Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a cheerful seaside hotel in soft blues and whites, inspired by the beach resorts of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. It’s the closest resort to EPCOT’s International Gateway, and it shares Stormalong Bay with the Yacht Club next door.
| Category | Deluxe (with Beach Club Villas, Disney Vacation Club) |
| Location | EPCOT resort area, on Crescent Lake |
| Getting to the parks | Walk or boat to EPCOT; boat or walk to Hollywood Studios |
| Opened | November 1990 |
| Theme | Victorian-era New England beach cottages |
| Signature dining | Cape May Café, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop |
| 2026 note | Exterior maintenance continues into 2027 |
Why stay here
- The shortest walk to EPCOT of any resort.
- Stormalong Bay pool with its sand bottom and shipwreck slide.
- Beaches & Cream, home of the legendary Kitchen Sink sundae.
Dining at the Beach Club
- Cape May Café: a character breakfast buffet.
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop: burgers, shakes and huge sundaes.
- Next door at the Yacht Club: Yachtsman Steakhouse and Ale & Compass.
Tips
- Request a room near the pool or the EPCOT side if walking is a priority.
- Beaches & Cream is tiny, so book ahead or try for a seat at the counter.
Featured Photo: Beach Club Resort by Myunknownside000, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
