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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    jmuboy14 hours ago

    I don’t hate it. I think it’s the light brown color used on the doors and trim work ( that don’t match the dark wood ceiling beams) that makes these colors seem “off”. Hopefully not every room will look the same so the other rooms will have some better matching colors.

    castlecake2.024 days ago

    It’s different but I don’t hate it

    Agent H24 days ago

    You should consider applying to be a jungle cruise skipper

    Chef idea Mickey`=24 days ago

    What I don't get is the green palate color just like at Grand Floridian they chose a mint toothpaste looking that just doesn't fit or match the resort. Boardwalk's color is maroon!

    WorldExplorer26 days ago

    Lots of mint paint left over from M. Mouse Merchantile, I see.

    mastromjm26 days ago

    Screendoor reopened today. Interesting color choices

    DJM27 days ago

    Never happen. There isn't enough parking, and Lexin who owns the downtown wants RIDICULOUS rent for the space. Many attempts were made to do something with the space and all have failed.

    aladdin200727 days ago

    I didn't realize changes were being made to the store there, I thought it was fine and nice the way it was, but of course because it was nice it has to go, as such. Speaking of that also wondering about the Emporium, that entire back quadrant through to casey's walled off. Do we start cringing now how thats going to turn out?

    ToTBellHop28 days ago

    Ah, the Boarddwakd, home of on-theme locations like Cake Bake Shop.

    Disney Analyst28 days ago

    Hot take, if I was in charge... I'd be trying to remodel that bar ;) Maybe some more subtle colours, less circus, less tacky. ETA: I used Bing, please don’t write to corporate about me using AI to express what I would design.

    jmuboy28 days ago

    100% accurate in your assessment - 1990s Disney at its BEST.

    mattpeto28 days ago

    lol. Hey, that's still theming far beyond anything Carousel Coffee came up with.

    MisterPenguin28 days ago

    ;) (Yeah, I know it's gone, but it happened.)

    mattpeto28 days ago

    The BoardWalk Inn pool bar is a great example of theming done well.

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