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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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Disney’s yacht club resort.

Dive into the nautical ambiance of this New England-style yacht club along Bayside Marina. An upscale, quiet atmosphere with plenty of ship-shape touches from the lobby to the rooms. Take a walk along Disney’s BoardWalk for more shopping and dining or head out to the beach to catch a view of the fireworks from EPCOT just steps away. Anchors away!

Resort Category: Deluxe

The resort is located along Disney’s BoardWalk at the EPCOT resort area. It is next to Disney’s Beach Club Resort and across from Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and within walking distance to EPCOT .

Plenty of nautical touches can be seen throughout the resort. Soft blues, navy, and wood flooring give a seaside feel to the lobby and restaurants. 

Find shopping & dining all in one place at The Market at Ale & Compass where you can also grab resort-exclusive merchandise .

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Resort Rooms 

Standard, Water View, and Resort View Rooms are available to book at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Rooms can sleep 4-5 guests. Club Level rooms are also available.

PHOTO TOUR: A Water View Room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Dining & Lounges

The market , ale & compass restaurant, ale & compass lounge, crew’s cup lounge, yachtsman steakhouse, hurricane hannah’s waterside bar & grill, transportation.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is located along the Disney Skyliner Route which has access to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, & surrounding resorts including Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s POP Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort.

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Friendship Boats

Recreation & Amenities 

• Stormalong Bay Pool & Waterslide – shared with Disney’s Beach Club
• Admiral Pool 
• Dunes Cove Pool – located at Disney’s Beach Club
• Tidal Pool – located at Disney’s Beach Club
• Poolside Cabana Rentals
• Motorized Boat Rentals
• Located Near Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf Course
• Ship Shape Health Club 
• Tennis & Pickleball
• Jogging Trail
• Lafferty Place Arcade

Movies Under the Stars

Enjoy complimentary screenings of Disney films on select nights at the Beach Club Beach

Campfire Activities

Roast marshmallows and join in on family fun each night at the Beach Club Beach

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Last updated: March 18, 2024

The Yacht Club's nautical beach theme includes model ships and antique navigation instruments. The Resort's best features are its top-rated pool, walking paths to EPCOT and the Studios, and Skyliner access.

$598 - $4,093

Lodging Area

Boat, Bus, Skyliner, Walk

Guest Overall Rating

Based on 303 surveys. (See our Ratings and Research page for details)

Lighting: A

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Best pool complex of any WDW resort

Excellent staff/service

Walking distance to EPCOT and DHS

Close to many BoardWalk and EPCOT dining options

Well-themed public spaces

Bright and attractive guest rooms

Boat and Skyliner transportation to DHS

Views and balcony size are hit-or-miss

Bus service to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, water parks, and Disney Springs is shared with other EPCOT resorts

Our stay at Yacht Club was great. Room was good sized, as well as nicely designed and decorated. Without exception, all cast members encountered displayed helpful, courteous and friendly attitudes.

Our stay at Yacht Club was great. Room was good sized, as well as nicely designed and decorated. Without exception, all cast members encountered displayed...

April 7, 2021

We chose to stay at Yacht Club and couldn't have been happier.

May 5, 2018

Rooms at Yacht Club are lovely. The laminate floors are not noisy at all (if we had neighbors above us, we never heard them). Soundproofing on the balcony is good. Lots of USB ports.

Rooms at Yacht Club are lovely. The laminate floors are not noisy at all (if we had neighbors above us, we never heard them). Soundproofing on the balcony is...

October 10, 2017

We love the Yacht Club! We picked it the first time based on details - distance to the parks, reviews, etc - were not disappointed.

November 27, 2016

The Yacht Club's rooms are decorated in white with blue and brass accents. The most recent update also replaced carpeting with vinyl "hardwood" floors, freshening the rooms' look.

• Room with Queen Bed(s) and en-suite bathroom
• Balcony or patio
• Dresser with drawers
• Full-length mirror
• Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Flat-panel TV
• Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
• Ironing board and iron
• Digital thermostat
• In-room safe
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

Most rooms are 381 square feet and have two queen-size beds. All upper-floor rooms have full balconies, while ground-floor rooms have patios.

Yacht Club Standard Room

Yacht Club Dresser and TV

Yacht Club Fold Down Bed

Yacht Club Desk and Chair

Yacht Club Closet and Storage

Yacht Club Fridge and Coffe Maker

Yacht Club Standard Room Bathroom

Yacht Club Room 4073 View

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Dining isn't a strength at Yacht Club, but tons of options are short walk away at EPCOT or the four other resorts.

Ale & Compass Restaurant The cuisine is advertised as “New England comfort food.” Reader ratings have improved substantially over the years, without compromising the diversity of the menu.

Yachtsman Steakhouse Open for dinner only, Yachtsman Steakhouse serves up steak, seafood, and sides. This is a signature restaurant that tries to create an atmosphere, so expect high prices and to adhere to a minimal dress code.

Market at Ale and Compass A small spot carved out of the gift shop, the Market has coffee, pastries, and other small items.

