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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wedenterprises2 hours ago

Great to hear thank you!

Tinkerbella169 hours ago

The slide reopened on Thursday. Not sure about the Cabanas.

wedenterprises3 days ago

Cabanas still aren't open. Any updates on these or the waterslide?

DCBaker7 days ago

In an new update, Disney says the Shipwreck Pool and the Flying Jib Slide are expected to reopen in July: Shipwreck Pool and the Flying Jib Slide at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are currently closed for routine maintenance and are expected to reopen in July 2025. During this time, Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours.

JusticeDisney19 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!

Ayla20 days ago

As they should.

ToTBellHop20 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.

Doberge20 days ago

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

DCBaker20 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/

monothingie20 days ago

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

TXRob20 days ago

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

wdwfan2220 days ago

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

ToTBellHop22 days ago

Lifeguards are training in SAB today.

nickys22 days ago

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