Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a deluxe resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is the sister to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, sharing many amenities.
Located in the EPCOT area, the resort is filled with elegance and the ambiance of summertime at the New England seaside. It is just a short walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance. Guests can also walk or enjoy a short boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Resort Overview
This deluxe resort is located in the EPCOT area, right along the waters of Crescent Lake. Featuring nautical touches reminiscent of a New England-style yacht club, this lakeside hotel offers elegance and top-notch amenities, with an amazing location.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Location: The location is perfection. Guests can easily walk to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Alternatively, it’s a short boat ride using the easily-accessible Friendship boats.
- Great for families: The rooms are spacious, with many sleeping up to 5 guests.
- Pool and Recreation: The pool is one of the best on Disney property
- Dining: There are great dining options at the resort, with additional restaurants nearby
- Extra time in the parks: Guests staying at this deluxe resort hotel can take advantage of extended evening hours on select nights as well as early park entry each day.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (table service, quick service, and poolside service)
- Business Center (computer services, print services, shipping services, office supplies)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Valet and Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Babysitting and Childcare Services
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Ship Shape Health Club
- Early Park Entry
- Extended Evening Hours (on select nights)
- Salon Services
- Room Service
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Pet-friendly resort hotel
- Resort Airline Check-In
A Full Range of Accommodations
The guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offer spacious accommodations, with dark wood furnishings and nautical decor. This resort hotel offers an array of room options with accommodations for up to 6 guests. Each of the 630 guest rooms includes the following amenities:
- Hairdryer
- Free Wi-Fi service
- In-Room Safe
- Telephone with voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Mini-refrigerator
There is also desk space and plenty of storage. The bathrooms feature a double vanity and a separate toilet, and a tub with a shower.
Room Types
Standard View:
- Can accommodate up to 5 adults
- Views of rooftop or parking area
- The room configuration will be one of the following: 2 queen beds and 1 twin-sized sleeper chair; 1 king bed and 1 day bed; 1 king bed; 1 queen bed, 1 twin-size sleeper chair and 1 day bed
Garden or Woods View:
- Can accommodate a party of 5
- The room configuration will be one of the following: 1 king bed; 1 queen bed, 1 day bed, and 1 twin-size sleeper chair; 2 queen beds and 1 day bed; 2 queen beds
- Views of the garden or woods
Water View:
- Can accommodate a party of 5
- The room configuration will be one of the following: 1 king bed and 1 day bed; 1 king bed; 1 queen bed, 1 day bed, and 1 twin-size sleeper chair; 2 queen beds and 1 day bed; 2 queen beds
- Views of Crescent Lake or the quiet pool
Club Level
For guests looking for an elevated level of service, the club level at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is the way to go. These room categories include all of the standard amenities. In addition, club-level guests receive the following amenities:
- Complimentary health club access
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
- Club Level Concierge – Regatta Club
- Complimentary Newspapers in the Club Level lounge
- Daily Housekeeping Service
- Access to Disney Signature Services
- Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
There are four different room types available at the club level.
These room types include:
Standard View
- Sleeps up to 4 guests
- Views of rooftop or parking area
- The room configuration includes 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
Garden View
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the garden
Water View
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons
2 bedroom suite:
- Can accommodate a party of up to 6 guests
- The room configuration includes 2 king beds and 1 queen-size sleeper
- Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake
Dining Information
All Dining & Lounges
Ale & Compass
Offering New England comfort food, this restaurant is a cozy place to enjoy a meal, inspired by a coastal lighthouse. Currently, breakfast and dinner are served here.
Ale & Compass Lounge
Stop here for a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails as you relax in the nautical-themed lounge.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Come to this airy dining room filled with nautical touches as you enjoy a signature dining experience of high-quality, hand-cut steaks, your choice of delicious sides, and decadent desserts! A dress code is required at this Signature Dining Experience.
The Market at Ale & Compass
This quick-service location offers a variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Options include Mickey waffles, sandwiches, and more.
Cape May Cafe
This restaurant is located next door, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and serves an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast or a surf and turf dinner.
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
This restaurant offers a nostalgic setting, reminiscent of a soda shop on the Atlantic seashore. Open for lunch and dinner, guests can choose from fountain favorites such as milkshakes and sodas, as well as burgers and sandwiches. The best part though is the desserts, especially the Kitchen Sink! There is also a to-go menu available.
Beach Club Marketplace
This quick service location offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Mobile ordering is also available.
Martha’s Vineyard
This New England beach house-themed lounge offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a variety of appetizers.
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
Located poolside with a great view of Stormalong Bay, enjoy your choice of cocktails, beers, and frozen drinks, along with a selection of appetizers and entrees.
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Located right next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse, this cozy spot is the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying your choice of wine, pint, or cocktail.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
Stormalong Bay is the feature pool at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and it is shared with its sister resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort. With 3 acres of aquatic entertainment including a sandy-bottom pool with a beach area, a lazy river, and three whirlpool spas, it is one of the best pools on Disney property. There is even a life-size shipwreck that includes one of the highest hotel water slides at the Walt Disney World Resort.
If you’re looking for some added luxury for your day at the pool, consider a cabana rental to relax in the shade. This is the perfect retreat, furnished and shady, with personal electronics and refreshments included.
In addition to Stormalong Bay, there are three leisure pools at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. These quiet pools offer a more peaceful swimming experience and are shared by guests staying at Disney’s Yacht Club, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Villas. All pools include steaming whirlpool spas.
Water Recreation
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers many other recreation options in addition to the pools. Since it is located right on Crescent Lake, there are motorized boat rentals available, as well as fishing excursions.
Exercise & Sports
If you are looking to exercise, there is a lit tennis court, a sandy volleyball court, and several jogging paths. There is even a loop around Crescent Lake, along Disney’s Boardwalk. In addition, guests have access to the Ship Shape Health Club.
Campfire Activities
In the evenings, head out to the beach area for campfire activities where guests can roast marshmallows. Then, watch some of your favorite Disney movies under the stars!
Movies Under the Stars
Head to the Solarium or the Beach Club beach to watch some of your favorite Disney films each evening at 7:00 pm. Check with a cast member for a detailed schedule.
Disney’s Yacht Club Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using several convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Magic Kingdom nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a short walk to the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT. In addition, Friendship Boats are available if you choose not to walk.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Although a little further, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also within walking distance from this resort. Friendship boats are also available to take guests to the park.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
In addition to the complimentary Disney transportation offered to all resort guests, guests may utilize the Minnie Van service. Available for an additional fee through the Lyft mobile app, this service gives guests the option of private transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort.
Parking
*Guests who drive either their own vehicle or a rental car to Walt Disney World should know that a standard overnight self-parking fee of $25 per night will be applied to the guest hotel folio upon check-out. Valet parking is available for $33 per night. Disney Vacation Club Members using vacation points for their stay are not required to pay parking fees.
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