Pizza Window
(photos below)

Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas, located in the Epcot Resort Area (and easily accessible by walkway from both Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios, in addition to several other resorts in the area), is an attraction in itself, with plenty of shopping opportunities, several nightclub venues, and more than a few eateries, along with evening entertainment and an ambience that makes this a delightful place to visit.

One of the eateries here is a walk-up "pizza window" which opens into a mini-kitchen inside the front of Spoodles restaurant. This window sells pizza by the slice, as well as whole, made-to-order pizzas. All seating here is outdoors; many tables are situated under a high awning which helps to shield Guests from the sun and rain, but don't expect significant comfort here during very hot or inclement weather. 

Aronda recently stopped here for a pizza, and while she found the pizza itself to be very yummy, there were a few issues surrounding this eatery which concerned her. Unfortunately, while fresh-brewed iced tea is served in Spoodles, neither brewed iced tea nor even "tea on tap" (from the soda fountain) is offered through the Pizza Window. Additionally, this is one of several restaurants at Walt Disney World which has decided to follow the Disneyland model in which one size of fountain drink is offered, and you can be assured that the size you'll get isn't large! A nice feature is the use of pagers to alert you that your order is ready (if you've ordered a whole pizza or you're waiting on fresh slices), so you can wander away a short distance or go ahead and claim a table while you're waiting on your food. 

The Pizza Window is one of several locations where BoardWalk Guests can utilize their refillable mugs, in addition to BoardWalk Bakery and Leaping Horse Libations pool bar. An interesting thing about BoardWalk's refillable mugs is that the mugs themselves aren't actually "refilled" after the initial fill at the time of purchase. Because there are no self-service fountains at BoardWalk, the Guest would have to hand their mugs to an employee to refill. However, to avoid the need for the employees to handle used mugs (causing sanitation questions to arise), the Guest presents the mug and receives a paper cup filled with the beverage of his or her choice. Hmmm...the Guest is left to either pour the cup contents into the mug, or simply use the mug as a "proof of purchase" of the refillable mug concept and drink from the paper cup. Either way, this concept can create a nuisance quickly for a Guest sent with several mugs to refill!

If you're longing for an oven-baked pizza with your favorite toppings, consider stopping by the Pizza Window to grab one. The BoardWalk is just a short distance from International Gateway in Epcot, and a 15-minute walk or boat ride from Disney-MGM Studios. Remember, a large pizza can feed several people, so you may be able to have a less-expensive--and group-pleasing--meal here!

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For the menu at this restaurant, click here. 
Last updated july 3, 2007