A little theater, a little nostalgia, and plenty to snack on Disney’s BoardWalk is getting a new spot to gather for food and entertainment. Disney has shared a first look at the Hurly-Burly menu ahead of the venue’s October 1 opening, revealing savory small plates, playful drinks, and desserts that fit right into a seaside evening.
From roast beef sliders and mini pretzels to caramel popcorn-topped cold brew, the lineup mixes familiar boardwalk flavors with some unexpected touches. Here’s what guests can look forward to when the doors open.
A Theater Setting With Daytime Fun and Evening Music
Hurly-Burly’s theme centers on a historic seaside theater that, in its story, once hosted the BoardWalk’s celebrated vaudeville performers. Its return nearly a century later brings that theatrical spirit to a space featuring vintage-inspired drinks, light bites, and entertainment.
Afternoons will include family-friendly activities such as trivia and games. Beginning at 9 p.m., the venue will offer live music for guests ages 21 and older. That distinction is helpful to keep in mind when planning a visit with children.
An all-day menu will accompany the entertainment, while a walk-up window will serve select beverages for guests exploring Disney’s BoardWalk.
Small Bites: Meatballs, Sliders, and a Sweet Finish
Shareable appetizers and small plates lead the food lineup, with Italian-inspired dishes alongside pretzels, popcorn, and doughnuts.
- Meatballs in Tomato Gravy: A blend of veal, pork, and beef served with tomato gravy, stracciatella cheese, Pecorino Romano, and toasted focaccia. A plant-based option is available upon request.
- Antipasto: Sliced meats accompanied by Burrata, Pecorino Romano, and marinated vegetables.
- Mini Pretzels with Bacon-Cheese Fondue: A savory option for pretzel fans.
- Tomato Pie: Focaccia topped with tomato sauce, oregano, and Pecorino Romano. A plant-based option is available upon request.
- Oven-Roasted Shrimp: Shrimp prepared with garlic and herbs, accompanied by sweet pepper-onion relish.
- Roast Beef Sliders: Slider rolls filled with shaved roast beef and horseradish-mustard sour cream.
- Theater Concessions: A trio of meatballs paired with a sugar cookie and buttered popcorn.
- Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts: Bite-sized doughnuts served with miso-caramel sauce.
The Theater Concessions dish makes a particularly fun connection to the venue’s theme, putting popcorn and a cookie alongside a savory bite. For dessert, the miso-caramel sauce gives the apple cider doughnuts an intriguing finishing touch.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks With BoardWalk Personality
The specialty beverage menu includes three non-alcoholic options, ranging from a frozen orange treat to a coffee topped with caramel popcorn.
- Overture in Orange: A frozen Minute Maid Orange Juice treat finished with sweet cream.
- Caramel Corn Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee topped with caramel sweet cream and caramel popcorn.
- Cherry Marquee: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade blended with Amarena cherries and finished with a gourmet cherry.
Both the Caramel Corn Cold Brew and Cherry Marquee will also be available at the walk-up window, making them options for a drink during a BoardWalk stroll.
Cocktails Take Their Cue From the Theater
For guests ages 21 and older, Hurly-Burly’s cocktail list gives familiar drinks a theatrical twist. The names nod to performances and the seaside setting, while ingredients range from applejack brandy to passion fruit liqueur.
- Overproof Amaretto Sour: Lazzaroni Amaretto Liqueur, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon, and lemon juice.
- Caramel Corn Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon with caramel corn and The Bitter Truth Decanter Bitters.
- Cherry-Vodka Limeade: Tito’s Handmade Vodka with Amarena cherry and cold-pressed lime juice.
- The Atlantic Review: Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka, Cointreau Liqueur, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and Sprite.
- Bubble Brava!: Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, Italian Amaro, lemon juice, and Viarae Prosecco.
- La Taquilla Picante: Ghost Blanco Tequila, lime juice, orgeat, and rose water, finished with a spiced nutmeg rim.
- Mertini: Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry, and Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters.
- Road to Fame: An Atlantic Coast-inspired whiskey sour combining Michter’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, Laird’s Straight Applejack Brandy, and lemon juice.
- Off-book Bramble: Fords Gin, Combier Crème de Mûre Liqueur, lemon juice, and blackberry.
- Quality EntertainMint: Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum, demerara, lime juice, mint, and angostura bitters, topped with Viarae Prosecco.
La Taquilla Picante translates to “The Hot Ticket,” a fitting name for the spicy margarita. Meanwhile, the Mertini connects its gin martini foundation to the theater’s maritime theme.
Which Cocktails Will Be Available at the Walk-Up Window?
Disney has identified these six cocktails as walk-up window selections:
- Caramel Corn Old Fashioned
- Cherry-Vodka Limeade
- The Atlantic Review
- Bubble Brava!
- La Taquilla Picante
- Off-book Bramble
Along with those cocktails, the window will offer the Caramel Corn Cold Brew and Cherry Marquee mentioned above.
Wine, Beer, Cider, and Seltzer Selections
Guests will also have a range of wine styles to choose from:
- Sparkling: Viarae Prosecco and Empire Estate Blanc de Blancs Brut.
- Rosé: La Fête du Rosé.
- White: Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling, Massican Sauvignon Blanc, and Jordan Chardonnay.
- Red: MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Tablas Creek ‘Patelin de Tablas’ Rouge, and Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
The beer and cider lineup includes Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Allagash White Belgian-Style Wheat Beer, Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, and Original Sin Black Widow Cider.
Other selections include Stella Artois Lager, Modelo Especial Lager, Michelob Ultra Lager, and High Noon Pineapple Vodka Hard Seltzer. Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden provides an additional non-alcoholic choice.
Hurly-Burly Opens October 1
With afternoon activities, evening live music, and a menu built around small plates and nostalgic flavors, Hurly-Burly gives guests another reason to spend time at Disney’s BoardWalk. Whether your first order is apple cider doughnuts, roast beef sliders, or a Caramel Corn Cold Brew from the window, there’s plenty to consider before opening day on October 1. Which menu item would you try first?
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