Stormalong Bay Drained as Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Undergoes Major Renovation

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Posted: Thursday February 13, 2025 8:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort is undergoing a major refurbishment, with work expected to continue through June 2025.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

The entire pool complex has been drained, and crews are actively working on all aspects of the area, from resurfacing to structural repairs.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

Crews are resurfacing the drained pools and have removed all sand from the sand-bottomed sections, which will be replaced later in the project.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

The whirlpool spas are also undergoing updates, while the Shipwreck Slide is receiving maintenance.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

Additionally, the surrounding pool deck is being replaced.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

Stormalong Bay, one of Walt Disney World's most elaborate resort pool areas, closed for refurbishment in January 2025 and is set to remain unavailable until June 2025. Covering three acres, the pool complex features a lazy river, multiple whirlpools, kiddie pools, and an elevated sun deck.

While Stormalong Bay remains closed, guests staying at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort can use the Tidal, Admiral, and Dune Cove leisure pools as alternative options.

Disney has not provided a specific reopening date beyond the June 2025 timeframe.

Stormalong Bay refurbishment - February 2025

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DisneyFanatic124 days ago

I believe they have a special filtration setup that would cost money to replace, and of course taking away the sand would make the pool less unique too. I don’t know as though they’d ever want to get rid of it.

Disorbust4 days ago

I'm just happy they're keeping th sand! I thought for sure that would be gone.

surfsupdon4 days ago

I am happy and relieved they are keeping the 8 foot depth pool.

DisneyWorld30th4 days ago

I am surprised they are keeping the 8 foot depth pool.

wdwmagic4 days ago

Stormalong Bay Update: Tons of Sand Delivered as Disney Prepares to Rebuild Sand-Bottom Pool https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/disneys-beach-club-resort/news/11apr2025-stormalong-bay-update-sand-delivered-as-disney-prepares-to-rebuild-sand-bottom-pool.htm

monothingie4 days ago

Concrete for the pool. Shocked that it's being handled so low-key with the cement trucks going in and out of IG. Knowing Disney you'd expect them to have an army of Security CM shielding guests from the construction equipment.

Tuvalu5 days ago

Yep, lots of sand bags.

PocahontasSmith5 days ago

Are those big bags full of new, fresh, clean sand? How exciting! Thanks for the visuals!!

Tuvalu5 days ago

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PocahontasSmith12 days ago

Well, give your birdie a little extra seed from us and keep those inside hints coming! Thanks for the heads-up. :D

Bill in Atlanta13 days ago

I bet the construction PMs are getting an earful. Those pools will be in hot demand come June/July!

DCBaker13 days ago

Disney did update the timeline back in March '24 to "through June 2025": https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/disneys-beach-club-resort/news/07mar2024-stormalong-bay-refurbishment-to-be-longer-than-first-thought-at-disneys-yacht-and-beach-club-resort.htm

monothingie13 days ago

A very reliable birdie told me that they are running behind and that the expected opening date is the beginning of July.

PocahontasSmith13 days ago

Hubby and I are booked for the first week of September, and we're also hoping for the same. But we're booked for Yacht Club. Honestly, the reason we booked YC was for the pool amenities, as we're middle-aged and know we'll be spending plenty of time at our resort during the week. We originally wanted to book for our 1st anniversary (May 1st), but read about the construction way in advance, so chose the other time the parks aren't so hectic. Just so happens to be when it's obscenely hot (I've heard), so pool time will be a must. I'm not worried about the roofwork, though. Contractors (at least around my little piece of heaven) get roofs up and done super-fast!