Lindsay Lowe
We loved this resort so much and it has definitely made our top 3.
Pros: It’s proximity to 2 parks and the lively Boardwalk area is hard to beat. We could get to the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT by foot in about 10 minutes! This made mid day breaks and late nights so easy. The pool is sprawling and full of fun surprises. Service is amazing as always.
Cons: some of the upkeep is a little rough in the rooms (even in refurbished) or dated around the resort and the lobby is missing a bit of the wow factor you get at other resorts, and I really wish the quick service wasn't inside the gift shop as well.
The theming is subtle (by Disney standards) but still fun and it really transports you. Last thought is that I wish they had a grand villa for dvc here, the 2bd bathroom situation was tight when we had the room at capacity.
Sean Griesheimer
This is a nice place. Zero major complaints. In fact, the food options were really excellent. There are like 4 restaurants and a market with solid grab-and-go food options. The rooms are roomy enough, fairly well-maintained. However, the power outlets were so old in our room that they didn't hold our chargers so we woke up our first day with our phones dead. They absolutely should be replaced. I went to every single outlet in our room and none of them would hold the charger. I travel constantly for work and use that charger everywhere, so this is absolutely not normally an issue.
The staff was very nice and helpful like you would expect. I will say that when we stayed at the Polynesian - which I believe is the same price - they were more welcoming with the leis and the general atmosphere, but that's not really a surprise. I just wish there was more of a kid-focused theme at Beach Club. Yacht Club, sure, that would target more adult guests. But Beach Club doesn't sound like it needs to be so buttoned up.
Another positive for Beach Club is the proximity to Epcot. It's a sub-10-minute walk to the back entrance of Epcot, which is right by Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, which is fantastic. I LOVE the ability to walk in and walk out, especially when Epcot is a place where there's more food than rides, and if you have Park Hopper, you can easily spend the morning somewhere else and then jump to Epcot for dinner.
Also, the Skyliner and Friendship Boat are great options to get to Hollywood Studios. There are buses to the other parks, which take more time, but are completely free. Overall, the accessibility is great!
Compared to the Polynesian - the only other place I've stayed on property:
- Beach Club has far more food options. Polynesian has Dole Whip and is an 18-minute-walk from the Grand Floridian, but nowhere near as many options as Beach Club / Yacht Club.
- Access to Epcot is as good as any property (Contemporary to Magic Kingdom is similar). Plus easy access to Hollywood Studios.
- I think Polynesian pools are a little better, but there are more at Beach / Yacht club.
David Hudson
Nikki made our honeymoon so special. She linked our passes, recommended the correct lightning lanes, mapped out a strategy for all four days, and left us a handwritten note with chocolate covered strawberries in our room. All of this while checking us in at the front desk. She not only made the hotel experience world class, but she enhanced the value of our park tickets too. Like a travel agent concierge all in one.
Walt Disney himself would promote this woman straight to the top. Unprecedented, white glove service. Thank you so much to Nikki and whoever hired her. Our trip would have only been a fraction of what it was without you.
Brenden
Clean rooms, great staff, very family friendly obviously. The gingerbread carousel they build for the holidays are crazy. Definitely a great way to spend a day park hopping or exploring the resorts on the skyliner even if you aren’t staying here.
Anthony Rodgers
The beach club resort is a fantastic place to stay on Disney. We absolutely LOVED our room. The service was nothing short of exceptional and every single staff member was friendly and went out of their way to ensure us a pleasant vacation. We stayed club level and absolutely LOVED enjoying breakfast and coffee each morning. The shower and tub are AMAZING. There is nothing quite like a hot, massaging shower or bath. We will absolutely be coming back and doing it again.
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