My family stayed in a luxurious $827-a-night villa at Disney World. We walked to the parks and saved money with some key perks.
July 2, 20240
I love the old-timey theming at the BoardWalk Inn.
Megan duBois
From the moment you walk in, the resort feels like a turn-of-the-century Atlantic City boardwalk.
I was able to check in on the My Disney Experience app a few days before my arrival, and my room was ready when I got to the resort around 1:30 p.m.
The lobby is grand, with miniature models of boardwalk rides, large carousel horses, and plenty of places to sit after a long car ride or plane journey.
The best part about staying here is having easy access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios via complimentary boat transportation or walking. We visited both parks while staying here.
Our recently refurbished villa was bright, spacious, and well-thought-out for families.
I loved having a full kitchen for our vacation.
Megan duBois
The kitchen and dining room were plenty big for my family to make a few meals while staying at the resort. We love to save money by cooking our breakfasts and lunches.
I loved that the kitchen had full-sized appliances, including a fridge/freezer, oven, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher. There was also a coffee pot, toaster, and all the cooking utensils and serving ware we needed.
The dining space was plenty big for my family.
There’s a Murphy bed over the sofa in the living room.
Megan duBois
I loved the living room because it had ample storage for anyone who was sleeping on the Murphy bed (on this trip, me).
Across from the couch that pulled down into the bed, there was also a large TV and a chest of drawers.
The main bedroom was spacious and comfortable.
There was enough room for all three of us out on the balcony.
Megan duBois
I loved that we could access the outdoor balcony from the living room and the bedroom.
The long outdoor space was adorned with a few chairs and a small bistro table. It was a great spot to enjoy my morning coffee.
From the balcony, I could see the Disney Skyliner gondolas, the front of the resort, and a nearby fountain.
Half of the bathroom is connected to the main bedroom.
The other side of the bathroom had a shower and toilet.
Megan duBois
The second bathroom had a toilet and stand-up shower.
You could access this from the main bedroom or through the kitchen.
The resort has three pools.
The smaller pool was an oasis.
Megan duBois
Another pool was smaller and quieter, with plenty of shaded loungers. It did not have a lifeguard.
My family hung out by the quiet pool when we weren’t in a park.
We never made it to the third pool on the opposite side of the resort from our room.
Outside, the Disney BoardWalk has plenty of entertainment and dining options.
Jellyrolls is a dueling piano bar.
Megan duBois
Jellyrolls is also a popular spot to hang out at the BoardWalk, especially on weekends.
The dueling piano bar often has a line to get in.
Overall, this was a great way to spend a few days at Disney World.
I’m coming back to the BoardWalk Inn for sure.
Megan duBois
My parents and I loved our stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. The newly refurbished villas feel fresh and vibrant and provide all of the necessary amenities.
I loved being able to walk to Epcot to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Hollywood Studios to see “Fantasmic!”
I definitely plan on staying here again since we had such a good time — having two theme parks at your fingertips is just so ideal.
