Stormalong Bay Refilled and Waterfalls Running as Reopening Nears at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club

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Stormalong Bay refurbishment - June 11, 2025
Posted: Friday June 13, 2025 7:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Progress continues at Stormalong Bay, the feature pool complex at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, as the extensive refurbishment project moves into its final stages.








The pools are now refilled with water, and the waterfalls are running again. Concrete work around the deck appears complete, and construction walls are starting to come down throughout the area. The cabanas are being rebuilt, and loungers have been staged nearby, ready to be positioned once the area is cleared.

While the majority of the work looks finished, construction crews are still active in a few areas, most notably around the Shipwreck slide, which remains closed off.

Stormalong Bay has been closed since January 2025 for a six-month refurbishment. Barring any delays, the pool complex is expected to reopen by the end of June, restoring access to the popular sand-bottom pool, lazy river, and whirlpool spas for resort guests.

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    JusticeDisney3 days ago

    Does anyone have any info on the cabanas? Have they added any such that there are now more than 4 of them? Also, how have the cabanas been updated? Thanks in advance for any info!

    Ayla4 days ago

    As they should.

    ToTBellHop4 days ago

    Yeah, I wonder what “later this summer” means. They’ll have serious complaints if it’s not back by 7/1 given their announcements.

    Doberge4 days ago

    A bit of a bummer about the slide and shipwreck pool but any of SAB open is better than no SAB.

    DCBaker4 days ago

    Here's an update from Disney on the Shipwreck Pool and waterslide: Even more fun is in store as we put the finishing touches on the Shipwreck Pool and waterslide, which will remain closed while we complete routine maintenance. We look forward to reopening these for our guests to enjoy later this summer. https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-world-pools-summer-2025/

    monothingie4 days ago

    Seriously?? All that Money and Time and they couldn't even replace the janky dirty chairs. At least clean them!

    TXRob4 days ago

    According to guests on Facebook - Mickey is there and pool is open!

    wdwfan225 days ago

    It won't be much longer, till the pool is open.

    ToTBellHop6 days ago

    Lifeguards are training in SAB today.

    nickys7 days ago

    Closing the Porte Cochere makes the resort a “far less than acceptable product”?

    surfsupdon7 days ago

    But we, the Guests, still book and go regardless so it does not matter. We are giving money for a far less than acceptable product.

    Ayla9 days ago

    Right?!

    ToTBellHop9 days ago

    Thankfully, the bell services worker gets an umbrella in the middle of the pavement, so I'm sure they are feeling quite cool. I'll be sure to pack a jacket next month, personally.