Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
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At a Glance

Tier

Art of Animation

Value

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

Area

Art of Animation

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Art of Animation

Skyliner, Bus

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Art of Animation

None

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Art of Animation

2 locations

BoardWalk Inn

10 locations

Pool Amenities

Art of Animation

Pool

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

Art of Animation

No

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

Top Highlight

Art of Animation

Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

Overview

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

A deluxe Crescent Lake resort styled after early-20th-century Atlantic boardwalks, with walking access to Epcot and boat service to Hollywood Studios.

Amenities

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • interactive water play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Water Slide
  • Bicycle rental available
  • Fishing excursions

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

Other

  • Business Center

Transportation

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
  • Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
  • Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
  • Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Beautifully themed 1920s Atlantic City-style atmosphere
  • Excellent dining and nightlife options directly outside the door
  • Crescent Lake location gives easy access to Beach Club and Yacht Club

Cons

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
  • Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
  • Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
  • No table service restaurant on property
  • Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • BoardWalk entertainment area can be noisy late into the night
  • Rooms are among the smaller at Deluxe tier for the price
  • No direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom
  • Pool options are not as impressive as Beach Club's Stormalong Bay
  • Parking can be limited and inconvenient

On-Site Dining

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Landscape of Flavors

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

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  • The Drop Off Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • AbracadaBar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Belle Vue Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • BoardWalk Deli

    Quick Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Ice Cream

    Quick Service

    snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

    Quick Service

    American, Mexican

    snack

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  • Carousel Coffee

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

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  • Flying Fish

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    dinner

    View menu

  • Leaping Horse Libations

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Table Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno

    Table Service

    Italian

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno To Go

    Quick Service

    Italian

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

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