Hurly-Burly Opens October 1 at Disney's BoardWalk
Published September 1, 2026 · Updated October 16, 2026
Disney announced that Hurly-Burly, a new dining and entertainment venue, will open at Disney’s BoardWalk on October 1. The walk-up location will feature small plates, cocktails, and live entertainment, transitioning to a 21-and-older space each night. As of Tuesday, September 1, the official menu and operating details have been revealed.
During the afternoon, the location will host family-friendly games and trivia. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the space will transition to an adult-focused environment featuring live music for guests ages 21 and older. The venue will also feature an exterior walk-up window for select beverages.
The food menu consists of shareable appetizers, including meatballs in tomato gravy, roast beef sliders, oven-roasted shrimp, tomato pie, and mini apple cider doughnuts. The beverage lineup includes signature alcoholic drinks like the “Mertini” gin martini, an overproof amaretto sour, and a spicy margarita, alongside non-alcoholic options such as a frozen orange treat and a caramel corn cold brew.
What we know
- Hurly-Burly (Disney’s BoardWalk) — opens on October 1.
- Booking policy — operates as walk-up only, with no reservations required.
- Age policy — family-friendly during the afternoon, but restricted to guests ages 21 and older starting at 9:00 p.m.
- Food menu — features shareable small plates including roast beef sliders, meatballs in tomato gravy, oven-roasted shrimp, tomato pie, and mini apple cider doughnuts.
- Walk-up window — an exterior window will serve select beverages to go.
Disney has not confirmed the specific operating hours for the venue or the pricing for the food and beverage items.
What it means for your trip
Because Hurly-Burly does not accept advance dining reservations, it provides a flexible evening option for guests staying in the EPCOT resort area or leaving the park after the fireworks. The walk-up window makes it easy to grab a drink while strolling the BoardWalk without committing to a sit-down experience. If you are traveling with children, plan to visit earlier in the day to participate in the trivia and games, as the venue becomes strictly 21 and older at 9:00 p.m.
What Is Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk?
Hurly-Burly is a walk-up small-plates-and-cocktails venue on Disney’s BoardWalk that changes personality as the night goes on: games, trivia and a family-friendly room in the afternoon, then live music and a strictly 21-and-older crowd from 9:00 p.m. It opened October 1. There are no advance dining reservations and no park ticket required — the BoardWalk is a resort promenade, not a theme park, so anyone can walk up.
Think of it less as a restaurant and more as a stop. The menu is shareable stuff — roast beef sliders, meatballs in tomato gravy, oven-roasted shrimp, tomato pie, mini apple cider doughnuts — not entrees, so don’t plan your one big dinner here. Drinks are the real draw, including the “Mertini” gin martini, an overproof amaretto sour and a spicy margarita, plus non-alcoholic picks like a frozen orange treat and a caramel corn cold brew. There’s also an exterior walk-up window for select beverages, which is the move if you just want something in hand while you walk the boards.
Here’s how I’d actually use it. If you’re in the EPCOT resort area — BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan or Dolphin — or you’re walking back through the International Gateway after EPCOT’s nighttime show, this is a no-commitment landing spot when every table-service dining room is booked solid. With kids, go in the afternoon for the trivia and games and be gone well before the 21-and-older switch. Adults on a date night should do the opposite and arrive once the live music starts.
Disney hasn’t confirmed specific operating hours or item pricing, so check current status before you build an evening around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a dining reservation for Hurly-Burly?
No. The venue operates strictly as a walk-up location and does not accept advance dining reservations.
Can kids go to Hurly-Burly?
Children are welcome during the afternoon for family activities, but the venue is restricted to guests ages 21 and older starting at 9:00 p.m.
Does it offer full meals?
The menu focuses on small plates and shareable appetizers rather than full entrees.
What is Hurly-Burly?
Hurly-Burly is a walk-up venue on Disney’s BoardWalk serving shareable small plates, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, with afternoon games and trivia that give way to live music for guests 21 and older starting at 9:00 p.m. It opened October 1.
Do you need a park ticket to visit Hurly-Burly?
No. Hurly-Burly sits on Disney’s BoardWalk promenade rather than inside a theme park, so no park ticket is needed to walk up.
Where is Hurly-Burly located?
It’s on Disney’s BoardWalk in the EPCOT resort area, within walking distance of EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance and the surrounding resorts.
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