Ale and Compass Lounge Ale & Compass is a competent restaurant, the kind of place you'll be happy to find at dinnertime if it's raining and you don't want to go outside; or everyone is starving and you need to eat right now. Ale and Compass is a better choice for breakfast. You'll find something for everyone in various combinations of eggs, potatoes, bacon, tofu, French toast, and so on, with a la carte options if you just want a quick bite.

Crew's Cup Lounge The Crew’s Cup Lounge is one of the better bars in Walt Disney World, although the reason for that statement is hard to explain. The entire room just feels...well, cool. It starts when you approach the door, which is found in the Yacht Club’s hallway, heading towards the Beach Club Resort. One of the things that makes Crew’s Cup cool is the understated sign hanging in the hall, a few steps up, as well as a plain door. The facade is easily overshadowed by the Yachtsman Steakhouse, but that secret, speakeasy style entry makes it a little hard to find, and we all know that the coolest places don’t need to advertise. Walking in you immediately notice the theme, which is rowing, but are not overwhelmed by it. There are a few images of rowers here and there and a few oars along the walls, but it is mostly just a quaint, slightly dark, overwhelmingly wood-paneled lounge. The rowing theme obviously fits in with the Yacht Club Resort and the Crew’s Cup looks as if it would be a place that a crew team would hang out after practice. While many Americans do not think of crew or rowing as major sports, it certainly has a long history in the United States. It began as soon as the English landed, having been popular there several centuries prior. Yale University boast the oldest American college crew club, started in 1843, and the Harvard versus Yale regatta is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the U.S. It is so old in fact (started in 1852), that it had to be paused during the American Civil War! The entire Crew’s Cup Lounge hints toward this history. The shell (or boat to you landlubbers) hanging from the ceiling is a common place for storage when there are no racks. The oars along the walls are each painted differently, which is how a team identifies itself (although these oars match no teams that we could find). Even just the exposed rafters and craftsman touches point toward a New England style around the year 1900. For those interested in what goes on in a kitchen, there is a window that looks into a section of the Yachtsman Steakhouse’s back of house. Often during dinner time you will see a prep chef getting ready for the mealtime rush. Once you decide to have a seat, there are a few different options, with seats at the bar, a handful of booths, a few tables and chairs, and also a few couches. Whether you are there for dinner, relaxation, or to watch the television, you will find a seat to match. Speaking of dinner, there is both food and drink aplenty, although the drink list is our one big knock on The Crew’s Cup as it follows the standard Disney drink menu. The food here is above average and consists of hearty appetizers, burgers, and chicken tenders. Nothing fancy, but good quality and decently priced (for Walt Disney World). The Crew’s Cup Lounge is not often mentioned as a favorite spot, and we will hope it stays that way because that just means more room for us. After all, if everyone knows it might stop being so cool.

Fittings & Farings Fittings & Farings is Yacht Club's souvenir shop. A small selection of snacks, drinks, and other groceries are available.

Refillable Mugs Allows guest self-service soft drink refills from quick-service locations in hotels ( NOT in theme parks ) for $21.99 for the length of stay.

SWIPE TO EXPLORE

Yacht Club has Disney World's best pool - Stormalong Bay with a lazy river, fabulous water slide, and acres of water fun. Three other pools are available across Yacht Club and Beach Club resorts, for use by both Beach and Yacht Club guests.

Lafferty Place Arcade arcade is near Stormalong Bay between the Yacht and Beach resorts. It features relatively recent video games of all kinds.

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting, either at the Beach Club Beach, or in the Solarium.

The Ship Shape Fitness Center has weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout. Hours are typically 6 AM to 9 PM. Joggers will enjoy the 0.8-mile loop around Crescent Lake too.

The Beach Club Beach hosts marshmallow roasts around 5:30 PM nightly. It's really great during the cooler months of the year.

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Those staying at Disney's Deluxe and Deluxe Villa hotels can buy Lightning Lane via Individual Purchase at 7:00 a.m. each day. Others cannot make that purchase until the official park opening time.

Disney's Deluxe and DVC resort guests get two extra hours in select theme parks on certain days of the week. The schedule changes, so check with the front desk.

Practical Matters

Check-in is 4:00pm Check-out is 11:00am

All Disney resorts participate in Disney’s Online Check-In program. If you’ve checked-in online and provided a mobile phone number or email address, you will receive your room number electronically. Then you can go straight to the room and use your smart phone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether.

These rubber and plastic wrist bands can function as your room key, park admission, charge card, and more! MagicBands cost money, but if you'd like a free option you can use the official Disney World app on your phone or request an RFID-embedded card at the front desk.

Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Disney or via our Least Expensive Ticket Calculator . However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.

Dining reservation are best made online in advance or on your phone or tablet during your visit. You can also use our Disney World Reservation Finder .

Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Disney World hotel. Cost is $3 per wash, and another $3 per dry cycle. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets are also sold, for around $1 each. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. For more information, see our Disney World Laundry Facilities page.

If you lose something in a theme park or during your stay at a Disney-operated hotel, visit Disney's Lost and Found website or call (407) 824-4245.

Disney hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of Disney-branded souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. Resort hotels with Deluxe Villa rooms offer an assortment of groceries, as well.

Disney recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out , to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels. See our Disney World Child Care page for more information.

