UPDATE: It has been confirmed that Ample Hills Creamery will no longer operate in Disney World. Get all the details here.
One of the best spots at Disney’s Boardwalk for a quick snack may no longer be in operation.
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According to a new report from Attractions Magazine, the outpost of Brooklyn-based ice cream shop Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s Boardwalk has closed its doors for good.
A few months ago, Ample Hills announced that they had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the company was purchased by a new owner, Schmitt Industries, several weeks ago. That acquisition has left the chain’s current Walt Disney World location, and a planned future spot in Disney Springs, in jeopardy.
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An Ample Hills spokesperson told Attractions Magazine that, “Prior to the acquisition, the Disney agreement with Ample Hills creamery ended (back in January). As a result, Ample Hills will close at Disney’s BoardWalk and the proposed Ample Hills location at Disney Springs will not open later this year.”
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Disney’s websites have not yet been updated to reflect these changes. The Boardwalk location still is marked as “Temporarily Unavailable,” and the Disney Springs location states it is “Coming Soon.”
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But, it’s possible we’ve had our last scoops of Sally Sells Seashells. Ample Hills closed its Boardwalk location in mid-March due to the global health crisis, and it has not reopened yet. If it DOES reopen, or if we get official confirmation that Ample Hills in Walt Disney World is no longer together, we will give you the scoop.
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What do you think of the news that Ample Hills’ Disney World locations may be PERMANENTLY closed? Let us know in the comments.
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Nooooooooooo! They do the best ice cream on property! Gutted 🙁
Do you think they’d bring back the OG Seashore Sweets??
This breaks my heart. I just sent a message to Ample Hill. I understand they are going through financial hardship, but maybe if enough folks express their desire to continue to visit their location at Disney, maybe they will keep it mind to open one location….now or in the future….
Any news on Big River at Boardwalk reopening?
Sad. The Butter Cake (not the ice cream–the actual cake) was a favorite of ours.
Might I suggest Salt & Straw as a great replacement. I believe there is already a Salt & Stra location at Downtown Disney in CA.
Update from my earlier comment….I’ve emailed Disney as well to ask to allow Ample Hill to reopen.
Jan, you’re correct — there is a Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney.
Pat, no news that I know of.
Isn’t this where the refillable mug refill station is?
Brandon, the refillable mug station is at BoardWalk Bakery.
Salt & Straw has weird flavors. Bleu cheese and pear? YUK!
This is truly disappointing; I’ve literally been waiting for years to get to try their ooey gooey butercake ice cream. 😢