1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Phone: 407-934-2175
Fax: 407-934-3850

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Check In

Disney’s Beach Club Villas check-in time is 4 pm, and check-out time is 11am. This means that your room isn't guaranteed to be ready for you before 4 p.m. and the resort needs you completely out of your room by 11 a.m. on the day you check out.  

The pale blue and white three- to five-story buildings, with their fancy cut shingles, French doors and seashell motifs, were designed by renowned architect, Robert A.M.Stern. This was a popular architectural style for seaside wooden cottages in the 1860’s and 1870’s of the summer ambiance of the turn of the century summer homes found on Martha’s Vineyard. 

If you arrive early, go ahead and check in at the Front Desk. If your room is not ready, the resort luggage assistance will store your bags for you and deliver them to your room when you return. The Front Desk will give you a resort charge card, even if your room is not ready. The Guest Services desk will provide your room key when you return and your room is ready. 

Late Check-out of 1:00 pm can be requested without additional cost. If you need Late Check-out, inquire at Check-In when you should request this. Most resorts ask you to call the morning of check-out because the number of eligible rooms are limited.  

Express Check-out is available upon request (easiest to do when you check in) to all guests paying with a credit card. A detailed hotel bill is delivered to your door by 7am.  If the bill is correct you simply leave.  Your room key serves as a Disney Souvenir. Your room key will be automatically deactivated at 11 am.  

If you plan to enjoy the parks the day of check out you can call Bell Services to pick up your luggage. If you are taking a bus or taxi to the airport, Bell Services will keep your luggage until your transportation arrives..

Room Amenities 

Guest rooms as they are decorated in an eclectic blend of brights and pastels, blues, greens, yellows and white, with cherry wood furniture. The average guest room is 356 square feet, and includes 2 queen size beds (or one king sized bed)

 Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Charcoal Grill
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet*
Dining Table & Chairs
DVD Player
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Kitchenette (Studios)
  - Mini-Refrigerator, Microwave, Sink,
    Toaster, Wetbar
Kitchen (1-2 Bedrooms)
  - Full-size Refrigerator, Microwave,
    Stove, Oven, Toaster, Blender,
    Dishwasher, Glasses, Flatware,
    Plates, Cookware, Sink, Tea Kettle
Living Room (1-2 bedroom only)
Telephone*
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
Washer/Dryer (1-2 bedroom only)
Whirlpool Tub (1-2 bedroom only)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail

The following are available by calling Housekeeping, but supplies may be limited on some items: 

Bed Boards and bed rails, Pak ‘n Play Crib, extra pillows, blankets and towels 

The Studio Villas come with one queen-size bed and a double sleeper sofa. Four adults plus one child under age three in a crib can be accommodated. There is a wet bar with under-counter refrigerator, microwave oven and coffeemaker, ceiling fan, color cable television, and private balcony (or porch if you are on the first floor).

The One-Bedroom Villas have a master suite, living room, fully equipped kitchen, and private porch or balcony. Accommodates four adults plus one child under age three in a crib. The Master suite has a king-size bed and private bath with a whirlpool tub. There is a Fully equipped kitchen, ceiling fans in living room and bedroom, stack-style washer and dryer, color cable television with DVD player in living room and color television in each bedroom, queen-size sleeper sofa in living room and a private balcony or porch. One sink is located next to the whirlpool tub. The 2nd sink is located in the room with the shower. The toilet is also in this room, but has a door which can be closed. The Master closet has a small safe for valuables.

Resort Pools and Recreation 

Probably one of the best pools in Walt Disney World, StormAlong Bay is over 3 acres large.  There are actually several sections to the pool which sits in the middle of Disney’s Beach Club and Disney’s yacht Club Resorts.  Each section by each resort are separate and different so be sure to try both. There is a deep circular area with jets that push you like a river current around the pool. There is also the larger area where the the water slide empties out (The water slide is not to be missed! but sometimes the line gets long) In addition, the *sinking sand* area delights both kids and adults. There are several 'hot tubs' located in secluded locations around Stormalong Bay . A separate wading pool area with sand is located near the ShipWreck water slide entrance for small children and includes a kids water slide.  

A white fence was built to surround the StormAlong Bay complex. This was done due to the large amount of non-resort guests that were using the pool. Access to the Pool area is now extremely limited; one entrance is just outside Martha's Vineyard; one entrance at the Yacht Club; and one entrance near Hurricane Hanna's. To visit Hurricane Hanna's you must carry your resort ID with you in order to return to the pool area. Each person in the party does not need their ID to enter (if you all enter together) but keep in mind you need the ID if you exit and re-enter the Pool area! You do get stamped upon entering. Lifeguards are on duty 

The Beach Club Villas have their own quiet pool called Dunes Cove, complete with a heated spa and a pool building with lockers and restrooms. The quiet pool has it's own supply of towels but no lifeguard.  Guest laundry is located here 

Tennis Courts - two lit, hard surface courts are available complimentary to BC/YC guests. The courts are on the Beach Club side and are open from 7am to 10pm daily. Complimentary equipment rental for BC/YC guests are available at the StormAlong Bay Towel Window. 

