Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Walt Disney World Dolphin

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.

Walt Disney World Dolphin

A large Marriott-operated convention resort on Crescent Lake with Disney benefits and direct access to the Epcot-area walkway network.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Walt Disney World Dolphin

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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, 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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Can be booked with Marriott/SPG hotel points for potentially free nights
• Crescent Lake location with boat service and BoardWalk access
• Shula's Steakhouse and Il Mulino are top-tier dining options on property
• Often cheaper than equivalent Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Not a Disney-owned resort, so no Early Entry or advance booking perks
• Resort and parking fees are high in addition to the nightly rate
• Dated exterior design with the iconic dolphin statues divides opinion
• Rooms were historically smaller and less updated than Disney Deluxes
• Bus service to non-walkable parks is less reliable than Disney buses

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• AbracadaBar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• 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

  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

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• 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

Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Bourbon Steak - A Michael Mina Restaurant

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  dinner

  View menu

• Bourbon Steak Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  snack

  View menu

• Cabana Bar and Beach Club

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Fuel

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Phins

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Rosa Mexicano

  Table Service

  Mexican

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Rosa Mexicano Lounge

  Quick Service

  Mexican

  snack

  View menu

• The Fountain

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Todd English's bluezoo

  Table Service

  Seafood

  dinner

  View menu

• Todd English's bluezoo Lounge

  Quick Service

  Seafood

  snack

  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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Walt Disney World Dolphin

• Dolphin or Swan : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Dolphin Resort and Upgrades : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Walt Disney World Dolphin : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Fees & Card Holds
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Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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

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Walt Disney World Dolphin

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  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

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• 
  Disney World Food Tour: Swan and Dolphin Resorts!

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