The Cake Bake Shop Bakery, What the Heck?

[LindseyDisney]

I loved the Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian. I'm still upset that it hasn't returned. And probably never will. I am looking forward to the opening of The Cake Bake Shop Bakery at the Boardwalk for their Afternoon Tea, bakery, and vibes. But it's taking forever to open. Is this normal for Disney restaurants? I think the Space restaurant in Epcot opened faster. They keep pushing delays.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It’s not a Disney restaurant. The build out of the space is also not a Disney project. They also won’t be making the cakes at the Boardwalk and had to first build a new commercial bakery off site. It’s small business trying to expand into a completely new area and it has clearly been more than they anticipated.

 

[LindseyDisney]

It’s not a Disney restaurant. The build out of the space is also not a Disney project. They also won’t be making the cakes at the Boardwalk and had to first build a new commercial bakery off site. It’s small business trying to expand into a completely new area and it has clearly been more than they anticipated.

That makes sense Thank you!

 

[Club Cooloholic]

It’s not a Disney restaurant. The build out of the space is also not a Disney project. They also won’t be making the cakes at the Boardwalk and had to first build a new commercial bakery off site. It’s small business trying to expand into a completely new area and it has clearly been more than they anticipated.

Yeah that's always worked out great before for the Boardwalk....Ice cream, anyone?

 

[KDM31091]

Hasn't the Trattoria space also been several different restaurants over the years? I think the only constant has been Flying Fish. Everything else has changed pretty often.

I don't wish failure on Cake Bake, but it just feels very Grand Floridian, and not like something you would ever see at a Boardwalk. It's much too stuffy of a vibe.

 

[MR.Dis]

Just came back from a stay at Boardwalk, 2 grand kids ages 13 and 7 were very disappointed that the Cake Bake was not open. We plan on going back in 2 years and hopefully it will be up and running.

 

[LindseyDisney]

Hasn't the Trattoria space also been several different restaurants over the years? I think the only constant has been Flying Fish. Everything else has changed pretty often.

I don't wish failure on Cake Bake, but it just feels very Grand Floridian, and not like something you would ever see at a Boardwalk. It's much too stuffy of a vibe.

No, I totally understand what you mean and read many comments like this regarding the Cake Bake. You're not alone thinking this.

 

[Phonedave]

Yeah that's always worked out great before for the Boardwalk....Ice cream, anyone?

To be fair, the Disney deal did not kill that company. They made a bunch of business mistake prior to that. The ice cream was unique, but that just means different, not necessarily better. But what killed it was poor business investment. They spent a boatload on capital and made product decisions that put their product and production costs way up.

 

[monorail81]

You know what’s taking longer to open given the much smaller footprint it occupies? The stupid corn dog stand. Talk about what the heck!

 

[lmbruns]

I live just down the road from one of the Cake Bake Shop locations here in Carmel, Indiana. I would agree it fits better at Grand Floridian. Cake slices are delicious, but oh my goody gosh, bring your wallet. We only partake on special occasions and I make my teenage sons pick up to go boxes. No idea why it's taking this long. I keep checking in to see if it's gone anywhere or if they've given up. The one they opened in Carmel certainly didn't take this long.

 

[DisDude33]

I live just down the road from one of the Cake Bake Shop locations here in Carmel, Indiana. I would agree it fits better at Grand Floridian. Cake slices are delicious, but oh my goody gosh, bring your wallet. We only partake on special occasions and I make my teenage sons pick up to go boxes. No idea why it's taking this long. I keep checking in to see if it's gone anywhere or if they've given up. The one they opened in Carmel certainly didn't take this long.

As a fellow hooser I can confirm that the Carmel, IN location is very expensive and was built much quicker than the Disney location.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Hasn't the Trattoria space also been several different restaurants over the years? I think the only constant has been Flying Fish. Everything else has changed pretty often.

I don't wish failure on Cake Bake, but it just feels very Grand Floridian, and not like something you would ever see at a Boardwalk. It's much too stuffy of a vibe.

Yes Trattoria al Forno has been a few different places. Initially it was Spoodles which was a Mediterranean restaurant which closed and reopened as Kat Koras Kouzzina which was also a Mediterranean restaurant with a little Southern charm inspired by her Mississippi roots.

 

[Starship824]

Maybe d23 will give a cake bake shop opening

 

[Hannah73]

We are heading to WDW in Feb 2025. I have no confidence that The Cake Bake Shop will be open by then.

 

[Starship824]

Maybe d23 will give a cake bake shop opening

Update. It did not.

 

[The Colonel]

If/when they open, they'll be closed 24 months later anyway. This is another NBA experience.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I find it ridiculous that this build out is taking so long. I think there are intricate rides that get built quicker, Disney seems to enjoy having construction walls up, really ads a nice touch. I guess we finally figured out the boardwalk is themed after Asbury Park.

 

[Starship824]

I find it ridiculous that this build out is taking so long. I think there are intricate rides that get built quicker, Disney seems to enjoy having construction walls up, really ads a nice touch. I guess we finally figured out the boardwalk is themed after Asbury Park.

I think this project is being done by a third party company and Disney isn't doing the construction which is why it's taking so long.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I think this project is being done by a third party company and Disney isn't doing the construction which is why it's taking so long.

I'm shocked they don't have them on a timeline to get it finished though, I mean I haven't heard of something like this, and I would imagine the rent is not cheap...confusing why they would want it to take so long.

 

[DisDude33]

I'm shocked they don't have them on a timeline to get it finished though, I mean I haven't heard of something like this, and I would imagine the rent is not cheap...confusing why they would want it to take so long.

I’m sure no one is wanting it to take this long. There are all kinds of issues that can cause delays, from vindictive governments withholding permits to sink holes.