Disney's Beach Club Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Beach Club

Deluxe

Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe

Area

Beach Club

Epcot Resort Area

Wilderness Lodge

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Beach Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Wilderness Lodge

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 restaurants

Wilderness Lodge

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 locations

Wilderness Lodge

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Beach Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)

Wilderness Lodge

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Beach Club

Yes

Wilderness Lodge

Yes

Top Highlight

Beach Club

Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World

Wilderness Lodge

Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming

Overview

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.

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.

Amenities

Disney's Beach Club Resort

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

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Arcade
  • Playground
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Trail
  • Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
  • Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness

Transportation

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • 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

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
  • Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
  • Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
  • Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
  • Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle

Cons

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • 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

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
  • Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
  • Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
  • Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
  • Some rooms lack balconies

On-Site Dining

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Beach Club Marketplace

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

    Table Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Cape May Cafe

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu

  • Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch

    View menu

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Table Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Roaring Fork

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

  • Territory Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

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