bakery in France

[peter's #1 fan]

Hi I just saw in the news section that the bakery in France will be renovated. It said to be done end of Dec. Does this mean when I'm there from Nov 28- Dec 6 that it won't be open?:

[Strmchsr]

That's probably the case. This refurb is pretty extensive. It's basically a rebuild more than a refurbishment. It'll have a new name - Boulangerie Pâtisserie Des Halles - with new menu and expanded seating. They're making it more like a true modern French bakery with sandwiches and more options than just sweets. Right now no date has been announced beyond "probably some time in December." That doesn't sound like an early December opening is very likely.

[Christine]

It's high time too! That is a much needed reno...it's always crowded and needs a better flow.

[Pirate Granny]

[MinnieMommie]

Does anyone know the closure date?

[Strmchsr]

Does anyone know the closure date?

I think it closed Aug 1. Not 100% sure about that. I know Bistro de Paris closed Aug 1 and the two were being done in conjunction. The problem is there has never been an official announcement from WDW about the Boulangerie Patisserie refurb. Never a closing or opening date given. So, don't know. If it's not already closed it will be very, very soon. Then there's two rumored re-opening dated - Dec 2012 and March 2013. Again, no way to know which is correct.

[azcavalier]

NOOOOOOOO!!!! We're going from Nov. 10 - 18th, but we're bringing friends who have spent years in France, and their Mom who is a Francophile. We've been raving to them about the Bakery! Aaaugh!

[azcavalier]

Is there any chance that they will have a cart or something to kind of keep the bakery open during renovations?

[Kairi_7378]

Is there any chance that they will have a cart or something to kind of keep the bakery open during renovations?

I hope so! This was something that I was looking forward to on our trip as well, and it seems that there is very little information available for it. I was really looking forward to snacking around the WS with DS this year, and he is waaaay too young to try any of the slushie drinks.

[Madame Leona]

My son was really looking forward to the bakery also this year. He's never been one to try new foods but he's branching out and for some reason the idea of a French Bakery appealed to him. Oh well. Guess we'll have to head back again after it reopens

[KathyMO]

From yesterdays DisneyParks Blog:

Guests may not even notice the construction, as the downstairs Les Chefs de France remains open, as well as the Boulangerie Patisserie bakery and pastry shop.

Tell us about the new bakery.

JB: We have a new building under construction at the back of the pavilion [the theater exit area]. We’ll have a bread oven, and do baking for all three restaurants there in a show bakery.

Are you changing the Boulangerie Patisserie menu?

JB: We are expanding the menu to add salads and sandwiches so our guests can have a meal in the bakery, with about 90 seats.

And what happens to the old pastry shop?

JB: It’s our new Glacier ice cream parlor!

[Strmchsr]

Thanks for the update!

[BlueDorrie]

From yesterdays DisneyParks Blog:

Guests may not even notice the construction, as the downstairs Les Chefs de France remains open, as well as the Boulangerie Patisserie bakery and pastry shop.

So glad it will remain open. DH and I look forward to the pastries at the Boulangerie Patisserie!

[Pally]

So happy to see it is going to be open. I had been raving to my sister about this place. She as never been to Disney. It is a must do on our list of places to go. Love getting a treat there any time of day or night. Ham and Cheese croissant is very good.

[Dopey's Girl]

The announcement that the Boulangerie Patisserie is staying open during this rebuild really made my day yesterday. The whole first day of my Icot15 trip is based on me walking over to Epcot from BC to buy us lunch to enjoy at Stormalong Bay!

[azcavalier]

This not only made my day, but everyone who is going on our trip. We're taking a family (first timers) where both parents and the grandma are not just foodies, but Francophiles. They were really bummed when we thought it would be shut down. Can't wait to eat a Napoleon!

[johnO]

We love the pastry shop! Napoleons are AMAZING!

[Kairi_7378]

The announcement that the Boulangerie Patisserie is staying open during this rebuild really made my day yesterday.

Me too!

We haven't stopped here before... what's the best thing to get here?

[jnfr2424]

Me too!

We haven't stopped here before... what's the best thing to get here?

Everything!!!! Seriously when you walk in take your time and browse you'll be back for more!

[AgentC]

Me too!

We haven't stopped here before... what's the best thing to get here?

I haven't had a bad thing there. I really like the macaroons. My husband loves the napoleons. My son goes for the cheesecake and my daughter's favorite is the huge cookies or the chocolate cake. The creme brulee is really good too.