News Disney's BoardWalk Inn to Undergo Refurbishment Through 2026

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Disney's BoardWalk Inn to Undergo Refurbishment Through 2026

Disney's BoardWalk Inn to Undergo Refurbishment Through 2026

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[Notes from Neverland]

Interesting. The resort has already seen a lot of work, and there's already the big pool closure scheduled in early 2027. Maybe they'll address the empty side of the Boardwalk?

 

[HauntedPirate]

*Goes to look into IKEA stock purchase*

 

[surfsupdon]

Great! But what is it? How will it affect a stay with you?! Details help!

 

[Horizons '83]

Perhaps that’s why they discounted these rooms significantly in December with the Georgia resident discount?

 

[castlecake2.0]

Im thinking it’s to address all the empty storefronts, its the start of a new fiscal year so $$$ is flowing, also there’s really not much left for them to fix, all the rooms and other public areas have all been recently refurbished.

 

[jmuboy]

Im thinking it’s to address all the empty storefronts, its the start of a new fiscal year so $$$ is flowing, also there’s really not much left for them to fix, all the rooms and other public areas have all been recently refurbished.

This is what I was assuming

 

[KDM31091]

Yeah I am confused because the rooms have been refurbed as have the public areas. This has to be something with the empty spaces.

 

[UNCgolf]

I wish they would refurbish the areas they messed up in the previous refurbishment, like the Belle Vue Lounge. Or Carousel Coffee.

 

[nickys]

Yeah I am confused because the rooms have been refurbed as have the public areas. This has to be something with the empty spaces.

Were the Inn rooms refurbed? I know the DVC side was done, just can’t remember whether the Inn rooms were done first.

 

[Tuvalu]

Were the Inn rooms refurbed? I know the DVC side was done, just can’t remember whether the Inn rooms were done first.

We stayed in a refurbished Inn room in 2024.

 

[LindseyDisney]

Another bar?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Another bar?

Why just one?

 

[Horizons '83]

Hopefully a replacement for Big River Grille or Jellyrolls.

 

[KDM31091]

I am almost positive both the DVC and Inn rooms were recently redone to where there is no way they're getting redone again in 2026. I'm hoping this is to address the vacancies but may not be in the way we want (i.e. are they just going to gut the vacant spaces and turn them into storage or something and slap a fake facade on them to make it look nicer?). If a new tenant(s) was/ were coming it would be announced. So this worries me a bit. The art gallery was basically a closet and wouldn't suit most tenants so wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't get reused for a public facing space, but I sure hope the others do.

 

[monothingie]

I am almost positive both the DVC and Inn rooms were recently redone to where there is no way they're getting redone again in 2026. I'm hoping this is to address the vacancies but may not be in the way we want (i.e. are they just going to gut the vacant spaces and turn them into storage or something and slap a fake facade on them to make it look nicer?). If a new tenant(s) was/ were coming it would be announced. So this worries me a bit. The art gallery was basically a closet and wouldn't suit most tenants so wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't get reused for a public facing space, but I sure hope the others do.

Correct interior work on both sides was done 2023-2025. The new work is probably following the exterior work being done at all the rest of the hotels. (Beach and Yacht are in progress or completed).

 

[nickys]

The art gallery was basically a closet and wouldn't suit most tenants

Sounds just right for a DVC kiosk! Or ……. an AP magnet / cupcake collection desk.

 

[Calmdownnow]

Sounds just right for a DVC kiosk! Or ……. an AP magnet / cupcake collection desk.

How about a rethink of some of the space? With 3 convention hotels in walking distance, how about turning Atlantic Dance Hall into a World of Disney store (cos those convention people are never going to make it to Disney Springs to get the kids' gifts); Jelly Rolls becomes the Sports Bar that really is needed; Big River Grill becomes the up-market shop with the expensive handbags, jewelry and shirts; Screen Door is combined with the art gallery space to become a quick service dining location with an attached marketplace that can be accessed via the elevators off the lobby, so finally guests can get something to eat and refill their mugs without getting soaked when the daily Florida deluge happens.

 

[Ayla]

How about a rethink of some of the space? With 3 convention hotels in walking distance, how about turning Atlantic Dance Hall into a World of Disney store (cos those convention people are never going to make it to Disney Springs to get the kids' gifts); Jelly Rolls becomes the Sports Bar that really is needed; Big River Grill becomes the up-market shop with the expensive handbags, jewelry and shirts; Screen Door is combined with the art gallery space to become a quick service dining location with an attached marketplace that can be accessed via the elevators off the lobby, so finally guests can get something to eat and refill their mugs without getting soaked when the daily Florida deluge happens.

Honestly, this is a genius idea. Which means it will never be considered.

 

[surfsupdon]

Honestly, this is a genius idea. Which means it will never be considered.

And it IS a good idea because with the Skyliner, the BoardWalk is now an easily extended part of Riviera, Caribbean, Pop, Art and always an additional Yacht, Beach, BoardWalk, Swan, Dolphin, Reserve. So many Resorts are funneled into this area!

That is 12 resorts/villas that are directly connected!!! And some of the largest properties on campus. Make the "Crescent Lake Resorts" 'a thing,' Disney!