Disney's BoardWalk Resort

This article is about the BoardWalk resort in Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, FL. For other uses of "Boardwalk", "The Boardwalk" or “Downtown Disney”, see The Boardwalk.

Disney's BoardWalk Resort is a unique hotel and entertainment complex situated in the Epcot Resort Area at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Opened in 1996, this resort is nestled along Crescent Lake, conveniently positioned between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Managed by Disney Experiences, the resort features a common lobby that connects the Inn and the villas, creating a seamless guest experience.

Disney's BoardWalk
The eponymous boardwalk as seen in January 2007.
Location	Epcot Resorts Area
Resort type	Deluxe
Opened	July 1, 1996 (1996-07-01)
Theme	Early 20th century boardwalk entertainment districts
Rooms	378
Villas	530
Operator	Disney Experiences
Green lodge	Yes
Address	2101 Epcot Resort Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Website	Official website

The BoardWalk Resort's design, including the Inn, Atlantic Dance Hall, and other attractions, was crafted by the renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects. This architectural firm drew inspiration from the charm and elegance of early 20th-century coastal boardwalks, blending nostalgia with modern amenities. The resort offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a vibrant destination for visitors seeking a blend of relaxation and excitement.

Description

Entertainment district

The BoardWalk entertainment district lies along a 0.25-mile-long (0.40 km) boardwalk, reminiscent of Coney Island in New York or Atlantic City, New Jersey. Several restaurants are present on the BoardWalk.

• Dining: Disney's Boardwalk Resort offers the following dining options both on the boardwalk and inside the resort:
  • Big River Grille & Brewing Works – On the Villas side of the boardwalk (closed in January 2024)
  • BoardWalk Deli – Sandwich deli, which replaced BoardWalk Bakery in 2022.
  • Flying Fish – A seafood restaurant on the Inn side of the boardwalk.
  • Trattoria al Forno – A restaurant featuring Italian cuisine.
  • BoardWalk Ice Cream – Operating in the former ESPN Yard Arcade/ESPN Club Store building on the Inn side of the boardwalk, this replaced the closed Ample Hills Creamery in 2021.
  • Pizza Window – Located next to Trattoria al Forno.
• Shopping: Disney's BoardWalk Resort offers many shopping options, both on the boardwalk and inside the resort.
• Pools: Disney's BoardWalk has two dedicated pools. The feature pool at Disney's BoardWalk is the Luna Park Pool, which is themed after a 1920s–1940s carnival with the 200-foot (61 m) Keister Coaster Water Slide and a play area for young children. The other "quiet pool" is located near Community Hall at the villas.
• Recreation: Other recreational activities at Disney's BoardWalk Villas include bike rentals and tennis courts.
• Nightlife:
  • Atlantic Dance Hall – Located at the far end of the villas on the boardwalk.
  • Abracadabar – Located next to Trattoria Al Forno, Abracadabar serves drinks with entertainment from a magician.
  • Jellyrolls – Also on the far end of Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Jellyrolls is a dueling piano bar that is open to guests 21 years of age and older. There is a fee to enter Jellyrolls during normal operating hours.

Inn

One of Walt Disney World's "deluxe resorts," the BoardWalk Inn contains decor inspired by the seaside districts of the Northeastern United States during the 20th century. The Inn is a short walk or FriendShip boat ride from the other resorts around Crescent Lake, as well as Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is located directly across the lake from the Yacht and Beach Club resorts.

External links

• Media related to Disney's BoardWalk Inn at Wikimedia Commons