Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Walt Disney World Swan

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 Swan

A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Walt Disney World Swan

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 Swan

• 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 Swan

• Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin
• Marriott Bonvoy points eligible for stays and redemptions
• Access to Dolphin's extensive dining and amenities via shared complex
• Swan Reserve and Swan combined offer over 2,000 rooms in the complex
• Competitively priced relative to Disney-owned Deluxe resorts nearby

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 Swan

• No Disney on-site Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
• Resort fees and parking fees add significantly to the nightly rate
• Shared amenities with Dolphin mean crowded pools during peak times
• Design is less Disney-immersive than Disney-owned resorts
• Limited transportation compared to monorail or Skyliner resorts

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

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Walt Disney World Swan

• Chill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Garden Grove

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast

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• Il Mulino

  Table Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

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• Il Mulino Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Java

  Quick Service

  Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

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• Kimonos

  Table Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  dinner · snack

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• Kimonos Lounge

  Quick Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  snack

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• Splash Pool Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  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 Swan

• Anyone stay at the Walt Disney swan hotel? Thoughts or ...
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• Some love for the Swan hotel - a great option for a Disney trip
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• Walt Disney World Swan hotel review : r/DisneyWorld
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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 Swan

• 
  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

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• 
  Disney World Food Tour: Swan and Dolphin Resorts!

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