Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Great location, close to Epcot and Hollywood studios. Anywhere around the lagoon is a nice spot to be. The rooms are well maintained and the basic room can sleep 5 if you have smaller individuals but 5 adults is a lot. Especially with the single drop out bed. Staff are all very helpful. Wish we had more time to explore a bit

12/10 so beautiful and so much to do here at this resort. No need to even go to the theme parks. You can spend your whole vacation here. All of the cast are kind and greet you. They seem like they genuinely love their job. Best resort by far.

It had been my dream to stay at the Boardwalk in for several years. So this year for my birthday was the time to make it happen! Upon checking in, Chip and Dale were walking around greeting guest. We got in a little early and they easily accommodated us and were able to get to the room a little early. The staff was all very friendly and answered questions we had. The room was spotless and newly renovated. I'm not one that finds hotel beds very comfy, but this was so cozy! The room had such fun artwork and was such a calming space. Being on the ground floor we had a patio, however there was still some construction going on so it was a view of machinery. You cannot beat the location and being able to walk to epcot in less than 10 minutes and avoid buses/monorails/or skyliner. There are a lot of fun shops along the boardwalk and food options as well. There's a nice pool as well but due to time, we didn't end up going. Given the opportunity, I would come back to boardwalk without hesitation! It was a luxury splurge for sure, but we were treated very well!

One of my favourite disney hotels. Can't beat the location. An excellent store for disney merchandise, and several quick service and table service options. Plus, a quick boat ride or walk to lots of other restaurants. The rooms are great. My last room happened to be a DVC room, I loved it. Perfect for solo travel. The thing under the TV was a twin bed. I used that for my suitcase. Loved the balcony, too. Great service folx at the desk.

Omg, what happened to this once beautiful property? The security guards were ghetto and the total opposite of the Disney Look. There was litter everywhere and the restrooms were disgusting. Who maintains these properties? Disney's standards are going downhill very fast.

I love the new decor of the rooms at Disney's Boardwalk Inn the blue and beige are perfect. AND they thought of everything when they redesigned the rooms. Plenty of USB ports and plugs for all your charging needs and the cutest little side table for the person sleeping on the side of the bed closest to the wall. There are so many amazing options for sit-down dining at the resort including Italian, seafood, a microbrewery, and a deli. The only drawback is that all the dining locations are located on the boardwalk so if there is inclement weather you will get wet getting to your dining location. There is the Belle Vue lounge inside the resort but it is small and no longer serves breakfast. Disney's Boardwalk resort doesn't have a true quick-service dining option. The deli does provide some options but is limited in what you can order. There is still some construction going on for the new bakery located on the boardwalk. I personally wouldn't want to be in a room near that area. This resort is massive so be sure and put your room requests in as some of the rooms are a very long way from the main transportation and dining. However, you can't beat the quick access to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios from this resort.

Awesome decorations and beautiful hotel! Loved the details to make you feel like your in Cape May, NJ or just an old time beach resort. Lots of detail in the lobby alone!

We love this on property resort! It's within walking distance to Epcot, so super easy to buy things in Epcot and drop the purchases off back in your room so you don't have to carry them all day! Wish Disney still offered delivery back to your resort, but Covid stopped that. The back side of the resort faces the front of The Yacht Club and the Beach Club across the water. Nice easy stroll around the lake with a cup of coffee is a great start to the day. The actual Boardwalk is loaded with restaurants and shops. They've got 2 different pools - the east to find one is very kid friendly. If you're looking for something quieter, they have a 2nd "quiet" pool you need to deliberately look for. It's tucked back inside the courtyards of the resort.

Disney fan here. We stayed in this resort for four nights recently and had a wonderful time. I typically have stayed at Beach Club in the past, but it had no availability for this trip so stayed at the Boardwalk for the first time! It's a beautiful resort. I find that BC, YC, and Boardwalk are all relatively the same room quality and exterior quality. It has 3 pools, one large one and 2 quiet ones. I spent most of my time in the quiet pool, as the large one gets very crowded and doesn't feel super relaxing, but that's Disney! The service is immaculate, every cast member goes out of there way to help you. I would definitely stay here again!

We loved the Boardwalk Inn! Our room was upgraded to a water view, and we had a nice-sized balcony on the corner overlooking the lake. The room was a nice size for the 4 of us, and we had plenty of clean towels. The property is spotless, and we had a fun time getting drinks at the bar. Being able to walk over to Epcot was wonderful, and we also took a pool break in the middle of the day. We really enjoyed the quiet pool! We definitely will stay here again. You will never want to stay off property again after enjoying the convenience of walking to Epcot!

Despite being a deluxe hotel - I think Disney could do better. As an AP holder I booked hotel in advance and requested a particular room and or king bed. I even called and waited on the phone to do this. Fast forward to check in, they gave us a double queen room and this is for the lowest week occupancy in the year. They said they had no other available and I'm wondering if it's because I got a special date on Disney +. I know it's new COVID policy but cleaning every 3rd day is gross with kids and post - rain clothes at parks. Also a child had vomited overnight ( not ours!) outside our room door and for 5 days it was dry and never cleaned. It is extremely convenient to walk to Epcot and take the buses but I'd think twice about staying.

