New Opening Timeline Announced For Disney's Delayed Dining Location

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This isn’t the news we were expecting. We now have a new update for this delayed opening.

New Dining Location

There are so many great dining locations throughout the Disney Parks. You will definitely have ample choices during your next visit to Walt Disney World. Now, Disney is giving us one more delicious option to enjoy as well.

The Disney Parks are in a constant state of transformation and at times, things do not go exactly as planned. Back in July 2022, the popular ESPN Club, along Disney’s Boardwalk, was being demolished to make room for The Cake Bake Shop.

Many guests were sad by this closure but were optimistic about a new dining location.

Delayed Opening

Disney describes this new dining location: “Waterside strolls will be extra special with amazing desserts and sweets at The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. You can check out Jaelyn’s full review from The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel, Indiana HERE.

When first announced, Disney shared an opening timeline of 2023 for The Cake Bake Shop. Last month, the page was updated to say “Opening Soon” and the mention of opening this year is now removed.

Today, The Cake Bake Shop now issues its own update, “All of us at The Cake Bake Shop are eager to unveil the beautiful details and charm that are coming to Disney’s BoardWalk! As the excitement is building and our hearts are brimming with anticipation, we expect to open our doors early next year to welcome you to an unforgettable dining experience.”

“We expect to open our doors early next year to welcome you to an unforgettable dining experience.”
The Cake Bake Shop

Recently we took a stroll along Disney’s Boardwalk and were surprised that so much work is still left to be completed on The Cake Bake Shop (see photo featured above). It appears those extra months will be needed to open “early next year.”

What do you think of this new dining location? Do you wish it had remained the ESPN Club? When do you think this location may open? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.