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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Where is the Disney Boardwalk?

Technically, you walk through this area when you take the Disney walking path from Hollywood Studios to EPCOT. But you can also reach this area by visiting EPCOT and walking through the International Gateway at the back of the park. You can visit here via Disney Skyliner Gondola coming from certain resorts, or of course you can just drive. Because there is parking available if you want a Free Disney Day. No park tickets required.

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.

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 makes this a nice escape from the general whirlwind of a Disney Vacation.

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 Thanksgiving week, or the week right after. Check out the posts for pictures of our favorite gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World.