When we went to Walt Disney World for a vacation, we did a lot of research to decide which hotel/resort to stay during that time. This spot came with a great recommendation, and the fact that it is located at a "boardwalk" sounded like fun. It offered complementary bus from the Orlando airport (you need to arrange it beforehand), which was awesome! Fining the bus depot was a bit of a challenge, but once we got there, it was simple and easy. The staff who checked us in also checked on our return bus schedule to ensure we will have a return arranged as well. The inn was quite beautiful, it shares the lobby with villa (?). The lobby was massive, with a good amount of seats. They had several doors that leads to the other side, where the boardwalk is located. Nancy at the front helped us check in. She was super nice and friendly. made us feel welcomed. We were there to celebrate birthday and anniversary, so we asked for badges for that, and Nancy gave us some cute badges for us to wear! There are only 12 room with King size bed at the Boardwalk Inn, so we didn't get the king room... I am sure they are reserved for VIP guests and the ones who comes everywhere. We got a room with two queen size bed, which was just fine. We got the magic band, which also acts as a room key. It was so nice that we don't have to carry around any key card to go in to our room. The room was roomy and beautiful, with lots of natural lights coming in. It had a small balcony. We didn't have the best view, but it was still quite nice. Loved the desk and lamp that had Mickey and Minnie on it. The "do not disturb" sign was adorable too, it was Neverland themed design! The bathroom was a nice size too, and everything like shampoo, soap, lotion, etc., were Disney brand items. Wow. It was nice and clean too. They had a refrigerator, coffee machine, with of course, Disney brand coffee! The closet was not very large, but since the room had a good amount of drawer spaces, it was ok. There was an iron, ironing board, and a safe in the closet. There was a laundry room near the elevator, which is great for the ones who are staying for a longer time, or with little kids who are professional at making some mess. LOL. I really appreciated the easy access to boardwalk dining and shopping, and 15min walk to Epcot! We could also walk to the Hollywood Studios as well for about 20 minutes or so. Or, you can take the complimentary boat to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. For other parks, they have complimentary buses. They had a monitor at the bus stop, but it was not working. It would've been very helpful if we knew when the buses are arriving... We really enjoyed our stay here, we had such an fun vacation. Staying at this conveniently located resort really helped with our busy schedule, and we were able to make the most of each day.

Such a great beach atmosphere where I felt I was on the Eastern Shore with the boardwalk creeks. Stepping onto the boardwalk felt like I was transported out of Disney World. They have plenty of shops and has a variety of restaurants to try ranging in Italian to American. You can take boats to other theme parks and resorts. I like the decor it set for itself to follow along the theme.

The Yelp business pages for Disney's Boardwalk entertainment area, Boardwalk Inn & Villas, and the Boardwalk Bakery seem to have played musical chairs since I first wrote reviews for them. It looks like my review of the accommodations got lost in the mix. Rather than cut and paste my old review, I feel an updated one is due - so here we go! The Boardwalk Inn & Villas holds a bit of nostalgia for me - it's one of the first resorts I stayed in during one of my earliest trips to Disney and since my parents have timeshare at the Villas we would find ourselves staying here every other trip or so. I'm not complaining though, I feel that the Boardwalk has a lot to offer and definitely lives up to its deluxe resort/DVC villa name. Opened in 1996, the Inn & Villas sit in what Disney calls the "Epcot Area". The Inn was part of a major expansion of on-property resorts that occured in the 90s, and the Villas were actually the second timeshare resort to open in WDW (after Old Key West). The theme of the resort, like the whole area itself, is turn-of-the-century seaside resort vibe. Even though Orlando is landlocked, the man-made lake along with the boardwalk itself really capture that beach feel (for me, at least). As expected, Disney does a great job with the detailing of the resort - it actually went through refurbishment not too long ago so most of the rooms are nice and fresh. Besides the theming, my favorite part of the Boardwalk is the accommodations and location. You are within walking distance to Epcot, the Studios, Fantasia Gardens Mini-Golf - as well as the Swan, Dolphin, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts. While the resort itself doesn't house any restaurants, the ones on the Boardwalk serve the guests - and they have a good variety of sit-down eateries, counter service, as well as a cocktail bar and ice cream parlor. Shopping is as expected at a deluxe-level Disney resort; there is a huge retailer on the Boardwalk itself as well as a small sundry shop in the lobby. The resort doesn't die at night which I find a great feature, especially when I've been out all day and want to stay local; there's usually always something to do. The Boardwalk will always be one of my favorite Disney resorts - and one I will always return to time and again.

Waiting four hours to get into our room with zero help from the front desk. The check out time is 11 and they are telling me it could be after 4PM. Just another Disney attitude with zero Concern for the guest. I believe I made a mistake

As a "yankee" who's flown south plenty of times the past year or so, I tend to tout our beaches to nearly everyone I meet on my travels. The Boardwalk Inn is aptly named, having a killer view and stellar food and entertainment options for several generations of cousins in need of some fun nightlife. Aim to get later in the night, on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Beat the craziness and tourists in the late autumn months if you can.

