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Join the conversation as we host a classic DVC community debate between Team Beach Club and Team BoardWalk. Which resort has the best rooms, food & beverage options, amenities, location & transportation options, theme, and the overall best resort! Are you Team Beach Club? Team BoardWalk? Join the conversation and decide for yourself!
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In today interactive live show, we discuss the resorts from the perspective of:
- Room
- Location
- Theme
- Food and Beverage Options
- Pool
- Transportation
- Overall Best Resort
Food and Beverage Options at Beach Club
- Yachtsman's Steak House – Signature (TS – 2 credit)
- Cape May Café – Breakfast Buffet with Minnie & Friends
- Dinner is a traditional New England Clambake. (TS)
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop – 50s style soda shop featuring burgers, fries, shakes, and sundaes. (TS)
- Beach Club Marketplace – Grab ‘n’ Go spot with baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, and pre-packaged items. (QS)
- Hurricane Hanna’s Grill – A pool bar serving burgers, lobster & shrimp rolls, and grilled chicken breast sandwiches. (QS)
- Martha’s Vineyard – Located at the Yacht Club Resort, it features a full bar menu (QS)
Food and Beverage Options at BoardWalk
- Trattoria al Forno – Character breakfast. Italian lunch and dinner
- Big River Grille & Brewing Works – microbrewery TS
- Flying Fish Café – Signature seafood dining
- ESPN Club – Sports Bar & Former Ice Cream Shop
- BoardWalk Bakery – The main quick service option.
- Belle Vue Lounge – Cocktail lounge near the lobby
- Jellyrolls – Dueling Piano Bar
- BoardWalk Pizza Window
- AbracadaBar – lounge themed to the golden age of magic
- Atlantic Dance Hall – Dance club located on the end of the Boardwalk
- Leaping Horse Libations – Pool bar w/ small menu
- Boardwalk Joe's Marvelous Margarita’s
- Funnel Cake Cart
- To Go Cart
Resort Amenities at Beach Club
- A Room that keeps getting re-purposed
- Was Sand Dollar Kid’s Club
- Used for Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew
- Currently Mini Community Hall “Seaside Resort”
- Billiards Table just off the DVC lobby / entrance
- Ship Shape Fitness center by the main pool
- Lafferty Place Arcade
- Game room near the main pool
- Boat Rentals
- Tennis and Beach Volleyball
- Sand Beach (no water access)
Resort Amenities at BoardWalk
- Muscles and Bustles Fitness Center
- Side Show Games – Arcade
- Bike and Surrey Rentals
- Tennis Courts
- Ferris W Ealhers Community Hall
Beach Club Location and Transportation
- EPCOT Area Resort
- Closet Proximity to a Theme Park in WDW
- Shortest Stumble Home from Food and Wine
- Busses
- 20 Minute Walk to DHS
- 4 to 5 Minute Walk to Skyliner and International Gateway
- Skyliner Not Always Open – Walk to DHS for Rope Drop
- Friendship Boats to EPCOT, BWV, Swan and Dolphin and DHS
- Closer to Skyliner than Little Mermaid Rooms at Art of Animation
Location and Transportation at BoardWalk
- EPCOT Area Resort
- Busses
- 12-17 Minute Walk to DHS
- 5-10 Minute Walk to EPCOT & Skyliner
- Friendship Boats to EPCOT, BWV, Swan and Dolphin and DHS
Theming at Beach Club Villas
- New England Beach Resort
- Resort theming is moderate
Stormalong Bay
- This is where the theming is top notch
- Pirates ship has cashed along the lake
- Sand bottom pool meets New England beach resort
Resort Theming at BoardWalk
- Early-1900s Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Entertainment and dining venues built into within the resort itself.
Stormalong Bay – 3 Acres Mini Water Park
- Best Resort Pool in WDW
- Pirates Ship Waterfall Slide with a Jr. Slide and Children's Pool
- Lazy River
- Bridges and Multi-level Sun Deck
- Pool Volleyball Area
- Sand Bottom Pools
- Shallow Sand Play Area
- Whirlpool Circular Zone Area
- Two hot tubs in Rock Areas
- DVC area quiet pool
- Beach Club Inn side quiet pool
Pools at BoardWalk
- Luna Park Pool Feature Pool – 184,217-gallon
- 200-foot “Creepy Clown Slide” Slide
- One (small) Hot Tub
- Children's Pool and Play Area
- Quiet Pool Next to DVC Community Hall
- Quiet Pool on the Hotel side.
Beach Club Best Resort for those:
- Who loves the proximity to EPCOT
- Who Want a Mini-Water Park at their Resort
- Want a hotel-style resort & close parking
Beach Club is Least Desirable for those who Value:
- Quick service and close dining options
- Magic Kingdom Proximity
- Community Halls
- Price per Point per Year Remaining – 2042 is Coming!
BoardWalk Best Resort for People Who Value:
- Close proximity to EPCOT & Walk to DHS
- Night Life and Busy BoardWalk
- Point Stretching Standard View Rooms
- Need Grand Villas
BoardWalk is Least Desirable for those who Value:
- Close Parking Options
- Magic Kingdom Proximity
- Price per Point per Year Remaining – 2042 is Coming!
