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We’ve been back at the resorts at Disney World checking out all the food, merchandise, and more to keep you updated on what’s been going on since we last reported in. So let’s get on with those updates!
Boardwalk Inn Food Updates
Belle Vue Lounge
The Belle Vue Lounge is closed, but in the meantime, the floors there are getting refinished.
Floors getting a new finish.
Starting to look good!
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ESPN Club has a sign up letting guests know where else to get food since they are currently closed.
Where to get food
Guests can scan a QR code for other dining options.
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Boardwalk Inn Merchandise Updates
Screen Door
Screen Door had Mother’s Day floral arrangements for sale this past week.
Pretty!
We also saw the Rainbow Collection here!
Rainbows!
And the Family-Themed Mugs we’ve seen elsewhere have turned up at Screen Door.
Family mugs
There’s a mug for almost everyone in the family!
See Photos of Disney’s HUGE 2021 Rainbow Collection
Wyland Gallery
The Wyland Gallery has officially reopened!
Art!
This is a great place to wander into if you’re in an art frame of mind! 😉
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Beach Club Food Updates
Beach Club Marketplace
The Mother’s Day Cupcake we previously reviewed was available here still.
Mother’s Day Cupcake
It’s a seriously gorgeous cupcake for $5.49.
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Cape May Cafe
Although Cape May Cafe is set to reopen on May 18th, the screens are still up blocking the view of the cafe.
Screens are still up
You can make reservations now! We’ll be here on opening day sharing everything with you!
Cape May Cafe Reservations Are Available Again — Click Here For More Info. in Disney World!
Bell Services
We noticed Bell Services had grocery delivery items waiting on guests.
Groceries!
This is a great way to save money on some of those food and essential things you might need while at Disney World.
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Beach Club Merchandise Updates
Beach Club Marketplace
There’s a new Beach Club T-Shirt for Kids.
Cute!
The t-shirt is $24.99.
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Yacht Club Food Updates
The Market at Ale & Compass
The Mother’s Day Cupcake was here, too.
Mother’s Day cupcake
We hope the next round of special Disney World cupcakes are just as pretty!
Read Our Review of this Cupcake
Yacht Club Merchandise Updates
Market at Ale & Compass
There’s a cute new Mickey and Minnie Yacht Ornament!
This is adorable
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It’s available for $24.99.
Art of Animation Food Updates
Drop Off Pool Bar
We’ve told you all about the Churro Horchata Milkshake, but you can get Mini Churros here, too!
CHURROS!
They come with a Chocolate Dipping Sauce and cost $5.89. They’re available through the end of May.
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Pop Century Merchandise Updates
Everything Pop
Remember that line of Volkswagen merchandise we found at the Annual Passholder Shop at the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT? Well, if you’re still wanting to stock up on some of that stuff, it’s available here, too!
VW merch
There are tons of items to choose from — bags, keychains, and more!
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Saratoga Springs Construction Updates
There’s still some painting going on to the exterior of Saratoga Springs. In the meantime, a Cast Member told us the carriage would be moving back to its original location by the lobby entrance eventually.
Carriage
For now, it’s sitting in front of the Performance Hall.
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Those are all the updates we’ve got for now, but we’ll be back soon with even more, so stay tuned!
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Just an FYI, Boardwalk is our home resort and when we were there about a month ago, we were told that ESPN is not coming back. It’s a secret, but they have chosen not to renew their contract and won’t be returning.