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The resort entrance. Photo taken by my husband, Brian, as we were arriving!
Now onto today's blog: Disney's Boardwalk Inn and Villas!
Disney's Boardwalk Resort opened in 1996 and is situated on Crescent Lake which is between the Epcot and Hollywood Studios Theme Parks.
Disney's Boardwalk Resort opened in 1996 and is situated on Crescent Lake which is between the Epcot and Hollywood Studios Theme Parks.
My personal pictures of my family's stay at the Boardwalk from a past vacation
Disney's Boardwalk Resort is also directly across from Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort.
The picture I took from the Boardwalk of our view of the Yacht and Beach Club Resort
CLICK HERE to visit my blog post on the Beach Club Resort!
Fun Facts about Disney's Boardwalk Resort:
-1/4-mile long authentic Boardwalk that is full of dining, shopping and fun!
-Boardwalk Resort Dining options:
Big River Grille-only Microbrewery located at Walt Disney World
Flying Fish Cafe-a must for seafood lovers in your travel party
Kouzzina by Celebrity Chef, Cat Cora-great options available for breakfast and dinner
ESPN Club-catch a burger, sandwich, salad and other favorites while watching your favorite sport on one of many big screens at the ESPN Club.
Boardwalk Bakery-sweet treats and ice cream (yes, our family stopped her nightly!)
-Boardwalk Resort Entertainment and Recreation options:
Jelly Rolls-a MUST see Dueling Piano Bar for guests 21 and older. This is one of my favorite spots at the Boardwalk Resort!
Go dancing at Atlantic Dance Hall
Rent a family bike and stroll around the Boardwalk and Yacht and Beach Club area!
Enjoy nightly boardwalk entertainment, games and street performers.
more of my personal pictures from our Boardwalk Stay
And what Resort isn't complete without an amazing pool and water area? The Boardwalk Resort doesn't disappoint! Their main pool area is very family friendly, fun and offers an adorable theme of being at an amusement park on the boardwalk! And for travelers looking for a quieter pool experience, the Resort has a Quiet Pool which is nice and more secluded option.
The pool bar area and main swimming pool
Erin's review on The Boardwalk Resort:
Okay, first: I'm not a reviewer that you will find on Trip Advisor that complains about every little thing. I'm on vacation, I always enjoy myself and I never sweat the small stuff. If my room isn't ready for early check-in, no problem. We drop our stuff off and head to the pool or park. If I have to wait longer than two minutes for an elevator, no worries...I'm on vacation time. If there are crowds of people, NEWS flash, you're at Walt Disney World where crowds are a guarantee.
I am a go with the flow, glass half full kind of girl so keep that in mind when reading my reviews! :)
I have stayed at all of the Disney Resorts except for a few. Each resort has a great theme and something that makes that resort comfortable, unique and different. We go to Disney World every two years and although we have our favorite Disney Resorts, we don't stay at the same resort every visit. Each resort is a different experience so I encourage everyone to try them all out! Even if you prefer a certain category (value, moderate, deluxe resorts), there are numerous options to choose from.
My "likes" for Disney's Boardwalk Resort
-LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
You can walk to Epcot, take a boat to Epcot, take a boat to Hollywood and rely on the Disney buses for the other locations. It is also a great feature that the Boardwalk Resort is right near the Yacht and Beach Club Resort as well as the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. You have also have many great dining, recreation and entertainment options close by. On evenings that you don't want to deal with traveling by bus, you can enjoy dinner and a nice evening right at the resort or nearby. The convenience of the resort location, especially when traveling in a large group, is really a great feature.
-FAMILY FRIENDLY
We stayed at the Boardwalk with 12 family members ranging from age 6-early 50's. There was always something to do for the young kids, teens and the older people in our party. The actual boardwalk was full of entertainment, games, activities, shopping and dining. We also loved the pool areas. Our family definitely made the most out of resort days during our week long vacation.
-GREAT RESORT IMPRESSION
We had family members in our group that were on their first Disney World vacation. The Boardwalk Resort made that first great impression for their Disney trip and that lasted through our entire Disney vacation. Everyone had a wonderful time. There weren't any real negative points about the Boardwalk. It was a great "Home Away From Home" for a week!
Thanks for reading!
Until next time...