This hotel has a special spot in my heart. My brother passed in September 1997, the last thing I wanted to do was to have Christmas at home. We already owned DVC timeshare in Old Key West so my mom & I purchased a contract together at the Disney Boardwalk Inn. My mom loved this hotel, we'd come every year for the summer as well as Christmas holidays. She was so excited to be a DVC owner, she used the points to go on Disney cruises! Back to the hotel. During the holiday's The Boardwalk is a magical place. There are carolers singing by the Christmas tree on the lawn, families riding surry bikes, jugglers and other feats are happening. Inside during the holiday season is equally magical. The lobby is a beautiful space. There is a large Christmas tree as well as a small ginger bread house that's on display every year. There's a fireplace going, the smell of gingerbread, its just a nice space to sit and relax. The December weather is warm enough for sweatshirts, its a nice place to sit outside with your family and listen to the carolers. The rooms are very spacious. As a DVC owner, we've stayed in a studio, one bedroom and two bedroom configurations. Our family trips are growing, both sons are bringing their girlfriends on our Disney trips. There is a gym available as well as a nice pool. Our boys have ran up and down that clown slide for years, its just a great memory they'll hold onto for years. My youngest, we have a picture of him wearing a hat sleeping in a baby inner tube. Disney's Boardwalk Inn, thank you for the twenty+ years of family memories.

It's styled to be like an old timey Atlantic City/coney Island luxury inn. To some the rooms can seem old timey blah but to others it's classic elegance. It reminds me when i was a kid and my family would make a trip down to Atlantic City and that feeling of "wow, this is so cool" and amazement when we'd stay at a hotel on AC's boardwalk. For me it's a timeless classic. I love that you can walk to epcot from there and the boardwalk aspect of the place. When the parks close it's like the boardwalk comes to life and offers you another fun night out. There's plenty of food options, even with covid limiting things. If drinking is your thing, this is a great place to stay because it's down to earth fun with the the bars and kiosk stands that sell alcohol. The view is beautiful and set's a nice calm setting during the day and for late night walks when everything is shutting down. I prefer shopping and eating here rather than the chaos of disney springs too. Everything is close together and not crowded. You'll always be able to find good food and with mobile ordering for majority of the eateries it's a great place to order as you're walking back from epcot to grab some mobile ordered food and go back to your hotel room and relax.

Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort does an excellent job of recreating the charm and elegance of 1940s Atlantic City. Disney's BoardWalk Inn features a charming working Boardwalk entertainment district complete with restaurants, night-time entertainment, and recreation. The hotel lobby has some odd whimsical decor including a large horse chandelier, creepy clown chairs, an elephant shaped house statue, and a wooden rollercoaster model. For Christmas, the lobby features a series of gingerbread houses that correspond to the various shops of the boardwalk. Most of the rooms look out to the boardwalk or to the pool area. I recommend getting a room looking out to the pool area if you'd like less noise. We didn't quite get a great view of the water from our room but got a view of the Lawn with the Christmas tree in the middle with the water in the distance but it wasn't too noisy at least. Our room had a boardwalk theme with a wooden roller coaster picture and featured a hot tub in the bathroom which was great! The actual decor of the room was 1940s era and simplistic and didn't really have any kind of wow factor especially for the high room cost. Disney's Boardwalk Inn Pool is called Luna Park and features a 200-foot creepy clown water slide called the Keister Coaster, modeled after an old-time wooden roller coaster. Even though I thought the clown slide was a bit creepy and might scare off children, there was no shortage of children in line eager to go again and again on this slide. This is one of the longer slides out of all the Disney resorts. A hot tub, kiddie pool and playground are also a part of the pool area. While I'm not the biggest fan of the odd whimsical theming and decorations used at the lobby, pool, or rooms of this resort, I still enjoy staying here because the resort is walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood studios! In addition, hitting up all the boardwalk shops and night life in the area provide for a pretty fun and unique experience rivaled only by Disney Springs. Boardwalk shops include: - AbracadaBAR magic themed cocktail lounge - Atlantic Dance Hall dance club - BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margarita - Jellyrolls Dueling piano bar - Belle Vue Lounge - Boardwalk Bakery - Boardwalk Pizza Window - Ample Hills Creamery - Big River Grille and Brewing Works - ESPN Club Sports Bar - Flying Fish Seafood Restaurant - Trattoria Al Forno Italian Restaurant - Disney's Character Carnival - Dundy's Sundries Snack and Souvenir shop - Thimbles & Threads Sports Apparel Store - Wyland Art Galleries

Nice place. Found out that befs a Re not made or towels replaced or garbage emptied until the 3 or 4th day. Having my 3 granddaughters and 50 pool towels I called and was told no linen service or cleaning until the 3 rd or 4th day. Absolutely ridiculous. For the bargain price of 500 a night no service. When checking in I was told that for lunch we have to go out to the Boardwalk. We did in 99 degree weather we ate $9 slice of pizza and $16 order of chicken fingers. The next day we found this little hole in the wall for food. No real selection of food and what a rip off. Some staycation with my grand children. Save your money and go somewhere else. Disney is nothing like it used to be. Everyone I spoke to said they would never come back.

A gorgeous resort, from the lobby to the other interior public areas to the outside courtyards to the boardwalk itself, the resort is just gorgeous. There is no other resort in the Orlando area that has this one's unique charm. Others such as the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton may be considered more "upscale", but in the end they are just another fancy resort, not really any different from the other Orlando resorts, just more fancy. Whereas the Boardwalk Inn is different. None of the other luxury Disney resorts ar even like it. If you are a night owl and don't like retiring to your room when you get back from the parks at 10:00PM then you'll see one of the many areas in which this resort is different. Come back to any other upscale resort in Orlando at 10:00PM and the place will be a fairly uninteresting place to be, with little going on other than a few people having some drinks in the lobby lounge. But when you return to the Broadwalk Inn at 10:00 the place is buzzing with activity, people roaming the Boardwalk, going into it's bars, restaurants, and clubs for entertainment and drinks, fried dough and other food still being sold in the Boardwalk food trucks, the place is just a fun spot to be at the end of a Disney day you're not ready to end yet. If you are looking to stay at a deluxe resort in Orlando that's different from all the others and a lot of fun then the Boardwalk Inn is probably the place for you.

