If EPCOT is your favorite Disney World park, pay close attention because we just stayed in one of the CLOSEST hotel rooms to the park, and we’re here to give you the FULL TOUR!

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is located just STEPS away from one of EPCOT’s entrances and gives you access to some of the rides other guests will have to take a trek to get to (hint: it’s one of the most popular rides in the park!). So, if you’re looking for convenience and are hoping to get as many attractions done as possible, STAY HERE! Come take a look at their rooms — they’re GORGEOUS!

Atmosphere

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is one of Disney World’s Deluxe resorts located on Crescent Lake between Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Here, you’ll find a mix of nostalgic coastal features with nods to classic Atlantic City and Coney Island vacation culture. At night, the BoardWalk comes to life with entertainment and late-night dining options, including the newly opened Hurly-Burly! The lobby is filled with gold, white, and light blue colors, creating that classic seaside feeling. We recently stayed in one of the hotel’s standard rooms, and we’re bringing you along with us for the FULL tour!

Standard Room

When you walk into one of their standard rooms, you’re met with either two queen beds or one king bed, depending on what type of room you chose at the time of booking. The room is well lit with lamps and overhead lights, and the patterns match that classical coastal vibe of the resort.

On each side of the bed, you’ll also find reading lights overhead, so if you want to stay up and read or do another activity, you don’t have to disturb everyone else in the room. Simply pull out the reading light and adjust it to your liking — it turns on when it’s pulled out!

Each standard room comes with a nightstand, which holds a phone and a Hey, Disney! device. This service works with Alexa on Amazon Echo devices to assist guests with room amenities, guest services, planning, weather information, and more! A pamphlet is given alongside the device to show guests how it works and what else it can do. Two outlets, a USB and a USB-C outlet, and the light switches are also found in this area.

On either side of the bed, you can also find a small table to keep other things. So, if you’re sleeping four people in these two beds, each person can have a place to keep their items! There are also two outlets and a USB and USB-C outlet above the table.

These rooms also come with a TV and a dresser to keep all of your belongings in. The drawers themselves are quite spacious, and there’s even more room on top below the TV! The TV offers classic channels, like ABC and ESPN, but they also offer (my favorite) the Walt Disney World Resort TV Today, which is basically just a channel that shows the park hours, but it plays the BEST music!

The standard rooms at the BoardWalk also include a pullout couch to sleep a fifth person. Directions on how to unfold and refold the couch can be found on the side table.

And on the pullout couch are the CUTEST decorative pillows with Mickey Mouse heads all over! I don’t know about you, but I’m going to need some of these pillows to decorate my home.

By the couch is a lamp with quite a magical detail! These are truly hidden Mickeys because when the lamp is OFF, you can’t see them, but turn the lamp on and the Mickey heads will appear!

When you thought there weren’t enough places to sit, these rooms even come with an extra chair in the corner! 

Let’s take a closer look at that curtain behind the chair, shall we? On it, you’ll find silhouettes of some of Disney’s most iconic characters, like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck!

And don’t think this curtain is the only thing with gorgeous artwork because there are plenty more pictures and murals throughout the room! Your room may include hanging portraits…

… pictures of beloved Disney characters ON the BoardWalk…

… and two of Disney’s most iconic couples in Swan Boats on Crescent Lake!

But that’s not all — head over to the coffee area, and you’ll find a beautiful mural of Mickey and Minnie having a picnic in the grass area outside of the resort.

The coffee area is a part of the closet space. The shelf above the coffee area has an ice bucket, which you can fill at the ice machine down the hall, and the drawer below is where you’ll find the coffee pods and cups for the Keurig.

In the cabinet below the drawer with the coffee pods, you’ll find a beverage cooler. It’s important to note that this is NOT the same as a refrigerator, so it may not keep food or other things as cold.

Each of the closet doors has a full-length mirror. The door on the farthest left opens up to several shelves, including one with a safe and a blow dryer.

The two doors in the middle are where you’ll find the hanging closet space with hangers for your clothes. There are also an extra pillow, an extra blanket, and a luggage rack inside this portion of the closet.

