Description
Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort is a deluxe resort, located on the shores of Crescent Lake within walking distance of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is themed to an Atlantic Seaboard village, complete with a real boardwalk, featuring restaurants, clubs and shopping. It takes design cues from the 1920s and 30s amusement areas of Atlantic City and Coney Island. The Boardwalk also features the Boardwalk Villas, part of the Disney Vacation Club, and it was the second DVC property built at Walt Disney World.
Boardwalk Inn Details
- Opening Date: July 1, 1996
- Acreage: 45 acres
- Resort Area: Epcot
- Resort Category: Deluxe
- Address: 2101 North Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000
- Phone: (407) 939-5100
- Fax: (407) 939-5150
- Resort Map
Boardwalk Inn Room Information
Number of Rooms: 371 rooms (Boardwalk Inn)
Check In/Check Out: Check in 3:00 PM, check out 11:00 AM
Room Types and Sizes
Standard view - parking area view or garden view
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds- sleeps 4+
1 King Bed - sleeps 2+
2 Queen beds and 1 child bed (guests over 5' tall will not fit in this bed)- sleeps 5+
1 King bed and 1 child bed- sleeps 3+
Water view - boardwalk view or water view
Bedding options:
2 Queen beds- sleeps 4+
2 Queen beds and 1 child bed (guests over 5' tall will not fit in this bed)- sleeps 5+
1 King bed- sleeps 2+
Standard room, club level - garden view, pool view, or boardwalk view
bedding options:
2 Queen beds- sleeps 4+
2 Queen beds and child bed (guests over 5' tall will not fit in this bed)- sleeps 5+
1 King bed- sleeps 2+
Deluxe room, club level - garden view, pool view, or boardwalk view
Bedding Options:
2 Queen beds and 1 queen sleeper sofa- sleeps 6+
Garden suite, club level - garden view or pool view
Bedding Options:
1 King Bed in bedroom 1 queen sleeper sofa in living room- sleeps 4+
1 King Bed - sleeps 2+
1 King bed and 1 twin sleeper- sleeps 3+
2 Queen Beds - sleeps 4+
2 Bedroom suite, club level - garden view
Bedding options:
1 King in master bedroom, 2 queens in second bedroom and 1 queen sleeper sofa in living room- sleeps 8+
1 King in master bedroom, 2 queens and a child bed (guests over 5' will not fit in this bed) in second bedroom, and 1 queen sleeper sofa in the living room- sleeps 9+
2 Bedroom suite (accessible), club level - garden view
Bedding options:
1 king bed in master bedroom, 1 king in second bedroom and 1 queen sleeper in the living room- sleeps 6+
Vice Presidential suite (Sonora Suite) - boardwalk and lagoon views
Bedding options:
1 King in master bedroom, 2 queens in second bedroom- sleeps 6+
Presidential suite (Steeplechase Suite) - Cresent Lake, Boardwalk, and Yacht and Beach Club views
- 1 king in master and 2 queens in the second bedroom- sleeps 6+
Dining at Boardwalk Inn
Table Service
Big River Grille & Brewing Works (11:30am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-12:00am)
Restaurant featuring on site micro brewery, burgers, sandwiches, and salads
ESPN Club (11:30am-1:00am)
Sports themed dining, shopping and entertainment experience featuring: burgers, chili, hot dog, chicken wings, etc. No reservations are accepted, walk-ups only.
Flying Fish Cafe (5:30pm-10:00pm)
Restaurant featuring an on-stage kitchen preparing seasonal dishes of fresh seafood and steak. The Flying Fish Cafe is a signature dining location and requires 2 table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan. Advanced dining reservations recommended
Dress Code Guidelines:
Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
NOT permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While t-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics are not acceptable.
