Welcome to planDisney, Megan!
September is a fantastic time to visit the
Walt Disney World Resort. The weather is a little cooler, and the crowds are a little smaller since everyone is headed back to school. You’re going to have a blast!
Your choice of
Disney Resorts Collection hotels is also fantastic, not that you can go wrong with any choice, as
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas are a personal favorite of mine. So much so, that I not only enjoyed a stay there this past February, but I booked a few nights for my family and I there just after the new year! I love the resort's ambiance, late evening strolls around the boardwalk when it is lit up at night, and the ability to walk to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Unfortunately, the Cast Member I spoke to on your behalf said that the completion date of the refurbishment is still to be determined for both the BoardWalk Villas and
The Cake Bake Shop Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers. As for the resort update and refurbishment, I can tell you from my personal experience that there was minimal impact on my stay. All the work is done during the day when Guests are typically at the Theme Parks, Water Parks,
Disney Springs, or resort pool. Aside from the occasional walking path being blocked for Guests' safety, I wouldn’t have known that so much amazing work was being done during my stay. As it pertains to the Cake Bake Shop, it seems to be "getting closer and closer every day." We had initially anticipated it being open in late 2023, but our current information says “Coming Soon.” Hopefully, a little Disney magic will work in your favor, and you can be one of the first Guests to experience this highly anticipated bakery and restaurant.
If the Cake Bake Shop isn’t open during your visit, I recommend you enjoy a leisurely stroll around
Disney’s BoardWalk to visit
Disney’s Beach Club Resort and
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Right in the middle of the two is
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, an old-school soda fountain/diner with great food and even better desserts!
Let me know if you have any other questions about your upcoming stay or would like more dining recommendations. I would be happy to share more of my favorite spots so you can have an incredible dining experience while visiting The Most Magical Place On Earth!
See you real soon!
Brent