Disney World is constantly CHANGING.
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From changes with Genie+ to adjustments on Annual Passholder perks and park map updates, there’s a lot going on. But now we’ve got some clues about potential other changes coming to Disney World, particularly at its resort hotels. Let’s dive into them right now!
These clues are all based on permits (technically notices of commencement) Disney has recently filed in Florida. These often do not have a lot of detail but can signal the start of potential work in certain areas, so let’s take a look at what’s going on.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
If you’ll be staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas soon, beware! There have been a number of changes going on here. For a while, we saw the main pool’s slide was closed. Some updates are also being made in the lobby, and the resort is set to get updated rooms as well. But it seems more work could be coming to the hotel soon.
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Recently, Disney filed a number of permits all related to the BoardWalk. One permit was filed for “general construction” for an address that matches the BoardWalk hotel in general (rooms 1201-5311 and villas rooms 1001-5095). This is not set to expire until June 30th, 2024, so there could be some general construction in the area for a while.
Another permit was filed for an address that matches the restroom and pool building. This is also for “general construction” and doesn’t expire until June 30th, 2024.
BoardWalk
But wait, there’s MORE. Check out some of the details on the other permits Disney has filed lately all related to the BoardWalk:
- “General construction” at the address tied to the BoardWalk guest lockers and restrooms (expires 6/30/24)
- “General construction” at the address tied to the BoardWalk Community Hall and guest snack bar (expires 6/30/24)
- “General construction” at the address tied to the BoardWalk pool house and laundry (expires 6/30/24)
- “General construction” at the address tied to Leaping Horse Libations (expires 6/30/24)
Bathrooms in the Lobby are Under Construction
Most (but not all) of the permits were filed by Disney Vacation Club Management Corp. and it appears the contractor for all of them is Poli Construction Inc.
These projects could be relatively small — Disney hasn’t really shared details about them yet. But the filing of these notices of commencement may indicate that work could begin in these areas soon, so be on the lookout for that if you’ll be staying at the resort soon.
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CHANGES at the Campgrounds
Over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds, it looks like some upgrades are on the way. One permit filed recently indicates that there will be fiber optic installed at each campsite.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
The contractor on this project is Green-Chip Services Inc. According to their website, they help with the design and installation of fiber optic and copper communication systems.
So while this isn’t a big outward change you may readily notice when there, it could help in the future to transfer data faster while at the campsites. And you may spot some contractors working there to get this all installed, so that’s something to watch for.
Click here for the complete guide to eating at Fort Wilderness
Contemporary Resort
Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, some construction could take place soon in an outdoor area. A permit was recently filed that seems tied to the address for the hotel’s marina.
Contemporary Resort Boat Rentals
It doesn’t give a lot of details in terms of what will be happening, but only notes that the improvement is to “provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction.” So if you’re planning to be around the marina, just be mindful of any construction that may take place nearby.
Click here for the Contemporary vs Beach Club Resort guide
Blizzard Beach
And finally, it looks like Disney is getting ready to do some work over at the recently re-closed Blizzard Beach Water Park. Blizzard Beach closed just as Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopened, so it makes sense that Disney would get to work making some updates and doing some refurbishments there.
Blizzard Beach
The permit we spotted is for “general construction” at an address that appears to be for a building right near the front of Blizzard Beach, by the parking lot. The contractor here is “Environmental Painting Alternative” so it looks like the building could be looking nice and fresh soon.
And that’s a look at some of the changes that could be coming to Disney World soon. Again, not much detail is revealed in these notices of commencement, but they could indicate work that is to come so we’ll keep an eye out for updates.
Three slides
For more Disney construction news, click here to see construction changes at Disney Springs, and click here for construction updates from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
A NEW park map has arrived in Hollywood Studios with some big changes — see it here!
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The hotels need some imagineer love for sure. While most Disney hotels are great, some need some attention in the guest services side with more in hotel activities and I don’t mean around the pool. Tours of the hotels behind the scenes would help. Something for adults to do besides sit at the pool and eating would help. As the Disney audience grows older, the time at the parks diminishes. With all the dark rides and high tech and coasters, there is less and less for the over 60 crowd to partake. A park day pass would help too, no rides, just see the sights and shop, and maybe dine too. We need more shows outside the park, hotel driven like the Spirit of Aloha and Hoop to do Review. A pirate themed show at Port Orleans, a Mexican dinner show at Coronado Springs, something…anything. I sit at the pool and vegetate during my most recent stay at the Poly because I did not go in the park for my 4 day stay. Nice hotel, but nothing to do…how about a cooking school or a meet the chef, or gardening…. Come on Disney, get with it.