New Enhancements, Dining Options Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

[TDLFan]

From what I've seen (aside from the great food), the Cake Bake shops are attractions in themselves due to the over the top decor. I actually think this place will be a hit for the Epcot resort area, especially for children.

 

[Bocabear]

I don't know if those pictures would make it look like an attraction, but it looks very nice and like it belongs at the Grand Floridian... Don't know why placing things in their proper locations by style has become so difficult... so now in turn, Grand Floridian should get a 1940s Boardwalk themed diner?

 

[The Colonel]

everyone wants a $20 slice of cake on the way to Epcot

 

[SpectroMagician]

"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."

I really don't like these "more relaxed look" check in areas. The desks both look and work better. I am checking into a hotel, I don't need it to be casual.

 

[ToTBellHop]

"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."

I really don't like these "more relaxed look" check in areas. The desks both look and work better. I am checking into a hotel, I don't need it to be casual.

But the smaller desks allow the CM to come around next to you and gently let you know there is nothing they can do for you and that maintenance doesn't work 24/7 anymore, but to have a Magical day and just don't use the toilet.

 

[UNCgolf]

"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."

I really don't like these "more relaxed look" check in areas. The desks both look and work better. I am checking into a hotel, I don't need it to be casual.

I think they work at some resorts and don't work at others.

At the Boardwalk, switching to that "more relaxed look" will probably make the lobby worse (along with whatever else they do to it).

 

[JoeCamel]

But the smaller desks allow the CM to come around next to you and gently let you know there is nothing they can do for you and that maintenance doesn't work 24/7 anymore, but to have a Magical day and just don't use the toilet.

And to whisper "friend" in your ear.....

 

[Tha Realest]

"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."

I really don't like these "more relaxed look" check in areas. The desks both look and work better. I am checking into a hotel, I don't need it to be casual.

Here’s a picture of Bob Weis standing in front of the new Boardwalk lobby. Matches the coffee shop perfectly

 

[ToTBellHop]

As expected, Carousel Cafe wasn’t complete and now has pictures of Julie Andrews along with succulents on the tables.

Stunning.

Insofar as Julie Andrews is entirely unproblematic, they should have just had pics of her in the carousel scene from Mary Poppins. Then the whole style of the place would at least make some sense.

To be fair, if you ask people, “what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Jersey?” 9 out of 10 will say, “succulents.”

 

[dreday3]

As expected, Carousel Cafe wasn’t complete and now has pictures of Julie Andrews along with succulents on the tables.

Stunning.

Insofar as Julie Andrews is entirely unproblematic, they should have just had pics of her in the carousel scene from Mary Poppins. Then the whole style of the place would at least make some sense.

To be fair, if you ask people, “what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Jersey?” 9 out of 10 will say, “succulents.”

Well, it doesn't look worse!

 

[RememberWhen]

Are there updated pictures?

 

[James Alucobond]

Are there updated pictures?

It’s literally just better-scaled framed photographs on the wall.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It’s literally just better-scaled framed photographs on the wall.

Don’t forget the succulents!

 

[Rteetz]

Those succulents are laughable. This whole thing is still laughable.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Those succulents are laughable. This whole thing is still laughable.

They are trying!

 

[Rteetz]

They are trying!

Are they tho?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Are they tho?

I have never seen harder working succulents.

 

[NotCalledBob]

As expected, Carousel Cafe wasn’t complete and now has pictures of Julie Andrews along with succulents on the tables.

Stunning.

Insofar as Julie Andrews is entirely unproblematic, they should have just had pics of her in the carousel scene from Mary Poppins. Then the whole style of the place would at least make some sense.

To be fair, if you ask people, “what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Jersey?” 9 out of 10 will say, “succulents.”

This will prove the naysayers wrong.

There was clearly a vision all along.

It's just IKEA were late delivering the succulents.

Et Voilà. The space is transformed.

 

[Bocabear]

They are trying!

no they are not at all... they dropped the ball. Outsourced cheap looking design that doesn't belong in a WDW resort hotel. They are forgetting their audience... or just don't care .

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

From what I've seen (aside from the great food), the Cake Bake shops are attractions in themselves due to the over the top decor. I actually think this place will be a hit for the Epcot resort area, especially for children.View attachment 691502View attachment 691501View attachment 691503View attachment 691504

I went to the location in Indy years ago - somewhat ironically when I was in town to see Off Kilter perform at the Indy Irish Fest. Whimsy is most certainly the signature look of the bakery, from the gorgeous decor to the baked goods covered in edible glitter. I feel like it will be a great fit for Disney.