Photos: Stormalong Bay Drained as Massive Refurbishment Takes Place Through June
Guests visiting one of the favorite Deluxe Hotels of the Disney Resort Collection at Walt Disney World may notice that one of the most popular resort amenities on property is currently unavailable.
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is a massive pool complex that connects the two resorts, part of the EPCOT Resort area at Walt Disney World.
The pool complex, a landmark at Walt Disney World (and exclusive only to those staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club) features an expansive sand-bottomed pool, a lazy circular river. And even a life-size shipwreck replica. It’s on this ship that guests can slide down one of the highest hotel water slides at Walt Disney World Resort.
The complex also features an elevated tanning deck, three whirlpool spas, and off the main pool - the gently sloping, sandy beach. There is also the Shipwreck Pool, complete with a miniature waterslide.
However, Guests for the last few weeks have noticed an abundance of construction around the complex, including the complete draining of Stormalong Bay for a major refurbishment. While we don’t know the scope and scale outside of an abundance of maintenance at once, according to the official Walt Disney World website, we can expect this refurbishment to last through June of 2025.
The refurbishment also extends to the Hurricane Hanna’s pool bar and quick service location, which remains shuttered while the work takes place.
Those staying at or looking to book a stay at either Disney’s Yacht Club or Disney’s Beach Club Resorts are being alerted to the refurbishment taking place and finding numerous warnings, including one that encapsulates the whole resort, and one that mentions just Stormalong Bay. The messages read: “From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools."
The other alert reads: “Beginning in January 2025, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are currently undergoing refurbishments. While Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours, most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Additionally, from January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool will be closed for routine maintenance"
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