The Yacht Club is located in the EPCOT Resort Area. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it. As a backup, look for Disney road signs directing you toward the EPCOT resorts (not EPCOT) once you're on property, and then look for signs for the Yacht Club once you're close.

Disney Skyliner gondola system has a station at EPCOT's International Gateway entrance. The ride to Hollywood Studios is about 12 minutes (plus waiting time in line).

Disney provides free bus service to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney Springs from the bus stop at the front of the resort. Buses run about every 20 minutes. For all destinations except the Magic Kingdom, it's probably faster to drive or walk.

If you have your own car , it's faster to drive yourself to Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks, and Disney Springs. Disney's transportation system is faster to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT is a short walk from the Yacht Club, and the walk to Hollywood Studios is just a little longer.

Disney provides free boat service to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios from the resort.

You can walk between the Beach Club, Yacht Club, BoardWalk, Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin. Boat service is available to all of those, too, except the Swan Reserve. The Skyliner at EPCOT's International Gateway can take you to Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Pop Century, and Art of Animation. For all other resort destinations, the fastest option is an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. Disney's bus service is free but slow, and will probably require you to use an intermediate destination like Disney Springs, to get to your destination. And that can take a couple of hours each way if you're unluckly.

if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Disney hotels and other theme parks.

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel.

Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Bay-Cation Splendour

Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina.

Here are just a few of the features that make this resort hotel unique:

Outdoor Water Recreation Area Discover a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons and more at Stormalong Bay—a 3-acre water wonderland.

Yachtsman Steakhouse Savour mouthwatering steaks, seafood and more at this full-service fitness centre.

Supervised Children’s Activity Center At the Sandcastle Club, kids 3 to 12 years of age can make crafts, play games, have dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and make new friends—while parents enjoy an evening to themselves.

Dog-Friendly Accommodations Bring your pampered pooch to stay with you at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

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Immerse yourself in luxury from stem to stern at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, a nautical-themed property that’s cultured enough for an admiral, yet still kid-friendly.

Somewhat more sedate than its Beach Club Resort sister, with which it shares the coolest pool in all of Walt Disney World, the 621-room resort features full balconies in most rooms, a first-rate steakhouse that caters to both junior and adult palates, an onsite convention center and Concierge Club service at the Regatta Club lounge.

Designed by Robert A.M. Stern, the property opened in 1990 and is reminiscent of the sprawling Shingle-style resorts common in seaside New England towns at the turn of the century. A gray-and-white clapboard exterior is accented by steep gables and red-and-white striped awnings, and inside, oak floors, gleaming brass, and extensive millwork help evoke a nautical atmosphere throughout.

Besides enjoying an array of recreational activities available to visitors to both Disney’s Beach Club and Disney’s Yacht Club resorts, ship-loving guests can board a boat bound for Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, embark on a Pirate adventure cruise, or charter a pontoon and enjoy a guided fishing excursion or private viewing of Epcot’s nightly Illuminations fireworks show.

Our Editor Loves

• Sandy-bottomed, water park-style pool
• Sandcastle Club for kids ages 3 to 12
• Short walk or boat ride to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Family Interests

• All Inclusive Rates
• Museum/Cultural
• Water Parks
• Water Sports

Family Amenities

• Babysitting
• Children Programs
• Connecting Rooms
• Family Room 5+
• Kids' Pool
• Kitchenettes
• Onsite Dining
• Refrigerator

Room Information

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Renovated in 2009, guestrooms are decked out in a crisp white-and-navy color scheme with nautical stripes, and feature luxurious bedding and plush mattresses. Special seafaring touches include headboards designed to resemble ships wheels, marble vanities with twin porthole-style mirrors, a classic character captain desk lamp and several rope-themed Hidden Mickeys.

Spacious by Disney standards, standard guestrooms sleep up to five, plus one crib sleeper for guests under the age of 3. Most standard guestrooms contain two queen beds, and many rooms have a daybed, as well. Priority for daybed rooms is given to families of five and there is a surcharge per night, per adult for more than two adults in a room. Rollaway beds are available for a fee, and the resort will deliver complimentary Pack 'N Plays, bedrails or a microwave to your room upon request.

Unlike rooms at its Beach Club neighbor, where smaller standing balconies are common, most rooms at Disney's Yacht Club feature a full balcony. First-floor rooms contain pleasant patios (non-gated), and both balconies and patio setups include tables and chairs.

In addition to a desk/dining table with two chairs, a flat-screen TV, an alarm clock with an iPod docking station and high-speed Internet access, each room is equipped with a wall-mounted hair dryer, a coffee maker and a dresser/cabinet housing a mini-fridge (bring a hair tie or a zip tie to secure if you're traveling with little ones).

You can upgrade from a Standard room to a Standard Club Level room, which will gain you plush robes, a DVD player with complimentary rentals and other Concierge category privileges. Besides four daily food and beverage presentations at the private Regatta Club lounge, Club Level guests enjoy perks like personal onsite assistance and pre-trip itinerary planning.

