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For the last few years I have singled out Disney’s Boardwalk as the best, or at least my favorite, Walt Disney World Resort.  But I think this most recent trip may have changed my mind.  From now on, when asked what the best place to stay on property is, I have to answer the Beach Club.

Now I had stayed at the Beach Club before this last trip and the Yacht Club as well.  I always like them both, and would normally rank them, along with the Polynesian, right behind the Boardwalk.  But this time around I think I finally got the full menu of all that the Beach Club has to offer.  Perhaps I took the time to enjoy the resort more than I have in the past.  Whatever the reason, I REALLY want to go back!

First, I love to spend almost every night of my trip around the World Showcase.  A pint at the Rose and Crown, dinner at Le Cellier or Tutto Italia, or just a leisurely stroll before Illuminations is my favorite way to end a night on vacation.  Being only yards from the entrance to World Showcase is a benefit I can not understate.  It really makes a huge difference and allows you to relax and enjoy the evenings to their fullest.

Also, and this is no great surprise, it has an amazing pool.  Stormalong Bay is an attraction all to itself.  I’m not one for sunbathing, and I don’t have kids to pull me to the pool, but this place is just very enjoyable.  Unlike most large, crowded and noisy resort pools, Stormalong Bay has wonderful and quiet nooks and corners.  Plus it is only steps from Beaches and Cream, a great place for ice cream or lunch while enjoying a day at the resort.  With a great pool bar, and Beaches and Cream only steps away, anyone would enjoy a day away from the parks and on Stormalong Bay’s shores instead.

Along with the Yacht Club, the resorts offer nearly anything you can ask for when it’s time to eat or drink.  There is a top shelf steakhouse, Yachtsman’s, and the Crew’s Cup, a perfect little drinking hole.  For those without children, there is a nice quiet sit-down, and non-character breakfast over at the Captain’s Grille.  And for those with little ones there is also character breakfast at the Cape May Café, which also offers a Clam Bake Dinner Buffet.  And don’t forget when you’re done with all these culinary delights to make your way back to Beaches and Cream for a little frozen goodness.  My wife always insists.

But most of all, the Beach Club is cozy.  It has a warm and inviting atmosphere.  There never seems to be much noise which really keeps the stress level down.  If you are looking for a gorgeous place where you can do everything in a relaxing atmosphere, plus enjoy the best walk to Epcot you could ever ask for, then I would suggest the Beach Club over all other Disney Resorts.  Perhaps the families looking to be at the Magic Kingdom as early and as late as possible would find a monorail resort a better choice.  But if you are like me, and you do want your Disney vacation to be one that does not require a week off to rest your feet and ankles, then try the Beach Club.