Disney's Beach Club Resort

Overview

Disney's Beach Club Resort, and the sister hotel Disney's Yacht Club Resort, take you back to the quaint New England seaside cottages of the 1870's. Everything from hardwood floors to host and hostess attire evokes images of New England hotels of the 19th Century.

Because the two resorts are themed for a similar age, and are located next to each other, Disney have provided a number of facilities that are shared by the two resorts.   Stormalong Bay, a mini water park, stands out as the largest shared feature, though a number of restaurants and watering holes are also shared between the resorts, providing more facilities than would otherwise be expected.

The Beach Club is approached along a palm tree lined entrance road.

Rooms

There are a total of 583 rooms at the Beach Club, all of which are decorated with a distinctly nautical theme, and each with a ceiling fan.  The wallpaper is seafoam green, and the bedspreads and curtains are white and seafoam green with a mauve border of beach umbrellas.

Rooms feature either two queen-sized beds, or a single King-sized bed and a daybed.   All rooms have double sinks, a wall mounted vanity mirror, and a ceiling fan.   Refrigerators are available at a small nightly cost.

Food and Drink

Ariel's, named after the herione of The Little Mermaid is a popular restaurant specialising in fresh contemporary American seafood, although it also serves other non-seafood based meals.

The Cape May Cafe hosts a nightly Clambake buffet, with a variety of different clams and mussels, plus pasta and chicken.  Lobster is available for those guests feeling extravagant, at an extra charge.

The Beach Club also provides 24h room service, for anyone too tired to make it to the restaurants.

Martha's Vineyard located in the lounge adjacent to Aerial's provides a selection of wines from both American and International vineyards, either by the glass or the bottle, whilst Rip Tide in the lobby provides a seelction of Californian wines, wine coolers, and various cool cocktails.

The Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is shared by both the Beach Club and the Yacht Club, and provides classic American shakes, malts and oversized sundaes., although they also do a excellent 'Fenway Park Burger' served as either a single, double, triple, or even a 'home run'.

Hurricane Hanna's Grill is also shared with the Yacht Club Resort, providing burgers, hot-dogs, sausages, and other snacks, along with a full bar.  A poolside beverage service is available if required.

Activities

Guests of the Beach Club have a wide range of activities to keep them occupied, aside from the attractions and activities in the theme parks.  The Ship Shape Health Club provides free loan of volleyball equipment for use on the resort's sand volleyball court, and croquet equipment for use on the well maintained croquet court.  Guided fishing excursions can be arranged by guest relations if required, and the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf complex is very close to the resort.

Various small water craft can be hired from the Bayside Marina, including pedal boats, canopy boats, sail-boats, and water-sprites.

The Sandcastle Club keeps children occupied from 16:30, right through until midnight if required, for a cost of $4 per hour per child.  The club tends to be popular though, and reservations are required so book early.  A variety of toys, games videos, and even computers are on hand to keep children entertained, and light snacks and milk-drinks are also serverd.

The Ship-Shape Health Club, located between the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts features a variety of Nautilus and Cardivascular machines, sauna, whirlpool, jacuzzi, steam room, and massages by appointment, all overseen by personal trainers.  (Guests must be over 13 years of age to use the Ship Shape Club.

Recreation

The center-piece of the two sister Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is the 750,000 gallon mini water park Stormalong Bay.  There's a lagoon for relaxed bathing, and another more active lagoon with water jets, mild under currents, and a sandy bottom for those less inclined to relaxing on a sun-bed.  Several whirlpools are scattered throughout the two lagoon areas.

Adjacent to the main pool is a shipwreck area, where guests can enjoy a variety of unique water slides.

Additionally, each of the two resorts has it's own smaller pool and whirlpool at the far end of each hotel.

The are two Tennis courts on the Beach Club Resort, both of which are lit for use during the evening.  Again Tennis equipment can be rented from the Ship Shape Health Club.

The Lafferty Place Video Arcade located in the central area has a wide selection of video games and pinball machines.

Shopping

The Periwig salon for both men and women is located in the central area between the two resorts.

The Atlantic Wear and Wardrobe Emporium offers beach fashions, character merchandise, and various other items to Beach Club residents.

Checkin/Checkout

Guest Services

Disney Transportation

The Monorail isn't immediately accessible from the Beach Club, however the EPCOT entrance by the French Pavillion is close enough to be within walking distance, or is accessible by boat for those feeling less energetic.  The Disney-MGM Studios can also be reached by boat, with The Magic Kingdom, Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach etc all reachable by the excellent Disney Bus service.

Directions to the Resort

The Beach Club is located at 1800 EPCOT Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32800-1000. Phone: (407) 934-8000, Fax: (407) 934-3850.