Disney's BOARDWALK INN Information & Questions

[pinkxray]

I think it looks pretty cute. My kids watch the new Mickey shorts every morning and will be thrilled!

 

[stitchfan18]

We are there in about 3 weeks! Is it safe to assume the slide will finally reopen by then? Fingers crossed it stays warm enough for afternoon swims when we are there!

 

[mrsap]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/12/mick...d-for-former-clown-slide-at-boardwalk-resort/

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Sort of surprised at some of the negative comments I see online. That slide itself is still one of the BEST and most well-themed slides at any WDW resort. I mean, the thing is built in a giant wooden roller coaster. The theming of a bridge that provides a walkway over the end to connect to sides of the pool (and prevent people from being to jump in right by the slide splash area) is a pretty minor part of the overall slide, IMO.

 

[pirate33]

It looks kind of cheap to me.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

It looks kind of cheap to me.

I agree. I don't like that and the fact that it just doesn't fit the theme.

 

[GPC0321]

Definitely a fan of the new slide facade over the clown. It's on theme and less traumatizing, lol.

 

[The Mayor]

I liked the clown so this new design is pretty bland and boring to me.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I liked the clown so this new design is pretty bland and boring to me.

I'm gonna miss the spaghettio hair.

 

[Dave006]

I agree. I don't like that and the fact that it just doesn't fit the theme.

Actually it fits 2020 as it is flat and boring. I like the concept but it is just a flat sign vs a true themed facade for the slide feature that the Clown face provided.

Dave

 

[Sara W]

I am sitting at BWV right now and wondering if the slide is open. My kids have been so sad that they wouldn’t get to go down a slide, but luckily it’s been too cold to swim. I hope we don’t show up to the pool tomorrow and they can see a finished slide that they can’t use!

 

[vital]

We are there in about 3 weeks! Is it safe to assume the slide will finally reopen by then? Fingers crossed it stays warm enough for afternoon swims when we are there!

The slide was open yesterday.

 

[slyster]

picture of the new slide?

 

[vital]

picture of the new slide?

I posed it in this thread. I'm on phone at work so can't post it right now.

 

[Dave006]

picture of the new slide?

Here is the link to @vital 's picture of the replacement of the Clown face slide exit.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...tion-questions.3344344/page-534#post-62535081
Dave

 

[slyster]

Thank you! I like it better than the clown

 

[EpcotNerd]

As BCV owners, we decided to venture out of our element and spend 5 nights at the BWVs! We had room 4063 overlooking the courtyard. Weather was relatively cool but the pool was doable for mid-day breaks. The BW was definitely quiet with limited activities and some restaurant closures. I have to say, the staff was great during our whole stay! We had no luck with ROTR boarding groups trying exactly at 7:00 AM on 3 of our mornings. We simply chose another park after that and went our way. I've attached a picture of the view from our room and a couple of Christmas decoration pictures for your enjoyment! We'll be heading back to home base [BCV] in January which was supposed to be for MW but will make the best of it with the early start for festival of the arts! Any questions, just let me know!

Thanks for this update, heading there in January. When you say "limited activities" do you mean the Boardwalk entertainers? I assume they aren't there right now? Did the recreation staff at BW host any other activities at BW besides the nightly movie?

Thanks so much!

 

[PCFriar80]

Thanks for this update, heading there in January. When you say "limited activities" do you mean the Boardwalk entertainers? I assume they aren't there right now? Did the recreation staff at BW host any other activities at BW besides the nightly movie?

Thanks so much!

Yes, the Boardwalk entertainers were missing. No ESPN Club, Flying Fish or Big River Grill, no food kiosk booths were open, no carnival games, no surrey bikes and Ample Hills has closed for good. There were daily pool activities and the movies were shown on select nights on the green.

 

[DeluxePrincess]

Any news on when the BWI side will reopen?

 

[snappy]

Is the Belle Vue lounge open in the evening?