Parents who don't want to be prisoners of the dark after the kids crash for the night have a number of space-stretching options. If you have the extra cash, you can book connecting rooms or else spring for one of the Club Level suites, which accommodate four to eight people and have separate living and sleeping areas. Of course, you could always check in to the Beach Club Villas next door -- these home-away-from-home Disney Vacation Club accommodations offer flexible room arrangements, plus some additional family-friendly features like a washer and dryer and a full kitchen.

If you're traveling with an infant and no additional children and want to stick with the standard room, you can gain some privacy by placing your child's crib in the bathroom vanity area, which is separated from the rest of the room by a dividing wall. For easy access to the Stormalong Bay pool complex, as well as Marketplace counter-service dining and the Transportation Dock, families might consider requesting a room close to Disney's Beach Club Resort.

by jamespC2568FX

My wife and I are celebrating our 50th anniversary and her 70th birthday at WDW with our son and his family as I write this. We decided to pay more than we ever have in our life together for a room at the Yacht Club. It is a great, well-located property with a very courteous staff. The beds are good and our first floor room has a nice view. The room is clean, mostly, but has quite a bit of dust on some flat surfaces, such as the open shelves in the wardrobe. We would have no real reason to complain, except that for over $400 per night one would think that there would be hot water for baths and showers early in the morning h(I.e, 4 to 6 a.m.). Instead, after letting the water run for at least five minutes, all we get is a 94 degree F water temp (taken with a digital thermometer). Not good. We reported this to a manager yesterday. He sent a maintenance person to our room later in the morning and the hot water was ok (we confirm that as it seems to begin getting warmer at about 6:30). He apologized for the problem and credited out account with $200, which was a nice gesture, but did not correct the problem. It’s our second morning here now and the same issue exists. Specifically, it is 6:49 a.m. right now and the water is just beginning to get warm. We have stayed in economy chains that had hot water 24/7, so this situation is really disappointing. It certainly takes some of the “magic” out of our celebration.

by MuchLovefromCanada

Tried to book a Cabana at the yacht club. Ran into several difficulties but the most concerning was the front line lady I dealt with. She had no idea how to handle our situation and instead of reaching out to someone (possibly a manager) sent us on wild goose chase number two of the day. Despite her curtness ???? (you know that person who is being polite but because they have to... completely insinser and wants you to know, yes Debby that was you!) and lacking knowledge that you should know being front line staff. We ended up booking the Cabana but it was not made easy. A simple fix I hope in the future as we definitely LOVED the cabana's. ****And Travis**** If your lucky enough to have Travis as your Beach Cabana attendent then your in good hands! Honest ones to boot! (my husband left his Panama jack sunglasses behind, only to have front desk call our room within 30 minutes that they were turned in) Thank you Travis! ❤️ Honestly will take you far in life! Your good people! Let me begin by giving credit where it is due. By happenstance I met Phil who is one of the managers at the yacht club the very day of all the difficulties. Clearly Phil was on the ball. By simply touring the area and begin polite and friendly he engaged in a conversation with myself. Which led to me telling him what had happened thus far on our trip. In Disney fashion Phil was quick to make things right. This is why we always return to Disney's Yacht club. I have reviewed this place in the past and stand my ground that the service here is fantastic. When something is wrong they are quick to fix and sort things out. Thank-you to Phil. His kindness made my daughter's day. (As well as ours). ????

Family Activities

Stormalong Bay Pool Considered to be the best in all of Walt Disney World, this three-acre water park style pool sits on the shores of Crescent Lake and features a sandy bottom, a 230-foot shipwreck waterslide and three separate lagoons with whirlpools, waterspouts and a circular lazy river. Good luck trying to peel your party away from the splash-happy action -- and honestly, how could you blame them for protesting? Kids big and small can play for hours in the shallow-sand lagoon, and there are two separate kiddie pools, including one with its own pint-sized waterslide. Room keys are checked at pool entrances, and guests are issued official resort wristbands, which afford all-day water-play access.

Organized activities for kids and families begin around 1 p.m., with the majority occurring poolside and in the water. Daily itineraries range from rubber duck races and bucket relays to Disney family trivia contests and karaoke dance parties.

Swim vests are available for free at Poolside Gifts (resort key card needed), where you can also rent inner tubes or buy pool noodles, sunscreen and swim diapers (required for non-potty trained trained children). An army of lifeguards staffs the pool, but given its size and design, families with multiple children might find it difficult (and unsettling) keeping tabs.

On the Yacht Club side of the pool, there's a shaded playground and near the beachfront promenade, a Hair Wrap Station and a design-your-own jewelry kiosk called the Pearl Factory give guests more opportunities to shell out their Disney dollars.

Lafferty Place Arcade Offering around 60 games, the pool-area fun spot is open from 7 a.m. to midnight.

Admiral Quiet Pool and Tennis Court For those seeking calm and a clean set of clothes, the non-guarded Admiral Quiet Pool (hours 7 a.m. to midnight) is located in a remote corner of the resort, adjacent to a lighted tennis court (hours 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; equipment available at Ship Shape Health Club) and a coin-operated laundry facility. Towels are available.

