Will the BoardWalk at Disney World Solve This Major Food Problem?

Disney is making major changes at the BoardWalk Inn, including bringing some new dining and nightlife back to the resort. However, some potential guests aren’t thrilled with the menu!

To the BoardWalk!

Since JellyRolls — the Boardwalk’s very popular longtime dueling piano bar location — shut its doors back in April 2025, the hotel’s nighttime offerings have been limited, taking away a big chunk of the appeal of staying at the resort. However, that’s about to change thanks to the Hurly-Burly! During the day, this new entertainment offering will act as a family-friendly venue with activities and trivia games. At night, it will transition to a 21+ live music venue with coastal-inspired cocktails and light bites.

The Hurly-Burly is scheduled to open on October 1st, 2026, and as that date draws closer, Disney has released the menu for the lounge. Available dishes include:

Meatballs in Tomato Gravy: Veal, pork, and beef meatballs with tomato gravy, stracciatella cheese, Pecorino Romano, and toasted focaccia (Plant-based option available upon request)
Antipasto: Sliced meats, Burrata, Pecorino Romano, and marinated vegetables
Mini Pretzels with Bacon-Cheese Fondue
Tomato Pie: Focaccia, tomato sauce, oregano, and Pecorino Romano (Plant-based option available upon request)
Oven-roasted Shrimp with garlic, herbs, and sweet pepper-onion relish
Roast Beef Sliders: Shaved roast beef and horseradish-mustard sour cream on slider rolls
Theater Concessions: Trio of meatballs, sugar cookie, and buttered popcorn
Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts with miso-caramel sauce

©Disney

While some reacted positively to the Hurly-Burly menu release, others were a bit disappointed that the menu lacked many “basic” theme park options. No burgers, no chicken tenders, no hot dogs, etc. By itself, that wouldn’t be the worst thing, but there’s really nowhere on the BoardWalk to get those kinds of essentials in a quick-service sit-down environment. After all, the area’s other quick-service stop is the BoardWalk Deli, which is home to a selection of sandwiches including a Warm Corned Beef Reuben, a Meatball Sub, an Italian Sub, a Chicken-Bacon-Avocado Ranch Wrap.

BoardWalk Deli

However, this menu issue may be rectified soon. Earlier in 2026, Disney confirmed that a new quick-service eatery is coming to the BoardWalk. While they’ve yet to confirm details, many fans are hoping this location will bring traditional theme park and seaside boardwalk fare to the resort.

What’s going on here?

Disney guests hoping for traditional theme park fare like basic chicken tenders and burgers to return to the BoardWalk are hanging their hopes on the upcoming quick-service eatery Disney has promised is coming to the Deluxe Resort. Stay tuned to DFB for more on these changes.

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