Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a deluxe resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This resort is a tribute to sailing and the sea, and shares its amazing pool and recreation complex with the adjacent property, Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This resort is in walking distance to the International Gateway at EPCOT, and very close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well.
Should I stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort?
Guests who like to spend a lot of their vacation time relaxing at the pool will absolutely fall in love with Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. This resort is also an excellent choice for guests who plan to spend most of their theme park time inside EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, since both parks are within walking distance or a short water taxi ride or Disney Skyliner ride away. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is an excellent choice for guests who are visiting the various festivals that take place throughout the year at EPCOT, such as the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This resort is also a great choice for bigger families, since some rooms can accommodate up to 6 guests.
In the video below, you’ll learn all about the amenities and details that make Disney’s Yacht Club Resort a favourite of so many families.
Transportation and Dining Options
Transportation to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is available by Disney Skyliner or water taxi. Both are also accessible by foot. Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom are accessible by shuttle bus, as are Disney Springs, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon.
There are many table service and quick service dining options at the resort, and I frequently recommend this property as a home base for guests who define themselves as “foodies.” Guests will also find restaurants at the adjacent Disney’s Beach Club Resort or nearby at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. For guests who have Park Hopper theme park tickets, a short walk to EPCOT opens up dining options throughout World Showcase. Room service is also available.
Restaurants include:
- Ale & Compass Restaurant (Read more: Review: Relaxing Lunch at Ale & Compass Restaurant)
- Yachtsman Steakhouse
- Ale & Compass Lounge
- Crew’s Cup Lounge
- The Market at Ale & Compass
- Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
Rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort typically accommodate up to 5 adults and have a standard, garden, woods or water view. A 2 bedroom suite is available for families who require accommodations for up to 6 adults.
For guests who want to enjoy an elevated experience, Club Level is available with standard, garden or water views. Club Level rooms accommodate up to 4 adults.
All rooms at this resort have a private balcony/patio and/or Juliette balcony.
In this short video, you’ll find a tour of a Garden View, Club Level room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
Features and Amenities
Stormalong Bay is the enormous relaxation and recreation area and swimming pool at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, complete with multiple slides, pools, jacuzzis and a lazy river. Poolside cabanas may be rented.
There are also quiet pools that guests may use at both Disney’s Beach Club Resort and at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
Benefits of Staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Guests of this resort can enjoy:
- Early theme park entry–enter any Walt Disney World theme park 30 minutes prior to the official park opening time (valid theme park admission ticket and park reservation required)
- Extended evening hours on select nights, in select theme parks
- Complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs via shuttle bus, Disney Skyliner or water taxi
- Resort-wide charging privileges with My Disney Experience app, MagicBand or room key
- Use of Disney MagicMobile pass
- Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout Walt Disney World property to your hotel gift shop
- Starting in 2025! Entry to a Walt Disney World Resort water park on check-in day