Boardwalk Inn?

WDWaddict · 02-01-2005

I rarely see trip reports or info from anyone staying at this hotel? Is it not a good place to stay? Our trip is still a long way off but after reading the values vs. moderates debate, I was tossing the idea around to do 4nights at ASMo followed by 4 at Boardwalk Inn(I think the kids would LOVE the pool and the nightlife..DH and I would enjoy the nightlife and the close proximity to EPCOT/MGM).

Any Boardwalk Inn info/experiences would be greatly appreciated

EmpressJenny · 02-01-2005

I haven't stayed there either, but this is the next place Pete and I are going to stay. We were supposed to stay there for our 1st wedding anniversary, but chose the Poly instead. BIG mistake!

timsha · 02-02-2005

BWI is a very nice place to stay (have stayed there 3 times now). The location is fantastic for MGM & EPCOT. The board walk also offers great night life..... ESPN zone, Atlantic Dace Co., Jelly Rolls (our fav.). Lots of shops and restaurants in the area also (ESPN, Flying fish, Spoodles)

During the summer months they have had little skits. shows on the board walk also. As far as the pool, was not all that crazy about it. If you have kids, stay at the Beach club (just accross the lake) Storm-along bay is the best.

BuzzLightyear · 02-02-2005

I haven't stayed at the Boardwalk, but did stay across the lake at the Beach Club. The location can't be beat for getting to Epcot and the Studio. It's a quick walk from there over to the Boardwalk. You may want to consider Beach Club if your kids are into the pool, and you are still a stones throw from the Boarwalk nightlife.

WDWaddict · 02-02-2005

Just a quick ? on the Beach Club pool..is there a nice slide on it like Boardwalk. My kids will be almost 7 and 12 when we fly from Hawaii to WDW for vacation and all the pics I have seen of Stormalong Bay, I didn't see a slide(the kids, especially the older one)LOVED the slide at POFQ more than the pool itself so a nice slide is a must I think.

Beach Club is an option too but it just didn't GRAB me like Boardwalk did in all the pics I've seen.

Thanks for the help everyone.

DougiesMommy · 02-02-2005

I had the same debate awhile back between Beach Club and Boardwalk. From the responses I got it seems you really can't go wrong with either.
http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14925

We booked at Boardwalk and can't wait until Nov 26th to check it out!

EmpressJenny · 02-02-2005

The pool at Beach Club has real sand in the bottom, which is pretty cool.

ilvminnie · 02-02-2005

Our favorite resort is the BW. We love the hotel itself, as well as the boardwalk activity plus the ability to easily walk to MGM and EPCOT is wonderful. Also, DD loves the pool. She thinks the slide is awesome & even likes to play under the Dumbo spray. And she's 19!!!

**llama** · 02-02-2005

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Originally Posted by WDWaddict

Just a quick ? on the Beach Club pool..is there a nice slide on it like Boardwalk. My kids will be almost 7 and 12 when we fly from Hawaii to WDW for vacation and all the pics I have seen of Stormalong Bay, I didn't see a slide(the kids, especially the older one)LOVED the slide at POFQ more than the pool itself so a nice slide is a must I think.

Beach Club is an option too but it just didn't GRAB me like Boardwalk did in all the pics I've seen.

Thanks for the help everyone.

We've stayed at the villas at both the Beach Club and Boardwalk. While Beach Club is very nice, and Stormalong Bay is probably the best resort pool in WDW, I really like Boardwalk better. They have quite a cool pool too. (that is if clowns don't freak you out). They're both within walking distance of Epcot. Both are beautiful, but there's something about Boardwalk.....

GrumpyDad · 02-02-2005

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Originally Posted by WDWaddict

Just a quick ? on the Beach Club pool..is there a nice slide on it like Boardwalk. My kids will be almost 7 and 12 when we fly from Hawaii to WDW for vacation and all the pics I have seen of Stormalong Bay, I didn't see a slide(the kids, especially the older one)LOVED the slide at POFQ more than the pool itself so a nice slide is a must I think.

Thanks for the help everyone.

The big ship you see at Stormalong bay is the top of the slide. It winds around and dumps you into the pool, very cool! I prefer Y&BC, but would never say no to a freebe at the Boarwalk

-harry

EmpressJenny · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by llama

We've stayed at the villas at both the Beach Club and Boardwalk. While Beach Club is very nice, and Stormalong Bay is probably the best resort pool in WDW, I really like Boardwalk better. They have quite a cool pool too. (that is if clowns don't freak you out). There both within walking distance of Epcot. Both are beautiful, but there's something about Boardwalk.....

