Lobby refurbishment begins at Disney's BoardWalk Inn in Walt Disney World

Jan 12, 2023 in "Disney's BoardWalk Inn"

Disney's BoardWalk Inn lobby refurbishment - January 12 2023
Posted: Thursday January 12, 2023 10:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The lobby refurbishment at Disney's BoardWalk Inn is now underway, with sections of the check-in desks now behind construction walls.


The lobby remains open to guests as usual, with several check-in desks and bell services still available.

It isn't clear how significant the changes will be in the lobby, but it can be assumed that the design will follow recent updates at other resorts, where rows of check-in desks have been replaced with smaller stations for a more relaxed look.

The updates to the BoardWalk Inn lobby are part of a resort-wide refresh, including the new Cake Bake Shop table service restaurant, refurbished guest rooms, and the recently opened Carousel Cofee and BoardWalk Deli.

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TeriofTerror6 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.

flyerjab7 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.

Brian8 days ago

It's been livelier, but still decent crowds.

TrainsOfDisney8 days ago

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

TeriofTerror8 days ago

Construction updates as of today.

headintheclouds8 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.

Bocabear8 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...

TeriofTerror8 days ago

The current state, as seen from my balcony.

TeriofTerror8 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.

Brian9 days ago

This thread reminds me of the BAH demolition thread, except the opposite. With the BAH, we all tuned in to see how much progress they made overnight. With the Cake Bake Shop, we all tune in to see how little progress they made in the last week.

ToTBellHop9 days ago

Shouldn’t take too long if the theme is “white paint and some plants”.

headintheclouds9 days ago

I wonder if they’ve started on the inside at all.

flyerjab9 days ago

I too was there yesterday. Maybe if they had as many workers as they did ladders this place would be finished already.

headintheclouds9 days ago

Just doing some digging…it doesn’t like like it’s completely a Disney issue. Her second locations opening date got moved too.