Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, which opened in 1996, features a charming, turn-of-the-century Atlantic City design. There are over 500 Disney Vacation Club villas at this deluxe resort. In addition to excellent lodging accommodations, DVC’s BoardWalk Villas has an authentic quarter-mile long boardwalk similar to those at Coney Island or Atlantic City. This boardwalk, which sits along Crescent Lake, has top-notch dining and entertainment offerings. Read on for the 5 reasons we think you should stay at DVC’s BoardWalk Villas!
5. Lots Of Recreational Activities
At DVC’s BoardWalk Villas, there are lots of recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy. This makes it the ideal resort to stay at if you are looking to take a few days off from the parks. On a warm day, you can cool off in the resort’s Luna Park Pool which has a 200-foot-long waterslide. The BoardWalk’s Side Show Games Arcade is a fun spot to spend a day out of the Florida of the sun!
Looking to get some exercise during your stay the BoardWalk? There are 2- or 4-person Surrey bikes available to rent! On these bikes, you and your family can take a ride on the BoardWalk and the nearby Yacht and Beach Club resorts. If riding bikes isn’t for you, take a leisurely walk along the same route.
4. Snacks Galore
With 12 dining locations at DVC’s BoardWalk Villas, there are plenty of snacks to enjoy! If you want something sweet to cool off with, head to BoardWalk Ice Cream. Here you will find themed ice cream creations like the Shoreside Sundae, the Ride the Wave Sundae, and the Bayside Brownie À la Mode. You can also grab a sweet treat at Carousel Coffee or the Funnel Cake Cart.
For savory food, the BoardWalk Deli has bagels, sandwiches, and more for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No boardwalk would be complete with out a pizza joint. At DVC’s BoardWalk, you can grab a slice at the Pizza Window which is typically open until midnight.
3. Nightlife Experiences
Disney’s BoardWalk offers several unique entertainments experiences that are great for adults on a Disney vacation. Located on the far end of the boardwalk towards the Swan and Dolphin is the Atlantic Dance Hall. Adults 21 and up can join the dance party in this Art Deco style ballroom from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Next to Atlantic Dance Hall is the BoardWalk’s dueling piano bar: Jellyrolls. Here you can sing-along with these battling pianos and even request your favorite songs! This location is also for guests 21 and up and there typically a cover charge to enter.
2. Variety Of Villa Options
With over 500 DVC Villas at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, there is a wide variety of options to choose from. The room types offered at the BoardWalk Inn include:
- Rooms and Suites – up to 5 adults
- Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service – to 6 adults
- Deluxe Studios – up to 5 adults
- 1- and 3-Bedroom Villas – up to 12 adults
Villas at the BoardWalk have a fully-equipped kitchen, so you can make your own meals during your vacation if you want to! There is also a washer and dryer in these villas. Deluxe studios have a smaller kitchenette and a sleeper sofa.
1. Proximity To Parks
DVC’s BoardWalk Villas are located in EPCOT resort area. This means that it is very easy to get to EPCOT‘s World Gateway entrance between the France and United Kingdom pavilions. The most convenient way to get to EPCOT from the BoardWalk is by walking! The walk takes about 5-10 minutes. At World Gateway, there is a Disney Skyliner station that can quickly take you to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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Written by
Emily Murray
Contributing Writer
For as long as Emily can remember, Disney has played a huge role in her life. Her infatuation with Disney resulted in many hours spent rewatching Toy Story and creating multiple powerpoints to convince her parents to book yet another vacation to the “Most Magical Place on Earth”. In 2015, Emily followed one of her dreams and moved to Orlando, Florida where she spent just over five years working for the mouse in three separate roles. Emily is passionate about writing and using words creatively and concisely. She loves to make others laugh and hopes to sprinkle a little bit of magic into everything she does.