Bayside Marina Rent bikes and take a trip along the BoardWalk, or borrow a boat and cruise Crescent Lake. Half-hour boat rental options range from Sea Raycers ($32) to Sun Trackers and Boston Whalers ($45 each), and bike rentals are $9 per hour or $18 per day. Training wheels and baby seats are also available (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Albatross Treasure Cruise Recommended for ages 3 to 12, but probably most appreciated by kids 5 to 10, the two-hour nautical scavenger hunt departs 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with stops at "Ports of Call" along Crescent Lake and Epcot. The $36-per-child fee includes a snack and some loot. Call 407-939-7529 for reservations.

Crescent Lake Beach Here, you'll find a sand volleyball court, lounge chairs for sunning and nightly campfire sing-a-longs with marshmallows (free), followed by complimentary star-lit showings of popular Disney movies. Swimming is prohibited.

Sandcastle Club Located off the Beach Club lobby, the onsite childcare center for kids ages 3 to 12 (formerly 4 to 12) offers a number of activities for older children, too, like Wii, PlayStation, board games and puzzles, as well as plenty of playthings for little ones, like a dress-up corner, a kitchen center and lots of vehicles to rev and race. You can check out the staff and the facilities -- and bring kids of all ages along for the fun -- when the Club hosts complimentary Craft Time from 1 to 3 p.m. daily. Club hours are 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $11.50 per hour, per child; 24-hour advance reservations (407-939-3463) are requested.

Family Dining

Captain's Grille Buffet or a la carte breakfast and a lunch menu featuring New England specialties like clam chowder and lobster rolls are the early-day highlights for adults at this nautical dining room. For kids, there are Mickey waffles for breakfast and cheese pizza and a selection of fun kabobs for lunch and dinner. Hours are 7:30 to 11 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner. Call 407-939-3463 for reservations.

Yachtsman Steakhouse Kids (ages 9 and under) can order steak skewers, grilled chicken, baked fish or pasta with marinara or cheese sauce at this upscale steakhouse, specializing in oak-grilled meats and seafood. For dessert, kids' choices include a chocolate Mickey Puzzle with edible paint or a chocolate brownie with vanilla gelato. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. daily. Call 407-939-3463 for reservations well in advance.

Ale & Compass Lounge Continental-style breakfast is served daily in this small, nautically themed lounge adjacent to the lobby registration area. Choices include cereal, muffins, Danish, fresh fruit and coffee, and cartoons for kids are shown in the seating area, which includes a few small tables and a couch. More tables are available on the porch outdoors. Hours are 6 a.m. to noon for breakfast and 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. daily.

Crew's Cup Lounge Besides an open window where you can watch butchers prepare cuts of meat for grilling, cocktails, snacks and sporting shows on widescreen televisions are the highlights at this casual maritime-themed lounge, located next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Lunch selections are available from 12 to 5 p.m., dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. and a separate appetizer menu is available. Disney Dining Plan credits are not accepted.

Hurricane Hanna's Grill This casual spot by Stormalong Bay Pool serves kids meals in a sand pail, along with a shovel. Kids' choices include a cheeseburger, grilled cheese, grilled chicken sandwich and chicken nuggets -- all come with a choice of 1 percent milk or water, as well as carrots and watermelon. Whole fruit, hummus with veggies, chocolate chip cookies, frozen lemonade and gelato are on the snack menu. Lunch is served, and Hurricane Hanna's Grill has seasonal hours.

Disney's Beach Club At the Yacht Club's next-door neighbor, your can stretch your palate and you pocketbook at four additional drink and dine venues. Options include Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Cape May Cafe (7:30 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.), Beach Club Marketplace (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; limited seating) and Martha's Vineyard Lounge (5:30 p.m. to midnight).

In-Room Dining Kids can enjoy Mickey waffles or cookies and milk in their pajamas, or choose from a selection of the usual favorites like hot dogs and chicken nuggets. Whole pizzas are available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and you can order up an in-room Pizza Party ($55) for four.

Refillable Mugs Refillable mugs can be purchased for unlimited hot and cold (non-alcoholic) drink refills at Ale & Compass Lounge and Hurricane Hanna's Grill, as well as at Beach Club Marketplace and Beaches & Cream at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Prices vary according to length of stay.

Planning & Tips

All About the Extras From lobby greeters decked out in ship-shape costumes to steakhouse staff who go out of their way to make meals comfortable for families, cast members at this resort have a classy way of welcoming kids, while catering to a steady stream of conventioneers and adult travelers.

Overnight guests enjoy a number of special perks, like early-entry and late-stay theme park privileges (Extra Magic Hours), free onsite transportation, free parking, the ability to make FASTPASS+ reservations 60 days in advance and the opportunity to participate in a Disney Dining Plan with a Magic Your Way Package. Additional family-friendly privileges include online room check-in (up to 10 days in advance), resort airline check-in and airport transportation service via Disney's Magical Express.

Stormalong Pool Area Services Ship Shape Health Club offers some of the latest in exercise equipment, as well as massages (by appointment). An attendant is on duty from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and access is available 24 hours with a venue-activated resort keycard. Next door, you can get a quick haircut or a pedicure at the tiny but welcoming Periwigs Beauty & Barber Shop (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily).

In-Room Babysitting Kids Nite Out, an independent agency, provides in-room resort childcare. A four-hour minimum and a caregiver transportation fee are required.

