The hype
Guests are obsessed with the location and the new Murphy beds, but many feel the price doesn't match the 'tired' hallways.
Disney's Boardwalk Villas
$600-1100 / noapte
Rezervă dacă You want to walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios and don't mind trading quiet nights for a lively carnival atmosphere.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- Unbeatable location: 5-minute walk to Epcot's International Gateway
- Vibrant nightlife right outside your balcony with jugglers and magicians
- Community Hall offers a rare rainy-day escape for kids with crafts and games
Privire rapidă: A chaotic, charming carnival that costs a fortune but saves you hours of bus travel.
Evaluat de @staceycabellofficial: I stayed at Disney's Boardwalk Villas and honestly, the location is unbeatable. Being able to walk to Epcot saved us so much time. The room was super spacious for our family, and that balcony was my favorite spot for morning coffee. It felt like a real escape from the crowds.
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
The 'Boardwalk View' is magical until 11 PM when you're trying to sleep and the carnival games are still blasting.
- You prioritize park access over total silence
- You enjoy a lively bar scene without needing an Uber
- You need a villa with a kitchenette or full kitchen for family breakfasts
Curățenie și Întreținere
7.8
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though some guests report missed dusting on high shelves.
- Bathroom hygiene: Mostly sparkling, but persistent complaints about moldy grout in ground-floor showers.
- Maintenance: Recent renovations improved things, but 'tired' elements like scuffed baseboards remain in hallways.
- Linens & towels: Standard Disney quality—clean, crisp, but not luxury thread count.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh (aloe/clover), but some ground floor rooms have a lingering musty/damp smell.
Sleepability™
6.5MODERAT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Boardwalk performers and carnival games (until ~11 PM)
- Luna Park Pool DJ and party noise
- Thin connecting doors in lock-off units
- Epcot fireworks (loud booms at 9 PM)
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- Self-parking is complimentary for guests, but Valet is ~$42/night.
- The 'Keister Coaster' slide at the main pool is a hit with kids.
- You can rent Surrey bikes, but they are harder to pedal than they look on the hills.
Ce să împachezi
- White noise machine (essential for Boardwalk-facing rooms)
- Comfortable walking shoes (the hallways are a hike)
- Ponchos (for the walk to Epcot, which is uncovered)
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- Top floor (5th) Boardwalk View for Epcot fireworks visibility
- Rooms near the elevators to avoid the 'hallway marathon'
- Garden/Quiet Pool view for the best chance of actual sleep
Camere de evitat
- Ground floor rooms near the Boardwalk (zero privacy, people looking in)
- Rooms overlooking the main Luna Park Pool (constant daytime noise)
- Standard View rooms facing the bus stop/entrance (uninspiring and noisy)
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“Requesting a room on the 4th or 5th floor, ideally near the elevators to minimize walking. If Boardwalk View is booked, please prioritize a Quiet Pool/Garden view to avoid noise from the Luna Park Pool.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is there a gym?
Yes, 'Muscles & Bustles' is a solid gym with sauna and steam room, open 24/7.
Can I see fireworks from my room?
Only if you book a 'Boardwalk View' room on a high floor, and even then, views can be partial.
Is there room service?
No traditional room service, but you can mobile order from Boardwalk Deli or get pizza delivery.
How do I get to Magic Kingdom?
You must take a bus. It is shared with other Epcot resorts and can be slow/crowded.
Are the rooms renovated?
Yes, recent updates (2023-2024) added Murphy beds and refreshed decor, removing some of the older carpet.
Is there coffee in the lobby?
Yes, Carousel Coffee is located off the lobby, serving Joffrey's coffee and pastries.
Sfaturi de Insider
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Order the 'Shadow' cocktail at Belle Vue Lounge—it's a secret menu item.
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Use the 'International Gateway' entrance to Epcot to skip the massive main gate lines.
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Community Hall (near the quiet pool) has free video games, ping pong, and cheap crafts for kids.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'creepy' nanny chairs in the lobby are a polarizing local legend.
💡There is no indoor quick-service restaurant; if it rains, you get wet getting food.
💡The bus service to Magic Kingdom is notoriously shared and slow.
💡Ground floor rooms have almost no privacy from people walking on the Boardwalk.
💡The 'Quiet Pool' is often the best pool because the main pool is chaotic.
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