Disney Cruise Line drops "Lighter Note" menu section in dining redesign
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Disney Cruise Line's updated rotational dining menus, introduced in May 2026, folded the "Lighter Note" section into a single entrees list. Sirloin steak remains, roasted chicken is gone from several menus, and salmon was removed from most.
Disney Cruise Line has removed its separate "Lighter Note" menu from rotational dining, according to an article from Inside the Magic. The section typically offered a plain sirloin steak, roasted chicken breast and baked salmon fillet, usually with vegetables and rice or a baked potato. Many guests with dietary needs, picky eaters and families with children relied on it.
The change came with updated rotational dining menus rolled out in May 2026. Appetizers, soups and salads are now grouped under "Small Plates," and the Main Course, Vegetarian and Lighter Note categories were merged into one "Entrees" list. WDW News Today reported the refresh was meant to bring the classic ships closer to the dining experience on the newer Wish-class ships.
The sirloin steak is still available as a regular entree, now with set sides. Roasted chicken is gone from several menus, though WDW News Today reported it became a regular entree at Lumiere's, Triton's, Royal Court and Royal Palace. Salmon was removed from most menus, but it appears as a regular entree on the first-night menu.
A guest on the Disney Treasure wrote on Reddit that the chicken and salmon now need to be pre-ordered the night before. Disney's planDisney panel said the salmon can still be requested but is subject to availability and may require advance notice. The article's author said a dining companion on a Disney Wish sailing could not get salmon on the same night. Menus can vary by restaurant and ship, so guests are advised to check their sailing's menus and talk to their serving team early.