The BoardWalk is such a fun, peaceful area. With brightly-colored buildings, walk-up pizza and ice cream shops, face-painting and more, this is a kid's paradise. The BoardWalk is perfect for families and is a safe place for kids to run around while parents can gather food and camp out at a table. There are a couple convenience stores, a sports bar, and a piano bar on the BoardWalk too. The hotel rooms are nice, and well-located. There's a free boat that picks people up from the BoardWalk and takes them to the Swan/Dolphin resort or Epcot. It's such a peaceful way to travel.

So let's break this down! Location- 5/5. This resort is (clearly) located right on the boardwalk surrounded with restaurants, shops, and activity. An awesome location for the boardwalk itself but also because of its closeness to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Both walking distance or a short boat ride away. It is also right across the way from Beach club which is another plus. Room- 3.5/5. The room was nothing special. It was also freezing and the thermostat only had three options: high, medium, or low. Even on low we were so cold. In general, it was a clean room with everything we needed. On our last day our shower broke and we couldn't turn off the water. We contacted the front desk. Not sure what happened after that because we had left. Overall, the room was okay, good but nothing special. Amenities- 5/5. As mentioned before location is great and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. The pool is great and the bar there was great too. Full pool bar with great drinks and a decent food selection. I got a drink but no food but was very happy with my drink. I saw a laundry room as well, although I did not go in. They have a gift shop on the boardwalk which also has some essentials and a few grocery items. Very useful and we found ourselves picking a few odds and ends up there. Overall- 5/5. Loved loved this resort. Besides the room being iffy, everything else about this resort was perfect. It was expensive, but with everything with Disney, you get what you pay for. It was so wonderful waking up every morning and walking out to the boardwalk and seeing the amazing view. The location was prime and the transportation we used back and forth to the parks was very reliable. I'm so glad I splurged on this resort and would definitely do it again because of my awesome experience.

If you can look past the cheesy decor in the lobby, you're going to love this hotel. The place itself is so beautiful with a hint of fun cheesiness. I was worried that this hotel would have kids running all over the place and it would be incredibly loud. I was pleasantly surprised. There are a ton of "adult only" areas for the big kids to go and relax. There is a small hotel bar with a massive patio that overlooks the lawn where they show movies at night. You also have direct access to the water. There is a beach across the way you can layout at. There's also 4 restaurants within walking distance, all a mix of 2 American, Italian, and a bakery. There is a fish restaurant but it was under construction. Epcot is less than a 5 minute walk to the hotel. They also have shuttles that run regularly to other parts of Disney or you can jump on the ferry! The rooms are a good size! The beds were incredibly comfy and the rooms did a decent job of muffling outside noise. The sinks are a double vanity sink so two people can stand at the sink at a time without bumping each other. I love that your room key is a wrist band. I'm always losing keys so this was a great way for me to always have it on me! You can also connect your credit card account to it so you don't have to carry money! You can just put your wrist band up to a machine and pay for your stuff! The hotel gym is beautiful! It has cardio machines, cable machines, free weights, a sauna and a steam room! There's mirrors and Windows everywhere so it's incredibly bright in there. I would definitely recommend staying here. It's a beautiful hotel and the staff is so friendly!

After a few of our friends told us to check out the boardwalk inn, since we love epcot so much and it's a short walk or boat ride to epcot which is SO convenient. Unfortunately the breakfast options are bare to none and the pool is not small child friendly compare to the Riviera that has a beautiful kids pool section. The ice cream shop and bakery on the boardwalk are delicious but overall had a better experience at the Riviera.

The best location in Walt Disney World. It is a very easy walk to the International Gateway for EPCOT, the restaurants at the Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan and Dolphin, water attractions, and of course, all of the attractions on the Boardwalk. I cannot recall the number of times we have stayed at the Boardwalk Villas and it remains our favorite stays at WDW. (Boardwalk Inn is open to the public, and the Boardwalk Villas predominately accessed by members of the Disney Vacation Club). The Inn is typical hotel setting while the Villas offer studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with full kitchen, sitting area and washer and dryer. It also offers and very comfortable pool, cabana bar and casual food, and a massive exercise facility. You definitely feel as if you are right in the middle of things with numerous restaurants, boardwalk attractions, and our favorite, the Screen Door General Store.

My friends and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Boardwalk for the weekend. We had a great time at the Walt Disney World resort, but Boardwalk Inn was the low point of our trip. I have been to Walt Disney World many, many times. I have stayed at every resort on property except for the newest, Art of Animation. The Boardwalk Inn was the nastiest, worst appointed resort I have ever stayed in on Disney property and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I had far superior experiences at their value resort than at this $300 a night resort. The theme is a cool idea, and the location is great, and that is what you are paying for. The rooms are small, and ours had a terrible moth ball kind of smell. Our lights flickered, and we had no hot water. The service of housekeeping was the worst I have ever seen. From now on I will be staying next door, at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. I have had great experiences there, and I can still enjoy the great location. *I was just informed that they recently updated Disney Vacation Club rooms. We did not stay in the DVC portion, but rather a standard hotel room. I do not know if the hotel rooms have been updated as well. I've toured the new DVC rooms and they look really nice. I would definitely give Boardwalk another chance through DVC because the location and theming is excellent.

