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 June 2023, keep reading.

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Now, let’s dive into the updates.

June 29th, 2023

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Food Updates — Le Petit Cafe

• Patriotic Top Hat – $9.99

June 27th, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates

Construction for the new DVC villas is coming along very well!

The building is really starting to grow in size as well.

Grand Floridian Resort

Construction Updates

Construction is also coming along well inside the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort…

…as well as outside the hotel.

June 26th, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Food Updates — Capt. Cook’s

• Stitch Dome Cake — $7.99

Food Updates — Pineapple Lanai

• Experiment 626 Cone — $5.79

June 25th, 2023

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Food Updates — BoardWalk Deli

• Warm Pastrami Reuben just had a price change. It was originally $12.99, but it is now $14.49. Choice of sides are still the same so Cast Member couldn’t give me any reason why it increased just that it did.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Construction Updates — Lobby

• Lobby refurbishment on second floor — no changes since our last visit

Merchandise Updates — The Market at Ale and Compass

• Disney100 Red Mickey Flip flops — $34

June 24th, 2023

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Construction Updates

• The walls are still up in the lobby, but planters have been added to a landing on the second floor.

• There is still equipment down on the first floor.

Merchandise Updates — M. Mouse Mercantile

• Moana ILY Accessory Set — $16.99

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ILY Youth Jean Jacket — $49.99

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Merchandise Updates — Bayview Gifts

• Contemporary Resort Incredibles Color-changing Mickey Ears — $44.99

• Contemporary Resort Incredibles Mug — $19.99

• Contemporary Resort Incredibles Loungefly Bag — $75

• Contemporary Resort Incredibles Tervis Tumbler — $29.99

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Merchandise Updates — Moana Mercantile

• Grogu Star Wars Stationary Set — $24.99

Merchandise Updates — BouTiki

• Polynesian Village Resort Loungefly — $78

• Polynesian Village Resort Tervis Tumbler — $29.99

• Polynesian Village Resort Dole Whip Youth Shirt — $26.99

• Moana Coconut Shirt — $39.99

June 22nd, 2023

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Merchandise Updates

• One store within the hotel — Accents — has permanently closed.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Food Updates — BoardWalk Deli

• The BoardWalk Deli is no longer making or serving its house-made chips (which we LOVED). Instead, guests are provided with a bag of pre-packaged Miss Vickie’s chips now.

Construction Updates

• Trattoria al Forno has reopened after having been closed for a little bit for refurbishment.

• We got to peek inside the restaurant and a Cast Member explained that some new flooring has been put in place.

• The BoardWalk Pizza Window has also reopened.

• Construction continues on the future home of The Cake Bake Shop!

June 21st, 2023

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Food Updates — Petals Pool Bar

• Red, White, and Blue Colada — $16.50

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Construction Updates

• Jamaica buildings still have rooms under construction (as part of a remodel).

Merchandise Updates — Calypso Trading Post

• Caribbean Beach Resort mug — $16.99

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Merchandise Updates — La Boutique

• Rivera Resort adult shirt — $34.99

• Riviera Resort Mickey Mouse youth shirt — $26.99

• Riviera Resort Artist Mickey and Donald youth shirt — $21.99

• Riviera Resort postcards — $14.99

• Riviera Resort Mickey and Minnie Mouse coasters set of 4 — $24.99

• Here’s a look at the other 2 coaster designs

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Food Updates — End Zone Food Court

• New Bases Loaded Burger — $13.49

• New Baked Macaroni & Cheese Topped with Barbecued Beef — $13.29

June 19th, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates — DVC Tower

The new DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is coming along!

There is still plenty of work to be done — there haven’t been many changes since our last visit.

Merchandise Updates — Boutiki

• Aloha Youth Shirt — $26.99

• Disney100 Havaianas Ballet Rose Flip Flops —$34

• Havaianas Crystal Collection Flip Flips with Swarovski crystals— $175

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Construction Updates — Lobby

On our visit on June 19th, the construction walls were still up in the lobby. Not much has changed except that there is more equipment behind the walls now.

A Cast Member confirmed that the construction setup is all related to painting taking place for room renovations. This is not related to the previously announced lobby renovation.

Merchandise Updates — M. Mouse Mercantile

•  ILY yellow Rose Dress — $44.99

Merchandise Updates — Curiouser Clothiers

• Complimentary Gift with $100 Guerlaine purchase.

Merchandise Updates — Basin

• 3 for $10 Flower Power Bath Bombs

June 13th, 2023

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Food Updates — Gasparilla Island Grill

We tried out the Brownie Tree Pop! This cute treat is priced at $7.25 and is returning offering from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House. This one is made of a chocolate brownie that’s partially dipped in green-colored white chocolate and topped with a white chocolate drizzle and rainbow sprinkles.

Next up we tried out the Gingersnap Cookie! This treat is also a returning offering from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House and is priced at $5.50 per cookie. It’s a traditional gingersnap cookie topped with candied ginger.

Check out our full treat reviews at the link below!

