Hurly-Burly Unfolds a Decades-Long Story on Disney's BoardWalk

Hurly-Burly is a new entertainment venue on Disney's BoardWalk that not only offers a beautiful atmosphere but also tells a story through its props and displays. The venue's fictional history spans decades, with the center figure being Polly Delmar, a performer whose career guests can follow as they move through the space.

The story unfolds in chronological order, with posters and props from Pearl's start in Vaudeville in the arrival lobby, followed by items from the height of Pearl's career with multiple maritime and mermaid motifs in the bar. However, some details reference other locations around Disney's BoardWalk, including a mystery that has been sitting just down the promenade at AbracadaBar for years.

One sign-in sheet for a Magician Showcase scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, 1940, is particularly significant because it appears to connect to AbracadaBar's long-established story about a group of BoardWalk magicians and illusionists who mysteriously disappeared in September 1940. The clues create a sequence: a magician showcase was planned, only Prospero signed in, and three days later Dylan reported that the other magicians had disappeared.

Guests can ignore the history completely and enjoy the music and drinks, but those who start reading the walls have a lot to discover. The venue's smartest feature is its outdoor bar, which functions as a true outdoor bar while maintaining a visual connection with the room beyond it.