If you are considering a holiday at Disney World, on top of the excitement of visiting such a place there does come the stress of trying to figure out where to stay. There are a ton of resorts to choose from and in this post we’ll go over the Boardwalk Inn vs Polynesian in case you might be trying to decide between the two.
Boardwalk Inn Overview
If you are in the mood to enjoy a whimsical and charming experience and be transported back to the turn of the 20th century of the Atlantic City waterfront, then you don’t need to look any further than the Boardwalk Inn. You can enjoy a swim at Luna Park or relax while having a massage at their fitness center. Other times you can enjoy the fun of playing a variety of carnival style games, great nightlife, and great dining choices. You’ll find that the Boardwalk Inn is located walking distance to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, which is a plus.
Polynesian Overview
Now, if you’re looking for more of a tropical experience then you’ll love the atmosphere that this South Pacific oasis offers you with its lush landscapes, tropical palm trees, and more. You can immerse yourself in moonlight walks with its exotic outdoor island atmosphere. You can also enjoy great dining and enjoy their unique tropical environment that guests have enjoyed for years.
Boardwalk Rooms, Suites, Studios, & Villas
They offer a variety of types of rooms that you can choose from that all have different views such as gardens, leisure pool, parking lot, the boardwalk, or Crescent Lake.
Standard Rooms
These rooms offer one king and one day bed or two queens, or one king, two queens, and one day bed. They sleep up to 5 people. Some of their amenities include: hair dryer, free WiFi, pool towels, phone and voicemail, coffee maker, TV, safe, patio or balcony.
Standard & Deluxe Rooms Club Level
These rooms offer two queens or one king or two queens and one day bed and they sleep up 2 to 6 people. They have the same amenities as the standard rooms with the addition of a DVD player and full access to Disney Signature services.
Two Bedroom Club Level
They offer two kinds and one queen sofa sleeper and one twin sleeper chair or one king and two queens, one day bed, and one queen sofa sleeper and they sleep up to 9 people. They have all the same amenities as the other rooms but have a kitchen, living area, DVD player, and all access to Disney Signature services.
Deluxe Studios
These come with one queen and one double sofa sleeper and a single pull down bed and sleep up to 5 people. Some of their amenities include: toaster, free WiFi, microwave, paper plates, bowls, utensils, hair dryer, phone and voicemail, pool towels, coffee maker, safe, and TV.
One Bedroom Villas
They offer one king and one queen sofa sleeper and sleep up to 4 people. Some of their amenities include: toaster, microwave, free WiFi, dishes, glass, and utensils, hair dryer, phone and voicemail, DVD player, TV, dishwasher, coffee maker, pool towels, iron and ironing board, patio or balcony.
Polynesian Rooms, Suites, & Bungalows
All of the rooms offer choices of different views that include: pool, marina, lagoon, monorail, parking area, garden, and theme park.
Standard Rooms
Come with two queens and one day bed and sleep up to 5 people. Some of the amenities include: hair dryer, free WiFi, pool towels, TV, phone and voicemail, coffee maker, safe, table and chairs.
Rooms & Suites Club Level
They offer two queens and one day bed, one king and two queens and one queen sofa sleeper, and one king and sleep 2 to 8 people. Their amenities include the same as the standard rooms with access to all the Disney Signature services.
Deluxe Studios
Offer one queen and one queen pull down and one single pull down bed and they sleep up to 5 people. Their amenities include: free WiFi, toaster, paper plates, bowls, utensils, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, microwave, coffee maker, TV, safe, pool towels.
Bungalows
Offer one king, one queen, one queen pull down, and one single pull down bed and sleep up to 8 people. Some of their amenities include: deck with furniture and plunge pool, toaster, microwave, free WiFi, dishes, glasses, utensils hair dryer, iron and ironing board, dishwasher, coffee maker, pool towels, TV, fridge, safe, patio or balcony.
Boardwalk Inn Dining
You’ll find a variety of dining experiences at the Boardwalk Inn that include the following:
Flying Fish
Offers dinner only that includes a variety of spirits, steaks, seafood and more.
Trattoria al Forno
The serve both breakfast and dinner while you enjoy this charming Italian style restaurant that features of variety of Italian classic dishes including lasagna and pizza. They also have a Disney Character breakfast the kids will love.
Big Grille & Brewing Works
They serve lunch and dinner and offers a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches, and a variety of beverages.
Boardwalk Bakery
They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can enjoy a variety of bakery items and breakfast favorites along with a variety of American foods for lunch and dinner.
Pizza Window
Offers lunch and dinner where you can buy pizza by the slice or an entire pizza from a quick service window.
The To Go Cart
Here you can enjoy quick service offering hot dogs, foot long dogs, cheese dogs, corn dogs, subs, burger, and a variety of other sandwiches.
Funnel Cake Cart
Sells delicious funnel cake and other tasty snacks.
They also offer several bars and lounges that include, Belle Vue Lounge, Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas, Leaping Horse Libations, and AbracadaBar. All serve a variety of beverages and snacks.
Polynesian Dining
The Polynesian offers a variety of Savory specialty foods found in the South Pacific as well as great American classic foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Capt. Cook’s
Serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snacks that are inspired by the South Seas.
Pineapple Lanai
Offers a variety of snacks including their famous DOLE WHIP.
Kona Cafe
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer a variety of foods with an Asian flair along with American favorites.
Ohana
Offers breakfast and dinner with great breakfasts and Polynesian themed dinners for the entire family to enjoy.
Kona Island
Serves great breakfast, lunch, and dinner that offers a variety of food including seafood and a variety of desserts.
They also offer a variety of bars and lounges that include Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Oasis Bar & Grill, Tambu Lounge – Great Ceremonial House, and the Barefoot Pool Bar.
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