The Art of Smart Timing When traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, it's best to avoid peak travel periods. Generally, these times include holidays and the summer months -- in other words, any time schools are out of session. If you do opt to visit in summertime, pack sunscreen, hydrate frequently and, unless you want to squander your souvenir money on ponchos at the parks, don't forget your raingear.

Fortunately for travelers on a budget, the least expensive times to visit Walt Disney World theme parks (Value Season) tend to coordinate with dates when crowds are the lightest. If your kids aren't in school yet, September is a great time to visit. Another prime time is after Thanksgiving through early December, when parks and resorts are decked out in holiday splendor.

Getting There From Orlando International Airport (MCO), free roundtrip airport transportation via motor coach is available to guests (advance reservation required; limited hours) via Disney's Magical Express. By car, take the South Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 417 Toll Road (GreeneWay) West and follow signs to Walt Disney World/Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

Getting Around You can reach Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios via walkway, and complimentary daily boat service is provided to and from these parks, as well. Free transportation to and from the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney water parks and Downtown Disney is provided by bus.

For Mom and Dad If you're celebrating a special occasion, consider a splurge-worthy Evening Fireworks Specialty Cruise on Crescent Lake (call 407-939-7529 for reservations). Alternatively, and at no cost whatsoever, you can view Epcot's Illuminations show -- as well as the brightly lit BoardWalk Resort -- from a swing on the sandy beach or from a bench along the beachfront promenade.

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a charming and elegant Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort located on Crescent Lake and the Boardwalk area next to Epcot. This a beautiful hotel in a prime location within walking distance to Epcot and the Disney Skyliner. In this article we will review all the amenities, dining options, and transportation options for the Yacht Club Resort.

About Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

If you’ve ever dreamt of sailing away to a seaside paradise without leaving the magic of Disney, then the Yacht Club Resort is your ultimate harbor. The Yacht Club Resort offers guests a blend of luxury and convenience in a nautical setting. Inspired by the charm of New England yacht clubs, this upscale resort features amenities such as the Yachtsman Steakhouse for fine dining and Stormalong Bay, an extensive outdoor water complex that includes a sand-bottomed pool. With its prime location around Crescent Lake, the resort serves as an ideal base for exploring Disney theme parks.

The Yacht Club Resort also provides a wide array of services aimed at enhancing guest experience. Adults can relax in the Ale & Compass Lounge or get a workout at the Ship Shape Health Club, while younger guests have various activities designed just for them. The resort offers something for everyone, balancing a sense of sophistication with the whimsical magic Disney is known for. Whether you’re in town for the theme parks or simply looking to unwind, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers a comfortable and convenient stay.

Pools at Yacht Club Resort

Stormalong Bay Pool

One of the highlights of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is its stunning three-acre pool area called Stormalong Bay. This expansive water complex includes a sandy-bottomed pool, water slides, a lazy river, and a whirlpool spa. The shipwreck water slide is the biggest slide in all of Disney World and this is considered the best pool of all the Disney Hotels. The pool area is shared with Disney’s Beach Club Resort and can get very busy.

Admiral Pool

If you are looking for a more tranquil option, the Admiral Pool is tucked away behind the Yacht Club by the tennis courts. This is smaller pool area with a hot tub that does not get very busy. Additionally you have access to the Pools at Beach Club Resort next door. They have the Tidal Pool and Dunes Cove pool that are also great options for a relaxing afternoon by the pool.

Dining at the Yacht Club

The Yacht Club has to be the most underrated Disney Deluxe Resort when it comes to dining. There are some great dining options here including the Yachtsmen Steak House that is a Signature Dining Experience.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

This is a classic New England Style steakhouse serves amazing dry aged beef and seafood.  This is a signature restaurant and a true fine dining experience. Of all the Signature Dining restaurants I would say this gets the least amount of love. The food here is amazing and the steaks are some of the best at Disney World. If you are a seafood lover add the Lobster Thermador or go Oscar Style. So good! Go ahead and splurge you deserve it.

Ale & Compass

For a more casual meal, guests can visit the Ale & Compass Restaurant.  They serve breakfast, lunch, and diner here.  The menu is a New England Style American fare with dishes like New England Seafood Pot Pie and Bacon and Vermont Cheddar Burger.  The food is delicious and their Parker House Rolls with the bacon jam are a favorite of ours.

Ale & Compass Lounge

If you are looking for a more relaxed setting, the Ale and Compass Lounge has a smaller menu and a great cocktail lineup.  This is one of the better lounges at Disney World. They have a few dishes from the restaurant and I would say the atmosphere is sophisticated but relaxing at the same time. We did a full dining review on our recent trip if you are interested Ale & Compass Lounge Dining Review .

The Market at Ale & Compass

The Market is the Yacht Club Resort grab and go eatery. There are several snacks, hot & cold premade items, and drinks. They also have a quick service counter and small dining room that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can order the typical counter service items like burgers, sandwiches, salads etc… You can view their full menu here .

The Market is the gift shop as well. It is kind of nice having everything in one spot.

Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill

Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Grill and Bar is a relaxed and casual poolside dining venue located between Yacht Club Resort & Beach Club. This outdoor bar and grill offers a variety of food and beverages, making it an ideal spot for guests who are spending their day by the pool or coming back from a long day in the parks.

