Tuesday, September 29, 2009

DisneyWorld and Disney Magic Review, Part III, Beach Club Villas

On our return from the cruise, we took the Disney shuttle back to DisneyWorld and stayed for two nights in a one bedroom villa at the Beach Club. The Beach Club shares a pool with the Yacht Club and this is, by far, the best pool on Disney property. There is sand all around giving the illusion of being on a beach, there is a lazy river in the pool, and the whole feeling is that you are at some sort of tropical beach.



The villa was a bit of a disappointment. We have stayed there in the past, but this time the sleeper sofa in the living room was stained and worn. The whole villa needed new furniture, a paint job, and a good dusting. Certainly not up to Disney standards. We had leftover no expiration park hoppers so we headed off the Epcot and enjoyed ourselves there.


Polynesian Resort and Luau Cove



We had dinner at the Polynesian luau on the first night and enjoyed that. Our seats were good and close to the stage but there was a pole that blocked our view just a little bit. It is all you can eat, but they bring so much out the first time that I don't know how people could eat any more than that. The second night we ate at the Captain's Grille at our resort, but to be honest, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

A great amenity offered by Disney is their Magical Express transportation to and from Orlando airport. As long as you are staying on Disney property you are offered this at no cost. It is so convenient and certainly a cost savings.

Would I stay at the Beach Club again? Yes, without a doubt, but I might ask to have one of the villas that has been refurbished. I hope the one we were in is being refurbished as I write this!