Most people on their Disney World vacations get up to rope drop the parks, head to a popular breakfast dining experience, or head straight to their resort’s coffee shop. Me? I get up early for an entirely different reason.

The BoardWalk

There are PLENTY of reasons why someone would get up early at their Disney resort, but my reason is way more unique than others, and I recommend that everyone tries this at least once in their life because it’s just so…peaceful.

On my recent visit to Disney’s BoardWalk, I encountered something I’ve never seen — or should I say heard — before. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn was the resort I would always stay at with my family on vacation growing up, so it holds a special place in my heart. And even after ALL of those years staying there, I never realized something until a couple of weeks ago: The music.

BoardWalk Resort

Now, yes, I always knew there was music playing on the BoardWalk, but I’m specifically talking about it being OFF! I’m currently in the middle of a series where I’m trying to find the BEST resort to work from home at, and the BoardWalk was one of my recent stops. I start my workdays at 9 AM each morning, which means I have to be set up and ready to go at the resorts at 9 AM.

When I arrived at the BoardWalk at around 8:30 AM, something seemed off, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was. That was until I opened my laptop and started working because that’s when the music STARTED!

Let’s go to the BoardWalk!

Yup — at 9 AM on the dot, the beautiful instrumental ambiance started playing at the BoardWalk, and that’s something I had never realized before. As a family on vacation, we were always out the door before then, so we never realized there was no music playing when we left — we were just too excited to get to the parks. But now, I’m making THIS the reason I wake up so early at my Disney World hotel, and that’s for a couple of reasons.

Disney’s BoardWalk

Reason number one: I can get to enjoy some peace and quiet. Yes, the BoardWalk music is something special and one of my favorites out of all of the resorts, but there’s also something so amazing about the natural sounds of Disney. The horns of the FriendShip Boats. The sound of footsteps on the wooden BoardWalk. The excitement of guests headed to their first park of the day. It’s all so magical.

FriendShip boat at the BoardWalk

There’s also something special about being up before everyone else. You can really soak in the feeling of being at Disney World, and what better way to do it than without the crowds? The BoardWalk is empty early in the mornings — go on a nice stroll around Crescent Lake before everyone else decides to do the same. This is YOUR time. Take it while you can.

Disney’s BoardWalk

So, yes — I may not be getting up early to beat the crowds to the parks, but I’m absolutely beating them to being the first to experience the natural sights and sounds of the resort. Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news, updates, tips, and tricks.

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