The menu includes a mix of classic American fast-food items like burgers, sandwiches, and salads. What makes this place unique, however, is the waterside setting. As you sit, you’re treated to views of Stormalong Bay, the resorts’ sprawling, sand-bottomed pool complex. It makes for a tranquil setting, especially if you catch it during sunset.

For those looking to cool off with a drink, the bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. From tropical cocktails to draft beers, there’s something to suit most palates. The bartenders are friendly and can also whip up a variety of non-alcoholic beverages for younger guests or those who prefer not to drink. You can see the current menu here .

Beach Club & Nearby Hotels

The Yacht Club Resort is attached to the Beach Club Resort and you access to the dining options there as well. At the Beach Club you can choose from:

• Cape May Cafe
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
• Beach Club Marketplace
• Martha’s Vineyard

You are also within a short walk to the Boardwalk and the Swan & Dolphin Resorts. This gives you access to several great restaurants and bars.

Transportation to the Parks

The proximity to attractions is commendable; the resort is just a quick walk away from Epcot and a slightly longer walk or boat ride to Hollywood Studios. Additionally, guests have access to the Skyliner near Epcot’s International Gateway entrance. This is one of the best hotels if you will be spending your time at Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

It is less than a five minute walk to Epcot’s International Gateway entrance. Having access to this entrance gives you a big advantage at rope drop. You enter the park at the France Pavilion and can jump right on to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure . You can also take the Friendship Boats to Epcot this will likely take longer to get there but it is a beautiful cruise.

Hollywood Studios

You can walk to Hollywood Studios but is a little over a mile and will take you about 20 minutes depending on your pace. The Friendship Boats also run to Hollywood Studios. My favorite way to get there is the Disney Skyliner . You can get on the Skyliner at the International Gateway by the Epcot entrance. You will need to transfer at the station by Caribbean Beach Resort . It will take around the same time as the boats or walking and the view is nice from up there.

Magic Kingdom

Your primary way to get to Magic Kingdom from Yacht Club Resort is the Disney Bus. The run direct routes every 20 minutes from the resort to Magic Kingdom . If you have a car the parking for Magic Kingdom is at the Transportation & Ticket Center.

Animal Kingdom

The only way to get to Animal Kingdom from the Yacht Club Resort is the Disney Bus or personal vehicle. The busses run every 20 minutes.

Recreational at Yacht Club Resort

Nightly Beach Campfires

The Yacht & Beach Club cast members host a campfire at the fire pit on the beach by Crescent Lake.

Movies Under The Stars

Watch favorite Disney films at complimentary screenings on the Beach Club Beach or in the Solarium nightly.

Motorized Boat Rentals

Disney has multiple pontoon or patio boats that you can rent. They have fishing excursions as well. Head down to the Yacht Club Marina to reserve the boat or get more information.

Tennis & Pickleball

Beach Volleyball

The volleyball court is on the Beach Club side near the Tidal Pool You can get the balls at the activity center at the Beach Club.

Jogging Trail

Lafferty Place Arcade  is located near Stormalong Bay l and is similar to all the arcades at Disney World hotels. 

Ship Shape Fitness & Spa  is a gym that has everything you need for a good workout.  Currently the Spa part is not open. 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review (Is it worth it?)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is one of the most beautiful and convenient hotels in all of Walt Disney World. With its classy design, enormous pool, and prime location, it’s easy to see why the Yacht Club at Disney World is such a highly sought after place to stay.

My family and I have visited numerous hotels on Disney property, but the Yacht Club always keeps us coming back for more. We love the close proximity to Disney’s Boardwalk, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios.

The multiple transportation options are a huge plus, especially for those who don’t like to solely rely on Disney buses. And of course we have to mention the Yacht Club’s pool, Stormalong Bay. This elaborate resort swimming area is arguably the best pool at the Walt Disney World Resort!

If you’re still not quite sold on the Yacht Club at Disney World or if you would like more information, continue reading below. In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about this deluxe Disney resort , including the activities, restaurants, and rooms available at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

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Yacht Club Restaurants

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is full of all different types of restaurants. Since this hotel shares dining options with its sister resorts, you’ll find even more places to eat within a short walk of your room.

These are the Yacht Club restaurants you will find just a short stroll away:

• Ale and Compass – sit-down restaurant in the Yacht Club that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (also available to-go)
• The Market at Ale and Compass – quick service restaurant at Yacht Club with to-go items and menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Yachtsman Steakhouse – fine dining restaurant at the Yacht Club that is open for dinner
• Crew’s Cup Lounge – bar at the Yacht Club that features a small dinner menu and full bar
• Cape May Cafe – offers a character meal breakfast buffet and sit-down dinner with no characters
• Beach Club Marketplace – features to-go items and menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Beaches and Cream – available for lunch and dinner with reservations highly recommended
• Martha’s Vineyard – offers appetizers and full bar
• Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill – pool restaurant with full bar and lunch/dinner options

Furthermore, the Yacht Club is located just a short walk away from Disney’s Boardwalk , where you’ll find additional restaurants and bars.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is home to the most popular pool on Disney property. It’s such a hit that you’ll find cast members handing out wristbands at the entrance so that only hotel guests can enter.

