Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Victorian flagship resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, positioned on the monorail loop west of Magic Kingdom.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Bus

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

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

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Flagship luxury resort with Victorian theming and grand lobby
• Top dining including Victoria and Alberts signature restaurant
• Walking path to Magic Kingdom makes it the second-closest resort
• Multiple pools, spa, marina, and extensive resort amenities

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

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Most expensive Disney-owned resort at Walt Disney World
• Victorian theming feels formal and can be stiff for young children
• Far from Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Main building can feel crowded with non-guests visiting for dining
• DVC villas are in a separate building from main hotel rooms

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• AbracadaBar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Belle Vue Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• BoardWalk Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Bakery

  breakfast · snack

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• BoardWalk Ice Cream

  Quick Service

  snack

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• BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

  Quick Service

  American, Mexican

  snack

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• Carousel Coffee

  Quick Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Flying Fish

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  dinner

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• Leaping Horse Libations

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

  Quick Service

  Bakery, American

  snack

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• 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

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• Trattoria al Forno To Go

  Quick Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Cítricos

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Cítricos Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Mediterranean

  snack

  View menu

• Courtyard Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Enchanted Rose

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Gasparilla Island Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

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• Grand Floridian Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Narcoossee's

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  dinner

  View menu

• Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  dinner

  View menu

• The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  American, Prix Fixe

  dinner

  View menu

• The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

  Table Service

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• Boardwalk Inn : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Boardwalk Inn & Villas : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Boardwalk Inn Resort View - any room preferences?
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• I'm staying at the Boardwalk inn for the first time!
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• Is the boardwalk inn worth it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Grand Floridian experience : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Grand Floridian recs? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Grand Floridian vs Other Deluxe Resorts : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Is it worth the price to stay at Grand Floridian?
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