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Sunday, April 5, 2015

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 6: Disney's Boardwalk Inn

Happy Easter everyone and if you don't celebrate the holiday I hope you are enjoying the weekend. Today, we continue our in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts in Disney's Boardwalk Inn or simply what many call as the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk sits next to Crescent Lake where guests stroll around like they are at Atlantic City during the 20's and 30's. The resort is rather small and only has 378 rooms. Disney's Boardwalk Inn is just a short walking distance two of Disney World's great parks in Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.


Here is the brief overview of Disney's Boardwalk Inn on the Disney World website:

Experience the charm and whimsy of turn-of-the-century Atlantic City at this waterfront Resort hotel. Make a splash at Luna Park Pool and delight in a massage at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Discover carnival games, unique dining and exciting nightlife on the Coney Island-style boardwalk. Strung like saltwater taffy along the shimmering Crescent Lake, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is located within walking distance to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

Room Types and Rates:

The Boardwalk as mentioned above only has 378 rooms both standard, deluxe, and rooms with club level access. The rooms have beautiful views as many of them overlook Crescent Lake. Standard amenities available in standard rooms include: hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, junior-size day bed in select rooms, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voicemail, and an iron and ironing board.
Water View Standard Room at Disney's Boardwalk Inn
Standard rooms at Disney's Boardwalk Inn have two different types Standard View and Water View rooms are available. A Standard View room's start at $381/night at the Boardwalk. The room has views of either Disney's Boardwalk Inn gardens, leisure pool, or the parking area and sleeps up to 5 adults. The room has a choice of 2 queen beds and a daybed, a king bed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed and a day bed. The Water View rooms begin at $498/night and has views of either Disney's Boardwalk or Crescent Lake. The rooms sleep up to 5 adults and has the choice of 2 queen beds and a  daybed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed.

We move on to the deluxe rooms with club level/concierge service at the Boardwalk. The amenities in these rooms include: evening turndown, continental breakfast, Midday snacks and Evening Wine, Cheese, Cordials and Dessert, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, access to Concierge Service at the Innkeepers Club, secured key access to club-level lounge serving refreshments form 7 am to 10 pm daily, complimentary health club access, personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, complimentary newspapers in club level lounge, complimentary fax assistance, and all standard room amenities plus a dvd player. 
Deluxe Room at Club Level at Disney's Boardwalk Inn
Three types of rooms with club level service at Disney's Boardwalk Inn include: Standard Room at Club Level, Deluxe Room at Club Level, and Outer Building - Garden Room with Club Level access. The Standard Room at Club Level starts at $573/night with views of either the Boardwalk Courtyard, leisure pool, or the Boardwalk. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has choices of 2 queens beds and a daybed, a king bed, or 2 queen beds. The Deluxe Room at Club Level rates begin at $719/night and has views of Disney's Boardwalk. The room sleeps up to 6 adults and has 2 queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The Outer Building - Garden Room with Club Level access begin at $777/night and has a view of Disney's Boardwalk Inn Gardens. The room only sleeps 2 adults and is has a king bed.

Dining:

Dining at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is described on Disney World website as experiencing American favorites, fresh seafood, Greek specialties, and more along the picturesque waterfront boardwalk adjacent to the deluxe elegant resort. Here you will be able to experience fine/signature dining, unique/themed dining, casual dining, quick-service, lounges, and in-room dining. 
Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's Boardwalk Inn
The Flying Fish Cafe is your spot for a fine/signature dining experience at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Here you can feast on seafood and sizzling steak in the jovial and high-energy cafe serving breakfast and dinner. The Big River Grille & Brewing Works offers a unique/themed dining experience at the Boardwalk serving lunch and dinner. The Big River Grille is a family-friendly microbrewery and restaurant serving award-winning beers and fresh twists on American pub favorites. The ESPN Club offers a casual dining experience for sports fans everywhere. Serving lunch and dinner this restaurant is the ultimate experience in dining, entertainment, and shopping.
ESPN Club at Disney's Boardwalk Inn
There are three quick-service spots at the Boardwalk Inn: Boardwalk Bakery, Seashore Sweets, and Pizza Window. Boardwalk Bakery offers the most delicious baked goods as well as soup, salads, and sandwiches opening at 6:30 am and close at 11 pm. Seashore Sweets is the place where you can enjoy  "confections served with affection" by the Sweet Sisters. The old-fashioned Atlantic shore candy shop offers everything from saltwater taffy, fudge, ice cream, shakes, floats, chocolate, and bulk candy. Pizza Window is your pizza shop with Boardwalk attitude as you walk down the boardwalk enjoying a slice. Disney's Boardwalk Inn also has a lounge in The Belle Vue Lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or two in a 1930's style setting. The resort also offers in-room dining from 6 am until midnight.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Boardwalk Inn:

Luna Park Pool at Disney's Boardwalk Inn
As you can see the pool at Disney's Board Walk Inn is just one of many recreational activities at the resort. Other activities include:
  • Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course
  • BoardWalk Campfire activities
  • Movies under the stars
  • Bike Rentals
  • Surrey Bike Rentals
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Jogging
  • Playground - Luna Park Crazy Play Area
  • Side Show Games Arcade
Amenities at Disney's Boardwalk Inn include:
  • Complimentary bus and boat transportation to the parks
  • Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi internet connection
  • Complimentary parking
  • Valet parking
  • Online Check-in
  • Resort Airline Check-in
  • 24 hour ATM and Banking to exchange foreign currencies
  • Business Center
  • Childcare Services 
  • Designated Smoking Areas
  • Disney Meetings
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
  • Mail Services 
  • Spa & Fitness at Muscles & Bustles Health Club


Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a world-class resort that offers everything for a Walt Disney World guest. From its elegant feel of being in Atlantic City to walking on the boardwalk Disney's Boardwalk Inn has it all as a deluxe resort. This ends our in-depth look at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Tune in next week for an in-depth look at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Enjoy the day and as always in the words of Mickey Mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."








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