The Boardwalk Inn Information Thread

[Cinderella37]

It's an excellent resort for a couple with no kids. My fiance and I don't have kids and LOVE the BWI. The location is fabulous - you can walk to Epcot and to MGM. The nightlife is wonderful: ESPN Club, Atlantic Dance, Jellyrolls, Belle View Lounge (inside BWI). You can be entertained until 2:00 in the morning without having to leave your resort.

There is a quiet pool, but I prefer Luna Park. The chairs are scattered thoughout, rather than being shoved up against one another. It's fun just to get a drink and sit on the BW and people watch. Getting a BW view room also affords this luxury.

We used to stay at the GF and there were way more kids there than at the BWI. It's truly a delightful place. If you're interested in concierge, they're the best on property.

 

[iluvwdw_2002]

Cinderella37,

Thank you so much for the advice!! I think I am sold on this resort...I don't know why i didn't think of this one for our trip we took this past May.

Woo-Hoo!!! Now I can't wait!

 

[Dreamin' Disney]

I am giving this thread a friendly bump as it took me a long time to find it today.

I have two questions:

1. Just wondering from anyone who stayed at Concierge recently, did you have a separate checkin? A previous post mentioned that a curbside checkin for concierge level guests was on its way.

2. Also wondering on opinions out there whether to request a Boardwalk view or Epcot/Illuminations view. I don't know that we'll be in our room at 9 pm. Even it we're at the resort, we'll probably be in the lounge and can watch Illuminations from there.

I am a bit concerned that the Boardwalk rooms might be noisy. Has anyone been dissatisfied with their Boardwalk room on the concierge floor due to noise from the clubs and boardwalk?

 

[mom_rules]

Dreamin'Disney-that's so coincidental! I had those same questions and was going to post this morning.

Giving you a "leg" up since I'd like to know as well!

 

[vicb]

FYI.....

This thread can always be easily accessed by looking at the top of the resorts board and clicking on the Resort FAQ thread, it is an opening to the FAQ threads for each resort!

 

[KerryCM]

You still need to check in at the front desk like everyone else. Even if your room is not ready you are able to go upstairs to enjoy the lounge.
I don't find the BW view rooms noisy at all. Once those doors are closed you barley hear anything. My son and his wife had rooms towrads the ESPN club last year and it did get noisy when the baseball playoff games were on though. I do like the garden view rooms better. It is so nice and peacful at night.

 

[mom_rules]

Thanks KerryCM.

 

[sugcarol]

bump

 

[Dreamin' Disney]

Does anyone have the fax number for the BWI, so I can send in my room requests?

 

[Candice30]

okay, i went thru a series of tests and finally have decided on BWI for my next trip. i will be taking my mom and plan to spend most of our time in epcot. i have a couple of questions that i can't seem to find the answer.

1. i am trying to decide btwn the standard view/water view. i would love a balcony. i think my mom would love to sit out there. is one room better than the other for this?

2. is there a coffee pot in the room?

3. where can i refill my souvenir mug?

thanks!

 

[mom_rules]

Full balcony overlooking the bw is great-we watched the bw wake up in the morning-people getting breakfast at the bakery, walkers and joggers. In the evening we were able to watch some of the performers on the bw from our vantage. We did not notice any noise at night when our door was closed. It is very pretty when the lights are on and the Friendship boats glide back and forth.
We did not have a coffeemaker when we arrived-called to housekeeping and they had one in our room within 15 minutes with coffee, sugar and whitener. If you have a fridge you can purchase small bottles of milk on the bw.
Can't help you with the mug question-we really didn't see anywhere to refill them.

 

[ADisneygirl]

Candice30~

I can answer #3: You can refill your mugs inside the BWI at the Belleview Lounge where they also sell a small continental breakfast (coffee/tea/rolls/fruit); or you can refill it outside on the Boardwalk at the Boardwalk Bakery.

Also, make sure you request that you want a full balcony because we found out the hard way that there are pulpet type balconies as well where only one person can stand at a time -- no chair. I think all the water/Boardwalk views are full size balconies, but the standard rooms or the garden view rooms have some of the tiny balconies.

You will love the BWI! It is our favorite! Wish we were planning another trip back soon.

 

[mom_rules]

I didn't think the Bellevue Lounge opened until 5:00pm?


Does anyone have a menu for this lounge?

 

[ADisneygirl]

Hi mom_rules,

I know the Belleview lounge was open the mornings we were there this summer because we ate in there. Here is some info I copied from Deb's website:

http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/faq_bw.htm


"I have to have my morning coffee!

The Belle Vue Room serves a continental breakfast from 6:30 - 10 a.m.: Croissants, muffins, bagels, danish, yogurt, cookies, toast, coffee, tea, cereal, juice and fruit are on the menu.

