Staying at Beach Club Resort in 2014

Hi! I haven't stayed there, so I don't have any thoughts for you, but just wanted to say WELCOME! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Welcome! I'll be staying there in a few weeks for the first time. I'll definitely get back to you on how we like it! I'm excited to give it a try!

The majority of reviews are excellent or very good for this resort on trip advisor. I have never stayed at this resort but it looked very nice when we visited for drinks/dinner. I would personally book it if you have your heart set on it. The chances are everything will be great, but if you are not happy with something, I believe Disney customer service are exceptional and would do their utmost to accommodate any request. Whenever we have had an issue with a resort or restaurant, we have been really polite with the CM and they have always sorted out the problem. (eg. My parents room at the Polynesian was dirty with broken furniture, they were moved to a club level room with MK view!). Disney resorts can't be perfect for everyone, all of the time but I imagine some of the very critical reviewers on Trip Advisor were pretty obnoxious when complaining and that is why their problem was not resolved to their satisfaction.

Hi pinkie and welcome! We stayed at the Beach Club in 2009, and will be staying there again in 2 weeks. So here's what I think:

Pros:
Location!! Easy short walk to the international gateway to Epcot. Super convenient

It's also a nice 15-20 minute walk to Hollywood Studios if you are so inclined. There is also the boat service if you want to avoid the bus.

Stormalong Bay - great pool with a sandy bottom area and a lazy river area. Love it

The Boardwalk and all that fun is right there

The rooms were really really nice. My only issue ( and it's a small one) is that depending on where your room is located, it can feel like a maze to get to and from once you enter the resort. Some of the hallways can be long.

We can let you know what we think again in a few weeks, but I would not hesitate booking there.

This is our favorite resort. The location is fantastic. The pool and the bar and grille are excellent. I just love the boardwalk area. We have stayed there about 5 times or so in the last few years. We are DVC members, and we always seem to wind up there for our stay. They show movies on the beach every night, so that is also nice. Beach chairs on the sand by the lake, and boat transportation the the boardwalk hotel, epcot (the walk is so nice though), and Hollywood Studios. I would highly recommend staying there. Have you thought about switching resorts after a week? We also love Wilderness Lodge. Another great location and beautiful resort.

Hello pinkie and welcome to WDWForGrownups! We have stayed at the Beach Club Villas. Though its not our favorite resort, it is very nice. Just like Jeff said, it can seem like quite a hike from your room to the main lobby, depending on where your room is, especially in the Villas. We stayed in the Boardwalk in July and that was a hike from our room to the lobby. All are beautiful resorts though.

Just wanted to say

We stayed there in October and thought it was gorgeous!

Welcome

Pinkie. I am like Magic Mirror just wanted to say Hi! I have only stayed on property once at POR and my next visit, in 28 days, will be at POFQ. I can't really give you any info but it sounds like everyone else has. Best wishes on your upcoming wedding.

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Hi! pinkie32 and so glad you found and joined us.

I can't comment on your resort choice from experience, but it would be my first choice if price were no object. We'll be staying at POR 5/3-5/10, so see you there!

and on the upcoming wedding!

Congrats! You will LOVE the Beach Club! We were just there in March. Best family vacation we have had. It is a beautiful resort, great food at Cape May (the Clambake is to die for!), and Storm Along Bay is amazing! You can't beat the 5 min walk to Epcot. You can see the fireworks at night from there as well. It's very relaxing as well. You just can't go wrong with this resort.

Hi Pinkie! Welcome!

I haven't stayed at Beach Club yet, but I almost always head over to the resort to eat or enjoy the recreational areas. It's really beautiful and fabulously located. Cape May is my very favorite Character Breakfast, and the easy access to the Yacht Club restaurants is wonderful. People rave about Beaches and Cream and about Stormalong Bay. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all.

I've never stayed there, but here's a glowing review from Disney Tourist Blog with lots of lovely pictures! http://www.disneytouristblog.com/disneys-beach-club-resort-review/

Welcome and congrats!

For two adults looking for romance and fun, the EPCOT resort area would be my top choice. You are within walking distance to two parks. Majority of the eating and drinking we do consists in EPCOT and/or DHS so it makes sense to stay there. We have not stayed at the Beach Club, but we did stay at the Boardwalk Villas this May and loved it!

I took to heart everyone's opinion about those long hallways and requested a room close to the lobby. We were the second room off the elevator and it was great! The beach club is gorgeous! You will love it!