Disney's Beach Club Resort Tour

Arrival and Lobby Areas

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a charming, New England-style hotel located just outside of Epcot. The pools, lagoons and spas of Stormalong Bay make this property unique. Sharing many amenities with its more formal sister, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is within walking distance to Epcot, Disney Skyliner and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Aside from the valet area, you won’t find a parking lot in view from your hotel room. The parking lot is located across a river, and hidden behind trees.

The colorful lobby is inspired by magnificent beach homes that were built on the East Cost during the early part of the 1900s.

These chairs have become a signature look for Disney’s Beach Club.

Yes, they’re real! This flower arrangements was deigned by the talented Cast Members of Disney World’s horticulture team. Each week the lobby gets a new arrangement, with an entierly new look.

Most people are using Online Check In these days but you can still check in with a Cast Member if you prefer.

You’ll also find the lobby concierge desk here where a Cast Member will help you plan your itinerary and answer any questions you may have about Walt Disney World.

Best Rooms at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

In this video I show you my recommended rooms to request here at Beach Club. I also show you where to find the Standard, Resort and Water Views at this hotel. Check out the video here:

Room Categories

Most standard hotel rooms are 380 square feet and come with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed.

There are a handful of rooms that do not have the sofa bed.

If you need the sofa bed, let me know so I can enter a request for you. Requests are not guaranteed but Disney does try hard to honor this one in particular.

If you have a party of 5, you will almost certainly get a room with a sofa bed automatically, but I would still note it on the reservation.

Rooms have full size balconies, patios (ground level) or what I call mini-balconies. These are balconies that have just enough room for one person to stand on. If you prefer a full-size balcony or a patio, this should be entered as a request. (Requests cannot be guaranteed).

Standard View - Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Rooftop or Parking Area, 1 King Bed Or 1 King Bed And 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed Or 2 Queen Bed And 1 Day Bed. Sleeps up to 5 Adults
Garden or Woods View - Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Gardens. 1 King Bed Or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed Or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed. Sleeps up to 5 Adults
Water View - Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool. 1 King Bed Or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed Or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed Sleeps up to 5 Adults
Deluxe Room - Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, Quiet Pool or Parking Area. Deluxe Room is larger than a Standard Room. 2 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Sleeps up to 6 Adults
Standard View Club Level - Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Rooftop or Parking Area. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa Or 1 King Bed Or 2 Queen Bed. Sleeps up to 4 Adults
Garden View Club Level - Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Gardens or Parking Area. 2 Queen Bed. Sleeps up to 4 Adults.
Water View Club Level - Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool . 1 King Bed Or 2 Queen Bed Or 1 Queen Bed And 1 Day Bed Or 2 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed Sleeps up to 4 Adults.
1 Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access - Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Gardens, Woods or Crescent Lake. 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Sleeps up to 4 Adults
2 Bedroom Suite - Club Level Access. Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort Gardens, Woods or Crescent Lake. 1 King Bed And 2 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed. Sleeps up to 7 Adults
Nantucket Junior Suite Club Level - Views of Crescent Lake, Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Stormalong Bay. 1 King Bed. Sleeps up to 2 Adults
Newport Presidential Suite - Club Level. Views of Crescent Lake, Epcot, Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Stormalong Bay. 1 King Bed And 2 Double Bed And 1 Day Bed. Sleeps up to 7 Adults

Room Rates

Room rates at Disney’s Beach Club Resort vary by season, weekday vs. weekend, overall availability, and the number of adults staying in the room. Contact me for an exact price.

Additional fees:

An additional fee applies if you park a vehicle overnight at the hotel. Parking at the theme parks is complimentary.

Disney charges a fee for having additional adults (ages 18+) staying in the room. This fee does not apply to the first two adults.

