Hi there, Kraig! Welcome back to planDisney. Thanks for stopping by with another great question.
In just a few short weeks, I will be staying at a resort hotel in
Disney's BoardWalk area, and I cannot wait. Enjoying my morning coffee or tea while watching the sunrise over Crescent Lake is one of my very favorite Walt Disney World Resort pastimes, and I'm counting down the minutes. I'm sure you're feeling the excitement too for your own vacation!
My children LOVE visiting vending machines when we are on vacation. We could have just enjoyed a Kitchen Sink Sundae at
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and they would still be over-the-moon excited to receive a treat from a vending machine. It's a true highlight for them, and it makes me the "cool Mom" when I hand over the coins and let them choose!
I checked in with a Cast Member, who unfortunately did not have a map of vending machine locations at
Disney's BoardWalk Inn. They shared that there should be signage at the resort hotel with arrows pointing you toward vending machines. Vending machine locations vary, and they are sometimes located on alternate floors. You may also find them in laundry rooms, in proximity to the ice maker, or stairwells. You're welcome to call the Front Desk from your resort hotel room to inquire about the vending machine locations closest to your room.
You will also be able to find sodas, water, and snack items at Dundy's Sundries and other merchandise locations. My family likes to order groceries so we have a supply of snacks and easy breakfasts in the room; my dear friend
Ashley P. shares the details and some great tips for grocery delivery to your Disney Resorts Collection hotel room in this answer.
Since I see you have a September visit planned, I have to ask if you've heard about the new
Disney After Hours Boo Bash? I was grinning as big as a Mickey pumpkin as I read the details about this spook-tacular event. If you would like to join the happy haunts at this year's Halloween happening, be sure to check out
all the details, including pricing, ticket dates, and more. Boo to you, and cheers to your stay at Disney's BoardWalk Inn this fall!
Wishing you a magical vacation - and a short walk to the vending machine,
Robyn