Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

A deluxe South Seas resort on Seven Seas Lagoon with monorail access, beach views, and a mix of standard rooms, villas, and bungalows.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• 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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Stunning South Pacific tropical theming throughout
• Iconic Trader Sam's Grog Grotto tiki bar on property
• Beach and marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon
• Great Ceremonial House with Captain Cook's quick service dining

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Among the most expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Island Tower DVC addition is polarizing and breaks original theming
• Long Great Ceremonial House corridors can make navigation confusing
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Lava Pool waterslide removed in recent renovation, not replaced

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

  View menu

• 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

  View menu

• Carousel Coffee

  Quick Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Flying Fish

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  dinner

  View menu

• Leaping Horse Libations

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• 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

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• 'Ohana

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Barefoot Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  breakfast

  View menu

• Capt. Cook's

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale's Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Quick Service Kiosk

  lunch

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Kona Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Café To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Island

  Table Service

  American, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Oasis Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Pineapple Lanai

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Tambu Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• 
  The SECRET Reasons People Are Booking This Disney World Hotel -- Boardwalk Resort

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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  Why is This Disney World's MOST POPULAR Hotel? Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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