One of Walt Disney World's most distinctive and beloved resorts turns 20 today.

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Contractors recently completed the year-long renovation of all guest rooms at Disney's BoardWalk Villas.  

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BoardWalk Villas Deluxe Studio

February rumors proved to be accurate as Disney has announced that niche ice cream retailer Ample Hills Creamery will soon open a location on Disney's BoardWalk.  

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Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district lost its primary ice cream service venue when Seashore Sweets' closed earlier this month.  But if rumors are true, a replacement is already in the works.

While crews continue in-room renovations at Disney's BoardWalk Villas, resort work has expanded to the building exterior.

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Seashore Sweets' is now closed

The convertible table / Murphy Bed units added during recent Disney Vacation Club renovations are a popular topic of discussion.  How large are the beds?  Are the rooms too crowded?  Is there still enough storage in the room?  Let's examine the impact on Deluxe Studio rooms at Disney's BoardWalk Villas following this design choice.  

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