Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club

thelland · 06-27-2005

Me, my husband and will be 5 year old are starting to plan our disney trip for next year. We are torn as to whether we should stay at the Wilderness Lodge or the Beach Club. The pool activities at the beach club look awesome, but since we are traveling with our child we are worried that maybe we need to be at a resort with quicker access to the Magic Kingdom. I would love any comparison between the two as well as comments as regarding bussing to the Magic Kingdom from the Beach Club as opposed to directly boating there if we should choose to stay at the Wilderness Lodge.

jodilt · 06-27-2005

I've never stayed at the BC, but have walked through. The pool is the biggest plus that I have seen. I love the WL and think the atmosphere is the best in the WDW resorts. Transportation from WL is very good to all the parks.

**mickey** · 06-27-2005

I have done both recently, and I would choose the Beach Club just about every time. The Beach Club is beautiful, and the acess to Epcot is fantastic, especially after the fireworks.

Bus service to the MK was pretty good from both, but usually takes about the same amount of time since the bus ends up going to Fort Wilderness before going to the MK.

If you think you will be spending most of your time in the MK, go with one of the monorail resorts. If you are going to be everywhere, then either is a good choice.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-27-2005

First of all, welcome to DC.

I won't be much help to you since I love both resorts. WL is my very favorite but BC is a close second. You are right, the pool at BC is awesome. My DS loved it, he could have don't nothing but play in that pool all week and been happy. The pool at the WL is nice but pretty typical.

We love the launch from WL to the MK, it is so relaxing. It is nice to be close to the MK since that's the park we go to the most. The BC is close to Epcot and MGM and that is nice. The WL is quiet and relaxing, BC is busier and noisier. I think the bus service is fine at either resort.

Honestly, both resort are wonderful. I think you will be happy with either one.

**Dana** · 06-27-2005

Having never stayed at the BC, I cannot offer an opinion. I just wanted to welcome you to disney central.

**Cincy** · 06-27-2005

Welcome to DC. If you are going to spend a lot of time at the pool, I would go BC. You can't go wrong either way. Transportation from both will be a wash. You will find it easier to get to MK from WL, but if you want to go to Epcot then BC. Have fun and good luck.

**dhoughton** · 06-27-2005

Welcome to DC!! IMHO there is no contest--WL all the way!!

**llama** · 06-27-2005

Once again, welcome! I would have to choose the Beach Club. Not only is Stormalong Bay the best pool at WDW you also have the advantage of the Boardwalk right across the lake. Everyone's stay is different, but we found WL crowded and noisy and the Beach Club very relaxing and laid-back.

slist · 06-27-2005

I love both resorts. The pool at Beach Club is big and if your 5 year old swims well then I would go with Beach Club. WL has better transportation to MK.

Sorry I did not help very much but really you cannot go wrong with either resort.

disneypro · 06-27-2005

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catfish1999 · 06-27-2005

Having stayed at both resorts, I would by far vote for WL. It just feels like home to me. I just got back from WDW last night and really missed WL...we stayed at AS Sports. If it were up to me and money was no object it would be WL everytime!

Batgirl · 06-27-2005

I would say Wilderness Lodge, even though the Beach Club has the amazing pool, Cape May, etc. The reasons are generally practical: (1) Pool monitoring -- while Stormalong Bay is cool, I would have had a hard time keeping track of my 6-year-old there (I am a worry wart as my son thinks he is a better swimmer than he is). At WL, I could keep an easy eye on him while I sat on the side/read/pool bar (yes, the "adult" stuff was key for me). Also lots of very friendly life guards keeping watch on the slide all the time; (2) Rooms & Decor -- the bunk beds, western decor, etc. was a huge hit with both my kids (6 and 2). They really loved the western theme of the whole resort; (3) Price -- WL is the least expensive of the deluxe resorts; and (4) Boat transport to MK -- not much faster, but the kids really liked it. That all being said, we certainly plan on staying at the Beach Club when my kids are older and are more into Epcot. Either way, you will have an amazing time. Good luck!

tiggerfan74 · 06-27-2005

I have never stayed at the Beach Club, but I recently posed a similar question and was overwhelmed by how much everyone loves the WL. I really had no idea it was so popular. The response for WL was all positive, not one bad comment. We are staying there on our next trip to WDW.

tragic312 · 06-27-2005

i guess you can say i'm a little biased when i suggest the beach club and haven't stayed at the wilderness lodge yet. i think the beach club is just a lot of fun: the decor, the atmosphere, the location, the pool, and everything in between. i would love to stay at the wilderness lodge one day but i do have to say stay at the beach club. you'll have a blast.

BuzzLightyear · 06-28-2005

I have stayed at both.

The Beach Club, in my opinion just can't be beat, but I would recommend the WL if you plan to spend a lot of time at the MK.

06-27-2005	#1 (permalink)
thelland Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club Me, my husband and will be 5 year old are starting to plan our disney trip for next year. We are torn as to whether we should stay at the Wilderness Lodge or the Beach Club. The pool activities at the beach club look awesome, but since we are traveling with our child we are worried that maybe we need to be at a resort with quicker access to the Magic Kingdom. I would love any comparison between the two as well as comments as regarding bussing to the Magic Kingdom from the Beach Club as opposed to directly boating there if we should choose to stay at the Wilderness Lodge.

