Disney's BOARDWALK INN Information & Questions

[jods]

Well if a jersey girl says I may love it, then I should listen. My favorite Aunt is a jersey girl too. So, good company.

I'm a NY girl who spent many summers at the Jersey Shore and I love the BWI. Such a great vibe on the boardwalk. I never had any interest in it but my friend convinced me to try it for a family trip last summer. It is now our favorite epcot hotel. Definitely in our top 2 disney resorts. I'm actually going back in September. If you go I hope you love it as much as I do.

 

[Maxie86]

Thank you mrsap for these photos. I do agree the exterior of BWI looks great.

I was referring to the interior. Another poster commented that he/she/they appreciated the less darker color and shading of the rooms. And that's a fair point. One of the reasons I said the room isn't ugly, is because I like the color schemes.

I wasn't getting the turn of the century Boardwalk story from the room tour I watched. I could be the person in the wrong here, and I fully admit it. I've said repeatedly, I'm not in any shape or form an interior decorator or have fashion sense or an eye for this stuff.

I just looked at the curtain details and the wall "sticker" by the coffee area and I just didn't get a real turn of the century Boardwalk vibe. I thought there would be a carousel throw pillow or a lamp with salt water taffy theming, tokens embedded in the bed frame, or an artist rendering of the Fab 5 riding a surrey bike. Something in the interior that helps tell this story a bit better? That being said the artwork that is hanging looks nice. Again, nothing outrageous or ugly.

I'm happy for all those folks that love the change. Truly. I'm still not ruling out staying here at our next WDW vacation, but it will have to be a family decision.

To be fair the website does not say which turn of the century it is supposed to be. The last turn of the century wasn't' that long ago.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Hi all. Just a quick note that discussing ways to circumvent Disney rules/policy is against DISBoard’s posting guidelines. If a pool gate is key access or not is fine as that’s a fact, but subsequent suggestions gets really close to if not over the line. Let’s be real, I’m sure isolated cases of non-guest (against Disney rules) access to pools happens every day across property under a variety of situations, but it’s not really in the spirit or intent of these boards to be a place to suggest such activity.

Some recent posts above have been removed.

Thanks all.

 

[Gary Stocker]

To be fair the website does not say which turn of the century it is supposed to be. The last turn of the century wasn't' that long ago.

Good point. I don't think theming for Atlantic City in the year 2000 would be very attractive. Living in NJ AC is cool for gambling and some areas of the Boardwalk and beach are nice...but don't get lost.

 

[pvj1970]

Staying at a value resort for the first time, but not wanting to use those cafeterias for breakfast. Can we drive and park at Boardwalk, breakfast at one of the places on the boardwalk, and then leave the car there and walk to either IG (E) or HS for the park day?

Disney Springs is another option, but it involves getting back in the car or a bus, which isn't ideal.

 

[Gary Stocker]

Staying at a value resort for the first time, but not wanting to use those cafeterias for breakfast. Can we drive and park at Boardwalk, breakfast at one of the places on the boardwalk, and then leave the car there and walk to either IG (E) or HS for the park day?

Disney Springs is another option, but it involves getting back in the car or a bus, which isn't ideal.

If it's Pop then you can take the Skyliner over. If not the guard at Boardwalk will probably stop you unless you are a guest.
I have taken an Uber to Yacht club with an Ale and compass reservation and was let in...not sure if they would let you drive in or if there is short term parking so you couldn't leave there to go to park.
Then take the bus back your resort when your day is done..no need to worry about driving after a long day.

 

[pvj1970]

If it's Pop then you can take the Skyliner over. If not the guard at Boardwalk will probably stop you unless you are a guest.
I have taken an Uber to Yacht club with an Ale and compass reservation and was let in...not sure if they would let you drive in or if there is short term parking so you couldn't leave there to go to park

ok, thanks - I thought I had read something that cross resort day parking was now free for onsite guests of another hotel, but I probably was mistaken. Skyliner is an option. I'm prejuding the food at the Pop and maybe it's passable, especially for breakfast.

 

[elgerber]

ok, thanks - I thought I had read something that cross resort day parking was now free for onsite guests of another hotel, but I probably was mistaken. Skyliner is an option. I'm prejuding the food at the Pop and maybe it's passable, especially for breakfast.

The parking is free, for when you are dining. But you can't leave the car there for theme park parking.

