As we near the end of spring 2024, the refurbishment of the BoardWalk Villas is still underway, primarily with Standard View and Garden/Pool View rooms. With reports that guests are being bumped from their BoardWalk rooms, we took a look around the resort for a construction update.
Boardwalk View Rooms
For a while, it seemed that the Boardwalk View rooms had been completed and were available to guests. However, if you walk along the boardwalk, it’s clear that a large group of rooms in the Crest O’ the Wave section is not open to guests. The entire facade is covered in scaffolding as construction crews work on the exterior. It appears that this section will get wooden panels similar to the exteriors of the adjacent sections. Whatever the case may be, this change in inventory helps explain why some guests with Boardwalk View rooms have been moved in recent weeks. Some have been moved to the Inn side of the BoardWalk while others have been offered rooms in other resorts.
This refurbishment also means that the BoardWalk open house is not available at the moment.
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs looks closer to completion with its signage and lighting looking complete. A glimpse of the windows shows that the menu will include their Mexican Street Corn Dog, lemonade, and cotton candy. There is already a Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand in Downtown Disney at Disneyland, which is known for its hand-dipped corn dogs with unique flavors.
The Cake Bake Shop
The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers is slowly showing progress with its exterior. Now visible above the construction walls are the roof, windows, and presumably where the signage will be located. The restaurant will offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, cocktails, and afternoon tea. It is projected to open some time this year.
Stay tuned to DVC Fan for the latest updates on the BoardWalk refurbishment!