This was our first time here. Beautiful hotel in a great setting and location. The rooms are very charming with a definite old world feel. The artwork and furnishings make you feel as if you're in a time gone by in a lux fashion. Walking down the hallways and lobby are amazing beautiful. The verandas with wicker furniture are expansive and lux as well. I would definitely come back again.

Ive stayed in now 3 other Disney more budget resorts and now as a DVC member, I have upgraded to my home resort the Boardwalk which was my first time staying here and I was loving it. First off you cannot beat the proximity to the two most popular parks, 10 minute walk to Hollywood studios on a well lit waterside path and 5 minutes to the back gate of Epcot. This sits smack in the middle of the boardwalk area and takes up the entire side and is quite a large resort with two pools, one very large with a long fast waterslide and one with a more adult side square concept. There is a very large gym with all the latest equipment and there is also a small arcade with maybe 5 games, not the greatest, although they have a community room which we discovered near the adult pool, with a few video games that are free, air hockey, ping pong and two PS4 systems plus arts and crafts. There is no restaurant or stores in this inn, with the exception of a small lounge with a bar and a tiny store with a few souvenirs. Other than that, all of your restaurants and stores for this Inn are located on the Boardwalk itself which seemed odd. There was some serious construction going on at the front of this resort, replacing the walkways and a lot of the front was closed off and the paint smells or whatever were horrible. The staff is of course helpful, the lobby here is quite a bit smaller than most resorts but a really cool concept, all 1930s style shore and Atlantic city decor which was cool. The front part is busy with baggage handling and almost looked too small to handle the flow of customers. The bus and transportation situation here is very tough, not many buses on a frequent basis and I was surprised having to wait over 30 minutes at times to and from the parks for a bus. However it might be due to staff shortages and also the proximity to the other parks but still it was annoying. The rooms here, at least for DVC were awesome, quite large, tasteful and set up nicely, although housekeeping is every fourth day, it was enough and plenty of towels and trash emptying etc. I have to say if you have a room farther down the hall at this resort and not close to an exit or elevator be prepared to walk long corridors...this place is quite large and the hallways are really long. Other than that, no complaints, a great place to stay and we had a blast.

A beautiful resort with convenient access to many restaurants on the BoardWalk and a quick walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios or take a ferry. They have a rather large store on the BoardWalk where you can buy many different types of food, beverages and/or alcohol for your room. Parking is not close, but they have valet available for $25/day plus tip. It's complimentary for people with handicap placards, but still tip the valet. Great room and well kept. Very nice resort to stay in.

My husband and I were very disappointed with our stay. Our room was very outdated, the shower leaked water, couch was hard and uncomfortable and there was a damp smell to the room. Bath towels felt like sandpaper and it took several requests to get our coffee refilled. We felt like we were staying at a two star hotel even though we paid several hundred dollars a night. We will not be staying here again.

Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a deluxe resort hotel at Walt Disney World. It is walking distance to Epcot and for this reason alone I think is why many people book here. My fiancé and I stayed here for 2 nights during Hurricane Irma. The staff seemed nice at 1st. Since it was during the hurricane, nothing on the Boardwalk was open as expected. My fiancé and I changed rooms 3 different times during our stay. The first room was on the 1st floor and it was very clean but we had concerns about being on the first floor during the hurricane as we thought it could flood if it was strong enough. We moved to the 4th floor. We still had a King bed, which is what we wanted. The balcony is a nice size and the bathroom is also a nice size also. There is a couch in the room, large enough for someone to sleep on if they wanted to. After being in the room for some time, we began to notice a horrible moldy odor. As time went on it became stronger and stronger. We expressed our concerns that there may be mold in the room. Our room was moved again. The 3rd room (on 4th floor) also smelled like mold OMG. All of the other hotels in the area were booked because of the hurricane and because of this we were stuck. The next morning I woke up with a headache and puffy eyes. The hurricane had came and gone so we kept the balcony door open because the mold smell was so bad! We kept the balcony door open the remainder of the time we were there. We could not wait until the curfew was lifted so that we can get far away from this hotel! We spent most of our stay out of our hotel room because it was too strong to sit inside and most likely TOXIC too! We would call the front desk about the mold in their rooms and they would just offer to switch the rooms. This doesn't solve the problem if the hotel rooms are infected with mold. So gross. It seems as though the air conditioner had some type of chemicals blowing out of it to mask the mold smell. My fiancé and I wanted a refund as this is the worse Disney resort experience that we have ever had! Of course management declined to give us any of our money back as they made up excuses. We even sent Disney a written complaint by e-mail and receive no response (and it has been 1 month since it happened and still no response). Such a waste of money, as this hotel is expensive!! I didn't expect this from a deluxe Disney Resort especially one that has such great reviews online. All in all BEWARE unless you like the smell of MOLD.

