Disney’s BoardWalkDisney’s BoardWalk is one of my favorite outside-the-parks places at Walt Disney World. It has a turn-of-the-century feel, and it is gorgeous. I’ve been taking walks around Crescent Lake for years! There’s free entertainment some evenings, and the sunsets are some of the most beautiful that I have ever seen.
The dining at Disney’s BoardWalk is going to step up a notch or two in 2023. BoardWalk Bakery is going to turn into a sandwich shop, and a new table service restaurant called The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is on the way. While not announced, I assume that it will go into the ESPN Club space. That restaurant has been removed from the Walt Disney World website. There will also be a coffee bar in the lobby.
Not reopening…Here are more details, from Disney Parks Blog.
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New Enhancements, Dining Options Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk
by Lesley Harris, Communications Manager, Walt Disney World Resort
We’re gearing up to make a seaside splash at Disney’s BoardWalk! Over the next few years, we’ll be bringing new enhancements and offerings to life along this beloved, turn-of-the-century promenade – from a charming new lobby design and nearby coffee bar to delectable dining options, refreshed guest rooms and other special touches.
Waterside strolls will be extra special with storybook sweet treats and dreamy desserts at The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table service restaurant and bakery that’s sure to delight. Expected to open in 2023, this restaurant will offer both savory and dessert menus, along with afternoon tea service, in a whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that guests know and love.
And with this new sweet spot on the horizon, the BoardWalk Bakery will become a new sandwich shop for guests to enjoy a bite along the water’s edge, joining other current food and beverage locations like BoardWalk Ice Cream.
Through the doors of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, light and airy touches will reinvigorate the lobby, lounge and guest rooms, carrying the seaside breeze right inside. Just off the lobby, a new coffee bar with artisanal beverages and quick bites will be available to-go or in newly refreshed seating spaces inside or outdoors.
The Disney Resort hotel experience is a special part of what makes each Walt Disney World vacation truly memorable. As one of 31 themed resorts in the Disney Resorts Collection, Disney’s BoardWalk offers something for everyone – from shopping and dining to entertainment and recreation. We look forward to sharing new details about these enhancements at the resort as they become available. Stay tuned for more information!