maybe i should have said "free" entertainment. i've been to the boardwalk numerous times to see a magician or juggler or whatever...only a very short walk away from the BCV and a lot of fun. walking from SSR to DTD is quite a bit longer (the boat is definitely nice, though) and i'm not aware of "free" performers at DTD.
DTD should be very nice when complete. i like the food options (including the food trucks) and sure, bowling and cirque du soleil and such give you a lot of entertainment options. but it's a very different vibe. if DTD is more your thing, that's not a problem.