Hotel and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World resort

How to Get There

Get on I-4 W. Follow I-4 W to US-192 E in Osceola County. Take exit 64 from I-4 W. Follow US-192 E and Celebration Ave to Water St.

Overview

Disney's BoardWalk Resort is a hotel and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World resort, in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida. First opened in 1996, the BoardWalk Resort lies in the Epcot Resort Area, alongside Crescent Lake, and is situated between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The resort is owned and operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The inn and the villas share a common lobby with the rest of the resort. The Inn, Atlantic Dance Hall, and other features of the boardwalk were designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

Entertainment district

The BoardWalk entertainment district lies along a 0.25 miles (0.40 km) long authentic boardwalk, reminiscent of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. The BoardWalk features a wide range of restaurants. The Big River Grille & Brewing Works is the only microbrewery at Walt Disney World, and serves American cuisine along with beers. ESPN Club is a modern sports bar presented by the Disney-owned sports network, complete with broadcast facilities for special events.

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Dining

Disney's Boardwalk Resort offers many dining options both on the Boardwalk and inside the resort:

• Big River Grille & Brewing Works — On the Villas side of the BoardWalk.
• BoardWalk Bakery — Pastries and numerous desserts are sold here.
• ESPN Club — At the Inn end of the BoardWalk is the ESPN Club, which is a restaurant, bar, arcade, and shop.
• Flying Fish Cafe — A seafood restaurant on the Inn side of the BoardWalk.
• Trattoria al Forno — A restaurant featuring Italian cuisine.
• Ample Hills Creamery - A Brooklyn-based ice cream shop operating in the former ESPN Yard Arcade/ESPN Club Store building on the Inn side of the Boardwalk.
• 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. The Luna Park Pool features the 200-foot Keister Coaster Water Slide. Also in the Luna Park area is a play area for young children. There is one other pool at the villas. This "quiet pool" is located near Community Hall. Other recreational activities at Disney's Boardwalk Villas include surrey 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 offers drinks and magician entertainment.

The Inn

One of Walt Disney World's "deluxe resorts," the BoardWalk Inn offers decor inspired by the seaside districts of the Northeastern United States in the 20th century. The Inn is a short walk or FriendShip launch 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.

Villas

Part of the Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World, the Villas feature larger multi-bedroom suites.

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