There are several carnival games to play on Disney's BoardWalk, along with typical boardwalk food like cheese fries, chili dogs, corn dogs, and funnel cakes.
From around 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. you may see performers along the boardwalk doing magic, juggling, comedy, or a combination of acts.
They do their shows one at a time so you don’t have to miss any of the performances.
Admission to Disney’s BoardWalk is FREE.
There is a cover charge to get in to Jellyrolls and sometimes at the Atlantic Dance Hall. The closest parking is located at
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn &
Disney’s BoardWalk Villa’s parking lots.
Disney’s BoardWalk opened in 1996 as part of the Epcot Resort Area. It is a short walk to Epcot and a longer, but pleasant walk to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s BoardWalk shares water transportation and a walking path with Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and some of the Epcot Resorts. Disney’s Boardwalk also shares the waterways with Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Walt Disney World Swan, and the Walt Disney World Dolphin. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas and Disney’s Beach Club Villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club and if you would like our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) click here.
If you are going to visit Disney’s BoardWalk and would like to stay within a short boat ride or an enjoyable walk, the Epcot Resort area is a great place to stay. For more information and reservations call 407-WDISNEY (934-7639).
EPCOT RESORT AREA
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Swan
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
There are some unique shopping choices along the BoardWalk, including the internationally acclaimed Wyland Galleries. Wyland is known for his paintings and murals depicting marine animals in their natural surroundings. The Screen Door General Store is just around the corner from Wyland and it serves as the general store for the Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Here you will find sundries such as snacks, drinks, and character items with the Disney BoardWalk theme.
ENTERTAINMENT
Atlantic Dance Hall - If you did not get enough exercise during the day walking through the theme parks this is a great place to dance the night away. The interior is art deco with a large dance floor in the middle of the venue. The place comes alive with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system pumping out some of your favorite dance music. Get your groove on after a day in the parks. You must be 21 years old with an acceptable form of ID to enter.
Jellyrolls - This place is the most popular nightspot in the Epcot Resort Area. Dueling piano players entertain the audience with their immense talent on the ivories and their comedic improv. Come and sing along to your all time favorites with many laughs in between.
RESERVATION DINING
Flying Fish Café - This innovative American eatery emphasizes fresh, seasonal, seafood specialties. They also feature oak-grilled steaks along with some vegetarian dishes. Don’t forget to try the Peeky Toe Crab Cakes with “Flying Fish” slaw and Ancho-Chile remoulade for starters. Watch the culinary creations prepared in the “On Stage” kitchen area. The Flying Fish Café is only open for dinner and the hours are 5:30 to 10:30 P.M. Friday & Saturday and 5:30 to 10:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday. They participate in the Disney Dining Plan, For reservations call 407-WDW-DINE.
Kouzzina by Cat Cora – The menu at Kouzzina -- pronounced koo-zee-nah, Greek for kitchen -- will pay tribute to Cora's Greek roots with a Mediterranean-style cuisine. Cora, a longtime regular at Epcot's and Disneyland's food and wine festivals, began working with Disney in 2008, creating a video-on-demand series to showcase ways to help families develop more healthful lifestyles
WALK-UP DINING WITH TABLE SERVICE
Big River Grille & Brewing Works - This micro-brewery provides a glimpse of the beer making process. Come and get a sampling of all their handcrafted ales. Their menu features American cuisine including beef, chicken, and seafood. Children are welcome and they do provide a kid’s menu. They have indoor and outdoor dining. The exterior seating area has been voted as one of the best places to dine outdoors in the World (Walt Disney World). It is located right on Disney’s BoardWalk with excellent views of Crescent Lake. They are open from 11:00 A.M. to Midnight and serve Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks throughout the day. They participate in the Disney Dining Plan. You must Walk-Up to put your name on a list to get a table.
ESPN Club - The ESPN Club is the best place to go for the sports enthusiast in the family. They have over 100 monitors playing sports in this dining, entertainment, and shopping venue. Wherever you are in the club, you will not have to miss a play (even in the bathroom). The menu features American food with specialties like “Boo-Yeah” chili and their House Recipe Hot Wings. Their hours are 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. Sunday - Thursday and 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. Friday & Saturday. They serve Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks throughout the day. They do not take reservations. If you want to see a certain game, we suggest getting there an hour early. When they are full, a line forms outside the door for seating. Sometimes you can be lucky and get a table in the bar area. If you are coming to the ESPN Club to see your favorite team play, wear your colors. Most people do. The restaurant participates in the Disney Dining Plan.
COUNTER SERVICE DINING
BoardWalk Bakery - If you are staying at one of the Epcot Resorts, this is a popular place to go for the early riser in the family. Take tasty breakfast treats & coffee to the room to get the sleepy heads going and ready for a big day in the parks. They are open from 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. and serve bakery items and beverages throughout the day. You can pre-order cakes of all flavors and sizes. They participate in the Disney Dining Plan.
Spoodles Pizza Window - The Spoodles restaurant has a pizza window that sells wood-oven pizza by the slice. It is ideal for the late night munchies after the parks close. Their hours vary depending on the season. There is outdoor seating close to the window.
Seashore Sweets - The ultimate candy store, right on Disney’s BoardWalk. They sell Candies, Chocolates, and Hand-dipped Ice Cream throughout the day. They open at 11:30 A.M. and usually stay open until Midnight. The closing time varies depending on the season.
For the RESERVATION DINING experiences, we highly recommend that you call 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) and make reservations as soon as you can. You cannot make reservations on-line. You have to call 407-WDW-DINE. Create a vacation schedule and write your time & reservation # along with the Disney Dining # 407-WDW-DINE. They will allow you to make dining reservations up to 180 days prior to your visit. It is better to be safe than sorry. When you call, be sure to ask about the Disney Dining Plan. It can save you up to 30% on your dining at the Walt Disney World Resort.