Moving on to the bathroom area of the room, you’ll first find the sink, which is separated from the toilet and shower. A large mirror is on the wall in front of you, as well as another full-length mirror on the bathroom door.

A smaller mirror is also available on the side wall. This mirror can be flipped for a closer view and lights up, so you’re able to see better while you’re doing makeup, your face wash routine, etc. The light switch can be found on the bottom of the mirror.

Several toiletries are available for use, as well, including bath soap, hand soap, and body lotion…

… and a shower cap, vanity kit (cotton pads, cotton swabs, and a nail file), and mouthwash.

Stepping inside the bathroom, you’ll find a toilet, a shower, and several towel racks with face cloths, hand towels, and body towels.

The shower doubles as a tub, so you can relax and reset however you’d like. There are also several shelves to keep your own toiletries on.

Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are located in the shower as well.

Plenty of towels are available in the towel rack over the toilet and on the side of the shower. This is also where an extra box of tissues can be found. And, as always, more towels are available upon request.

Depending on what floor you’re on, you’ll have either a balcony or a patio with chairs and tables.

And on the back of the door, you’ll find a peephole and an evacuation route in case there is ever an emergency and you need to find the closest exit.

Every room also comes with a “Do Not Disturb” sign, which indicates whether or not you’re in the room. If you have this on the outside of your door, housekeeping knows not to come in.

Dining

Now that we’ve covered the room, it’s time to figure out where you can eat while you’re staying here. This is especially helpful if you don’t feel like trekking to a park or another resort — there are plenty of great options nearby, starting with The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers. This is one of the fancier restaurants at the resort, but it’s filled with yummy entrees and GLITTER!

Right next door is the bakery location of this restaurant — the Cake Bake Shop Bakery. Step in here to try one of their amazing desserts, famous cake slices, or grab yourself a coffee!

Not a fan of cake, but still want something sweet? Try the BoardWalk Ice Cream Shop! This ice cream to-go store scoops up simple sundaes and cones made with Edy’s brand ice cream.

And if you’re looking for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner option, the BoardWalk Deli is the place to go! This location serves up fresh hot and cold deli sandwiches, baked breads, and select bakery items. 

Sit-down meals are also an option on the BoardWalk, including at Trattoria al Forno! This eatery serves breakfast and dinner daily and is an “original Italian restaurant.” The dinner menu features regional specialties with classic preparations.

But if you’re looking for just a quick slice of pizza, the Pizza Window right next door has some great options! They offer both whole pizza pies and pizza by the slice!

If you’re looking for a drink with a twist, visit AbracadaBar! Guests can experience their lingering magic in the sights, sounds, and even tastes (through the signature “Curious Cocktails”) in this enchanted lounge!

Flying Fish is a great restaurant if you’re looking to dine at a table-service location. This signature restaurant serves gourmet seafood and has an emphasized focus on seasonal, sustainable fare.

Another POPULAR location on Disney’s BoardWalk is Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. This location serves up hand-dipped corn dogs, giant mozzarella sticks, deep-fried Hawaiian rolls, and more — and it’s delicious!

Disney’s newest lounge just opened up on the BoardWalk! Visit Hurly-Burly for coastal-inspired cocktails, small American bites, and live entertainment! This location welcomes guests daily at 4 PM for family-friendly fun, including host-led activities like trivia and other games, and turns into a 21-and-over space starting at 9 PM.

The other two dining locations you can find on the BoardWalk are Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas and the BoardWalk Snack Stand. A quick-service location has been announced to be coming to the BoardWalk soon, but is not open yet.

Inside the resort, guests can enjoy drinks at the Belle Vue Lounge and Carousel Coffee. The lounge is modeled after a 1930s sitting room, with nice touches like board games and working radios playing shows from eras past. The coffee shop is located right in the lobby and serves up coffee, tea, and pastries, including options by Joffrey’s!

I don’t know about you, but I’m booking my stay here ASAP! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks!

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Have you ever stayed at the BoardWalk Inn? Let us know in the comments below!

Disclosure: We were invited by Disney to stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. This did not affect our reporting of the event — our opinions are our own.