PHOTOS: Lobby Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Justin Topa

PHOTOS: Lobby Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

A lobby refurbishment has begun at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, as crews aim to refresh the turn-of-the-century theming with “light and airy touches”.

BoardWalk Inn and Villas Lobby Remodel 00006

Walls have been erected within the lobby as work begins on the refurbishment. The planned refresh, which is expected to also include guest rooms, was announced in the spring of 2022. A barricade within the central section of the Guest Services Counter reads, “Please pardon our appearance. This area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment”.

BoardWalk Inn and Villas Lobby Remodel 00001
The sconces are lit, but no one is home. “Warning: Construction Personnel Only Beyond This Point” warns a sign affixed to a barricade at one of the guest services counters within the lobby. Plastic screening and temporary walls hide the progress behind the plastic safety barricade.
BoardWalk Inn and Villas Lobby Remodel 00005
Guests are seen lining up to meet with Cast Members at the far left of three Guest Services Counters. This counter is currently the only one open, as the middle is walled off and the far right is barricaded.
BoardWalk Inn and Villas Lobby Remodel 00003

The lobby is the latest refurbishment project to begin at the BoardWalk Inn. Carousel Coffee has opened up nearby and The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will soon be taking over the former ESPN Club building. These new additions will join the BoardWalk Deli, which opened during the summer of 2022.

The resort is modeled after turn-of-the-century boardwalks in such coastal cities as Coney Island and Atlantic City and Disney has stated they intend to keep this theme.

Are you excited about the lobby refurbishment at the BoardWalk Inn or are you worried that theming may become less scarce with the ongoing updates? Let us know in the comments below!

For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

Author

  • Justin Topa

    Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

1 thought on “PHOTOS: Lobby Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn”

Comments are closed.