Disney's Beach Club Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Photo: Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Beach Club

Deluxe

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Deluxe

Area

Beach Club

Epcot Resort Area

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Beach Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 restaurants

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

4 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 locations

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

None

Pool Amenities

Beach Club

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Beach Club

Yes

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Yes

Top Highlight

Beach Club

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex

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.

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

  • 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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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

  • 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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

  • Amare

    Table Service

    Mediterranean

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Grounds

    Table Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu
  • Stir

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Tangerine

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

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