Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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 Wilderness Lodge

A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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 Wilderness Lodge

• 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 Wilderness Lodge

• Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
• Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
• Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
• Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
• Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle

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 Wilderness Lodge

• No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
• Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
• Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
• Some rooms lack balconies

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

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• 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

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• 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 Wilderness Lodge

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Roaring Fork

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Territory Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Whispering Canyon Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · 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 Wilderness Lodge

• Whats wilderness lodge like currently? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Wilderness Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Wilderness Lodge 2026 : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Wilderness Lodge is beautiful
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Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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