06-27-2005	#2 (permalink)
jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I've never stayed at the BC, but have walked through. The pool is the biggest plus that I have seen. I love the WL and think the atmosphere is the best in the WDW resorts. Transportation from WL is very good to all the parks. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

06-27-2005	#3 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I have done both recently, and I would choose the Beach Club just about every time. The Beach Club is beautiful, and the acess to Epcot is fantastic, especially after the fireworks. Bus service to the MK was pretty good from both, but usually takes about the same amount of time since the bus ends up going to Fort Wilderness before going to the MK. If you think you will be spending most of your time in the MK, go with one of the monorail resorts. If you are going to be everywhere, then either is a good choice. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

06-27-2005	#4 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club First of all, welcome to DC. I won't be much help to you since I love both resorts. WL is my very favorite but BC is a close second. You are right, the pool at BC is awesome. My DS loved it, he could have don't nothing but play in that pool all week and been happy. The pool at the WL is nice but pretty typical. We love the launch from WL to the MK, it is so relaxing. It is nice to be close to the MK since that's the park we go to the most. The BC is close to Epcot and MGM and that is nice. The WL is quiet and relaxing, BC is busier and noisier. I think the bus service is fine at either resort. Honestly, both resort are wonderful. I think you will be happy with either one. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 7 hours 52 minutes

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06-27-2005	#6 (permalink)
Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club Welcome to DC. If you are going to spend a lot of time at the pool, I would go BC. You can't go wrong either way. Transportation from both will be a wash. You will find it easier to get to MK from WL, but if you want to go to Epcot then BC. Have fun and good luck. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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dhoughton 11.2010 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: A few miles SE of M22... Posts: 2,926	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club Welcome to DC!! IMHO there is no contest--WL all the way!! __________________ Doughnut Disney Pinologist President of the Bad Kitty Club Cult eleventwentyten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Heh heh heh!!! 349 days 9 hours 52 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club Once again, welcome! I would have to choose the Beach Club. Not only is Stormalong Bay the best pool at WDW you also have the advantage of the Boardwalk right across the lake. Everyone's stay is different, but we found WL crowded and noisy and the Beach Club very relaxing and laid-back. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 32 days 13 hours 52 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 605	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I love both resorts. The pool at Beach Club is big and if your 5 year old swims well then I would go with Beach Club. WL has better transportation to MK. Sorry I did not help very much but really you cannot go wrong with either resort.

06-27-2005	#10 (permalink)
disneypro Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 38	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I think I just tried to send you an email with some comments. Not sure if it worked. Could you let me know? Disneypro

06-27-2005	#11 (permalink)
catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club Having stayed at both resorts, I would by far vote for WL. It just feels like home to me. I just got back from WDW last night and really missed WL...we stayed at AS Sports. If it were up to me and money was no object it would be WL everytime! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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Batgirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 196	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I would say Wilderness Lodge, even though the Beach Club has the amazing pool, Cape May, etc. The reasons are generally practical: (1) Pool monitoring -- while Stormalong Bay is cool, I would have had a hard time keeping track of my 6-year-old there (I am a worry wart as my son thinks he is a better swimmer than he is). At WL, I could keep an easy eye on him while I sat on the side/read/pool bar (yes, the "adult" stuff was key for me). Also lots of very friendly life guards keeping watch on the slide all the time; (2) Rooms & Decor -- the bunk beds, western decor, etc. was a huge hit with both my kids (6 and 2). They really loved the western theme of the whole resort; (3) Price -- WL is the least expensive of the deluxe resorts; and (4) Boat transport to MK -- not much faster, but the kids really liked it. That all being said, we certainly plan on staying at the Beach Club when my kids are older and are more into Epcot. Either way, you will have an amazing time. Good luck! __________________ 2008 AKL 2006 Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge 2003 Off Site 2001 Coronado Springs 1996 Off Site 1995 Grand Floridian 1994 Port Orleans 1992 Port Orleans "What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino?" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POFQ Trip (so far away!) 337 days 1 hours 52 minutes

06-27-2005	#13 (permalink)
tiggerfan74 bouncin' in now and then Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter Florida, 2 hours south of the magic Posts: 1,803	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I have never stayed at the Beach Club, but I recently posed a similar question and was overwhelmed by how much everyone loves the WL. I really had no idea it was so popular. The response for WL was all positive, not one bad comment. We are staying there on our next trip to WDW. __________________ I love Walt Disney World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first ever Disney Cruise!! Living the suite life on the Disney Magic!!!!

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club i guess you can say i'm a little biased when i suggest the beach club and haven't stayed at the wilderness lodge yet. i think the beach club is just a lot of fun: the decor, the atmosphere, the location, the pool, and everything in between. i would love to stay at the wilderness lodge one day but i do have to say stay at the beach club. you'll have a blast. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. Beach Club I have stayed at both. The Beach Club, in my opinion just can't be beat, but I would recommend the WL if you plan to spend a lot of time at the MK. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 109 days 12 hours 52 minutes