Room Amenities

Rooms & Suites

AMENITIES

Coffee Maker
In-room safe
Hairdryer
Iron & ironing board
Telephone with voicemail
Mini fridge
Free WiFi
Pool Towels
Television
Coffee & Tea Set Up
Patio or Balcony

Rooms & Suites with Club-Level Service

AMENITIES

Includes all the amenities above, plus:

Access to Concierge service at the Stone Harbor Club
Complementary health club access
Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily

Club Level

Club Level service at Disney’s Beach Club Resort provides access to concierge services at the Stone Harbor Club, located top floor of the hotel. When you stay in a Club Level room, you’ll receive personalized front desk and concierge services and secured key access to the club-level lounge. The Stone Harbor Club Lounge offers complimentary refreshments and beverages (including beer and wine) 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

See my Easy Guide to Club Level at Walt Disney World for full details about this experience.

Hotel Services

Check-In – 4:00 PM
Check-Out – 11:00 AM
Overnight self parking (fees apply)
Valet parking (fees apply)
Bell services
Complimentary theme park transportation
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Self-service laundry rooms
Spa services
Fitness Center
Salon Services
Poolside Cabanas Rentals
Hotel gift shop
Arcade

Pool and Recreation

The best feature of this resort, other than being within walking distance to Epcot, is Stormalong Bay.

Inside Beach Club’s pool complex you’ll find a 50 ft. water slide, stemming from an old shipwreck, a sand-bottom lagoon pool, 2 whirlpools, lazy river, an in-pool volleyball net, and poolside entertainment.

Movies Under the Stars - Watch favorite Disney films at complimentary screenings in the Solarium or on a lawn outdoors near the volleyball courts.

Poolside Cabanas Rentals - Stretch out and relax when you treat yourself to a poolside cabana rental—featuring cocktail service and delightful amenities.

Tennis - Located near the Admiral Pool. Complimentary tennis balls and racquets are available from Ship Shape Massage and Salon Fitness for all Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel.

Fire Pit - As the sun sets, head out to the beach and make some S’mores over a supervised fire pit. Then stay for Movies Under the Stars.

Relax on the white sand beach at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Here you’ll find a fire pit for making s’mores and Movies Under the Stars.

50 ft. water slide at Stormalong Bay

Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill (Bar Service). Known for frosty beverages and beautiful bay views at this not-so-blustery walk-up bar.

Dining Options

Disney’s Beach Club Resort offers a number of dining selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also enjoy the dining options at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk, and Epcot.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort has the most dining option available nearby than any other Disney World hotel, including two that are very popular even with locals: Beaches and Cream and Cape May Cafe.

Restaurants at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop -
Satisfy your sweet tooth with old-fashioned ice-cream favorites or savor delicious hot-off-the-grill items at this 50s-themed eatery.

Cape May Cafe - Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast or visit later for signature seafood and turf dishes.

Beach Club Marketplace - Enjoy a hot, made-to-order meal, grab a quick bite or stock up on snacks before heading out for a day of fun in the parks.

Ale & Compass Restaurant - Set your sights on Yankee comfort food and seafood classics at this cozy gastropub-inspired eatery.

Ale & Compass Lounge - Navigate your way to a cozy lounge with a great wine list, light snacks and overstuffed chairs

Martha’s Vineyard - Gather for a glass—or bottle—of wine at this casual lounge reminiscent of a New England beach house.

Yachtsman Steakhouse - Premium dry-aged beef, fresh seafood and signature drinks at this New England-style steakhouse.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop

Cape May Cafe

The Marketplace is a quick service restaurant offering hot and cold sandwiches, kids meals, grab and go items and snacks.

The Marketplace offers outdoor seating

Ariel’s is available for private parties meetings, and receptions. This space can be configured to your specific needs. Contact Disney Meetings and Events for more information about Ariel’s at Beach Club.

Ale and Compass Restaurant

Theme Park Transportation

Complimentary boat service to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is provided.

Walking paths are also available. Epcot is about a 10 minute walk away and often the fastest way. Hollywood Studios is a 20 minute walk but there is limited shade. I recommend taking a boat.

Complimentary bus service is provided to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Disney water parks, and Disney Springs.