Walt Disney World Resort of the Month
May 2003
Disney's Boardwalk Resort

2101 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 939-6200

BoardWalk Facts
BoardWalk Inn Opening Date: July 1, 1996
Category: Deluxe
Rooms: 378
Levels: 5

BoardWalk Villas Opening Date: June 30, 1996
Category: Home Away From Home
Units: 532
Levels: 5

Disney's BoardWalk is a two-in-one resort. The BoardWalk Inn is a deluxe Disney resort. BoardWalk Villas is a Disney Vacation Club timeshare property. The villas may also be booked by non-DVC members through Central Reservations.

Room Categories: In the Inn, standard, water and garden views. Water views may overlook the Boardwalk Promenade and Crescent Lake, a pool, or the canal leading to the Studios. The Inn also offers Garden Suites, which resemble two-story cottages with private entrances.

In the Villas: Studios, one and two bedroom units, three-bedroom Grand Villas. Maximum room occupancy in the studios and one bedrooms is four persons. 8 can sleep in a two-bedroom and the Grand Villas has space for twelve. BoardWalk Villas has two categories of units: Standard and Preferred view. Preferred view units can be anything that does not overlook a parking lot. Below is the view from a promenade-view studio.

Rooms at the BoardWalk range from 422 to 1071 square feet. Rooms with concierge service and suites are available.

Transportation to Disney Attractions: By boat to Epcot and the Studios. The Boardwalk is within easy walking distance to Epcotâs International Gateway. There is a walking path that runs from the Boardwalk to the Studios' front gate; it takes 10-15 minutes to walk the entire distance. Transportation is by bus to all other destinations. The Boardwalk may share buses with the Swan/Dolphin and the Yacht and Beach Clubs.

GUIDE TO THE BOARDWALK LOBBY AREA

The BoardWalk Resort is themed as an old-fashioned seaside resort. The lobby is carnival-themed. Upon entering you will notice the carousel-horse chandelier. Beneath it is a working model of a carousel.

The lobby features many festive carnival touches.

To the Villas side of the lobby is a store called Dundy's Sundries. On the Inn side you will find the Bellevue Lounge. This bar has comfy chairs to sit in and board games to play.

The back porch on the lobby is the place to sit and watch the World go by on Crescent Lake.

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