Boardwalk Resort Tips and Tricks?

[Mr. Baloo]

Hey everyone!

It has been quite a while since we have stayed at the Boardwalk. Just curious if you had any tips on staying there? Any favorite things you like to do? Neat little things to do or see? Any lesser known history to share?

And I know this has probably been thrown around a lot, but always good to get a fresh perspective!

Thanks in advance.

Baloo

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I wouldn't say there is much in the way of secrets. I really enjoy the Boardwalk shows, so head out there in the evening to see the performers. As for tips, two come to mind. If you are walking to HS, make sure you know the cut through the pool area. Saves a few steps. Also, I think most times I have been around the resort during the day, tey usually have some characters make appearances on the green lawn. Have fun!

 

[disneydreamer1980]

There are antique mutascopes in the hallway that are really cool. You can watch really old cartoons on them, my kids always loved them. Also, not a secret but AbracadaBar is pretty cool.

 

[CarolynFH]

Here’s a link to the BW map - scroll down for various views! https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/BoardWalkMap.pdf

If you’re in the DVC Villas, location of your room can be quite influential on traveling to DHS and Epcot here, especially if you’re able to take stairs down. If your room is along the south wing (toward tennis courts), take the stairs at the west end and you’ll exit onto the walkway and be halfway to DHS. At the other end of that hall, the corner near the driveway, you’ll have a short walk to the bus stop.

Also at the Villas, if you’re interested in taking the boat, don’t forget that the Swan & Dolphin boat dock is just across the bridge that’s near Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance. From the elevators, which let you out at Luna Park, if you’re headed to DHS take a left and cross the pool area to get to the walkway to DHS or the Swan & Dolphin boat dock (next stop is DHS). Or if your destination is Epcot, take a right, through the breezeway and across Village Green, to the Epcot walkway or BW boat dock - Epcot is one stop away.

 

[Mr. Baloo]

Thanks Everyone! looking forward to it. We are in a 1BR Villa pool view.. so who knows where we will end up.

Baloo

 

[BethC]

Maybe not a secret, but be sure to eat at Tratorria al Forno. It's one of our favorite restaurants!!

 

[gottalovepluto]

We just happen to have an entire thread dedicated to everything BW and filled with BW experts and newbies for questions just like this where you can jump to the last page and ask anything… link

 

[philharmagic fan]

I'm a big carousel fan, and asked if anyone knew anything about the antique model carousel in the lobby. The cast members were short on facts, but they turned it on and ran it for me for a few minutes.