food IS a theme park
Trust us: if there’s one thing we have not forgotten about, it’s the changes coming to Disney’s BoardWalk!
Hurly-Burly
One of the changes includes Hurly-Burly, which is taking over the former Jellyrolls location. This space is going to be full of entertainment both day and night, and we’re finally seeing active construction work on the project, and we’re getting SO excited.
After D23, news isn’t slowing down around Disney World, even though it would make our lives 10 times easier. It’s our job to keep you up to date, so that’s exactly what we’ll do!
Magic Kingdom
Currently, 18 lands, rides, restaurants, shops, and hotels are under construction at Disney World. But what’s closed this week? Let’s take a peek!
The construction and closure news isn’t slowing down around Disney World, despite how much we’d love for it to. It’s our job to keep you up-to-date, so that’s exactly what we’ll do!
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
One Disney World hotel is having some pretty serious issues with a water outage, though the hotel itself hasn’t closed because of it, and another Disney World hotel just began a pretty big construction project this past week. Though, we are happy to see that one construction project inside the parks has taken a big step forward!
The construction and closure news isn’t slowing down around Disney World, and it’s our job to keep you updated through it all.
Vacation Fun
Disney announced pretty last-minute that two new closures are hitting Disney World, so if you’re traveling this week, it’s important to know about them. Now, there is a brand new spot in Disney Springs that just opened up, and we do have an update on two existing projects, which we’re thrilled about — we love balance!
Well, we got one slow week in Disney World, and apparently that was the last one we’ll have for (probably) a long while.
Saratoga Springs Resort
While there haven’t been too many changes to the Disney World hotels right now, Disney did give us a heads up that multiple projects are on their way that we need to be on the lookout for in the coming weeks. If you’ve been thinking of booking a Disney World hotel reservation for the coming months, you may want to take a look at these new projects first to help aid in your decision.
There’s a NEW restaurant coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, and we’re PUMPED.
Let’s go to the BoardWalk!
Disney announced a new dining and entertainment venue called Hurly-Burly will be opening at the BoardWalk in late 2026. This space will be family-friendly by day and ages 21+ at night, but what will it look like? Well, we’re breaking down the concept art to get more details!
Disney World is currently spending a lot of money expanding the parks, including adding brand new lands to three of its four parks, as well as adding an expansion to Magic Kingdom and upgrading rides. There’s a LOT of construction happening in the parks right now.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
However, it’s not just the parks that are getting some much-needed TLC right now. Disney World hotels are also getting huge upgrades. We’ve seen it recently with new lobbies, new rooms, and more. But now we know, thanks to The Orlando Business Journal, that Disney World is spending at least $30 million on projects OUTSIDE of the parks, and that includes some massive upgrades at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
We can’t believe we’re saying this, but it was a mostly quiet week in Disney World!
Old Key West Dock
We’re not taking that for granted, especially considering the month of August is about to be intense. We’ll be at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event earlier in the month, followed quickly by the first nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash, and then we’ve got EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival to finish up. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, though, there is a new change you need to know about, on top of all the existing closures.
There’s a NEW dining location coming to Disney’s BoardWalk, and we’re chomping at the bit to check it out!
Disney’s BoardWalk
Several businesses at Disney’s BoardWalk closed in the past few years, which has left a few locations available. Now, Disney is starting to fill in those spots, and we’ll be getting a NEW restaurant called Hurly-Burly! What do we know about it so far? Let’s break down everything.
We had some fantastic news come out of Disney World this week regarding a massive construction project…and then in the same week, practically half of an EPCOT pavilion is closed off to the public.
You’ll get to go inside!
Disney has announced that the rest of The Walt Disney Studios will open on September 14th, which includes the new The Magic of Disney Animation experience. While we still have a while to wait, we’re thrilled to actually begin counting down the days. In the meantime, you’ll want to watch out for this EPCOT pavilion when you’re traveling through World Showcase, because some of the prior amenities available currently are not.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
