If you are looking for a Walt Disney World Resort with turn-of-the-century Atlantic City charm, Disney's Boardwalk Inn, may be a great fit for you. There is a lot to love about this deluxe Walt Disney World Resort. Below are the perks as well as a few cons you should consider.
Pros
Walking distance to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
The walk to Epcot is short and quick. You enter at International Gateway, which is a smaller entrance that generally has a shorter wait. The walk to Hollywood Studios is doable, but a bit longer. There is also a ferry available which is a better option especially in the hotter months.
Newly renovated rooms
The rooms at Disney's Boardwalk Inn have recently been renovated and are really nice! Not only are the renovated rooms beautiful, they are also very practical. The beds are elevated making it easy to store luggage under the beds and there is plenty of closet space.
Pretty grounds
The resort is beautifully maintained and there are a lot of places to walk around and take in the pretty sites.
Some rooms have views of Epcot's fireworks
There are many rooms (even standard view) with views of Epcot's fireworks. Your travel agent can put in a room request for you.
Disney's Boardwalk has evening entertainment
You are positioned right on Disney's Boardwalk and have access to evening entertainment. The performers are very talented and the shows are family friendly.
The Beach Club and Yacht Club are a short walk away.
This opens up additional dining options including the popular Beaches and Cream at Disney's Beach Club!
Access to the Skyliner
While the Boardwalk Inn isn't considered a Skyliner Resort, there is a Skyliner entrance at International Gateway. This means if you want to head over to Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort for a Character Breakfast, you can easily get there on the Skyliner.
While all resorts have movies under the stars, the set up at the Boardwalk Inn is one of the best. They have a beautiful lawn where they lay out blankets and place lanterns.
Surrey Bikes
There are Surrey Bikes available to rent and ride around the Boardwalk (This is a great way to burn off some of that ice cream from Beaches and Cream)
Disney offers Extended Evening hours for Deluxe Resort Guests select evenings at parks resorts. If you time your trip to align with Epcot or Hollywood Studio extended evening hours this works out REALLY well because you are right there. It's a just a short walk to Epcot and a short ferry ride or a Hollywood Studios. Extended Evening hours allow you lighter crowds and another opportunity to join virtual queues such as Guardians of the Galaxy.
Cons
Cost
This is a deluxe resort, so expect to pay deluxe resort prices to stay here. While the pool is nice and has a waterslide, you can pay a similar rate and stay at Disney's Beach Club or Disney's Yacht Club in the same location and have access to a sand bottom pool with a water slide and mini lazy river. If you are looking for a less expensive resort with Skyliner access, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort can be a great alternative.
Dining
The dining can actually be a pro and con. When first arriving at Disney's Boardwalk Inn the only dining option that can be found INSIDE the resort is a coffee shop. However, when you walk outside the resort and along Disney's Boardwalk there are many options. This can feel a bit different than some of the other deluxe resorts which have many dining options available inside the resort.
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