Disney's BOARDWALK INN Information & Questions

[Toolulu22]

Unfortunately it's frequently incorrect when it comes to room types and room amenities.

That's disappointing to learn.

 

[kandb]

Can anyone give me any information about the Safeway that is walking distance from BWI. We are staying there in August and usually get an amazon prime delivery but if Safeway is not too far, may just go there. Do they yogurts, snacks, wine, milk? We will be staying at BWI, not the villas. Will it be a far walk? Is it close to miniature golf?

 

[Toolulu22]

Can anyone give me any information about the Safeway that is walking distance from BWI. We are staying there in August and usually get an amazon prime delivery but if Safeway is not too far, may just go there. Do they yogurts, snacks, wine, milk? We will be staying at BWI, not the villas. Will it be a far walk? Is it close to miniature golf?

It is close to the Miniature Golf, not sure about the Safeway.

 

[Lvsdisney]

Can anyone give me any information about the Safeway that is walking distance from BWI. We are staying there in August and usually get an amazon prime delivery but if Safeway is not too far, may just go there. Do they yogurts, snacks, wine, milk? We will be staying at BWI, not the villas. Will it be a far walk? Is it close to miniature golf?

I think you mean the Speedway which is just across the street from the entrance of the hotel. You can see it clearly on Google maps. It is a gas station/ mini mart. There is no Safeway within walking distance of anywhere on property.

 

[kandb]

I think you mean the Speedway which is just across the street from the entrance of the hotel. You can see it clearly on Google maps. It is a gas station/ mini mart. There is no Safeway within walking distance of anywhere on property.

Yes, I did mean Speedway. Thank you. I am assuming you can milk and boxed breakfast goods?

 

[Best Aunt]

Can anyone give me any information about the Safeway that is walking distance from BWI. We are staying there in August and usually get an amazon prime delivery but if Safeway is not too far, may just go there. Do they yogurts, snacks, wine, milk? We will be staying at BWI, not the villas. Will it be a far walk?

You can also check out the big gift shop on the Boardwalk, which has yogurt, snacks and milk. Probably wine as well, but I haven't looked for that. Any Disney hotel which has a DVC (villas) section has food items in the gift shop. For the BoardWalk, the gift shop is on the BoardWalk rather than in the hotel proper.

 

[Lvsdisney]

Yes, I did mean Speedway. Thank you. I am assuming you can milk and boxed breakfast goods?

I have not been in it yet but i would think you could get those things. I know they sell beer and wine from other posters here! You know, the important stuff.

 

[AngiTN]

I think you mean the Speedway which is just across the street from the entrance of the hotel. You can see it clearly on Google maps. It is a gas station/ mini mart. There is no Safeway within walking distance of anywhere on property.

I was wondering too, trying to picture a Safeway anywhere. Heck, are there even Safeway in FL? Anyway, glad you figured out Speedway, not Safeway.

And yeah, I think anything you'd by there they sell in the stores at the Villa resorts and probably for about the same amount, since convenience stores are so overpriced.

 

[Pete W.]

I have not been in it yet but i would think you could get those things. I know they sell beer and wine from other posters here! You know, the important stuff.

The Speedway has a very limited selection of groceries. They do have cereal boxes, and lots of snack foods, water and soda, and their beer/wine selection is better than the Screen Door which is the store on The Boardwalk.

 

[Toolulu22]

We usually rent a car and stop at a grocery story/Walmart kind of store on the way and stock up. Otherwise, depending on how much you need, you can either use an Uber or other service to go get what you need. The cost is about $20 for an hour.

 

[kandb]

This year I might just bring a carryon bag with boxes of cereal, breakfast foods, snacks etc. We usually order from amazon prime but last year when we were staying at the BC, they brought our delivery to the Polynesian and we didn't get it until late at night (the manager from bell services actually drove to the Poly to pick it up for us (which was beyond great customer service because it was not WDW fault at all) because amazon kept saying they were sending over someone to get it and bring it to the BC). We are 5 people and usually on bring 2 carryons, so think I will just do that.

 

[Toolulu22]

This year I might just bring a carryon bag with boxes of cereal, breakfast foods, snacks etc. We usually order from amazon prime but last year when we were staying at the BC, they brought our delivery to the Polynesian and we didn't get it until late at night (the manager from bell services actually drove to the Poly to pick it up for us (which was beyond great customer service because it was not WDW fault at all) because amazon kept saying they were sending over someone to get it and bring it to the BC). We are 5 people and usually on bring 2 carryons, so think I will just do that.

We haven't used Prime yet, but I've considered it for our next trip. Interesting to note your experience with them. I wonder if this is common, or if they typically get it right. I'm type-A and don't like for things I've paid for to get messed up on my vacation.

 

[Best Aunt]

We haven't used Prime yet, but I've considered it for our next trip. Interesting to note your experience with them. I wonder if this is common, or if they typically get it right. I'm type-A and don't like for things I've paid for to get messed up on my vacation.

Don't forget that there is a difference between Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Now. Prime ships to you, and presumably will end up in the Boardwalk Convention Center office. Prime Now gets delivered to Bell Services; you choose a time window during which delivery is made.

 

[AngiTN]

This year I might just bring a carryon bag with boxes of cereal, breakfast foods, snacks etc. We usually order from amazon prime but last year when we were staying at the BC, they brought our delivery to the Polynesian and we didn't get it until late at night (the manager from bell services actually drove to the Poly to pick it up for us (which was beyond great customer service because it was not WDW fault at all) because amazon kept saying they were sending over someone to get it and bring it to the BC). We are 5 people and usually on bring 2 carryons, so think I will just do that.

We've done that before. Heck, I've even brought cartons of shelf stable single serve milk in my checked bags. It's the milk we regularly use at home anyway, so it's not something I buy extra. We don't go through milk fast enough at home or at the resort so it works great instead of buying half gallon of milk once there. Depends on how long of a trip. Those, along with a few of those single serve cereal bowls. Grab spoons in the food court and we are set for breakfast.

 

[Toolulu22]

Don't forget that there is a difference between Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Now. Prime ships to you, and presumably will end up in the Boardwalk Convention Center office. Prime Now gets delivered to Bell Services; you choose a time window during which delivery is made.

I didn't know about Prime Now. Thanks!

 

[kandb]

Yes, it's definitely Prime Now. You do pick a 2 hour window and they bring it to bell services. We have never had a problem before last year but I just think it will be easier to bring stuff from home and then pick a few things up from either the resort or Speedway.

 

[yaya74]

What's the recent bus situation from BWI to MK? My trip will be in early August and I need to be inside of MK by 9:45am for a 10am tour. What time should I arrive at the bus stop for MK? I will also have a car. Will it be quicker if I drive to TTC and then take the monorail/boat to MK? Last year MK opens at 9am in early August. Thank you!!

 

[Michiel]

Have just decided to stay at The BW April / May 2019, after we had an amazing time last fall at GF, very much looking forward to staying on site again. Now only 386 days left Looking forward to following this thread along the way!

 

[Pete W.]

What's the recent bus situation from BWI to MK? My trip will be in early August and I need to be inside of MK by 9:45am for a 10am tour. What time should I arrive at the bus stop for MK? I will also have a car. Will it be quicker if I drive to TTC and then take the monorail/boat to MK? Last year MK opens at 9am in early August. Thank you!!

I would suggest being at the bus stop between 8:45 and 9am. Definitely don't drive to the TTC -- it's not faster.

 

[Spintopbeach]

Can you see fireworks from boardwalk inn?