The staff greets you with a "welcome home" when you arrive and although our experience didn't quite reach that level of homeliness, it got quite close. This review is more about the Club Level room experience than the resort itself because my wife and I agree all other reviews criminally undersold what is going on here. I was disappointed by the initial greeting because no one really told us where we needed to go in order to check in for the club level. The reviews online said we could straight to the fourth floor but upon arrival we found the hotel is split between Villas and Inn. We went the wrong way and it took a minute to get righted again. We finally asked someone for assistance and of course they went out of their way to make sure we got to where we were going. I just wish someone would have asked us upon arrival and directed us from the beginning. No big deal though. I'm just writing this here to tell others, when you walk into the building, TURN RIGHT, and take the elevators to the 4th floor, then TURN RIGHT again and walk until you see the concierge desk. The actual room was nice and spacious enough for the five of us. Two beds and a sofa that converted to a bed (but once we converted it we could never figure out how to turn it back into a sofa but we didn't care). We requested a balcony room at least 3 times on phone calls to Disney (each time the person said it was not noted before but they would be sure to note it this time) and to my surprise we actually ended up with one! It was perfect and overlooked the courtyard. I sat out there as often as possible, reading, drinking, people watching. I loved it. The star of the show, the NUMBER ONE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK CLUB LEVEL ALL THE TIME, was the Club Room that features snacks and drinks throughout the day. From 7am-10pm they offer breakfast, lunch, dinner appetizers and dessert. Most reviews say you cannot get a full meal from these offerings but no one in my party had any trouble being satisfied here. We ended up only buying one meal on Disney property the entire five days of our trip; and that was only because we wanted priority fast pass seating for Fantasmic so they make you eat at Mama Melrose's Italian restaurant. Here's a list of some of the things they offered throughout the week: Breakfast -- omelettes, boiled eggs, assorted bakery items (danish, bagels, mini muffins, crossaints, etc), toast with jelly, jam, flavored butter, lox, house made oatmeal with all the fixings, *something I never had before that was delicious but now I can't remember the name so I'm really upset about it now*, orange and cranberry juice, milk, chocolate milk, bloody mary bar, deviled eggs, polenta, and more Mid Day Snacks -- finger sandwhiches, assorted fruits and veggies, hummus, baba ganoush, cheese fondue, and more Evening -- mini chicken and waffles, pasta on demand, pork loin, meatballs, shrimp and grits, and more! To recap: Everything is great here. Don't hesitate to book a room and let them take care of you and your family.

Let me begin to say it's my first time in Disney world with my family 2 toddler and my husband and I we stay at the boardwalk and the best amazing resort very clean very nice and front desk was so helpful . especially and hug special thank you to Mr. Kirk and Carnelle . Mr. Kirk was so amazing help us plan our day to go to all the amazing restaurants and things to go and see he made sure we Dident miss anything and the fact he was so thoughtful for us to make sure we were going to be happy I mean he even gave us destination where to go and where to eat cause of him he made me and my family so welcome we will come back and only stay at the broadway thank you so much . and of corse I can't forget Carnelle he made my boys so special to bring in the room balloons cupcakes gifts souvenirs for my birthday boys just because he's so thoughtful and made sure my room was clean this boardwalk resort has made our vacation so amazing ! Thank you so much Lina Giovanniello & Family (mr. Kirk my fairy godmother)

First time staying at this hotel. Although the hotel is being refurbished it was still a wonderful experience. We loved our room and found it to be more confortable than the standard rooms at the Yacht Club or Animal Kingdom Lodge. We had an oversized balcony and the view was great. Will highly consider this hotel again for my next visit. And it does not hurt having all the food options on the boardwalk just a few steps away. By the way, if you have not seen the new Flying Fish after the remodeling it's just beautiful. Didn't have enough time to dine there this time but will definitely put it on my list for my next visit.

Boardwalk hotel is Absolutely GRAND. One of the more upscale properties at Disney, if you enjoy being pampered, you'll love this place. We wandered through around 9:30 or so on our way back to our hotel. As we did, we walked past their Firework viewing area, they have a GORGEOUS location to watch the HollyWood studio's display - sadly after seeing that live, I know what they're missing. :) There was a movie being shown on the great lawn, Zootopia, and it was well attended, families were enjoying a mild evening on the grass, while the fireworks went off over the lake and the entertainment went on in front of them. What more could you want? In the lobby, it was PLUSH! Large comfy chairs, high ceilings, and beautiful colors. If I weren't staying where I was, I think I would stay here.

Check in is at 3. It's almost 4. The lobby is full of people waiting for their rooms. None are ready. Great service disney. Especially for a "deluxe" resort.

Thanksgiving Week 2017 stay in a DVC Studio (garden/pool view) overlooking the village green. I have stayed here in the past and it is one, if not my most, favorite resort on WDW property. The location can not be beat and the short walk into the World Showcase at Epcot is the kicker. The room was recently renovated (2015?), but is already showing wear and tear - dings and dents on the furniture and marks on the flooring. Parking (non-valet) is horrendous, so if you don't need a car take advantage of the Disney Transportation or Uber/Lyft. There is also very limited quick-service food offerings at the resort, so you make have to walk a little for a bite. In the end, highly recommend the resort or a stay across the lake at the Disney Beach Club Resort (best pool on property)... Here are some views from the room:

I had two rooms for a total of 9 nights. The rooms were cleaned only once. You would think that paying over $700/night ($6,000) we would have gotten our rooms cleaned more than once. They did bring towels (after requesting them) and when I mentioned that our room was not cleaned, housekeeping responded "I can bring you sheets". I'm on vacation, I do not want to be changing sheets. If they are having housekeeping issues, then they should reflect that in the price of the rooms. Rooms were definitely dated. Location was probably the best part of this hotel. Can walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios but with all the transportation available, it wouldn't be an issue to stay somewhere else.

