Christmas at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn (With Lots of Photos)

Visiting Disney’s Boardwalk at Christmas is always a treat. Boardwalk has the most traditional Christmas decorations, including many reds and greens. Of course, the Boardwalk is a little more extravagant with its quirky accents. But those accents are also what make it so charming.

From gingerbread to traditional colors, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn will surely put you in the holiday spirit. Below, we’ll tour Disney’s Boardwalk at Christmas. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World over the holiday season, I encourage you to take the time to visit the resort to see the extraordinary decor.

This article was updated on November 21, 2023.

Boardwalk Inn is home to one of several gingerbread displays at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s version is exceptionally unique from previous years. It’s a scaled-down version of the actual Boardwalk Deli. We have a separate article with an in-depth look at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn’s gingerbread display if you want to see the tiny details.

I’m sure you love Christmas at Walt Disney World as much as I do. But regarding the holiday decor, I can’t help but admit that I’m partial to Disney’s Boardwalk. I’ve never figured out exactly what it is–but it feels like Christmas.

Maybe it’s the carnival or circus-themed elements and how they are presented in the decor.

Have you ever seen a white with black-striped tiger carousel pony in the form of an ornament? If you take a moment to inspect the tree and register what you see, you’ll know what I mean. But if you’re reading this article, I doubt I have to tell you that.

Boardwalk Inn’s entrance has an authentic Americana look with flags. Garland is elegantly draped from the transoms.

These wreaths are gorgeous.

Bright red poinsettias have been added to the planters.

Once you step inside Boardwalk’s lobby, you’ll know it’s Christmas.

We could not visit the Boardwalk without taking a moment to admire the chandelier in the entryway.

Beautiful arrangements are secured around the sconces.

The entire lobby is frosted with garland with a look that says, “I’ll take a little garland with my ornaments.”

It’s a happy place.

Boardwalk Inn is a little special to my family. It was the first deluxe resort we stayed at many years ago. The resort is also where I was introduced to my favorite resort at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Beach Club. Had I not stayed here, who knows how long it would have taken me to discover the place where I feel most at home during my visits. That said, I genuinely have no complaints about Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. It has a novel charm that’s very specific to the property, especially at Christmas.

We’ll step out onto the verandah to inspect things. This is a lovely place to sit when the weather is pleasant.

You can see the Boardwalk’s bright green faux lawn from the deck. A giant Christmas tree sits in the center. Here are a few more photos of the area.

If we walk back inside, we can take the interior staircase by Belle Vue Lounge down to the Boardwalk. It’s draped with festive garland.

Outside, each of the light poles is wrapped in garland.

Here is a closer look at the stunning outdoor tree and the scene you’ll almost always find around it. The lawn is always busy and even more so during the holidays.

From time to time, our feelings and affections change and grow. I’ve come to look at Disney’s Boardwalk in a different light since my stay there this last summer. I never thought about the resort being so child-friendly, but it is.

The tree on the lawn is impressive. You can expect to find adults and children alike running circles around it.

At night, the tree takes on an entirely different glow.

When I walked back through later in the evening, I was surprised to find so many guests watching the nightly movie on the lawn. It was endearing.

For more information about Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, you might enjoy the following:

• Newly Refurbished Rooms at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
• Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Review
• Disney’s Boardwalk Restaurants Guide
• The Pools at Disney’s Boardwalk

If you’re planning a Resort Hopping Tour at Disney World, you might enjoy stopping to see these other resorts during Christmas:

• Christmas at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club
• Tour Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Christmas
• Disney’s Polynesian at Christmas
• Grand Floridian Christmas Photos
• Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Or check out our guide to the Top 10 Disney Resorts at Christmas. Merry Christmas from Disney’s Boardwalk!

What Do You Think?

What do you think about Christmas at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn? Is this one of your favorite resorts to tour during the holidays? What part do you like most? Share your comments below. We would love to hear your opinion and value your feedback.