Disney's BOARDWALK INN Information & Questions

DisneyFive · Apr 29, 2021

GADisneyDad14 said:
Yeah, someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I think Pop is one of the few resorts where there aren’t ‘leisure pools’ and all three do have lifeguards. Most other resorts don’t have that same setup.

They definitely aren't "leisure" pools now. Back in 2010 and 2011 (our first two trips to WDW) we stayed at POP. There were lifeguards at all pools, but when their shift was done at night they would announce to the computer pool and the bowling pin pools that there were no longer lifeguards on duty and it was swim at your own risk. They didn't shut those two pools (or at least the computer pool because that's the one we were always in. I'm not 100% sure what they did with the bowling pin pool but I assume it was the same since it also wasn't the main pool) There also weren't gates. Fast forward to 2018 and all pools had gates and once the lifeguards were done with their night shift (which again was way earlier than I would have expected), all pools closed with no access until the morning.

I would love it if we could relax later at the BWV quiet pool(s). We aren't loud people in general, but just like to relax at the end of the night for a bit before hitting bed.

Dan

kimmar067 · Apr 30, 2021

kimmar067 · Apr 30, 2021

Tess · Apr 30, 2021

Dug720 said:
The clown is gone if that was the issue.

I am aware the clown was replaced although Clowns Never Bothered Me Anyway. . . .LOL :charac2:

We really just enjoy the peace and quiet of the BWI quiet/leisure pool. It has always been like being at home in our backyard pool. You could sit with toes in the water, drinks in hand and no one cares versus the inability to even have a plastic water bottle near the edge of the guarded pools.

kimmar067 · Apr 30, 2021

Tess said:
...You could sit with toes in the water, drinks in hand and no one cares versus the inability to even have a plastic water bottle near the edge of the guarded pools.

...I totes get it....I was 'scolded' for having my tootsies in the water.....of course, I had a margarita in hand at the time...

txagftbl · Apr 30, 2021

Sorry if I missed it, but does the pool close for winter, or is it open all year?

CarolynFH · Apr 30, 2021

txagftbl said:
Sorry if I missed it, but does the pool close for winter, or is it open all year?

It’s open all year, except for a very few unpredictable extra-cold days when they’ll close it. It’s heated as well.

txagftbl · Apr 30, 2021

I am aware the clown was replaced although Clowns Never Bothered Me Anyway. . . .LOL :charac2:

We really just enjoy the peace and quiet of the BWI quiet/leisure pool. It has always been like being at home in our backyard pool. You could sit with toes in the water, drinks in hand and no one cares versus the inability to even have a plastic water bottle near the edge of the guarded pools.
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When did they get rid of the clown?

CarolynFH · Apr 30, 2021

txagftbl said:
I am aware the clown was replaced although Clowns Never Bothered Me Anyway. . . .LOL We really just enjoy the peace and quiet of the BWI quiet/leisure pool. It has always been like being at home in our backyard pool. You could sit with toes in the water, drinks in hand and no one cares versus the inability to even have a plastic water bottle near the edge of the guarded pools.

When did they get rid of the clown?
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After reopening - can’t remember whether fall or winter.

Dave006 · Apr 30, 2021

txagftbl said:
When did they get rid of the clown?

They began removing the Clown facade on Oct. 9th and by Dec. 15th we had the new panel that replaced it unveiled.

This is when a funny point that day as the original sign they put up had a spelling mistake. The sign painter spelled KEISTER COASTER incorrectly as KIESTER... oops. The old i before e vowel exception struck again since in this case the K was replacing C.

So Pennywise the Clown (not his real name) did not go quietly into the dust bin of history.. at the Luna Park Pool.

Dave

The Mayor · Apr 30, 2021

kimmar067 said:
....BLASPHEMER!

At least it was more of a conversation piece that that faux art that there now

evilqueenmindy · Apr 30, 2021

Officially returning to boardwalk inn in July! I’m so excited, and kind of surprised it was the best AP weekend deal I was able to find on the current offer. We will be skipping the parks and having a relaxed weekend.

now if flying fish would just reopen, my weekend would be complete :rolleyes1

Nabas · Apr 30, 2021

evilqueenmindy said:
Officially returning to boardwalk inn in July! I’m so excited, and kind of surprised it was the best AP weekend deal I was able to find on the current offer. We will be skipping the parks and having a relaxed weekend.

now if flying fish would just reopen, my weekend would be complete

We'll be at the BWV in 2 weeks, staying only 1 night before switching to VGF.

Then we have the BWV again for the 50th anniversary!