We are Dvc members and normally stay at Bay Lake. We decided to mix things up and stay here. This hotel is a little more "homey" than Bay Lake. Normally there are activities on the actual Boardwalk but we are stuck here during the hurricane so almost everything is closed. The rooms themselves are amazing. We are in a studio and it is the perfect size for 4 ppl. The lobby is beautiful. During the hurricane they did bring characters to he lobby so that was great. The food situation however was a.little blah. Our only option was a $23.99 dinner buffet for pasta. I guess the hotel knew you couldn't go anywhere else so you had to pay it. All in all great resort. Highly recommend.

I have to say that Disney's Boardwalk Inn is now my new favorite resort! It is perfectly nestled between Epcot & Hollywood Studios and The Beach & Yacht Club. The best part of the location is that you can walk to all of these other locations or take the transportation that sits right outside the doors. From the moment you step out of your transportation and start to walk into the resort you are met with the throwback feel of yesteryear. We were greeted by a bellhop wearing giant Mickey hands - yay - with a warm hello and "welcome to the boardwalk". (There was also a Manager outside greeting guests as we arrived). What a way to build the excitement! As soon as you walk through the doors, you enter a grand lobby filled with warm and inviting colors, gold accents, tropical foliage and carousels. It is a perfect blend to welcome you "home" for your stay at Disney. We checked in with the most delightful agent and even though our room wasn't ready, he took our phone number to send a text when it was. We stored luggage at the bell hop station and headed out to eat lunch while we waited on our room. We received a text while we were eating lunch and we were able to come back to the resort, check in with the bell hop station and go straight up to the room. All because we received our Magic Bands during our initial check in! Our oversied room was gorgeous, there is no other way to describe it, and the view...that view was so calming and relaxing. Our room was centrally located and overlooked the lake facing the Yacht and Beach Clubs. The rooms are quite large and are equipped with a mini fridge and a nice coffe and tea station. The rooms have oversized closets and nice large in wall safes for your personal items. Our room also had a sitting area and desk for working complete with a balcony. Another great thing for the resort is that there are sitting areas in several locations, we had one outside our room. It was a nice large open area where you could just sit,talk and relax in a group. The Boardwalk has a small shop located right in the main lobby and another small sundries shop on the lower level in the back. The Flying Fish is the Boardwalk's upscale restaurant and there are also several other restaurants and pubs on site to choose from. The resort was quiet, yet seemed to have plenty of activity. Another great thing we found out about this location was a great area to watch Epcot's foreworks. The walkway/bridge from The Beach club and The Boardwalk is perfect for watching the fireworks without the crowds. The Boardwalk offers plenty of transportation options to choose from to get around all of the WDW areas. From buses to boats as well as taxis, what every your desired mode of transportation is you can find it. The service here is absolutely amazing! This is by far my favorite resort on WDW's property. I will definitely be returning and staying here again!

This is my favorite resort on Disney property. Mainly for convenience. We can walk to both Epcot & the Studios or take the ferry. We usually walk over in the morning when we are all gung-ho but end up taking the ferry back when our feet are begging for mercy. We always stay in the villas side, thanks to our DVC. It can be a heck of a long walk to the elevators, so if this is a concern for you, make your requests accordingly. We've stayed in all types of rooms and all types of views, and never been disappointed. When my girls were little, this was their favorite resort as well. They loved the creepy clown pool, they loved the activities at community hall, the entertainment on the boardwalk,and of course, the funnel cakes right outside the doors. Although this is not one of the newer resorts on property, it is still the one that I enjoy the most. Maybe because we spend most of our time at Epcot. The one thing that I do not enjoy at all is sharing a bus with Swan/Dolphin. So we avoid taking a bus whenever possible.

I have been to all the DVC resorts in Disney World and this one is honestly my favorite (AKL is a super close almost tied second)! Staff is always, always friendly and on point! The rooms are always clean and the service (maid) never bothers us at the crack of dawn on check out day, which is so very much appreciated! (We don't need to be reminded that we are leaving the happiest place on earth at 7 in the morning) The theme of this hotel is obviously old fashion boardwalk, kinda like Cape May/Atlantic City resort (think turn of the century). They keep the rooms nicely updated (seen three rooms all updated with the times). The hotel is conveniently located between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, both having a walkway directly to the parks. There are restaurants, quick service and bakery's on the boardwalk along with shopping and entertainment so it's always fun to just walk along. There is also the nightclub JellyRolls which I have never been too but it always busy and sounds fun/exciting. The overall feel of this location is just exciting, hearing the music and the carnival games makes it feel authentic. It is great for families but can also be intimate enough for couples to enjoy. I definitely recommend staying here!

I stayed in a standard room here and it was quite nice. The theme and vibe is as if you are a rich person on a beach holiday in like 1915 (but with nicer amenities than you would have had in reality). Wish I'd had more time here actually, especially as it's within walking distance of Epcot and (apparently) the Studios. The boardwalk itself is ok, although I do wish there was at least one more good quick serve option. Hallways can be quite long, it's a big place! I really loved having an early breakfast at the quiet little lounge next to the lobby, although that would be a separate review... Noise control through the connecting door was not good, so hopefully you're not an early/late sleeper who gets put next to a loud room!

