Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Walt Disney World’s  BoardWalk Resort represents Atlantic City (before the casinos) and the East Coast in general from the 1930s era.

Note: This Walt Disney World Resort has a co-located DVC section.

Behind the resort buildings is an actual BoardWalk like the famous one in Atlantic City. Along it you’ll find restaurants, shops, and clubs. During the evening street performers will be on hand to entertain you.

The BoardWalk and other resorts in the area are conveniently located between Epcot’s World Showcase and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both are accessible by walking or Disney watercraft.

The BoardWalk

The BoardWalk Villas, a Disney Vacation Club property is collocated with the BoardWalk Resort and they share all facilities.

There is also a Convention Center located at this resort.

Guest Rooms

Standard rooms offer 2 queen beds (a crib may be requested for children under 3). The Deluxe Resorts all have room entry doors from an interior hallway.

Guest rooms have a cool tranquil palate with New Jersey Board Walk evoking artwork.

Deluxe Resorts offer a table and two chairs or a desk and chair, dresser, TV, small fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and small safe. The bathroom proper is separated from the double sink vanity area.

• Standard View: $574 – $980 – sleeps up to 5 with 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed or 2 queen beds or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
• Garden View – $601 – $999 – sleeps up to 5 with 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed or 2 queen beds or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
• Water View: $717 – $1066 – sleeps up to 5 with 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed or 2 queen beds or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
• Standard View Club Level: $830 – $1351 – sleeps up to 5 with 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed or 2 queen beds or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
• Deluxe Room Club Level: $1001 – $1653 – sleeps up to 6 with 2 queen beds and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
• Outer Building Garden Room Club Level: $1077 – $1776 – Sleeps up to 8

Listed nightly prices are for 2022 and include sales tax and are rounded to the nearest dollar. They do not factor in any military discount as these are based on availability. Prices listed subject to change by Disney.

Dining

Flying Fish Café – D $$$ – Table Service – The menu includes Fish of the Day, Grilled Steak, Potato-Wrapped Snapper, and Florida Rock Shrimp.

Big River Grille & Brewing Works – LD$$ – Table Service – Hand crafted Beers are on hand here. Steaks, Pasta, Chicken, Seafood, and the famous Grilled Meatloaf.

Trattoria al Forno – BD $$ – Table Service – Mediterranean food, Lasagna, Lamb Shank, Braised Beef Bolognese, and Chicken Parm are a few of the entrees.

ESPN Club – LD $$ – Table Service – A Sports Fan’s Sports Bar. Burgers, Sandwiches, Wings, and Nachos

BoardWalk Bakery – BLD $ – Quick Service – Bakery items, Sandwiches (breakfast and others), and Grab and Go Items.

AbracadaBar – S $$ – The magic themed cocktail bar located next to Trattoria al Forno, a great place to wait on your Advance Dining Reservation. “Curious Cocktails, Worldly Wines, Baffling Beers, and Ciders” are served up by a wait staff who perform magic tricks.

BoardWalk Joes Marvelous Margaritas – S$ – Quick Service – Margaritas and snacks.

BoardWalk Pizza Window – LD $ – Quick Service – Pizzas whole or by the slice.

BoardWalk To Go – LD $ – Quick Service – Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Ravioli, Mozzarella Sticks, Meatball Subs, and Nachos.

Pizza Delivery

Room Service

Belle Vue Lounge is the indoor bar which also serves breakfast.

Leaping Horse Libations is located by the main pool

Features

Three Pools

Main Pool with Water Slide – Clown around at the carnival-themed Luna Park Pool. Glide down the Keister Coaster waterslide, cool off under the spouting trunks of grinning elephant statues and sink into the whirlpool spa.

Two Quiet Pools – For a more tranquil experience, relax at 2 all-ages leisure pools—each with a whirlpool spa.

Kiddy Pool – Children can even splash about in their own Kiddy pool.

Hot Tubs – There are hot tubs at all pools.

BoardWalk Campfire Activities – Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.

Movies Under the Stars – Watch a favorite Disney film by the Ferris W. Eahlers Community Hall when night falls.

Bike and Surrey Bike Rentals – Breeze down Disney’s BoardWalk on a bicycle from the Community Hall.

Fishing – Enjoy a guided bass fishing excursion—perfect for amateur wranglers and seasoned fishermen alike.

Arcade – Side Show Games Arcade – Discover action-packed video games at this lively arcade near the Luna Park Pool.

Playground – children can climb, slide and have a ball at the Luna Park Crazy Play Area.

Jogging Trail – Your pick of several jogging paths, including a loop around Crescent Lake.

Guest Laundry – Enjoy a 24-hour self-service laundry room near the 3rd-floor elevators, as well as dry-cleaning and valet laundry services.

Fitness Center – Pump it up at Muscles & Bustles Health Club—a full-service facility with workout equipment, massages and more.

Business Center – Ship packages—plus print, copy and fax documents—at the Business Center inside the Conference Center.

Location

An Epcot Area Resort

Transportation

Bus transportation is available to all Disney World guest areas except Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Boat Transportation to: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resorts, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, Epcot’s International Gateway, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The BoardWalk is walking distance to Epcot’s International Gateway  and Hollywood Studios just a little farther in the opposite direction.

At Epcot’s International Gateway you can board the Disney Skyliner for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, and Art of Animation Resorts.

You should be aware that after boarding the Skyliner here, you will have to get off at the Caribbean Beach Station and get into a long line to board the route going to Hollywood Studios.

You can also walk to Epcot’s International Gateway (0.25 mi) and Hollywood Studios (1.15 mi) from the Swan and Dolphin.

Parking Fees

Overnight Parking is $25.00 per night at the Disney World Deluxes. Note this charge is initiated for all nights of your stay either by telling the front desk that you have a vehicle when checking in or by using your room key/Magic Band to enter the parking lot. If you will not be parking every night (say you have a rental car for just a dat or so) coordinate this with the front desk.

Valet service is $33 per night (sales tax included). Note: due to ongoing staffing shortages, valet service is only available to those with a valid disability parking permit.

Our Thoughts

BoardWalk is our second favorite Epcot Deluxe Resort. The walk is just a little longer than that at the Beach Club (our favorite) and reservations with a Disney Armed Forces Salute Discount seem to be less available here.

We love walking along the boardwalk especially in the evening when the “street” performers are out.

Disney’s BoardWalk Street Performer

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