Koozina by Cat Cora (7:30am-11:00am, 5:00pm-10:00pm)
Restaurant featuring Mediterranean inspired dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Advanced dining reservations recommended
In-Room Dining (6am-12am)
Requires two table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan
Counter Service
Spoodle's Pizza Window (12:00pm-12:00am)
Seashore Sweets (1:00pm-11:00pm)
Seaside candy shop and ice cream parlour featuring: ice cream cones, fudge, chocolates, caramel apples, rice crispy treats, cookies, saltwater taffy, and gifts
Boardwalk Bakery (6:30am-11:00pm)
Fresh bakery items including: muffins, cakes, rolls, bread, and brownies. Coffee, cappuccino and espresso are also available
Leaping Horse Libations (11:00am-6:30pm)
Featuring alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
The Belle Vue Room (6:30am-11:00am, 5:00pm-12:00am)
Lounge featuring a continental breakfast in the morning and cocktails in the evening
Refillable Mugs: Disney Rapid Fill Drink Mugs are sold at Food Courts and Quick Service Restaurants at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and can be used at any resort self-service beverage location. The prices of the mugs vary based on Guest preference for number of days for refills. A day consists of one calendar day, and additional days are consecutive. Learn more about Rapid Fill refillable mugs.
Recreation at Boardwalk Inn
Pools
Inn quiet pool (7am-12am)
Luna Park Pool (7am-12am) - The Boardwalk's feature pool inspired by a 1920's amusement park. The 190,000 gallon pool features The Keister Coaster, a 200 foot long water slide resembling a wooden roller coaster. The kiddie pool (1763 gallons) and hot tub are also located in the Luna Park pool area.
Health and Fitness
Muscles & Bustles Health Club: Open 24 hours, attendant available from 6:00am-9:00pm. Massage, facial, and body treatment services available.
Playground
Luna Park Crazy Play area. Circus themed play area located near Luna Park pool, the play area closes at dusk
Jogging Trail
A .8-mile trail around Cresent Lake.
Tennis Courts
Located behind the Boardwalk Villas.
Arcades
Slide Show Games (8am-11pm) Located on the Boardwalk next to Muscles & Bustles Health Club
Surrey Bike Rentals
(10am-10pm) Located next to the Friendship boat dock. $20-$25 per 1/2 hour including tax
Community Hall
Ferris W. Eahlers Community Hall: Recreation equipment available: bikes, videos, books, tennis, ping pong, air hockey, foot ball, and pool noodles. Charges may apply
Clubs
Atlantic Dance Hall: (9pm-1am) dance hall featuring nightly dj dance party, full service bar and coctail service and signature martinis. Must be at least 21 years of age to enter. Smoking is not permitted. Closed Sunday and Monday
Jellyrolls: (7pm-2am) Sing along with dueling pianos (8pm-2am). Must be at least 21 years of age to enter. Full service bar and popcorn from 7pm-2am. Smoking is permitted. Cover charge $10
Boardwalk Entertainment
(6:30pm-10pm)
Various entertainment acts perform along the Boardwalk nightly
Shopping at Boardwalk Inn
Dundy's Sundries (7am-11pm)
Gift shop located off the main lobby on the DVC villa side of the resort
Boardwalk Character Carnival (8am-11pm)
Featuring Disney character merchandise, apparel, and house wares. Located on the Boardwalk
Screen Door General Store (8am-11pm)
Provided groceries, snacks, beverages, and sundries. Located on the Boardwalk
Thimbles and Threads (8am-11pm)
Apparel and swimwear for the family as well as Disney character plush, toys, and accessories. Located on the boardwalk
Wyland Galleries (10am-10pm)
Gallery selling art featuring marine animals
ESPN Club (11:30am-11pm)
Featuring ESPN and sport related apparel, accessories, and gifts
Seashore Sweets (1pm-11pm)
Seaside candy shop and ice cream parlour featuring: ice cream cones, fudge, chocolates, caramel apples, rice crispy treats, cookies, saltwater taffy, and gifts
Boardwalk Inn Transportation
Bus: The bus stop is located in front of the resort
Water Taxi: Water taxi to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios located on the Boardwalk.
Walkway: The Boardwalk is located within walking distance of both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios