Hurly-Burly Lounge and Basin Soap Shop Coming to Disney's BoardWalk

Disney has confirmed two new experiences are coming to Disney's BoardWalk at Walt Disney World, with both expected to open from late 2026. Hurly-Burly, a new lounge and live music venue, and Basin on the BoardWalk, a handcrafted bath and body shop, will join the existing mix of dining and entertainment along the Crescent Lake waterfront.

What Is Disney's BoardWalk?

Disney's BoardWalk is a waterfront entertainment district at Walt Disney World, sitting on the shores of Crescent Lake in the EPCOT resort area. Think of it as a self-contained strip of restaurants, bars, and shops styled after the Atlantic City and Coney Island boardwalks of the early 1900s - all lit up at night, right on the water.

It's attached to Disney's BoardWalk Inn, one of the resort's Deluxe hotels, but you don't need to be a guest there to visit. The BoardWalk is accessible by foot or boat from EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, which makes it a popular evening destination after a day in the parks. If you're staying at one of the Crescent Lake resorts - BoardWalk Inn, Disney's Yacht Club or Beach Club - you can practically walk out of your room and be there in minutes.

It has historically been one of the more relaxed parts of Walt Disney World's resort offering, with a proper mix of casual dining, a proper bar or two, and a quieter atmosphere than the main parks. The new additions look set to build on that.

Hurly-Burly: The New Lounge

Hurly-Burly is a new lounge venue set inside what Disney is describing as a historic seaside theatre, complete with a fictional backstory spanning over a century of BoardWalk history. This lounge will take the place of the recently closed JellyRolls.

The venue will run in two distinct modes depending on the time of day. In the afternoon, it'll be open to families - with hosted trivia and games. Once evening comes around, it becomes a 21-and-over live music lounge, serving cocktails described as "classic, coastal-inspired" alongside light bites.

The daytime family-friendly angle is actually quite useful if you're travelling with mixed ages and want a genuine wind-down option in the afternoon that isn't another theme park. And for adults looking for something a bit more substantial in the evenings than wandering around EPCOT's World Showcase, a proper live music venue with a seafront location is a reasonable draw.

Basin on the BoardWalk: The New Shop

Basin is a retail brand that has appeared in Disney parks before - if you've visited Disney Springs, you may have come across it there. Its arrival on Disney's BoardWalk brings handcrafted bath and body products to the Crescent Lake area.

The shop will carry natural soaps, botanical bath salts, bath bombs, body butters, lip salves, and shampoo and conditioner bars - all made with what Disney describes as quality ingredients. Beyond the standard retail offering, the location will include a few interactive elements: a custom bath tea blending counter, a make-your-own-soap station, and a soap embossing press for personalised finishing touches.

What This Means for UK Visitors

If you're planning a Walt Disney World trip for late 2026, the BoardWalk additions are worth factoring in - not as a reason to book on their own, but as part of what makes the EPCOT resort area a strong choice for UK visitors who tend to have longer stays than their American counterparts and want more from their evenings than just the parks.

The late 2026 opening window is vague enough that it's not currently clear whether both venues will be open before the end of the year. Disney hasn't given specific dates at this stage, so if you're booking a trip for, say, October or November 2026, it may be worth keeping an eye on confirmed opening updates closer to the time rather than assuming both will definitely be ready.

For the latest deals and packages for UK guests, the Walt Disney World offers guide for UK visitors is kept updated regularly. You can also read the full Walt Disney World tickets guide for UK guests for help with park tickets and planning.

Disney's BoardWalk 2026: Your Questions Answered

When is Hurly-Burly opening at Disney's BoardWalk?
Disney has confirmed both Hurly-Burly and Basin on the BoardWalk are due to open in late 2026. Specific dates haven't been announced at the time of writing - worth checking Disney's official site or booking direct with Disney closer to your travel dates for confirmed timings.

Is Disney's BoardWalk free to visit?
Yes - you don't need a park ticket or a hotel stay to visit Disney's BoardWalk. It's open to all guests and accessible on foot, by boat, or via Disney's free resort bus service. Individual venues will have their own costs for food, drinks, and retail.

Is Hurly-Burly suitable for families?
During the afternoon, yes. Hurly-Burly is planned to run family-friendly programming including trivia and hosted games during the day. Evening hours will be restricted to guests aged 21 and over, in line with US drinking age laws.

Can I get to Disney's BoardWalk from EPCOT?
Yes - the BoardWalk is a short walk from EPCOT's International Gateway, which is the secondary entrance to the park located near the France pavilion in the World Showcase. It's also accessible by boat from Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Is Disney's BoardWalk Inn worth it for UK visitors?
That depends on how much EPCOT features in your plans and how much value you place on walkability in the evenings. It often costs more than moderate resort options, but the location is hard to argue with if EPCOT is a priority - and the new 2026 additions strengthen the evening offering further.