Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is a new fast-casual restaurant opening soon at The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot®. Today Walt Disney World is sharing a few new details about what is sure to become a Guest favorite foodie spot in World Showcase – including new merchandise on the way!
The restaurant takes its name from the venerable Sam Eagle, the Muppet known for his patriotism and strict sense of duty and honor. He takes all things seriously … and barbecue is certainly one of those things.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse will be the site for “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue.” Your Clients will be the beneficiaries of this contest – described as “a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters” – as it brings in a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country to vie for Sam’s top honor.
Sam’s unmistakable visage will be part of the décor at this new restaurant. For instance, Guests will see him on the sign as you walk in …

He will also be incorporated into new Regal Eagle Smokehouse merchandise available exclusively at this tasty locale.
Stay tuned for more information on this fun new restaurant as EPCOT prepares to officially open its doors later this winter.
Start Planning Your Disney Vacation Today!
More Disney News Stories
How to Book a Disney Cruise for a Large or Multigenerational Family (2027): Staterooms, Connecting Rooms & Dining
A party of 6+ can’t fit one Disney stateroom. How to book connecting rooms, which staterooms sleep 5, how to link reservations for dining, and where kids of each age go.
2027 Cruise Deals: When They Drop, How to Stack Them, and How to Book Online in Minutes
When 2027 cruise deals drop (Wave Season, Black Friday, last-minute guarantee rates), how to stack perks and military/resident/guarantee rates, and how to book online in minutes at the same fare as the cruise line with no agency fees.
How to Plan a Disneyland Trip: A 10 Step Checklist
Are you looking to plan a Disneyland trip? There are good ways and not-so-good ways to plan a Disneyland trip. We have a step-by-step process that will help your group stay on track before you experience the magic. What It Might Be Like to Plan a Disneyland Trip...
Disneyland vs. Disney World: Which Should Your Group Pick?
Two Disney resorts can lead to one big decision. See how Disneyland vs. Disney World compare. We break down cost, rides, crowds, and weather from advisors and experts who know both. When families call us trying to settle the Disneyland vs. Disney World question, the...
Cheapest Sandals Resorts (2026): All 17 Ranked by Price
The cheapest Sandals resorts right now are Sandals Jamaica Negril and Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios in Jamaica, then Halcyon Beach in Saint Lucia. See all 17 Sandals resorts ranked by starting price, which cheap resorts are actually worth it, and how to get the lowest rate, from a Platinum Elite advisor who has stayed at every one.

