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Boardwalk Villas Resort Information

Resort & Contact Information

Opening Date: July 1, 1996

Deed Expiration: Jan 31st, 2042

2023 Annual Dues per Point: $8.53 (See Dues History)

Direct Cost (2023): $240 / point

Average Resale Cost (2023): CLICK FOR RESALE CONTRACT LISTINGS AT DVCSTORE.COM

Next Expected Refurb date: 2023-2024

Boardwalk Inn and Villas resort was only the second Walt Disney World DVC resort, though the fourth to enter the system after Hilton Head and Vero Beach. This was also the first and current only resort to be built with the hotel side and DVC side being constructed at the same time, with the Inn side of the resort being closer to Epcot and the villas side being closer to Hollywood Studios. Boardwalk Inn and Villas is themed to the early-1900s Atlantic City Boardwalk, and as such has built-in entertainment and dining venues within the resort itself. It was constructed as part of Michael Eisner's Disney Decade, and opened on July 1, 1996.

Upon start of sales in 1996 (Exact date TBD) the sales price was $62.75 per point. The resort was considered "sold out" in November of 2000, the same month that the Villas at Wilderness Lodge opened. Final direct sales prices were at $67. The Boardwalk was the second preview center opened after the one at Old Key West was shut down, and as of 2020 the Boardwalk preview center is still in fact open to tour. The annual maintenace fees started at $3.70 per point per year. All contracts at Boardwalk have an end date January 31, 2042.

The resort is in the middle in terms of size, with 383 units and a total of 4,888,800 points at the resort. The resort has an unusal feature in that there are NO dedicated 2-bedrooms. This is the ONLY full resort in the system with no dedicated 2-bedroom units. (Jambo House at AKV also doesn't have dedicated 2-bedrooms, but Kidani village does, so even that resort has dedicated units.) If all lock-offs are sold off as studios/one-bedrooms - there can be as many as 532 units.

There are three room categories. The Standard rooms are on the "front" of the property facing green space and the parking lot. These rooms are the closest to Hollywood Studios. Pool/Garden rooms are the majority of the rooms and mostly face the main / quiet pool and the Swan Resort. The Boarwalk view rooms are just as described, looking out on the Boardwalk. While a nicer view, these can be noisier especially the lower rooms. At this resort - Pool/Garden and Boardwalk views are the same number of points, making the Boardwalk views very popular. (Standard view are still the most popular because of the lower point price.) One point on Boardwalk views, while the rooms do face Epcot - the view of the nightime show is not great - you can see some of the higher fireworks over the hotel side of the building, but don't expect a clear view of the show.

Contact Information for resort:

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
2101 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
GPS: 28.364663, -81.553656
Front Desk: (407) 939-5100
Fax: (407) 939-5150

Room Information

All DVC studios have a kitchenette which containers a small coffeemaker, toaster, microwave, small sink, and dorm-sized refrigerator. Paper plates/bowls and plastic utencils are usually provided. All DVC 1-bedroom and larger have a complete kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and sink. Also provided are dining ware and cook ware in basic amounts. DVC 1-bedroom and larger also have a free washer and dryer in the room, while studios have free access to a common laundry facility

Deluxe studios have one queen size bed, one full size sleeper sofa, and one trundle bed under the TV, and one full bathroom
Deluxe 1-bedrooms have one king size bed, one full size sleeper sofa, and one full bathroom
Deluxe 2-bedrooms have one king size bed, one queen size bed, two full size sleeper sofa, ne trundle bed under the TV, and two full bathrooms
Grand Villas have one king size master suite, master bathroom with a whirlpool tub, 2 queen size beds, 2 full size beds, 1 full size sleeper sofa, and 3 total bathrooms (including the master). Some of the GV at Boardwalk are on one floor while others are on two floors.

Pro Tips:

Standard view 1 bedroom room numbers 2123, 3123 and 4123 have extra large living rooms and extra large balconies.

Room Floor Plan & Virtual Tours

Deluxe Studio:

1 Bedroom Villa:

2 Bedroom Lock-off Villa:

3 Bedroom Grand Villa:

Virtual Tour:

Deluxe Studio

1 Bedroom Villa

2 Bedroom Villa

3 Bedroom Grand Villa

Point Charts

BWV Point Charts

Dining

Because of the presence of the Boardwalk, there is a huge selection of dining options at the Boardwalk. However, it should be pointed out that all of them except for the Belle Vue Lounge require traveling outdoors to get to the various options.

