63 Days to Go: Boardwalk Inn

In the next installment of my Disney hotel series, we go across from the Beach and Yacht Club to Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort.

Designed to evoke the feel of the 1900s, the Boardwalk was designed after the boardwalks that sprung up in Atlantic City and Ocean City, which grew in popularity as people flocked to the Jersey shore in order to escape the heat and crowds of the city. The rooms are built around the boardwalk, which over looks the lagoon that separates it from the Beach and Yacht Club as well as the back entrance to Epcot.

Even if you don't stay at the Boardwalk, I suggest a visit to it. Along the boardwalk are several restaurants, including the ESPN Club and Big River Grille and Brewing Works. My family loves to eat at the Big River Grille, which also houses its own brewery. You can dine and watch them brew the beer at the same time. The last time we went, the building was under refurbishment so Big River had been relocated to the Atlantic Dance Hall (which turns into a dance club every night). My mother and I had grilled chicken over penne covered in marinara sauce which was delicious.

The Boardwalk is listed as an Epcot resort and falls under "Deluxe" on the pricing list.