The Disney World Beach Club resort is a throwback to a 19th-century, New England-inspired lakeside resort. It sits right next to Disney's Yacht club resort and is a short walking distance to Epcot, the Boardwalk, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels.
With it's bright, seaside themed decor, the Beach club seems a little more relaxed than the Yacht club, which has a nautical, more upscale New England theme.
The 2 resorts share an incredible three-acre lakeside water park Stormalong Bay, with an outdoor pool, water slides, spa tubs, two quiet pools, and white-sand beach
Is the Beach Club resort the right place for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide.
Theme: Eastern Seaside resort circa early 20th century
Room Notes: Rooms are an average size for a Disney deluxe resort with white-wicker furniture, soft green, blue and salmon tones, and step-out balconies.
Some rooms have recently been refurbished with new paint and carpet. You can also request to have a lakeside view which, for most people, is well worth the extra.
Dining Options: Your dining options at the Beach club are excellent.
In addition to several restaurants at the Beach club and Yacht club you are also within a short walk to the restaurants on the Boardwalk, Epcot, Swan and Dolphin Resorts.
The restaurants available at the Beach club and Yacht club are:
Cape May Cafe (Full Service Buffet Dinner with Character Breakfast)
Hurricane Hanna's Grill (Quick Service)
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Quick Service)
Yachtsman Steakhouse (Full Service Signature)
Captain's Grille (Full Service)
Transportation: One of the main reasons to choose the Disney Beach Club Resort is because of it's location.
It's just a short walk to Epcot or the Boardwalk and about 15-20 minute walk to Hollywood Studios. Here are your transporation options:
- Walk to Epcot (International Gateway), Boardwalk, Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club or Hollywood Studios
- Water Taxi to Boardwalk Inn, Hollywood Studios Epcot
- Buses to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Water parks and Disney Resorts.
Recreation: The main attraction here is the water complex shared with the Yacht club resort.
Stormalong Bay consists of a zero-depth entry, sand bottom pool, water slide, waterfalls spa tubs and white sand beaches. All your recreation options include:
- 2 pools
- 4 Whirlpool spas
- Tennis
- Marina/boat rental
- Arcade
- Fishing
- Beach Volleyball
- Running/Jogging trail
- Fitness club
- Nightly Bedtime Stories
Plus the Beach club also offers a full service spa (treatments are extra)
Strengths:
- One of the best pool complexes at Disney World
- Excellent location: walking distance to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk, Boardwalk Inn, Swan and Dolphin Resorts
- Because of it's central location you have access to tons of restaurants including Boardwalk and Epcot restaurants
- Nightly Bedtime Stories that kids will love (Channel 14)
Weaknesses:
- Some rooms are becoming a bit dated and worn
- Some people may prefer the more upscale feel of the Yacht club
- Buses to the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom can be very full since they service the Yacht club, Beach club, Boardwalk Inn, Swan, and Dolphin Hotels