Trattoria al Forno – Character breakfast hosted by Ariel, Erik, Rapunzel and Flynn. Lunch and Dinner is italian themed menu
Big River Grille & Brewing Works – This microbrewery features a full menu, including burgers, sandwiches, steaks and salads. The outdoor tables on the boardwalk are an option. Restaurant as no ADRs making it a good spontaneous dinner choice.
Flying Fish Café - Signature dining with a mostly seafood theme but have alternative options as well. Specialty dining experience at chef's table available
BoardWalk Deli – The main quick service option for the Boardwalk. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as well as the refillable mug station. Delicious freshly-baked goods, sandwiches and soup.
Boardwalk Ice Cream – An ice cream shop featuring hand-crafted ice cream
Pizza Window – Grab a slice or a whole pie
The Belle Vue Lounge – Cocktail lounge near the lobby. A continental breakfast is offered in the morning (cereal, yogurt, muffins, bagels and croissants). This is the second refillable mug drink location. Hours are limited.
Carousel Coffee - New (as of 2023) coffee shop opened next to the lobby of the resort. Serves coffee drinks as well as some light breakfast choices.
Jellyrolls – A lively piano bar also serves popcorn. Hours 7 PM to 2 AM. Must be Over 21.
AbracadaBar – sophisticated lounge themed to the golden age of magic
Atlantic Dance Hall - Dance club located on the end of the Boardwalk for late night entertainment. Must be Over 21.
Leaping Horse Libations - Pool bar that also has a small menu of quick service meals. This is the third potential place to get your mugs refilled. Usually closes between 6 and 8 pm. (Varies on time of year.)
Boardwalk Joe's Marvelous Margarita's - Drinks in a booth on the Boardwalk
Funnel Cake Cart - Funnel Cake booth on the Boardwalk
To Go Cart - Hot Dogs and Burgers on the Boardwalk

Amenities

Pools and Activities:

Luna Park Pool
- Large 184,217-gallon Pool
- 200-foot Water Slide with creepy clown face at bottom
- One (small) Hot Tub
- Children's Pool and Play Area
- Changing Rooms
- Leaping Libations poolside bar.
Quiet pool on DVC side with hot tub.
2nd quiet pool on Hotel side.
Fitness center Muscles and Bustles by the main pool
Ferris W Ealhers community hall - games, videos games, art and crafts for kids. Also pool and billiards.
Side Show Games - Gameroom near main pool
Bike and Surrey Bike Rentals
Tennis Courts
Boat Rentals at nearby Yacht Club

Laundry:

There is only one Laundry - 1st floor near the elevators at the center of the resort - with 3 washers and 3 dryers. Washers and Dryers can be monitored by using the website Laundry View here (or their app).

Shopping:

Dundy's Sundries is a small store off the main lobby at the Boardwalk Inn and Villas with Limited Selections
The Main Store is on the Boardwalk and is a connected store made up of:
- Screen Door General Store
- Thimbles and Threads
- Disney's Character Carnival
Wyland Galleries has an art store just off the boardwalk on the main green.

Transportation

There are many options for going to Epcot (back entrance known as the International Gateway) and Hollywood Studios. Best known are the Friendship boats, which run roughly every 20 minutes from the center of the Boardwalk. Boats go from Boardwalk directly to Epcot with a 5 minute ride, while the boats heading to Hollywood studios stop at Beach/Yacht Club and Swan/Dolphin before reaching Hollywood Studios and typically take about 15 minutes once boarding the boat. A second boat option is to walk over to Swan/Dolphin and catch the boat there. The walk is probably 5-7 minutes so it may be a shorter opportunity, especially if a boat just left from Boardwalk in that direction.

A second option for traveling to either of these parks is to walk. The distance really depends on where in the villas you are staying as from one end of the other is probably a 5 minute walk, but the walk to epoct is probably 5-10 minutes (I've beaten the friendship boat back from Epcot while walking), while the walk to Hollywood Studios is probably 12-17 minutes.

Third option is the Skyliner. This doesn't benefit travel to Epcot, but for a different experience, members can travel to Epcot by boat or foot and take the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios. This would take more time than walking and probably more time than the boat. The Skyliner can also take you to the Riviera, Carrbean Beach, Pop Century and Art of Animation resorts for a change of pace.

For all other destinations on property - the bus is the only option. (Unless you walk through Epcot to the monorail.) There is only one bus stop for Boardwalk which is outside the main entrance and down a path to the left. Often the Disney Springs and water park buses are shared with the Swan and Dolphin creating an extra stop. This may happen with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom during the day, but those buses usually travel directly to the parks. Boardwalks central location makes the travel distance fairly consistant to all locations.