Resorts / BoardWalk

EPCOT Resort Area

Disney's BoardWalk Villas

Carnival lights, live entertainment, and the sights and sounds of a 1930s Atlantic boardwalk — all steps from EPCOT's International Gateway. The BoardWalk delivers a uniquely festive energy that no other DVC resort can replicate.

⛵ Boat 🚌 Bus 🌐 Walk to EPCOT
🌊 78 Pool
🚌 82 Transport
👶 85 Young kids
🚶 88 Walkability
🍽️ 91 Dining
📈 85 Value
📅 78 Booking
🧘 70 Low Stress

About this resort

BoardWalk Villas combines walkability to EPCOT with an unbeatable on-site entertainment district. The boardwalk itself is lined with restaurants, bars, and street performers — making it feel like a resort within a resort. A more affordable alternative to Beach Club with a similar EPCOT location.

Score breakdown

🌊 Pool Quality
Great
🚌 Transport Convenience
Great
👶 Young-child Friendliness
Excellent
🚶 Walkability
Excellent
🍽️ Dining Quality
Excellent
📈 Value Retention (resale)
Excellent
📅 Booking Difficulty
Challenging

Book at or close to 11 months for best availability

Room types

Deluxe Studio

Sleeps up to 5

10–29 pts/night

Resort, BoardWalk, or preferred view

Best for: Couples and small groups

One-Bedroom Villa

Sleeps up to 4

19–56 pts/night

Full kitchen, washer/dryer, separate bedroom

Best for: Travellers wanting cooking convenience

Two-Bedroom Villa

Sleeps up to 9

29–77 pts/night

Lock-off or dedicated — various views available

Best for: Larger groups

Grand Villa

Sleeps up to 12

76–145 pts/night

Three-bedroom BoardWalk/Preferred category

Best for: Large groups and special occasions

Honest pros & cons

👍 Pros

  • Short walk to EPCOT's International Gateway
  • On-site entertainment and dining along the BoardWalk, including Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
  • Flying Fish — one of WDW's best table-service restaurants
  • Friendship boat to Hollywood Studios (~10 minutes)
  • More affordable per night than Beach Club for comparable location
  • Vibrant evening boardwalk atmosphere — unique in DVC

👎 Cons

  • × Luna Park pool is enjoyable but not in the same league as Stormalong Bay
  • × Boardwalk entertainment area can be noisy at night for early risers
  • × Bus required for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
  • × Studios are compact and showing their age

This resort is best for

EPCOT fans Evening entertainment lovers Couples Budget-conscious EPCOT-area buyers

Quick facts

Opened 1996
DVC units 383
Location EPCOT Resort Area
Ideal stay 4–7 nights

Points per night

Studio 10–29 pts
1-Bedroom 19–56 pts
2-Bedroom 29–77 pts
Grand Villa 76–145 pts