See Our FULL Reviews Here

Construction Updates — Main Building

We recently saw some temporary construction walls go up in the Grand Floridian lobby which at first appeared to be related to the lobby renovations, but a Cast Member confirmed that wasn’t the case.

The construction setup is all related to painting taking place for room renovations, NOT for any work on the lobby renovation.

Construction Updates — Gasparilla Island Grill

But, as we continued our stroll throughout the property, we noticed that even more construction walls have popped up — this time over near Gasparilla Island Grill! 

As you exit the lobby to go outside, the terrace is blocked off so you can’t use the covered walkway to Grand Floridian Cafe or Gasparilla Island Grill.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates — New DVC Tower

And over at the Polynesian, construction is seriously ramping up. More pipes and other supplies have been moved in…

…and it also looks like Disney is preparing to clear even more of the ground for additional construction! What could it be?

Either way, you can be sure we’ll keep an eye on all the progress, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

June 11th, 2023

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas

Construction Updates — The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers

Work continues over on the facade of The Cake Bake Shop, and that’s about all we can see right now. In addition to the large pergola structure, it also looks like crews will eventually be updating additional parts of the exterior of the building — but we’ll have to wait and see.

We’re still waiting for an official opening date, so we’ll have to just keep an eye out on construction updates for now!

Construction Updates — Trattoria Al Forno

Trattoria al Forno is currently closed for refurbishment and we were able to see inside the restaurant when we stopped by the BoardWalk the other day!

The restaurant has shared that they will offer a limited breakfast during this time, but guests who book a morning meal will be dining in the Flying Fish dining room while refurbishment happens at Trattoria. There’s also a new spot to pick up pizza on the BoardWalk while this is taking place — at a register set up just next door.

June 10th, 2023

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Construction Updates — Trail’s End

Trail’s End remains closed for updates, and when we stopped by Fort Wilderness this past weekend we didn’t see any real signs of movement — at least from the outside.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for a potential reopening date for this restaurant, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

Merchandise Updates — Meadow Trading Post

• Minnie Havaianas Sandals — $34.99

• Mickey Havaianas Sandals — $34.99

June 8th, 2023

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Food Updates — Artist’s Palette

We stopped by the Artist’s Palette for lunch and picked up the Plant-Based Gyro. This snack isn’t new, but we haven’t had one in a while so we wanted to see how it was.

If you’re a plant-based eater or just looking for a lunch that’s NOT greasy theme park food, we think you’ll love this. It’s very flavorful and has a lot of interesting textures that work well together. We added some hot sauce to ours, which we’d highly recommend.

You can grab one for $10.79.

Other Updates — Boat Service to Disney Springs Has Been Suspended

Under normal circumstances, there are a few different docks in the Saratoga Springs Resort that connect via boat service to Disney Springs. Right now, however, that boat service has been suspended.

A Cast Member at Saratoga Springs told us that the dock area had been drained for about a week. Apparently, a lack of rain in areas up north has impacted some of the waterways to get to Disney Springs. With low water levels, it’s not possible for the boats to run.

The Cast Members didn’t know when the boats might be back up and running, but for now there’s a bus service from Saratoga to Disney Springs. You can also walk from this hotel to the Springs.

Note that Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Port Orleans — Riverside, and Port Orleans — French Quarter are also impacted by this issue. These hotels normally offer boat service to Disney Springs but are currently unable to provide that service.

Learn more about this transportation problem by clicking here.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Construction Updates

Disney’s Riviera Resort is on the Skyliner line, which means you can use this transportation to get between the hotel, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.

Between the Riviera and EPCOT, there’s a turn station that isn’t used to board or unload guests but instead is just a function to help the gondolas make the sharp right turn towards the International Gateway.

Now, Disney has added a new evacuation platform to this station, just in case it could be needed in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Hopefully, the new platform is never needed, but the Skyliner has experienced its fair share of problems in the past, so it’s good to see that there’s a plan just in case.

The Skyliner can be a really handy way to get around Disney World. Hotels with Skyliner stations include Riviera, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Click here to learn all about the Disney Skyliner.

June 5th, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates

More hotel rooms are on the way at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — well, at least they will be sometime soon, hopefully. The new tower featuring Disney Vacation Club villas, dining locations, and more is under construction. It looks like crews are getting ready to start working in a new area, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates.

June 13th, 2023

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Construction Updates — Main Building

We recently saw some temporary construction walls go up in the Grand Floridian lobby which at first appeared to be related to the lobby renovations, but a Cast Member confirmed that wasn’t the case.

The construction setup is all related to painting taking place for room renovations, NOT for any work on the lobby renovation.

Construction Updates — Gasparilla Island Grill

But, as we continued our stroll throughout the property, we noticed that even more construction walls have popped up — this time over near Gasparilla Island Grill! 

As you exit the lobby to go outside, the terrace is blocked off so you can’t use the covered walkway to Grand Floridian Cafe or Gasparilla Island Grill.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates — New DVC Tower

And over at the Polynesian, construction is seriously ramping up. More pipes and other supplies have been moved in…

…and it also looks like Disney is preparing to clear even more of the ground for additional construction! What could it be?

