Disney BoardWalk Inn

Disney BoardWalk Inn preserves the retro-air of a sea resort of the 1940s.

Disney BoardWalk Inn was designed to look like a 1940 seashore resort. It was opened in July 1996.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The retro theme is composed by shingle roofs, striped awnings, airy balconies, giant palms. The overall impression is of casual elegance. The wicker furniture, rocking chairs and the fireplace in the lobby lend the place a feeling of coziness.

The rooms look like a pastel picture - warm colors(white, blue, light yellow and green), flowery prints. Vintage furniture completes the image.

Location

Disney BoardWalk Inn is located in Epcot Resort area, close to Epcot and MGM (easily reachable by boat).

Address:

2101 N Epcot Resort Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Phone: (407) 939-2389 Fax: (407) 939-6361

Nearby attractions:

  • Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
  • Epcot's Illuminations fireworks and laser show
  • Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Statistic resort data:

  • Boardwalk resort is 182,109 sq meters
  • Boardwalk Inn - 378 rooms

Hotel

  • Check in: 3PM
  • Check out: 11AM

    • Rating

    • Four Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Four stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • Three stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    • Children's activity center
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • The Keister Coaster water slide
    • Heated kids' pool
    • Two heated pools
    • A whirlpool
    Gym/Spa:
    • Health club, fitness center
    Outdoor activities:
    • Sports, fishing, sailing, parasailing, swimming, etc
    Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:
    • Available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Complimentary transportation via motorcoach within Disney complex
    • Complimentary transportation by boat to Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios
    • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
    • Limo/Car service available
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking, valet parking
    Pets:
    • Allowed, $9 a night
    Business center:
    • Available
    Equipment rental:
    • Cell phone available
    Medical assistance:
    • Available
    Other services:
    • Barber and Beauty services

    Rooms

    378 units of which:

    • 323 two queen beds rooms
    • 55 one king bed rooms
    • 19 suites

    Room categories:

    • Standard Rooms
      • 385 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 5 people
    • Deluxe Rooms
      • Maximum occupancy: 6 persons
    • Concierge rooms -- 4th floor
      • Amenities: lounge offering complimentary foods and beverages.
    • Suites:
      • Between around 1,000 and 2,200 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 4-8 persons

    There are also smoking and nonsmoking rooms.

    Standard room amenities:

    • One king-size bed or two queen-size beds and daybed
    • Table with 2 chairs, an armoire
    • Room service 24 hours
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Hair dryer
    • Make-up mirror
    • Morning paper – daily
    • Voicemail
    • Television
    • Ceiling fan
    • Air conditioning
    • Housekeeping -- daily

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on request
    • Massage - available in room
    • Microwaves -- on request
    • Coffee makers -- on request
    • Cribs (infant beds) -- available
    • Internet Access

    Informative price list:

    • Standard Guest Rooms: $294 - $545
    • Suites:
      • 1 Bedroom $560 - $800,
      • 1 Bedroom Suite Concierge: $435 - 690$
      • 2 Bedroom Suite Concierge: $1,120 - $2,400
    • Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room.

    Admission to Epcot is $59.75 ($48 for kids 3 to 9; free for those under 3).

    Dining

    BoardWalk Bakery -- Walk-up counter

    • Hours: 7:30 am - 11:00 pm
    • Offers pastries, croissants and coffee.

    Leaping Horse Libations -- Poolside bar

    • Hours: 11 am to dusk
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

    The Belle Vue Room

    • Hours:
      • Breakfast 7 am - 11 am
      • Bar 5 pm - 12 am
    • Continental breakfast, beverages and cool appetizers

    Big River Grille & Brewing Works -- Brewpub

    • Hours: 11:30 am - 12 am - lunch, dinner.
    • Brewery service ends at 1:30 am nightly.
    • Meals, five handcrafted specialty beers

    ESPN Club -- Includes a restaurant

    • Hours:
      • Sun-Thu 11 am - 1 am
      • Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 2 am
    • Lunch, dinner

    Flying Fish Cafe -- Restaurant

    • Hours:
      • Sun-Thu 5:30 pm - 10 pm
      • Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    • Fish dominated menu

    Spoodles

    • Hours:
      • Breakfast: 7:30 - 11 am
      • Lunch: 12 pm - 2 pm
      • Dinner: 5 pm - 10 pm
    • Mediterranean menu

    Strong points.Weak points.

    Pluses

    • BoardWalk Inn Resort is close to Epcot and MGM
    • Nearby attractions -- Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance entertainment clubs, Disney golf and miniature golf courses
    • The Keister Coaster -- waterslide
    • Health club -- onsite.
    • Boat ride -- to Disney-MGM Studios.

    Minuses

    • Price -- Rooms are quite expensive.
    • Rooms without balconies -- Not all the rooms have balconies.
    • Noise -- Some visitors have complained about the noise heard from the Boardwalk water-view rooms at night.