Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas Resort (Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villas Resort) Reviews and Ratings
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The BW is a beautiful resort, but a little lacking in conveniences and service. We were there with my husbands convention. He coordinated the entire event which generated lots of revenue for the resort. We were originally put in a suite...however after we complained about a water leak and mold in the closet (from the ice machine on the other side of the wall) we were moved to a regular room with no apology for the inconvenience or anything. Park tickets were supposed to be prepaid and handed out to the participants at check in and they messed that up several times so we spent much of the initial day running around trying to get tickets to everyone who needed them.
The pool slide was under construction and it was quite loud in the pool area which I guess needs to be done, but it took away from our time there. Also really did not like the food options. No good quick serve, the refillable mugs were a pain etc. Also we tried to eat off of the hotdog cart only to find that they took cash only...

I would definitely prefer the Y&B Club resorts over the BW. Still a convenient location for the Studios or Epcot.

We spent January 7-11 in an one bedroom villa at the Boardwalk Villas. We were there to celebrate our anniversary.

We arrived late in the afternoon after a long drive up from Key West. Check-in was very smooth and the cast members were extremely helpful and friendly. We were assigned room 1100 on the first floor and at first I was disappointed since I usually prefer upper floor rooms. As things turned out this was a great location. We were able to access the pool, Boardwalk and walkway to Hollywood Studios very easily without having to bother with the elevators which were quite a way from the room.

WDW wasn't our only destination and we had a great deal of luggage with us. Bell Services was prompt and efficient in delivering our pile of stuff.

The room itself was quite large by Disney standards and the decor was light and pretty. French doors opened out to a small patio with a view of the quiet pool and Community Hall. The kitchen was compact but well stocked with dishes, cutlery and appliances, including a blender. Dishsoap and paper towels were also provided. We were on the Dining Plan and didn't use the kitchen much but it was nice for keeping drinks cold and re-heating leftovers.

The washer dryer unit, located in a closet, was quite small but adequate for our needs. A one-use size box of Tide was provided but I found that, due to the small size of the washer, I could stretch it to cover two loads. Unlike the hotel rooms, no drying line is provided over the Jacuzzi tub.

Our living area was very light and decorated in a pretty floral motif. The sleeper-sofa was comfortable for sitting. My husband made it out and slept on it one night after I became ill. He said it was quite comfortable and didn't have that uncomfortable sleeper sofa bar across the middle that most do.

The bedroom had a king bed with a comfortable mattress and a second television. The bedside lamps can be operated from the switch at the door. The room is separated from the bath by a set of shutters.

The bath is divided into two sections. Adjacent to the bedroom is the Jacuzzi and a sink with a large countertop. This became "my" sink since there was plenty of room for my make-up and hair stuff. The toilet and shower are located in a separate room. This room also has a free-standing sink. Both the shower and Jacuzzi were roomy and had excellent water pressure.

I wasn't feeling well one night so we canceled our dinner reservations and ordered room service. Room service at the Boardwalk is provided by Spoodles and we were very satisfied with our meal. I ordered dinner for 7:30 and it arrived at 7:30 on the dot. We received a call to let us know it was on the way which I thought was nice.

My main complaint would have to be with the casual dining options here. We received mugs with our package but there was no self-service drinks station at the Boardwalk. You could only get your drinks served in a disposable cup yet had to cart your mug to either the Belvue Room or the Boardwalk Bakery for coffee. This ended up being a lot of things to juggle if you wanted to bring drinks back to the room. Of the two options I vastly preferred the Belvue Room. We used our snack credits at breakfast and it was a very pleasant place to sit (either inside or out on the balcony) and have a pastry.

All in all we enjoyed our stay at the Boardwalk. The kitchen and Jacuzzi were definite plusses as was the location. For the price, however, I think I prefer either the Polynesian or Beach Club Resorts. I love Stormalong Bay and the theming at the Polynesian.

(I have pictures but don't know how to post them!)

Jennifer

The BoardWalk is great for a few reasons. You are a short walk to EPCOT and a slightly longer walk to MGM, which helps if the boats are taking awhile. The BoardWalk itself is full of restaurants, shops, and entertainment, and its nice to not have to travel for that. The rooms are just as nice (or nicer!) as some of the MK area Deluxes but not as high in cost- this is the main reason why we switched around 6 years ago to the Boardwalk from the Grand Floridian. Still, it does lack the "Disney essence" (or Magic) that perhaps some of the monorail resorts (namely the GF) contain. The theme is genius of the Jersey boardwalk and is well executed down the seagull sounds, but I could use a Mickey Mouse or more to remind me I'm in disney. I also think the monorail is a great and easy mode of transportation compared to the buses, and if you can chop it down to only 2 bus rides to parks (if going from an MK resort) it makes them a little better.

If you know you want to stay Deluxe but don't know where: I think its also a question of preferences- my family loves the central location of EPCOT on the WDW grounds, but they also name EPCOT as their favorite park. I have different preferences than my family- I love the MK and would rather stay near there, for the magic and for the daily castle view of course, so I'd rather stay in that area and have access to the monorail. sure EPCOT is central, but the buses, boats, and walking do not make the Boardwalk as ideal as the monorail option in my opinion.

June 2009: I must admit I was a bit nervous about BWV for two reasons:
1. We rented points from a DVC member who I met on line. She seemed very nice, and I checked references, but I suppose those can be faked. I've never taken such a leap of faith, but the price was right...
2. I'd read some posts that indicated that the Villas side of the BW is looking a bit shabby.

I was pleasantly surprised on both counts! The point rental worked like a charm. We saved lots of cash, and the DVC member was totally honest. What a relief! And the villas were so NOT shabby! Ours was in beautiful condition, on the 5th floor, overlooking the lake. We had a lovely view of IllumiNations!
We could not have been more pleased with BWV! The pool area is fun, despite the big clown head. DS9 loved the slide, and The proximity to Epcot and DHS is awesome, plus the Boardwalk itself has a variety of shops and restaurants.
The theme and atmosphere at BWI/V is upscale, yet comfortable and relaxed.
Perhaps the best surprise was the friendliness and kindness shown to us by the CM's there. From the pool attnendants to the concierge and gift shop employees, everyone was helpful and considerate.
I would choose BWV again in a heart beat!