Which Disney hotel has a sand bottom pool?

Stormalong Bay Splash it up at this 750,000-gallon, beachside wonderland that offers 3 acres of aquatic fun. Immerse yourself in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river.



The only hotel at Walt Disney World with a sand-bottom pool is Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, which share the legendary Stormalong Bay. This 3-acre "water wonderland" features a massive, expansive pool with a floor made of soft, filtered white sand, providing a unique "beach-at-the-hotel" sensation. Beyond the sand, Stormalong Bay includes a 230-foot-long shipwreck-themed waterslide, a lazy river, and three whirlpool spas. In 2026, access to this pool is strictly reserved for guests staying at the Yacht Club, Beach Club, or Beach Club Villas; you must scan your MagicBand+ or room key to enter. It is widely considered the best hotel pool in the world, offering a high-value luxury experience that allows children to wade in from a gently sloping "beach" into the crystal-clear, sand-lined waters.

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Stormalong Bay Immerse yourself in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river. Explore a life-size shipwreck replica. Slide down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort.

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The popularity of Stormalong Bay with non-resort guests prompted Disney to surround the complex with a fence that is guarded by Disney cast members checking resort IDs. Only Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort guests and Disney Vacation Club members can use Stormalong Bay.

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At 308,527 gallons, the Big Blue Pool is the largest pool at Disney World. Colorful, oversized set pieces of Nemo, Crush and other film characters surround the pool area, which features zero entry and plays tunes from its underwater speakers.

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In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.

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All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees.

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Feature or main pool hours are 10 am until 10 pm or 11 pm daily, depending upon the season. (Expect warmer months to see longer hours.) Leisure or quiet pools are once again open 24 hours per day. As always, operating hours are subject to change without notice (mostly due to weather).

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Arriving Before Your Room Is Ready Prior to checking into your room, you can gain access to certain areas of your Disney Resort hotel—such as the pool—with the unlock door feature in the My Disney Experience app or an active Disney band.

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