We keep track of ALL the updates and changes at the Disney World theme parks and hotels. If you’re looking for the most recent updates from Disney World’s hotels, check out our “What’s New at Disney World Hotels” page, which we update every single day! For all the updates from January 2024, keep reading.

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January 31st, 2024

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Construction Updates

There is some scaffolding set up at Stormalong Bay, the pool area at this hotel.

The pool is still mostly open, but part of it is sectioned off. The construction is happening near the sandy beach area of the pool.

Disney’s Boardwalk

Construction Updates — Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

This stand is the future home of Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs! There are shrubs up all around it as Disney works to update the area.

The corn dog stand is expected to open sometime this year!

Construction Updates — Cake Bake Shop

The Cake Bake Shop is another restaurant that will open on the BoardWalk this year!

This new Table Service restaurant will serve items for brunch, lunch, and dinner featuring both sweet and savory menus.

Food Updates

Recently, a new food truck has arrived on the BoardWalk, just past Big River Grille’s old home, near Jellyrolls. Say hello to App’s!

This spot has a lot of different menu items, with everything from empanadas to hot dogs to burgers to chicken wraps!

Learn more about the new food truck here.

January 29th, 2024

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Merchandise Updates — Boutiki

• Peach Tea Ears Headband — $34.99

• Tori Richard Aulani Button-down Shirt — $120

Construction Updates

The new Disney Vacation Club building is coming along!

We keep an eye on construction each time we visit the Polynesian Village Resort, and this time we saw that they’re working on this pavilion area that a Cast Member told us will be a restaurant when it’s finished! Disney hasn’t officially confirmed this update, but we certainly hope it’s true.

This new building is projected to open later this year.

January 26th, 2024

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Construction Updates

Though it wasn’t scheduled to reopen until January 28th, 2024, the Skyliner line that services the Riviera Resort and EPCOT reopened EARLY on January 26th. Now the entire Skyliner (with all lines) is up and running again following an earlier closure for some refurbishment.

January 23rd, 2024

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates

• Some progress seems to have been made on the construction of the future location of The Cake Bake Shop, set to open in 2024. An opening date has yet to be announced but we’re on the lookout for updates!

• Things also seem to be moving along at the stand that will house Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. We spotted multiple workers on site behind construction shrubs!

Food Updates — AbracadaBar

• An updated bar menu is now available at AbracadaBar and it is provided by the Flying Fish’s kitchen. Previously, the bar menu here was provided by the kitchen at Trattoria al Forno.

Merchandise Updates — Screen Door General Store

• BoardWalk Loungefly Bag — $89 (scented like fudge!)

Here’s a look at the back of the bag!

• BoardWalk Minnie Ears — $44.99 (scented like fudge!)

Check out the “BoardWalk Resort” designation on the back of the ears!

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Merchandise Updates — Beach Club Marketplace

• Beach Club Loungefly Bag — $88

This has such a fun design!

January 22nd, 2024

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates

• Big River Grille — The Big River Grille & Brewing Works on the BoardWalk has PERMANENTLY closed. The sign for the restaurant has already been removed. Disney has not yet indicated what will be coming to this spot but we’re on the lookout for updates!

• BoardWalk To-Go/The future home of Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs — Though the upcoming Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs kiosk has not opened yet, we are seeing some progress on the building it will call home. Recently, the old “BoardWalk To-Go” sign was removed and it looks like the building is starting to get a fresh coat of paint.

• Lobby — Within the lobby of the BoardWalk Inn, we noticed that the hallway that is located toward Belle Vue Lounge was open again.

January 21st, 2024

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Construction Updates

• The Basin White store located at the Grand Floridian has officially reopened! The changes, though subtle, make a big difference. The sinks have been revamped, there’s a new display, and certain tables now have a marble-like finish. See our full post about the changes here!

Merchandise Updates — Basin White

While at Basin White, we spotted a special Valentine’s Day collection featuring the following:

• Lip Balm Trio Bag — $12

• Mini Heart Bath Bomb Marble Box — $8.50 each, 3 for $23

• Tinted Lip Balm Trio Bag — $15

• Love Potion Bath Bombs — 2 for $20 or $12 each

• Sugar Soufflé — 2 for $45 or $25 each

• Jar of Hearts — 2 for $22 or $12 each

• Bath Fizz Red — 2 for $20

• Bath Fizz Blue — 2 for $20

• Bath Fizz Purple — 2 for $20

• Roses are Red Bath Bomb — $7.50

• Rose Gold Heart Bath Bomb — $7.50

• Grab Bags — $15

January 16th, 2024

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Construction Updates

• The entrance is still under refurbishment and construction walls are still up around the resort

Merchandise Updates — Sandy Cove Gifts & Sundries

• Mickey and friends small luggage suitcase — $169.99
• Mickey and friends large luggage suitcase — $199.99

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Merchandise Updates — Moana Mercantile

• Stitch 2 pack of youth novelty socks — $19.99

• Stitch baby swim shirt — $24.99

• Stitch swim shorts — $24.99

• Stitch novelty socks — $16.99

• Stitch drawstring shorts — $59.99

• Mickey swim shorts — $24.99

• Minnie and Mickey baby swimsuit — $19.99

• Minnie youth swim cover — $34.99

• Princess youth swim shirt and shorts outfit — $39.99

Merchandise Updates — Boutiki

• Disney Aulani ‘Olu Mei water bottle and carrying case — $28

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Gold castle photo frame — $24.99

• 5 pack of Disney Little Golden Books set — $29.99

• Play in the Park 5 pack of chocolate bars — $15.99

• Disney Snacks collection Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich pillow — $39.99

• Disney Snacks collection wearable throw — $39.99

January 15th, 2024

Disney’s Beach Club Hotel

Merchandise Updates — Beach Club Marketplace

• Scented Loungefly Beaches and Cream Minnie Ears — $44.99

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates — The Cake Bake Shop

• Construction is still going strong over at The Cake Bake Shop! We’re hopeful that this restaurant will open in time for its projected early 2024 date.

• We also noted that this hallway near Belle Vue Lounge was closed off when we stopped by the other day.

January 11th, 2024

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Construction Updates — Basin

• Basin temporarily closed for refurbishment

Looking for more Disney World hotel updates? Check out these pages:

• Disney World Updates December 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates November 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates October 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates September 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates August 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates July 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates June 2023
• Disney World Hotel Updates May 2023

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