This is a great Disney resort! The boardwalk is great to have on the nights that the parks close earlier. The dessert shops are delicious (you must get fudge). Jellyrolls is a hilariously fun piano bar if you're 21+. There's fun to enjoy for everyone, whether a family with kids or a young couple.

Disney's Boardwalk resort is my favorite hotel on the property. The resort is situated within walking distance of both Epcot and the Hollywood Studios and also provide boats to both parks. The old fashioned boardwalk outside surrounds a beautiful lake and provides excellent walking, jogging, etc. There are a number of excellent restaurants on the boardwalk and at the other hotels in this area (especially The Flying Fish!). I have stayed at this resort several times and have never been disappointed - the last visit our room was on the Club Level and as usual, service was excellent. The entire staff here is very professional while always making you feel at home. We love going to the Boardwalk in the evening to attend the sideshows. The comedy act and magicians are always fun and entertaining.

We recently spend another indulgent week at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. This is the first time I've ever repeated myself staying at a Disney resort, so this already speaks highly of the property. This was also our second club-level stay, and those aren't cheap at WDW, so we must have had an amazing time during the first go-around to invest that kind of money again. We had just come from a whirlwind weekend at Disney's Beach Club which became my very....very close second favorite, but now, a month after being at home, with time to really think about it, by a tiny smidgen, I prefer the Boardwalk. Inn and Public Areas: Disney hits elegance and luxury on the head with this hotel. From the porte cochere to the lobby, to the hallways, the lobby bar and the immaculate grounds, you feel the 1920's-40's Atlantic City theme, but it's never overdone or gaudy. We particularly like the Bellevue Lounge off the lobby and strolling the Boardwalk in the morning is particularly peaceful, while at night, it's a feast for the eyes. Restaurants: We've now eaten at all the restaurants at the Boardwalk with the exception of the ESPN Club. I can HIGHLY recommend Flying Fish Cafe, and Kouzzina for breakfast. Leaping Horse Libations is also a highly inspired pool bar. Pool(s): Yeah, the clown is a little freaky, but the pool complex is really neat, and again, carries the Boardwalk theming without hitting you over the head with it. The pool always feels refreshing, even in August...which is a feat some Disney hotels can't achieve. After the Beach and Yacht Club, this is my favorite pool. The view from atop the clown slide is also killer. The quiet pool on the Inn side of the property is an oasis of calm and beauty. I love the quiet garden views here. Staff: Outstanding...from Patsy our housekeeper, to Jackie, J.J., Anita and Jese in the Innkeepers Club Lounge, to our magnificent server at Flying Fish, to the Bell Services team, the staff here is top notch...with one notable exception...and this almost pushed my star-rating down to 4 instead of 5. For 2 years now, we've arrived at Boardwalk only to be ignored. Their greeting staff is either understaffed, inefficient, or poorly executed in general. Even the cheapest rooms here go for $300+/night, and that price, you should be warmly greeted and not left to flounder for where you need to go upon entering the lobby. The Beach Club, Coronado Springs, The Contemporary and The Grand Floridian have all had excellent greeters....Boardwalk needs to catch up in this department. Location: The best...period. The Epcot Resort Loop (BW, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan and Dolphin) can not be beat. Walking or boating to Epcot and Hollywood studios is a breeze and we never waited for more than 5 minutes for busses everywhere else. Rooms: I love the rooms here. Again...elegant..themed....but understated. The rooms look very luxurious, and the bedding and pillows are first rate. I love the framed old-timey postcards on the wall, and the magnificent artwork depicting how Fantasyland would have looked in the 1920's if it had been around. The bathrooms are gorgeous, and this year, we booked a deluxe room which afforded us a sitting area with a full-sized couch, a 2nd TV and again....a gorgeous view. I could sit on that balcony forever..and ever...and a day. I can't wait to go back to this first-rate Disney property again and again.

Just got back from two nights at the Boardwalk Inn for a quick business trip. This was my first time staying at a Disney resort so i'm not sure if it's the norm for Disney (though i suspect it is), but the rooms at the Boardwalk Inn are optimized for families and groups, thanks to 2 double beds and a pull out sleeper sofa in my standard room, two sinks, outlets everywhere, tons of towels, generously sized toiletries, and empty fridge ready to be filled with drinks and snacks. It's not the most luxurious hotel but it was comfortable and reasonably clean. We did notice that some of the staff were less than friendly though. The location is awesome with the boardwalk right downstairs, a short 5-minute walk to Epcot (slightly longer walk to Hollywood Studios), and ferry service to nearby resorts and Epcot. They offer a complimentary shuttle service from the airport called Disney Magical Express, and you can also check in your bags and print boarding passes for your return flight if you are flying on certain airlines (although for some reason, they couldn't print our boarding passes). Next time I'd like to stay at a different hotel just for comparison's sake, but I wouldn't mind going back to the boardwalk inn either!

We only stayed one night so we didn't have a lot of time here. We didn't eat in the hotel but I don't remember seeing a restaurant. We did see a few along the boardwalk. We ate dinner at one of them. People were friendly but not what I think of when I think Disney Friendly. But I also think Disney lost that level of service long ago. We did go to a small pub in the hotel that we really enjoyed. It had an old English library feel. A peaceful place to relax. The bartender was awesome and they had a really nice selection of Bourbon.