Hi Patricia,
I recently stayed at the
Boardwalk Inn and loved the fun atmosphere. Unfortunately, there has not been any communication on when refurbishments will end and the website simply says that they are currently in progress. The original schedule had these changes ending in the Spring of 2024 but appears to have been pushed out with no specific end date announced. Don't worry though, construction will only take place during the day while you are typically at the theme parks so the noise will not disturb you or your little one's sleep.
There are tons of activities and restaurants at
Disney's BoardWalk for kids of all ages. I love renting one of the
Surrey bikes and cruising around the area to check out all of the fun things we may want to do during our visit. A
pool day at Boardwalk Inn is also a must-do because they host entertaining afternoon pool parties with activities and the slide is a blast. There is a great Italian restaurant called
Trattoria al Forno attached to a magical drinks location,
AbracadaBar that is must-do dining for us. We love heading here because the food has upscale and kid-friendly options! After dinner, we love to splurge for some ice cream at
BoardWalk Ice Cream where they have killer ice cream sundaes. Walking around on the BoardWalk, looking at the night lights, and playing fair games is such a blast in between any meals or activities you have planned.
The best part about staying at Boardwalk Inn is that you are also within walking distance of all the great restaurants and activities at nearby resort hotels! Disney's
Yacht Club Resort,
Beach Club Resort, and
Swan and Dolphin Resorts are all just a short walk away and feature tons of great activities like miniature golf, fishing boat rentals, and playgrounds. Keep in mind you are welcome to eat and play at any of the resorts you visit but can only use the pool at your home resort.
Happy Planning,
Jenna