Beach Club Resort Map

The biggest advantage to staying at the Beach Club is its proximity to Epcot (a short walk away). It is adjacent to theat the Yacht Club. The serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Yacht Club also has the where you can get alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Within walking distance are the Dolphin/Swan, Boardwalk and all the Epcot restaurants.

Is Stormalong Bay as great as everyone says?

It sure is! Where else can you bask in the warm sun in such beautiful surroundings and still have SAND in the bottom of the pool.

There are actually several sections to the pool; the BC and YC sections 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 (yes with sand) is located near the ShipWreck water slide entrance for small children and includes a kids water slide. StormAlong Bay is over 3 acres large.

During 1997, 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.

There is a beach shack which rents tubes and noodles, suntan lotion, film and you can get your towels here (towels are free, the other items are not).

For those who arrive at the BC before checking time and would like to use the pool, there is a restroom next to Beaches and Creams where you can change into bathing suits. You just have to make sure that you have already been given your your Resort ID at the front desk.

While the quiet pool is open 24 hours/day, StormAlong Bay has seasonal hours. During my 12/96 trip, the hours were limited to 10am to 6pm; in 8/97 the hours were 9am to 10pm.

Is there a leisure pool?

Yes, on the side of the BC that is closer to Epcot is a courtyard with a Quiet Pool. The quiet pool has it's own supply of towels. There is no lifeguard at the Quiet Pool. The YC has a similar quiet pool. I stayed in a room facing the quiet pool (10/97) and was initially concerned with the noise level; however, it was pleasantly quiet.

What types of recreational options do I have?

Be sure to request the Recreational Activities flyer. There may be activities like Water Volleyball, Campfire Sing-along, or Movie Under the Stars.