The Best Time to Book Disney’s Beach Club Villas

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Disney’s Beach Club Villas has been my favorite resort since I was a child. I first visited when I was 10, instantly fell in love, and as I approach my 45th birthday, I can confirm that it solidly remains my top pick even 35 years later!

The blue and white exterior of Disney’s Beach Club Villas is seen under a light blue sky as the sun begins to rise over the warm glow of the resort. In front of the entry way there are yellow, white, and pink flowers in the landscaping.

That said, I know I am not the only one who enjoys a long-time love affair with the Beach Club! There is SO MUCH to love about this amazing resort, and as a result, it has become one of the most popular resort picks! Because of its popularity, this resort tends to book up quickly, so today, let’s talk about the best strategies for booking Beach Club for your next DVC adventure!

The light blue and white exterior of Disney’s Beach Club Resort is seen under a hazy morning sky as warm lights glow inside the resort.

While “never” is a strong word, I’ll be honest, Beach Club isn’t a Disney resort that you’re typically going to be able to book successfully at the last minute. If this is your dream resort, you’ll want to start planning your trip well in advance!

The exterior of Disney’s Beach Club Villas is seen under a beautiful yellow and blue sunrise sky across the water of Crescent Lake from Disney’s BoardWalk Villas.

DVC allows bookings up to 11 months in advance, and as a general tip, I’ll usually suggest trying to book ANY DVC resort as close to that window as you can for the best chance at availability in the DVC inventory. In fact, did you know that our team can accept request forms up to 12 months in advance of your check-in date? That way, we have everything ready to go as soon as your 11-month window opens!

A Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Beach Club Villas. The bed is decorated with white linen and a blue pillow with Daisy Duck, and looks towards the room’s television and patio door.

Of course, some DVC resorts and room types sell out faster than others, and Beach Club is often one of them. It’s important to remember that the DVC inventory is much smaller than Disney’s Central Reservations, and with a smaller pool of rooms to book, popular locations, especially smaller ones with fewer rooms to go around, often book up more swiftly than you might think!

A Studio at Disney’s Beach Club Villas. The room is decorated with blues and greys, along with nautical art and accessories inspired by Donald and Daisy Duck.

Studios are by far the most in-demand room size, followed by Two Bedrooms, with One Bedroom Villas typically holding availability the longest. Disney’s Beach Club Villas doesn’t offer the Grand Villa room size, so that’s also something to keep in mind if you’re traveling with a larger group!

white king bed with a grey fabric headboard and blue pillow featuring Donald and Daisy Duck is seen next to a small wooden desk in a Two Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Beach Club Villas.

For example, if you were looking to stay in a Studio at Disney’s Beach Club Villas in July next year, I would absolutely suggest trying to book at least 9-11 months in advance. If you were looking for dates around the 4th of July in particular, I would 100% suggest sending in your request to us as early as possible! Similarly, if you were looking for a future stay in a Two Bedroom Villa at Beach Club with December dates, I’d still suggest trying to book at least 9 or 10 months ahead of your desired trip dates.

Holiday garlands decorated with multicolored ornaments decorate the lampposts outside Disney’s Beach Club Villas under a bright blue sky.

The season you’re looking to travel in can be a factor as well. It’s well known that December and similar holiday periods are popular times to book, along with EPCOT festival season (trust me, it doesn’t get better than staying at Beach Club during Food & Wine!) and the summer months when everyone wants to splash around Stormalong Bay to cool off! 

Guests enjoy the water, whirlpool spa, sun, and sand at Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Villas under a sunny sky.

Disney doesn’t really have an “off season” these days, so while dates in early February or November might not book up quite so quickly traditionally, I’d still try to book at least 7-11 months in advance for the best chance at a reservation.

A portion of the lazy river in the Stormalong Bay pool complex is seen under a blue sky. The resort exterior and nearby lounge chairs are also seen as guests relax by the water.

We understand that planning your trip a year out isn’t always possible, however. We work from the same inventory of rooms as all DVC owners, so we can’t make guarantees or hold rooms, but we DO offer an awesome option on our website called “Confirmed Reservations” that I love to recommend, especially if you’re looking for travel dates that are approaching more quickly! It can be a great way to pick up a reservation that is otherwise sold out, so if you’re making your plans a bit later than you might have ideally, you can search for any potential Beach Club Confirmed Reservations right on our website, and we never know when a new listing might pop up!

The pale green and white exterior of the DVC Villas building at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is seen. In front of the doors is a statue of Ariel from the Little Mermaid with a sign reading “Disney Vacation Club”.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas is an amazing resort with cute and cozy rooms, an INCREDIBLE Feature Pool, perhaps THE best location on property (walking distance to 2 parks!), and great dining options! If you get the chance, I highly recommend a stay here, and our team looks forward to helping you make those plans!

~Stacy

A floral display featuring white and pink flowers, a moss-covered hidden Mickey, and starfish is seen in the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Villas.

 

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