Welcome to planDisney, Jocelyn! I'm so glad you brought your question to us today to help in booking a practically perfect vacation experience at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Jocelyn,
Disney's Beach Club Resort is best known for its sand-bottomed pool, Stormalong Bay, which offers guests the only lazy river at a Disney Resort hotel, along with one of the highest waterslides! There are so many ways to make a splash at this pool, it's no wonder many families choose this resort for the aquatic features.
As you mentioned,
Stormalong Bay will be closing for refurbishment and routine maintenance starting in January 2025 and is expected to remain closed through June 2025. While Disney has not released any more specific dates for the closure, if the feature pool is an important amenity for your resort choice, you may consider exploring other options. If you do choose to stay at Disney's Beach Club during the refurbishment, you will still be able to use the Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Jocelyn, if you're looking for an alternative way to make a splash during your visit,
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park will be open to guests during your visit! With the theming of a snow resort, it's the perfect way to hit the slopes - or slides - for a fun day in the water! If you decide to take the plunge, be sure to check out
Teamboat Springs with the whole family for a rafting adventure, and then recharge as you float your cares away at
Melt-Away Bay!
I hope this helps, Jocelyn, and I know whatever you choose, you're going to have a magical visit at the Walt Disney World Resort! Come on back to
planDisney if you have any other questions before your trip! We're always ready to dive into the magic with you!
See you real soon,
Alison