Actually the clowns DO freak me out

**llama** · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

Actually the clowns DO freak me out

Me too

I always get visions of that Stephen King movie "It".

**Dana** · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by llama

Me too

I always get visions of that Stephen King movie "It".

That movie scared the crap out of me and I haven't look at clowns the same way since... Note to self: avoid Boardwalk. I wouldn't sleep there with the clowns.

**llama** · 02-03-2005

ooooooo - it's coming to get you Dana - it has a nice red balloon for you.

Down, down, down in the sewer you go....

The thought of shooting out of a clown's mouth does not appeal to me either, but Boardwalk is a beautiful resort and you have the advantage of so much entertainment and some really good restaurants. (Just keep an eye out for clowns...

)

Disnyfan83 · 02-03-2005

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Originally Posted by llama

Me too

I always get visions of that Stephen King movie "It".

Yikes!! Why did you have to bring THAT up??!! It's the one movie that TRUELY freaks me out!! What's worse, it was made for TV!!!

All that aside, Boardwalk is STILL our favorite resort!!

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WDWaddict Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 499	Boardwalk Inn? I rarely see trip reports or info from anyone staying at this hotel? Is it not a good place to stay? Our trip is still a long way off but after reading the values vs. moderates debate, I was tossing the idea around to do 4nights at ASMo followed by 4 at Boardwalk Inn(I think the kids would LOVE the pool and the nightlife..DH and I would enjoy the nightlife and the close proximity to EPCOT/MGM). Any Boardwalk Inn info/experiences would be greatly appreciated __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~Polynesian My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Fort Belvoir, VA 9 days 21 hours 49 minutes

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Boardwalk Inn? I haven't stayed there either, but this is the next place Pete and I are going to stay. We were supposed to stay there for our 1st wedding anniversary, but chose the Poly instead. BIG mistake! __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,106	Re: Boardwalk Inn? BWI is a very nice place to stay (have stayed there 3 times now). The location is fantastic for MGM & EPCOT. The board walk also offers great night life..... ESPN zone, Atlantic Dace Co., Jelly Rolls (our fav.). Lots of shops and restaurants in the area also (ESPN, Flying fish, Spoodles) During the summer months they have had little skits. shows on the board walk also. As far as the pool, was not all that crazy about it. If you have kids, stay at the Beach club (just accross the lake) Storm-along bay is the best. __________________ Next trip 9/20 - 9/27 at the GF My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our second MNSSHP Time to start planning a MVMCP!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Boardwalk Inn? I haven't stayed at the Boardwalk, but did stay across the lake at the Beach Club. The location can't be beat for getting to Epcot and the Studio. It's a quick walk from there over to the Boardwalk. You may want to consider Beach Club if your kids are into the pool, and you are still a stones throw from the Boarwalk nightlife. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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WDWaddict Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 499	Re: Boardwalk Inn? Just a quick ? on the Beach Club pool..is there a nice slide on it like Boardwalk. My kids will be almost 7 and 12 when we fly from Hawaii to WDW for vacation and all the pics I have seen of Stormalong Bay, I didn't see a slide(the kids, especially the older one)LOVED the slide at POFQ more than the pool itself so a nice slide is a must I think. Beach Club is an option too but it just didn't GRAB me like Boardwalk did in all the pics I've seen. Thanks for the help everyone. __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~Polynesian My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Fort Belvoir, VA 9 days 21 hours 49 minutes

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	Re: Boardwalk Inn? I had the same debate awhile back between Beach Club and Boardwalk. From the responses I got it seems you really can't go wrong with either. http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14925 We booked at Boardwalk and can't wait until Nov 26th to check it out! __________________ Cher

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Boardwalk Inn? The pool at Beach Club has real sand in the bottom, which is pretty cool. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,445	Re: Boardwalk Inn? Our favorite resort is the BW. We love the hotel itself, as well as the boardwalk activity plus the ability to easily walk to MGM and EPCOT is wonderful. Also, DD loves the pool. She thinks the slide is awesome & even likes to play under the Dumbo spray. And she's 19!!! __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Re: Boardwalk Inn? ooooooo - it's coming to get you Dana - it has a nice red balloon for you. Down, down, down in the sewer you go.... The thought of shooting out of a clown's mouth does not appeal to me either, but Boardwalk is a beautiful resort and you have the advantage of so much entertainment and some really good restaurants. (Just keep an eye out for clowns... )

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