Park City Mountain skiers and snowboarders will find a new Kodiak Cakes Waffle Shack, a traveling S'mores Sleigh and an expanded guided dining experience during the 2026-27 season.

Vail Resorts announced the new offerings Oct. 26, describing them as part of a food-service investment spanning 15 resorts under its Epic Experience initiative.

Three dining additions are headed to Park City Mountain.

A Kodiak Cakes Waffle Shack will open in the Mountain Village base area. The resort is also expanding its Peak to Plate Dining and Skiing Experience, a guided program that takes skiers across on-mountain lodges to sample dishes inspired by each location.

A traveling S'mores Sleigh will appear at surprise locations around the mountain, offering fireside treats.

Beyond the new Park City experiences, Vail Resorts said it is upgrading popular quick-service items across 15 resorts.

Chili, burgers, pizza, fries, hot dogs, chicken strips and macaroni and cheese will receive revised recipes and ingredients.

One example in the company's announcement is a Steakhouse Burger featuring a blended beef patty, American cheese, lettuce and sauce on a toasted brioche bun, served with seasoned waffle fries.

Vail Resorts said the food improvements will not bring price increases beyond normal inflation. Epic Pass holders will continue receiving 20% off eligible dining purchases.

"Great food is a critical part of a memorable day on mountain with some of the best ski day moments happening around the table," Greg Sullivan, Vail Resorts' executive vice president of retail-rental, hospitality and food and beverage, said in the announcement.

The company also plans technology and operational changes intended to shorten food-service wait times and increase lodge seating capacity.

Other improvements planned for winter

The dining changes accompany other investments at Park City Mountain.

In a separate resort announcement, Park City Mountain said it has invested more than $144 million in lifts, terrain, snowmaking, restaurants and other improvements over the past decade.

The new 10-person Canyons Village Skyway gondola and a parking structure at Canyons Village are also part of the resort's plans for the 2026-27 season.

Park City Mountain is targeting Nov. 20 for its opening day, subject to weather and mountain conditions, according to the resort's 2026-27 winter guide.

Vail Resorts said Epic Pass prices will increase after Nov. 15. Skiers and riders ages 13 to 30 are eligible for a 20% discount on Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass purchases.

The company also offers eligible pass purchasers five Epic Friend Tickets for discounted lift access.