The Beach Club offers an incredible variety of recreational opportunities for young and old alike.

Stormalong Bay
Leisure Pools
Lafferty Place Arcade
Ship Shape Health Club and Spa
Bayside Marina
Tennis Courts/ Volleyball Court/ Croquet
Specialty Cruises/ Fishing Excursions
Children’s Playground
DVD Rentals
Jogging Trails
Crescent Lake Area

Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay (SAB) is one of the most amazing hotel pools built anywhere in the world.  It is a three-acre oasis that is Disney’s “crown jewel” of hotel pools.  This one-of-a-kind complex is a zero-entry, entirely sand bottom facility designed to delight your senses.  The Beach Club and its sister resort, The Yacht Club, were designed to perfectly showcase this pool.  The pool complex sits just off Crescent Lake with beautiful views of the Boardwalk Resort Area, and runs almost the full length of both the Yacht and Beach clubs.

The pool itself is divided into many sections.  There is a sinking sands section that small children love to play in.  There is a “whirlpool” section (in the traditional sense), which is a large circular area that pulls swimmers around and around.   There is a sunken ship off the beach of Crescent lake which serves as the launch pad for a very tall, very long water slide that sends riders across the sidewalk and over guests into the sand-bottom pool.  There are several “rock” enclosed hot tubs, and there is a separate wading area for small children (near the entrance to the waterslide).  In this play area, youngsters will be delighted to find their own little water slide.  There is a lazy river where vacationers can relax in tubes for hours.

Rentals of tubes and noodles are available at SAB.  If you choose to bring your own tubes, make sure they are clear, and not colored at all.  You can purchase “arm floaties”, sunscreen and film as well.  Pool towels are provided.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this resort amenity, WDW was forced to add a white-picket fence around the entire structure, and strictly enforce a “resort-guests only” policy.  Have your room key with you at all times while swimming at SAB, and be prepared to present it when getting towels or if randomly asked by a cast member.  The hours of SAB are seasonal, so please check with the front desk upon your arrival.  SAB opens at 10am, and in the summer, will often stay open until 10pm on weekends, and 8pm during the week.  Winter hours are shorter, and SAB will often close by 6pm.  Lifeguards are present during operating hours.   SAB (like all WDW pools) is heated.

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Leisure Pools
There are two quiet pools at The Beach Club.  The Villa pool is located just off the Villas wing of the resort, while the Beach pool is located adjacent to Crescent Lake, near the walkway to Epcot.  While the Beach pool is larger and has a great view, the Villa pool is much more secluded and private.   These pools are open 24 hours a day, and there are NO lifeguards on duty.   

 
Lafferty Place Arcade
Located right next door to Beaches and Cream and overlooking Stormalong Bay is an arcade sure to please the pickiest enthusiasts.  

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Ship Shape Health Club and Spa
This state-of-the-art facility is located between the Beach Club and Yacht Club resorts. Daily operating hours are 6am to 9pm. Equipment includes Nautilus, Hammer Strength and aerobic machines. There is also a spa, steam room, sauna and massage therapy. Massages are by appointment only.  To make an appointment, call the main Beach Club number, and ask to be connected to Ship Shape.

With a guardian, children as young as 14 may use the facility.  In addition, Disney Vacation Club members will be allowed to use the fitness center at any Disney Vacation Club resort, as long as they are staying at a Walt Disney World resort.

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Bayside Marina
This boat dock serves as the check-out area for many of the resort’s amenities.   At this marina (located at BC’s “sister” resort, the Yacht Club), you can get free volleyball, tennis, and croquet equipment.  This is also where water mice, pontoon boats and surrey bikes can be rented.  In addition, the marina is the point at which specialty and Illuminations cruises may be arranged and/or picked up.  The marina is open 10am-5pm, seven days a week.

 
Guests must be 18 years old to rent and drive surrey bikes; must have legal guardian 18 or older to sign waiver for bike rentals.

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Tennis Courts / Volleyball Court/ Croquet
No reservations are required or available—courts are accessible by resort guests on a first-come, first-served basis.  Equipment may be borrowed (complimentary to all guests) from Bayside Marina.

 
Specialty Cruises/ Fishing Excursions
Booked through the Bayside Marina, or by calling 1-407-WDW-PLAY, these cruises can be a magical adventure.  There are cruises for both small and large groups.  The cruises leave daily and offer a unique and unforgettable way to see “Illuminations” at Epcot (park admission is not required).  Reservations for these cruises can be made up to 90 days in advance.  These romantic cruises fill VERY quickly, so please book early. Prices for these boating adventures, which can include approximately 10 people, start at around $200 per boat.  The “Breathless” also takes daytime excursions around the lake.  Prices for this event are less than $100 for a 30 minute ride.  These depart daily 2:30-5:30.

You can also book a private birthday cruise to view Illuminations.  These cruises include a decorated pontoon boat with snacks and soft drinks.  You may have up to 12 people on board, and the cost is just over $250 for a 45 minute celebration.

Pirate cruises – these specialty cruises are designed for the smaller WDW guests.  The “Albatross” cruise is a pirate adventure for ages 4-10 that departs the marina every Wednesday and Friday.  Cruises leave port at 9:30, and return at 11:00.  Little ones will enjoy a treasure hunt complete with a box lunch (pb&j, chips and a juice box) provided.  The price is $28.17 + tax, and reservations can be made by calling 1-407-WDW-PLAY.

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Children's Playground
A child’s playground is located just off Stormalong Bay, closest to the Yacht Club.  It is a beautiful playground that boasts stunning of views of Crescent Lake, as a bonus to parents!!

 
DVD Rentals
DVDs are available for rental at The Marketplace and are free for Disney Vacation Club Members.  Expect a generous selection of titles from Disney’s catalog including animated films for the entire family and more adult fare from the likes of Buena Vista, Touchstone and Miramax.

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Jogging Trails
A scenic 0.8 mile trail leads you around beautiful Crescent Lake for an inspiring run around the exquisite Epcot area resorts.

 
Crescent Lake Area
The Beach Club Villas boast a prime location in the heart of the Epcot Resort Area.  This area includes not only the luxurious amenities of the Beach Club Resort, but also those of the Yacht Club, the Boardwalk Resort Complex, the Swan and the Dolphin.  In this small area, you will find amazing restaurants such as the Yachtsman Steakhouse, The Flying Fish, and Spoodles.  You can relax and stay tuned in with your favorite sports team at the ESPN Club.  There is lots of shopping and fun “treats” on the boardwalk, and there are many lounges to relax in during the evenings. 

All of this, and you are just a few minutes’ walk or boat ride to both EPCOT and MGM Studios, where all the entertainment of two Disney theme parks are at your disposal.

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