Either way, you can be sure we’ll keep an eye on all the progress, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

June 11th, 2023

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas

Construction Updates — The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers

Work continues over on the facade of The Cake Bake Shop, and that’s about all we can see right now. In addition to the large pergola structure, it also looks like crews will eventually be updating additional parts of the exterior of the building — but we’ll have to wait and see.

We’re still waiting for an official opening date, so we’ll have to just keep an eye out on construction updates for now!

Construction Updates — Trattoria Al Forno

Trattoria al Forno is currently closed for refurbishment and we were able to see inside the restaurant when we stopped by the BoardWalk the other day!

The restaurant has shared that they will offer a limited breakfast during this time, but guests who book a morning meal will be dining in the Flying Fish dining room while refurbishment happens at Trattoria. There’s also a new spot to pick up pizza on the BoardWalk while this is taking place — at a register set up just next door.

June 10th, 2023

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Construction Updates — Trail’s End

Trail’s End remains closed for updates, and when we stopped by Fort Wilderness this past weekend we didn’t see any real signs of movement — at least from the outside.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for a potential reopening date for this restaurant, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

Merchandise Updates — Meadow Trading Post

• Minnie Havaianas Sandals — $34.99

• Mickey Havaianas Sandals — $34.99

June 8th, 2023

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Food Updates — Artist’s Palette

We stopped by the Artist’s Palette for lunch and picked up the Plant-Based Gyro. This snack isn’t new, but we haven’t had one in a while so we wanted to see how it was.

If you’re a plant-based eater or just looking for a lunch that’s NOT greasy theme park food, we think you’ll love this. It’s very flavorful and has a lot of interesting textures that work well together. We added some hot sauce to ours, which we’d highly recommend.

You can grab one for $10.79.

Other Updates — Boat Service to Disney Springs Has Been Suspended

Under normal circumstances, there are a few different docks in the Saratoga Springs Resort that connect via boat service to Disney Springs. Right now, however, that boat service has been suspended.

A Cast Member at Saratoga Springs told us that the dock area had been drained for about a week. Apparently, a lack of rain in areas up north has impacted some of the waterways to get to Disney Springs. With low water levels, it’s not possible for the boats to run.

The Cast Members didn’t know when the boats might be back up and running, but for now there’s a bus service from Saratoga to Disney Springs. You can also walk from this hotel to the Springs.

Note that Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Port Orleans — Riverside, and Port Orleans — French Quarter are also impacted by this issue. These hotels normally offer boat service to Disney Springs but are currently unable to provide that service.

Learn more about this transportation problem by clicking here.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Construction Updates

Disney’s Riviera Resort is on the Skyliner line, which means you can use this transportation to get between the hotel, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.

Between the Riviera and EPCOT, there’s a turn station that isn’t used to board or unload guests but instead is just a function to help the gondolas make the sharp right turn towards the International Gateway.

Now, Disney has added a new evacuation platform to this station, just in case it could be needed in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Hopefully, the new platform is never needed, but the Skyliner has experienced its fair share of problems in the past, so it’s good to see that there’s a plan just in case.

The Skyliner can be a really handy way to get around Disney World. Hotels with Skyliner stations include Riviera, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Click here to learn all about the Disney Skyliner.

June 5th, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction Updates

More hotel rooms are on the way at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — well, at least they will be sometime soon, hopefully. The new tower featuring Disney Vacation Club villas, dining locations, and more is under construction. It looks like crews are getting ready to start working in a new area, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates.

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June 3rd, 2023

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Food Updates — Geyser Point

We tried out the new Summer Margarita Flight for $22.

This flight includes some very SUMMERY margarita flavors: Black Cherry, Spicy Pineapple, Raspberry, and Cucumber Melon.

Click here to read our full review of the Summer Margarita Flight.

Merchandise Updates — Wilderness Lodge Mercantile

• Walt Disney World Castle watercolor tank top —$34.99

• Walt Disney World Castle watercolor shirt —$39.99

June 2nd, 2023

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Food Updates — Pineapple Lanai

We tried the new Pride Float for $6.49. You can read our full review by clicking here.

Merchandise Updates — Boutiki

• Blu Pepper Dress — $36

• MINE Dress — $42

• By the Diner White Ruffle Top — $34

• MINE Pink Sheer Top — $24

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Food Updates — Gasparilla Island Grill

We tried the Pride Coconut Key Lime Pop for $6.29…

…and the Berry Shortcake for $5.99.

Read our review of the Key Lime Pop here, and our review of the Berry Shortcake here!

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Food Updates — Everything POP Shopping & Dining

We tried out the new Cuban Burger at this food court for $13.49.

You can read our review by clicking here!

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Food Updates — Le Petit Cafe

This spot has new Pride Italian Cookies for $6.29.

Read our review here!

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Food Updates — End Zone Food Court

We tried the Sweet Summertime Favorites Cookies, which look EXACTLY like a hot dog and fries! They cost $6.79.

You can also get a Pride Strawberry Cupcake here for $5.99.

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