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 constantly! For all the updates from July 2024, keep reading.

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Now, let’s dive into the updates.

July 29th, 2024

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Construction Updates

• A section of the seating area is blocked off with temporary walls.

• The Barbados pool is under refurbishment. It will be closed through the end of September.

Miscellaneous Updates

• Lifeguards confirmed that wristbands are now distributed to enter the feature pool.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Construction Updates

• Some minor refurbishment and repainting is happening at Building 5.

• Everything Pop Food Court is under refurbishment but there’s still access to ample seating, beverage stations, self serve utensils, and mobile order pick up is the only way to order. The menu was slightly decreased during the refurbishment but you can also grab food items from Petals Pool Bar and Fast Forward Arcade.

Merchandise Updates — Everything Pop Shop

• Halloween Mickey pumpkin tote bag — $24.99 with a qualifying purchase

July 21st, 2024

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates

• There’s a lot of scaffolding up near one of the staircases and along the side of the main tower for the hotel.

Miscellaneous Updates

• An updated Lightning Lane flyer is available for guests detailing some of the changes coming to the system. Click here for our full post about that!

July 18th, 2024

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates

• Signs are up around the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs building, but hedges are still blocking the spot. We’re awaiting an official opening date here!

• It looks like new details are being added to the signage at the future home of The Cake Bake Shop! Again, we’re awaiting an official opening date here but we’ll keep you posted once we get further details.

• The large staircase that leads from the front of the lobby to the courtyard is under construction. For the time being, you’ll need to take the Belle Vue Lounge or lobby staircases. Of course, construction situations can change quickly so check to see what the situation is like when you visit!

July 13th, 2024

Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Merchandise Updates — Settlement Trading Post

• Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute Socks — $16.99

• Green Smokey Bear Socks — $16.99

• White Smokey Bear Socks — $16.99

July 12th, 2024

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Food Updates — Gasparilla Island Grill

• Mickey Chocolate Choux — $6.79

 Merchandise Updates — M. Mouse Mercantile

• The store has reopened after its refurbishment — see a full tour!

July 11th, 2024

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Merchandise Updates — The Market at Ale & Compass

• Sketchbook Collection Yacht Club Ornament — $34.99

• Mickey & Minnie Beach Loungefly — $50 each with any purchase

July 5th, 2024

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Construction Updates — The Cake Bake Shop

• Things at The Cake Bake Shop are still coming together but now it’s looking a little closer to completion with a coat of white paint on the building. The restaurant (and bakery) is set to open in 2024 but the exact opening date has yet to be announced. Stay tuned for updates!

July 1st, 2024

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Food Updates — World Premiere Food Court

• Refurbishment has begun at the World Premiere Food Court. The refurbishment is expected to last through July 31st. You can still order food using Mobile Order on the My Disney Experience app through this refurbishment and most seating indoors remains open. But the menu has been temporarily reduced a little bit. See our full post about the situation here.

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

• Disney World Hotel Updates June 2024
• Disney World Hotel Updates April and May 2024
• Disney World Hotel Updates March 2024
• Disney World Hotel Updates February 2024
• Disney World Hotel Updates January 2024
• 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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