Disney’s BoardWalk

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Far less harried and crowded than Disney Springs, the very small Disney's BoardWalk area across from Epcot and along Crescent Lake echoes waterfront boardwalks of turn-of-the-century New England seaside resorts. On Thursday to Saturday evenings magicians, jugglers and musicians give a festive vibe, and there are a handful of good restaurants and bars. Pick up a doughnut or cute lil' Mickey Mouse cakes at the bakery, and toot around on a surrey-with-the-fringe-on-top bike.


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