There is also a cart on the Boardwalk called Boardwalk Joe's that serves freshly brewed coffee, cappuccino, espresso, flavored coffees and assorted pastries. Its hours are subject to change seasonally.

The Boardwalk Bakery offers you an early morning opportunity to see a "Bun-rise" while having your java fix. Cappuccino and espressos, as well specially made fresh baked goods are offered. Open at 7:00 am (hours subject to change seasonally)

Is there a lounge in the hotel where I can relax and have a drink?

Yes, the Belle Vue Room is located on the Boardwalk Inn side of the complex. There is a balcony that offers a view of Crescent Lake. Hours are 5 p.m. until midnight. (You can also get your morning coffee/tea here.)

The Belle Vue Room has an excellent selection of premium scotch!"

 

[mom_rules]

Oops, we must be late risers! thanks.

 

[Candice30]

thanks for the responses. does anyone know if the full balcony is in all of the water view rooms?

 

[AZ Mom]

Thanks to everyone for sharing such helpful information! We were very well-prepared for our first trip (in 18 years) to WDW.

We stayed at the Boardwalk Inn from 11/19-11/26. We were in room 2341, which is on the lobby level and not too far from the elevators. When we checked in and were given our room number, I was sort of disappointed, as I had wanted a higher floor. We decided to check out the room first before making any requests to change. The room was in a section of the hotel that has only 2 floors and which faces a quiet pool (which we couldn't see) and courtyard. (We had requested a standard view room.) We had two balconies -- a large one facing the Epcot fireworks (which we could see most of) and a small one the other facing another building. There were no rooms next to us on one side and we never heard the people in the room next to us.

It was a rather spacious room (I was pleasantly surprised), with 2 queen size beds, a small table with two chairs, and a club chair. Even though there were 4 of us (myself, DH, DS10, DS 12), we never felt too crowded in there. Our room had a large dresser/armoire with TV and a smaller dresser with a deep bottom drawer (perfect as a hamper).

We were a short 5 minute walk to Epcot and 10-15 minute walk to MGM. We usually took the boat to MGM, but got annoyed at having to stop at Yacht & Beach Club and Swan and Dolphin every time. Same issue with the buses. Seemed we always had to stop at S & D! Occasionally, we caught a random "express bus" that went straight to the park, but there was no way to know before hopping aboard.

We did laundry once during the trip. The laundry room is right off the elevator on the third floor. There were 3-4 washers and 6 (?) dryers. They're a little worse for the wear, but they do the trick. Change machine and soap vending machines are in there, as well as a TV.

We ate breakfast almost every morning at the Bellevue Lounge. They have muffins, cereal, pastries, fruit, coffee, milk, juice. It's not great, but does the trick. You can eat there or take it back to the room. If you go to the Boardwalk Bakery, it has pretty much the same stuff (a little more pastry variety)-- they must deliver to the Lounge.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast at Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club -- would highly recommend it to others. Overall, a great trip! Again, thanks all for your tips and advice!

 

[gigi1313]

thank you to everyone who put this thread together... it's quite comprehensive and if we decide to go deluxe, i think this is the one for us!

i read this on deb's site and have a question <<"The Belle Vue Room serves a continental breakfast from 6:30 - 10 a.m.: Croissants, muffins, bagels, danish, yogurt, cookies, toast, coffee, tea, cereal, juice and fruit are on the menu.>>

is there a charge for the continental breakfast referenced above? i could not find a "menu" for it, yet it seems very un-disney to offer free breakfast on a non-concierge level... does anyone know the pricing?

thanks in advance!

 

[ADisneygirl]

thank you to everyone who put this thread together... it's quite comprehensive and if we decide to go deluxe, i think this is the one for us!

i read this on deb's site and have a question <<"The Belle Vue Room serves a continental breakfast from 6:30 - 10 a.m.: Croissants, muffins, bagels, danish, yogurt, cookies, toast, coffee, tea, cereal, juice and fruit are on the menu.>>

is there a charge for the continental breakfast referenced above? i could not find a "menu" for it, yet it seems very un-disney to offer free breakfast on a non-concierge level... does anyone know the pricing?

thanks in advance!

I try and look in on this thread now and again since BWI is my family's favorite resort and I like to help out with info when possible. Sorry no one has answered you gigi1313. I can tell you that it is not free ~ each item is individually priced, just like down at the bakery. It is just more convenient to pop into the lounge and eat it there. The lounge has an "old world gentleman's library" look to it and we enjoyed sitting in the big leather chairs or upholstered wingbacks to eat. It was charming for a quick continental type breakfast.


Marie

 

[gottaluvPluto]

OMG!!! I was wondering if there was a thread like this about BWI. Now I can read, read and read to try to get the info I want.



THANKS!!!!!