Disney's Beach Club Resort
A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.
Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort
Pros
- Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
- Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
- Charming New England seaside theming
- Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area
Cons
- One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
- Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
- No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
- Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
- Pool area can get very crowded during peak season
Amenities
Recreation
- stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
- Water Slide
- catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
- Pool
- Quiet Pool
- Marina
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Tennis Courts
- Hot Tub
- ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Ship Shape Health Club (steam room, sauna, massage therapy, Nautilus/Hammer Strength/aerobics)
- Spa
Rooms
- rooms and suites with club-level service
Transportation
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Walk
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
On-Site Dining
4 restaurants at Disney's Beach Club Resort
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Beach Club Marketplace
Quick ServiceAmerican · Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Table ServiceAmerican · Lunch · Dinner
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Cape May Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood · Breakfast · Dinner
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Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican · Lunch · Snack
Community Discussions
- Beach Club "Resort View" or AoA Nemo Suites? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Beach Club Honest Opinion : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Beach Club Resort and The Boardwalk : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Contemporary or Beach Club? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Have other people had bad experiences with Beach Club? r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get from Beach Club to the theme parks?
You can take the boat to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. You can walk from Beach Club to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. For Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs, you'll use Disney buses. That setup is usually easier than relying on buses for every park day.
What dining options are at Beach Club?
Disney's Beach Club Resort has 4 on-site dining options. Sit-down options include Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and Cape May Cafe. Quick-service spots include Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill.
What pool and recreation amenities does Beach Club have?
The pool setup at Beach Club includes stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland, Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, and ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay). Beyond the pool area, you also have catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river, Marina, Playground, Arcade, Running Trail, Tennis Courts, and Volleyball. For workouts or downtime, there is Fitness Center, Ship Shape Health Club (steam room, sauna, massage therapy, Nautilus/Hammer Strength/aerobics), and Spa.
Does Beach Club have Extended Evening Theme Park Hours?
Yes. Because Beach Club is a deluxe resort, guests can use Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, usually about two extra hours after regular closing. That is in addition to the standard 30-minute Early Entry benefit all Disney resort guests receive.
Is Beach Club a good fit for families with young kids?
Beach Club is a solid fit for families, and the biggest reason is transportation. Beach Club has boat and walking distance access, which is usually easier with a stroller than depending on buses for every trip. Kid-friendly amenities include Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Playground, Arcade, and ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay). There are 2 on-site table-service options, which helps on nights when you do not want to leave the resort for dinner.
What are the biggest drawbacks of staying at Beach Club?
The main trade-offs at Beach Club are these: One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World. Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices. No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom. Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts. Pool area can get very crowded during peak season.
Similar resorts
Other deluxe tier resorts at Walt Disney World.
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