Construction update from the Cake Bake Shop at Disney's BoardWalk Resort

May 05, 2023 in "The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers"

The Cake Bake Shop construction - May 3 2023
Posted: Friday May 5, 2023 11:14am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is a latest look at the construction progress on The Cake Bake Shop on Disney's BoardWalk, set to open later in 2023.


Having removed steel beams from the former ESPN Club building, crews are now working on installing the new roof structure, which look very similar in shape to the previous roof.



Disney says, "The Cake Bake Shop will bring exquisite dining, delicious Afternoon Tea, delectable desserts, marvelous champagne and fanciful cocktails for an extraordinary and whimsical experience. "

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, will be replacing the ESPN Club which closed as Walt Disney World shutdown during the pandemic.

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Brian16 hours ago

I'd like to see their yearbook chock full of pictures of them in a surrey bike riding down the Boardwalk, getting ice cream, having lunch at the Hondoran (?) food truck, and riding around the lake in a swan boat.

Tha Realest16 hours ago

Play Pavilion East.

ToTBellHop16 hours ago

It was a really active school year so they deserve it. Enjoy summer camp, boys! Make good choices!

bpiper17 hours ago

This project is going gangbusters.

bpiper17 hours ago

Looks like they are taking the summer off.

TeriofTerror10 days ago

This is my third night here. The Boardwalk has plenty of foot traffic, lovely music, and best of all, so far the jump ropers are not here tonight, for which I'm exceedingly grateful. Their routine was fine to watch once. Having it right under my balcony got old, fast.

flyerjab10 days ago

We were there two nights ago and there was a decent number of people. Actually, the acrobatic show probably had the largest crowd I have ever seen on the Boardwalk. He was really good with the getting the kids and adults involved.

Brian11 days ago

It's been livelier, but still decent crowds.

TrainsOfDisney11 days ago

Anybody been down there recently in the evening? How lively is the place these days? Lots of people watching the entertainment?

TeriofTerror11 days ago

Construction updates as of today.

headintheclouds11 days ago

No they were hiring for this location. So it’s a little confusing bc it doesn’t look like it will be done anytime in the near future.

Bocabear12 days ago

So with the roof still being exposed plywood, I would assume without it being watertight they have not begun drywall inside...Usually the structure is completely sealed from the elements before that starts... So I am assuming the interior is still at studs and concrete floor... And they are advertising about hiring? Must be for another location in the area...

TeriofTerror12 days ago

The current state, as seen from my balcony.

TeriofTerror12 days ago

We're here now. When I told my husband it was supposed to open in 2023, he thought I was pulling his leg.