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PHOTOS: Screen Door General Store at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort Undergoing Refurbishment Through May 2025

February 14, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Two images of the Screen Door General Store interior: one with shelves of merchandise including clothes and mugs; the other showing a wooden counter with registers and decorative lighting above.

The Screen Door General Store located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort is currently undergoing refurbishment. Screen Door General Store Refurbishment According to the My Disney Experience app, the merchandise location will be undergoing refurbishment through May 2025. The refurbishment will happen in two phases. Throughout the refurbishment, two merchandise locations will remain available to guests. … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Lobby Furniture Replaced & Reupholstered

February 6, 2025 Shannen Ace

A light blue curved sofa, recently reupholstered, with red and white patterned pillows is situated in a decorative room with a wooden coffee table in the foreground.

There is new furniture in the lobby of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, while some of the remaining old pieces have been reupholstered. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Lobby The circular bench at the lobby entrance has new upholstery. The green bolster pillows appear the same, although may have been replaced. The bench seats have new pink velvet upholstery, … Read more

Disney’s BoardWalk Gingerbread House Returns for 2024 Holiday Season

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Shannen Ace

A gingerbread replica of Boardwalk Deli, decorated with icing and candies, is displayed indoors with poinsettias and greenery.

The gingerbread house version of the BoardWalk Deli is back at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for another holiday season. The display was officially unveiled on Tuesday, November 12. Gingerbread BoardWalk Deli The gingerbread display is in the resort’s lobby. Smaller than other Walt Disney World gingerbread displays, it’s still an impressive recreation of the BoardWalk Deli … Read more

The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk Finally Looks Like a Building

September 1, 2024 Shannen Ace

A building sign with the text "CAKE BAKE" and "BAKERY" partially covered by plastic and blue tape, suggesting renovation or new installation. The building facade is ornate and painted in light colors.

Construction of The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk is finally nearing completion as crews have finished installing roofing and walls. The Cake Bake Shop Construction The building has white walls, several windows, and light gray rooves. There are small gables on the first roof, and a tower reaching to the sky. Golden “The Cake … Read more

Aqua-Colored Boards Return to Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, More Paneling Added to Cake Bake Shop

June 2, 2024 Shannen Ace

Construction workers operate equipment outside a light blue, beachfront hotel called "Crest o' the Wave." Some guests are on the balconies, and two people walk on the boardwalk in the foreground.

The aqua paneling has been restored and scaffolding has come down at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, following it being stripped from the facade. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas The aqua-colored boards of the “Crest o’ the Wave” facade are back, surrounded by white balconies. Crews have reinstalled several balcony dividers and awnings at the top of the building. … Read more

PHOTOS: The Cake Bake Shop Signs Installed on Future Restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk

May 24, 2024 Shannen Ace

Sign reading "The Cake Bake Shop" with ornate gold lettering on the facade of a building.

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers at Disney’s BoardWalk now has signage. Two signs were added to the building that once housed ESPN Club and will soon be home to a table-service restaurant and bakery. The Cake Bake Shop Construction The signs are white rectangles with “The Cake Bake Shop” in golden lettering. “Cake … Read more

Balcony Dividers Removed During BoardWalk Villas Refurbishment, Work Continues on Cake Bake Shop

May 20, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

Disney's Boardwalk Villas for DVC under renovation with scaffolding and safety barriers on a boardwalk. Workers in safety gear are present. Nearby, pedestrians walk by.

Multiple locations around Dinsey’s BoardWalk are undergoing construction — the Villas facade, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand, and Cake Bake Shop. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas In April, much of the paneling on this section of the resort’s façade was stripped away for refurbishment. Now most of the dividers between balconies have been completely removed. The white … Read more

Awnings Added to Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Stand, New Sign Installed on Disney’s BoardWalk Dock

May 6, 2024 Shannen Ace

An amusement park scene featuring a blue ribbon corn dogs stall with a bright facade, flanked by lush green shrubbery under a cloudy sky.

The Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand at Disney’s BoardWalk is nearing completion and, hopefully, opening. Since signs were installed last month, awnings have been added to the stand. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs There’s one awning on each side of the kiosk. They are striped blue and white, matching the color scheme of Blue Ribbon Corn … Read more

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Facade Stripped of Paneling for Refurbishment

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024 Shannen Ace

DVC showroom sign with fencing and planters around it, crew members working on facade

A section of the facade for Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is being refurbished, with paneling stripped from the walls and scaffolding covering the building. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Facade Refurbishment This section of the building includes the Disney Vacation Club showroom, which was also closed for construction last year. We saw several crew members on the first … Read more

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Signs Installed on Disney’s BoardWalk Kiosk

April 19, 2024 Shannen Ace

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs behind rolling planters

Signs have been installed on the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs kiosk at Disney’s BoardWalk. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Sign The kiosk is still behind rolling planters but we can see the new signs over the shrubs. “Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs” is on the white rectangle on the front of the kiosk, above the windows. “Blue … Read more

New Striped Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Tote Bag Arrives at Walt Disney World

March 22, 2024 Shannen Ace

A new tote bag inspired by Disney’s BoardWalk Resort is available at Thimbles & Threads. The Thimbles & Threads gift shop is located past Screen Door General Store on the boardwalk. Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Tote Bag – $44.99 The tote bag has two white rope handles. The bulk of the bag features red and white … Read more

Interactive TVs Added to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Hotel Rooms

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 Shannen Ace

As of March 1, interactive TVs are available in the hotel rooms of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn at Walt Disney World. The TVs were added to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts in 2022. Interactive TVs These smart TVs offer access to complimentary Disney content and connectivity for personal devices to stream subscription content from services … Read more

Sheriff Reportedly Threatens to Disqualify Walt Disney World Marathon Runner and Detain His Wife, Chases Him Down Course; Shaman of Songs Suffers Gaping Hole in Neck on Na’vi River Journey; & More: Daily Recap (1/7/24)

January 7, 2024 Brit Tuttle

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 7, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Ornament, Scented Ear Headband, & More Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

January 7, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

Even more merchandise for Disney’s BoardWalk Resort has arrived at Walt Disney World, including an ornament, a scented ear headband, and more. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Ornament – $34.99 At Screen Door General Store, we found this detailed ornament depicting Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Both sides of the ornament are the same, depicting windows, balconies, and doors … Read more

Glow-in-the-Dark Loungefly Backpack, Corkcicle, and More NEW Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Merchandise

January 1, 2024December 31, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

Take a stroll through the turn-of-the-century seaside carnival atmosphere at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, and stop in for a souvenir from Screen Door General Store that captures some of the charm of the resort. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Scented & Glow-in-the-Dark Loungefly Backpack – $88 This new DIsney’s BoardWalk Resort Loungefly backpack has just arrived to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Resumes on Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Kiosk at Disney’s BoardWalk

December 18, 2023 Shannen Ace

Construction has resumed on the former funnel cakes kiosk at Disney’s BoardWalk to transform it into a new Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs location. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs — which has a location in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort — announced the location in July and said it would open this year. They later announced it would … Read more