New Experiences Coming to Disney's BoardWalk: Hurly-Burly Lounge and Basin Shop Debut in Late 2026
Disney's BoardWalk at Walt Disney World is getting two new experiences starting in late 2026 — Hurly-Burly, a day-to-night seaside theatre lounge, and Basin on the BoardWalk, a hands-on handcrafted bath-and-body shop. A new quick-service restaurant has also been teased for later reveal.
Change is coming to Disney's BoardWalk. Walt Disney World's century-themed waterfront promenade along Crescent Lake will gain two brand-new experiences beginning in late 2026 — a lively new lounge called Hurly-Burly and a handcrafted bath-and-body shop, Basin on the BoardWalk — with a new quick-service restaurant teased to follow.
Key Details
- When: Rolling out starting late 2026
- Where: Disney's BoardWalk, Walt Disney World Resort — steps from EPCOT's International Gateway
- New Lounge: Hurly-Burly, a seaside theatre lounge (family-friendly by day, 21-and-over by night)
- New Shop: Basin on the BoardWalk, a make-your-own bath-and-body experience
- Also Teased: A new quick-service restaurant, with details promised later in summer 2026
Modeled on the turn-of-the-century coastal boardwalks of Atlantic City and Coney Island, Disney's BoardWalk has long blended dining, shopping and nightlife into one breezy stroll along the water. These additions are framed as a continued evolution of the area — new energy layered onto the resort's vintage charm rather than a wholesale reinvention.
A Historic Seaside Theatre Becomes Hurly-Burly
Tucked along the waterfront, Hurly-Burly will welcome guests inside a "historic" seaside theatre with a fictional BoardWalk backstory spanning more than a century. The venue is built to shift personalities as the day goes on.
By afternoon, a charismatic host will lead family-friendly activities like trivia and games. By night, Hurly-Burly transforms into a 21-and-over live music venue, pouring classic, coastal-inspired cocktails alongside light bites while musical acts set the mood — a natural companion to the BoardWalk's existing nightlife.
Basin Brings Handcrafted Bath and Body to the BoardWalk
Basin — the handmade soap and bath brand familiar to longtime Disney Springs and park shoppers — is opening a dedicated location, Basin on the BoardWalk. Rooted in the resort's classic boardwalk heritage, the shop promises a sensory retail experience that feels both timeless and new.
Inside, guests will find a curated collection of handcrafted goods made with quality ingredients: natural soaps, botanical bath salts, bath bombs, body butters, lip salves, and shampoo and conditioner bars. Interactive stations set this location apart, including a custom bath-tea blending counter, a make-your-own-soap station, and a soap embossing press for a personalized finishing touch.
More BoardWalk Additions on the Way
The lounge and shop are only the first wave. Disney also confirmed a new quick-service restaurant is headed to the BoardWalk, with specifics promised later in the summer. Together, the additions give guests fresh reasons to book a stay at Disney's BoardWalk Inn or to wander over after a day at EPCOT next door.
What This Means for Disney Fans
For park-goers, the BoardWalk has always been the kind of place you drift to after fireworks — and these additions deepen that appeal. A flexible day-to-night lounge fills a real gap in the area's evening offerings, while Basin's hands-on stations turn shopping into an experience worth lingering over. Watch for the quick-service reveal later this summer to round out the trio.