Hi Sharyn,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
Disney's Beach Club Resort is one of my favorite Walt Disney World Resort Hotels! You can easily walk to both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios or take a Water taxi if you prefer. You can also travel to Magic Kingdom Park by way of the Epcot Monorail, giving you access to three (3)Theme Parks without needing to use Disney Bus Transportation.
Disney's BoardWalk is just a short walk from the Resort and has lots of great entertainment in the evening and, in my opinion, some of the best restaurants on property. My family loves to view
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth fireworks on the bridge just before the International Gateway entrance to Epcot. It's a perfect place to stay with teens because you can allow them a little bit of freedom to venture out on their own since the Resort is so close to the Theme Parks.
Another option would be
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. My kids love spending time at Ol’ Man Island Pool and Riverside Mill Food Court is at the top of my list as one of the best Quick Service Dining Restaurants. We also enjoy renting a
Surrey Bike and cruising around the beautiful property surrounding the Resort.
I hope these suggestions help in planning your visit. Please stop back by if you have any additional vacation planning questions!
Magical Wishes,
Susan