 

[focusondisney]

ok, thanks - I thought I had read something that cross resort day parking was now free for onsite guests of another hotel, but I probably was mistaken. Skyliner is an option. I'm prejuding the food at the Pop and maybe it's passable, especially for breakfast.

Resorts that have easy access to the parks have gotten very strict with parking. You are allowed to park while you’re at the resort, not when you leave for a park. You are allowed to pay for valet & park as long as you want. You can also drive to Studios then walk, boat or skyliner to BW for breakfast. But honestly, that’s a lot of effort to avoid a food court. We’ve stayed at All Star Movies & had the Mickey waffles & bacon… it’s the same as you get at any other Disney quick service.

 

[Gary Stocker]

So I returned from there 2 weeks ago (sniff) and the best breakfast we had was from the Beach Club Marketplace. Perfect mickey waffles...crispy bacon...and a steak and egg sandwich that was pretty incredible.
It will never replace the butter butter sandwich (RIP) from the defunct Boardwalk Bakery..but it was worth the walk from Boardwalk to Beach Club.

 

[Dave006]

Staying at a value resort for the first time, but not wanting to use those cafeterias for breakfast. Can we drive and park at Boardwalk, breakfast at one of the places on the boardwalk, and then leave the car there and walk to either IG (E) or HS for the park day?

Disney Springs is another option, but it involves getting back in the car or a bus, which isn't ideal.

Technically it should work as long as you have an ADR at a Boardwalk dining option but you are expected to move your car within 3 hours vs parking all day to be convenient to Epcot IG and HS. The Boardwalk hosts Conventions and weddings and parking is often limited.

@focusondisney explained another great option above: "You are allowed to pay for valet parking & park as long as you want". You pay the Valet fee at your first hotel and then you have Valet parking all day other resorts that offer Valet parking at no additional fee.

That does not mean that you will always be turned away for lack of having an ADR. It is most often enforced at resorts with limited parking such as the Epcot resorts, MK resorts, and the AKL due to limited parking as many of these resorts. The CM at the Security gate at the Boardwalk usually as an idea of how full the parking lot is for the day and may just let you park all day during slow periods but it is rather random.

I have taken an Uber to Yacht club with an Ale and compass reservation and was let in...

That is the best option to visit another resort for breakfast and then walk to Epcot's IG or HS. Just make to sure to have an ADR at Boardwallk.

ok, thanks - I thought I had read something that cross resort day parking was now free for onsite guests of another hotel, but I probably was mistaken.

The paid parking change was the add-on Disney Overnight parking charge that was removed shortly after Bob Iger returned. It has alsways to freely visit and part at other resorts to take advantage of offerings at other Disney resorts.

The restrictions on visiting and parking at other resorts without an ADR came in with the Covid restrictions and is still enforced primary at the resorts near the parks or the Skyway resorts.

Dave

 

[GabetrixDisney]

If I checked in today for standard view what are the chances of getting a newly refurbished room?

Thanks in advance

 

[DizParks]

If I checked in today for standard view what are the chances of getting a newly refurbished room?

Thanks in advance

All the rooms you would get now are going to be refurbished. So a 100% chance.

 

[GabetrixDisney]

All the rooms you would get now are going to be refurbished. So a 100% chance.

Thanks for the good news!

 

[rbookkeeper1]

A major benefit to staying at Boardwalk is walking (or boating) to HS and Epcot.

Immediately edited to add- Obviously everyone was thinking the same thing. Don't touch those car keys!

How long is the boat from BW to HS? Thanks

 

[Princess Merida]

How long is the boat from BW to HS? Thanks

I would say 10-15 minutes.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

How long is the boat from BW to HS? Thanks

20-25 min
slightly longer than walking (we’ve timed it often)

 

[Jacq7414]

How long is the boat from BW to HS? Thanks

It felt long because it goes to beach/yacht and then swan/dolphin and then finally drops off at HS

 

[jods]

I have a long weekend booked on the Inn side for September. I just received a magical offer to switch to the GF for 100 more total. Has anyone else received that? Wonder if it's due to construction. I didn't switch because it's a Food and Wine trip so easy access to IG is important.

 

[Jacq7414]

I have a long weekend booked on the Inn side for September. I just received a magical offer to switch to the GF for 100 more total. Has anyone else received that? Wonder if it's due to construction. I didn't switch because it's a Food and Wine trip so easy access to IG is important.

Wow that’s not bad. Maybe they overbooked?