◆ Latest milestone
Bongos Cuban Cafe served its final day and closed permanently at Disney Springs' West Side after 22 years of operation.
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⚰ Permanently closed · Aug 18, 2019operated 22 years · 1997–2019
This restaurant is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.
Restaurant history
the lifetime record- 2021
The planned Beatrix restaurant meant to replace Bongos stalled during the pandemic, leaving the former Bongos plot vacant and returned to greenspace.
- 2019
The Bongos building, including its signature pineapple structure, was completely demolished at Disney Springs.
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Disney and the Estefans announced that Bongos Cuban Cafe would close in August 2019 after 22 years of operation.
- 1997
Bongos Cuban Cafe, the Gloria and Emilio Estefan-owned restaurant known for its pineapple-shaped landmark building, opened at Downtown Disney's West Side.
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Questions & answers
When did Bongos Cuban Cafe open?
Per the documented record, Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs opened on Sep 1997.
When did Bongos Cuban Cafe last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Bongos Cuban Cafe is dated Aug 18, 2019: Bongos Cuban Cafe served its final day and closed permanently at Disney Springs' West Side after 22 years of operation.
What changed recently on Bongos Cuban Cafe?
The latest documented change (documented Apr 2021): The planned Beatrix restaurant meant to replace Bongos stalled during the pandemic, leaving the former Bongos plot vacant and returned to greenspace.
How many changes are on record for Bongos Cuban Cafe?
5 documented changes, dating back to 1997 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.
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