainforest Cafe: "for the vibes, not the food"; Creole mac and cheese $22.99, pulled pork burger $21.99; the flatbread the best dish; recommends Tusker House, Tiffins and Yak & Yeti instead.reported by · checked
  5. Disney Food Blog — 2027 Disney Dining Plan restaurants, updated 10 September 2026: both Rainforest Cafes confirmed at one table-service credit.reported by · checked

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