Disney's BoardWalk Villas has been undergoing an exterior refurbishment throughout 2009.  Earlier this year a number of guests with BoardWalk View reservations for October '09 were asked to relocate due planned exerior work impacting the number of villas available to guests.  The need for those guest relocations is quite evident at the present time with scaffolding and an active work crew clearly visible over a large segment of the BoardWalk and into the Village Green.  Photos follow.

Recently Disney announced that the new BoardWalk eatery Kouzzina by Cat Cora will open to guests on September 17, 2009.  Advance Dining Reservations are now being accepted and website WDWMagic.com has posted pre-opening menus.  Links follow.

DVCNews.com staff member Marilyn Garfinkel received an update from a friend regarding the scheduled refurbishment at Disney's BoardWalk Villas.  The bulk of the refurb is scheduled to occur between August '09 and January '10.  So where do things stand as of mid-July?  Click HERE for the scoop!.

Reports have been making the rounds--both on the DVCNews Forum and elsewhere--that refurbishment work is beginning at Disney's BoardWalk Villas.  We've got the scoop on exactly what upgrades are on tap and the timeline for completion.

Disney has issued a press release with additional details regarding the restaurant which will replace Spoodles on Disney's BoardWalk.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn and VIllas is losing one of its signature restaurants.  Spoodles will close later this year to make way for Kouzzina by Cat Cora. 

The Orlando Sentinel quotes Disney parks chairman Jay Rasulo regarding their partnership with the celebrity chef:

This collaboration between Cat and Disney represents a significant step in our ongoing commitment to offer unique culinary experiences and choices for our guests.

The full article can be found on the Orlando Sentinel website.