The Single BIGGEST Announcement Disney Made This Month

We’re past the halfway point of 2026, and a lot has already happened at the Disney Parks! As summer ramps up, more announcements have piled in, and big changes are on the horizon.

Disney’s BoardWalk Construction

Summer fun has started at the Disney Parks, and we recently got tons of HUGE holiday season updates for both coasts! However, we can’t stop thinking about one announcement that revealed a major transformation coming to Disney’s BoardWalk!

It was recently announced that new shopping and dining opportunities are coming to Disney’s BoardWalk for Disney World fans to enjoy!

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

The Hurly-Burly lounge, according to Disney, will “welcome guests for fun-filled afternoons and glamorous evenings inside a historic seaside theatre with a vibrant BoardWalk story that spans over a century.” This family-friendly location will have interactive activities and trivia, but at night will turn into a 21+ lounge and will feature live music and coastal-inspired cocktails that can be accompanied by some tasty light bites. As of right now, we’re speculating that this latest offering will be located at the old Jellyrolls location.

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Additionally, Disney also revealed that Basin will open in late 2026 and will offer a curated collection of handcrafted products such as natural soaps, botanical bath salts, body butters, lip salves, bath bombs, and shampoo and conditioner bars.

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This interactive store will also feature a custom bath tea blending counter, a make-your-own-soap station, and a soap embossing press for a personalized finishing touch.

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The BoardWalk is adding another quick-service restaurant soon! Right now, you’ll find spots like the Pizza Window, the BoardWalk Deli, and Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs — but Disney teased something new coming to the area.

BoardWalk Snack Stand

We don’t quite know the specifics just yet, but more information should be revealed later this summer.

Disney’s BoardWalk

With the D23 fan expo coming up soon, it’s a safe bet to assume even bigger news is coming shortly. Until then, keep it posted right here at the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney updates!

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