Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
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At a Glance

Tier

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Deluxe

Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Bus

Table-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

1 restaurant

Quick-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

10 locations

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

None

Pool Amenities

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

No

Top Highlight

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World

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.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Discover a AAA Five Diamond-rated resort that combines the ultimate in luxury accommodations with a dash of Disney enchantment. Located within Walt Disney World Resort, this lakeside retreat is an idyllic getaway with impeccably designed rooms and suites—along with exclusive amenities and In-Room Celebrations to delight all ages and interests.

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Amenity details coming soon.

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • 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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World
  • Dedicated Disney planning team and exclusive park access benefits
  • Exceptional pool complex with multiple pools and lazy river
  • Fine dining at Capa rooftop steakhouse with Magic Kingdom fireworks views
  • Spacious rooms with luxury furnishings surpassing Disney-owned Deluxes

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Significantly more expensive than any Disney-owned hotel
  • Located in Golden Oak, requires shuttle or car to reach theme parks
  • Complimentary shuttle to parks runs on a fixed schedule, less flexible than Disney buses
  • Does not feel as immersively Disney-themed as Disney-owned resorts
  • Located in Golden Oak community, physically distant from all parks

On-Site Dining

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

    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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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