Disney's Beach Club Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort
Photo: Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
At a Glance
| Beach Club | Walt Disney World Swan Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Epcot Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Walk, Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 2 restaurants | 4 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay) | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World | Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex |
Tier
Beach Club
DeluxeWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
DeluxeArea
Beach Club
Epcot Resort AreaWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
Beach Club
Boat, Walk, BusWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
Walk, Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
Beach Club
2 restaurantsWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
4 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
Beach Club
2 locationsWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
NonePool Amenities
Beach Club
Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Beach Club
YesWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
YesTop Highlight
Beach Club
Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney WorldWalt Disney World Swan Reserve
Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complexOverview
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.
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.
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
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Recreation
- Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Arcade
- Playground
- Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation; water taxi access to parks
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Other
- Water taxi dock for park access
- Resort shops available
Transportation
Disney's Beach Club Resort
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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
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
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Walk
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, 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
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
- Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
- Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
- Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
- Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels
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
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
- High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
- Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
- Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
- No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom
On-Site Dining
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
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Community Discussions
Disney's Beach Club Resort
- 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
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Swan & Dolphin appreciation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Swan or Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Swan Reserve pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on the Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and ADR/LL r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
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