Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Photo: Ali F
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Disney's Pop Century Resort

Photo: Lester Shalloway
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

Pop Century

Value

Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

Pop Century

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Transportation

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

Pop Century

Skyliner, Bus

Table-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

Pop Century

None

Quick-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

10 locations

Pop Century

2 locations

Pool Amenities

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

Pop Century

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

Pop Century

No

Top Highlight

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

Pop Century

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Overview

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 Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

Amenities

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

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities

Transportation

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Skyliner

    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 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 Pop Century Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
  • Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
  • Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
  • Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

Cons

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
  • No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
  • Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
  • Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
  • No table service restaurant on property

On-Site Dining

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Petals Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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