Disney BoardWalk
Some of the Best Disney Deluxe Resorts are located in this area, which lends to its upscale relaxing “seaside resort” atmosphere. The Disney Boardwalk is open for shopping 8 a.m.to 11 p.m. and most Entertainment runs between 7 p.m.to 2 a.m. If you are staying at a Boardwalk Resort you can usually grab breakfast as early as 8 am as well, and even do yoga on the lawn. Here’s everything to know about the boardwalk at Walt Disney World.
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Is the Disney BoardWalk Free?
YES! The Disney BoardWalk is FREE.
Where is the Disney Boardwalk?
The Disney BoardWalk is located between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, adjacent to the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. To get here you can take any Disney Bus to the Disney Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club or Beach Club. If you’re at Hollywood Studios you can take the Disney walking path from Hollywood Studios to EPCOT and you’ll arrive at the BoardWalk on your way. But you can also reach this area by visiting EPCOT and walking through the International Gateway at the back of the park. Additionally, the Disney Skyliner EPCOT stop lets you out at the boardwalk, just turn right. No park tickets are required and you can stroll the area at your leisure.
What are the Best Days to Visit the Disney Boardwalk
Thankfully this area of Walt Disney World is generally not crowded! So you can visit anytime. Check out our best days to visit Walt Disney World post.
What is there to Do on the Disney Boardwalk
To get an idea of everything you can do here read our Disney Boardwalk Guide. Here you’ll find a rundown of all the things you can do, places you can eat, and why we can’t stop coming here!
Restaurants on the Disney Boardwalk
Home to restaurants not only on the Boardwalk but also in the area resorts, you can check out the Best Disney Boardwalk Restaurants or read the reviews of everything we’ve tried out so far! Check out all our Restaurant Reviews.
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Disney Resorts on the Boardwalk
One of our favorite parts of a Disney vacation is resort hopping and browsing around. Beautiful lobbies with amazing smells, excellent restaurants and unique shopping make this a nice escape from the general whirlwind of a Disney Vacation.
- Boardwalk Inn: A Disney Resort Review
- Dolphin Hotel: A Disney Resort Review
- Swan Hotel: A Disney Resort Review
- Beach Club Resort: A Disney Resort Review
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Christmas on the Disney Boardwalk
The Gingerbread traditions at the Disney Boardwalk are EPIC! Each resort in this area builds a larger-than-life display for the holidays. These usually show up in the resorts during Thanksgiving week, or the week right after. Check out the posts for pictures of our favorite gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World.
Disney Boardwalk
The Disney Boardwalk. Everything you need to know about Disney Boardwalk Resorts, Restaurants, and Activities at Walt Disney World.
Boardwalk Restaurants and Snacks
The Disney Boardwalk at Walt Disney World. All our favorite Disney Boardwalk Restaurants and Snacks found at Walt Disney World.