Hey Howdy Hey Taylor and welcome to planDisney!
Thank you so much for dropping by with your question about spending time with family at
Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club. This pool is an attraction itself and warrants a full day, if not more, to enjoy and experience it all! I will be happy to provide you with a little more information on the details of admittance to the pool.
Taylor, as you have found out, this pool is amazing and is an attraction Disney can potentially sell tickets for. Unfortunately, you have it right, Stormalong Bay is only for Guests staying at either Disney's Yacht or Beach Club resorts and at this time, no one other than those Guests has the option for this experience. Disney does not offer any exceptions and there are no day passes. When you go to visit the pool for the day, Disney Cast Members are stationed at each entrance location and will scan your
MagicBand or
MagicMobile Pass to verify your reservations. You will then be given a wristband that will be valid for that day to experience the pool. So, unfortunately, you can still spend time with each other at the Yacht Club or over at the Beach Club just not in the pool.
One thing you might want to consider getting together for is a meal at any of the EPCOT resorts and then taking some time to enjoy
Disney's BoardWalk. There are so many unique shops and things to do as you stroll around and enjoy the evening. There is a large open green area connected to the Boardwalk at
Disney's BoardWalk Inn where you all can enjoy
Movies Under the Stars which takes place most nights outside. This option may also be available at the Yacht and Beach Club and pair nicely with a treat from
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop!
I hope this information was helpful for more detailed information and some other options for your upcoming trip. Please feel free to reach back out with any other questions you may have, we would be happy to help!
Have a Magical Day,
Nick