Ship Shape Health Club - is located between the Beach and Yacht Club resorts next to Lafferty Place Arcade.   Equipment includes Nautilus, Hammer Strength and aerobic machines as well as a spa, steam room, sauna and massage therapy. Massages by appointment only.  Beach and Yacht Club resort guests (age 14 and older) can use the fitness center at no additional charge for the duration of their stay. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under 17.  

Jogging - Jogging route maps are available from Guest Services or the Ship Shape Health Club. 

Volleyball - a sand court is located on the Beach Club side of the complex. Equipment use is complimentary for Beach and Yacht Club guests and may be obtained at the StormAlong Bay Towel Window. 

Lafferty Place Arcade - is located next to the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop. 

Bayside Marina - located in a small building to the right of the pier (facing the lake) services guests from both the Yacht Club and Beach Club daily from 11am to 5pm. To reserve cruises or fishing excursion call 1-407-WDW-PLAY. 

Albatross Treasure Cruise for children ages 4-10 -- Children will wear bandannas as they follow clues and sail to many exotic "ports of call" around Crescent Lake and Epcot looking for treasure. During the voyage, children will hear a reading of "The Legend of the Albatross." At the final port of call, children will have lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, cookie, and juice box, and will split up the "buried treasure."  Children must be potty trained -- no pull-ups 

Beach Club's Sandcastle Club provides evening supervised childcare and in-room baby-sitting for all ages - additional fee required 

Dining and Shopping 

Beaches and Cream is a '50s type hotshop serving burgers, hot dogs, soups, grilled cheese, and of course ice cream. It is small and noisy but fun. There are a few small tables and chairs outside Beaches and Cream you can also sit at. 

Beach Club Marketplace - Opened April 2005 and offers some made-to-order sandwiches, as well as prepackaged sandwiches and salads, desserts and drinks.  

The Cape May Cafe hosts a daily character breakfast buffet (7:30 - 11:00) featuring Beachy Goofy and his friends. This has to be one of the largest amounts of breakfast foods I've ever seen. In the evening, the Cafe hosts a Clam Bake buffet. Folks seem to love the Seafood Buffet! 

There are also 2 lounges, the Rip Tide and Martha's Vineyard. Martha's is open evenings only -- it's a full bar, but also offers "flights" of wine. 

Hurricane Hanna's is a poolside full-service bar which also serves food (burgers, hotdogs, etc,). Hurricane Hanna's participates in the resort's refillable mug program. Hurricane Hanna's is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. during the summer; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. during the winter. 

Less than a two-minute walk away is the Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club. The Captain's Grille (was known as Yacht Club Galley) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Yacht Club also has the Ale and Compass Lounge where you can get alcoholic beverages during the day. Within walking distance are the Dolphin/Swan, Boardwalk and all the Epcot  

The Beach Club Marketplace. Here you will find BC logo-merchandise, swimwear and resort wear), books, sundries, suncare, candy, some snacks and same day film processing as well as a Gelato Bar and some prepackaged fresh food to go.  

The Yacht Club also has the Fittings and Fairings Clothes and Notions store located off its main lobby. If you still can't find what you are looking for; check the Swan and Dolphin and Boardwalk stores. 

Periwig's is  the hair salon located next to Ship Shape Health Club between the Yacht and Beach Clubs

Beach Club Transportation  

One of the privileges of being lakeside is the boat transportation, the Friendship launches, are available to take guests to Epcot® and the Disney Hollywood Studios®. However the World Showcase at Epcot® is close enough to walk to, and only takes about 5-10 minutes. Boats leave the dock every 20 minutes and also travel to Disney's Boardwalk Resorts®, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels as well to pick up guests. Magic Kingdom® Park: Guests can take a bus directly to the Magic Kingdom® Park or walk to Epcot®, take the monorail to the Ticket and Transportation Center and transfer to the Magic Kingdom® Park monorail.  

·          Epcot®: Guests can walk to the rear entrance of Epcot®, the International Gateway in a few minutes. Besides walking, the Friendship water launches can provide you with a leisurely, air-conditioned shuttle to Epcot®. Leisurely, in that it could take up to 20 minutes, as the launch stops at Disney's Boardwalk Resorts® as well as the Swan and Dolphin hotels.  

·          Disney Hollywood Studios®: The Friendship launches transport guests to Disney Hollywood Studios® with stops at Disney's Boardwalk Resorts® dock and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts® dock as well.  

·          Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Take the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park bus  

·          Downtown Disney® Marketplace, Downtown Disney® West Side: Take the Downtown Disney® bus  

·          Disney's Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park: Take the Downtown Disney® bus  

·          Disney's Blizzard Beach® Water Park 

All information contained above is subject to change without notice