The main pool, Stormalong Bay, features a large sand bottom swimming area that’s super shallow and great for toddlers and little kids. There’s also a lazy river that’s a fan favorite in my household.

Guests can also enjoy other large swimming areas at Stormalong Bay, including an activities section where you’ll find games like pool volleyball. Stormalong Bay offers a large waterslide as well as a smaller slide that empties into a shallow pool.

In addition to Stormalong Bay, the Yacht Club in Disney World features a “quiet” pool that is seldom busy. This is a great spot to relax or swim laps.

Rooms 

My family and I love the nautical decor and ambience of the Yacht Club guest rooms. Additionally, we appreciate that the rooms offer full balconies. In our post on Disney’s Beach Club vs Yacht Club , you’ll read about why these balconies are a major pro for Yacht Club compared to its sister resort.

Disney’s Yacht Club features standard rooms and club level rooms. If you book a room with Club Level benefits, you get access to the Regatta Club. Here, you’ll find food and beverages offered at certain times throughout the day.

Guest rooms at the Yacht Club come with views of the lake, pool, garden, or hotel rooftop/parking lot. These rooms typically feature 1 king bed or 2 queens. Some of them also offer a daybed. This means that if you book a room with 2 queens plus a daybed, you can sleep a family of five!

Prices at Yacht Club

Since Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is classified as a deluxe hotel at Disney World, you’ll notice that the prices are higher than at some of the other hotels. This is because the Yacht Club offers deluxe room space, extra amenities, and a prime location.

We will explain all the significance of all of these perks in more detail below, but it’s important to note that Disney’s Yacht Club truly offers a deluxe experience. The updated guest rooms feature plenty of space, including private balconies. Plus, the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of other Disney hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and more. 

If you would really like to experience the location, amenities, and entertainment at the Yacht Club without the hefty price tag, we suggest booking a room at the sister hotel through David’s Vacation Club Rentals. You will be blown away by the cost savings on David’s DVC rental site! We usually save hundreds of dollars per night by using this method to book a room at a deluxe resort.

Just use the cost calculator to see exactly how much a room costs at Yacht Club’s sister resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas. These villas are located just a short walk away from the Yacht Club hotel, and they both share restaurants, pools, and activities. While you can reserve one of the villas on the official Disney website, we prefer to book through David’s DVC rental website . We have used this reputable company for years to rent timeshare points at Disney villas.

Things to Do at Disney’s Yacht Club 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort sits on the same property as two sister resorts: Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Villas. These three hotels share restaurants, activities, amenities, and entertainment options with each other.

One of my family’s favorite things about the Yacht Club is that you don’t need to leave the property to have fun. So, if you’re looking for activities at Disney outside of the theme parks, the Yacht Club offers lots of great options. These are our favorite things to do at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort when enjoying a relaxing day at Disney:

See Epcot Fireworks

We recommend walking to the bridge that connects the Disney Boardwalk to the Yacht and Beach Club Resort to enjoy the nightly Epcot fireworks show. You can even grab some ice cream to enjoy during the presentation.

Take a Ride on the Skyliner

Since the Disney Skyliner sits just outside of Epcot’s International Gateway entrance, you can easily access it from the Yacht Club Resort. Just take the short (less than ten minutes) walk toward Epcot and hop on the Skyliner for free!

Book a fishing excursion on Crescent Lake for a truly unique experience while staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Eat Ice Cream

Disney’s Yacht Club is home to one of our favorite WDW restaurants, Beaches and Cream . While reservations can be difficult to snag at this popular dining spot, you can access the walk-up window to order shakes and ice cream to-go.

Dine with Characters

Check out Cape May Cafe during breakfast/brunch when it becomes Minnie’s Beach Bash. Guests can meet Goofy, Minnie, and Donald while they dine at the breakfast buffet.

Float along the Lazy River

The Beach Club’s main pool, Stormalong Bay, offers many fun features. One of our favorite things to do at the pool is to grab (free) tubes to float along the lazy river.

Play Games in the Arcade

Lafferty Place Arcade offers lots of fun games for kids and adults to enjoy. This is a particularly great place to spend time at Disney World when it’s raining.

Ride the Friendship Boats

The Disney water taxi picks up visitors near the Yacht Club. You can ride this free boat to the Disney Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin Resorts, Epcot entrance, and Hollywood Studios entrance.

Build Sandcastles

Did you know that Stormalong Bay features a shallow, sand bottom pool and beach area? Kids love digging in the sand and splashing around in this section of the pool.

Make S’mores

Visit the nightly campfire to roast marshmallows during your visit. You can even purchase S’mores Kits for a few dollars.

Rent a Boat

Spend time on Crescent Lake on your own private pontoon boat. Guests can rent boats from the marina near the Yacht Club.

Disney’s Yacht Club offers a large fitness center for guests to use during their stay. Ship Shape Health Club is even open 24 hours a day, so you can squeeze in a workout at any time.

Stroll along the Disney Boardwalk

The Disney Boardwalk is full of amazing activities and entertainment options and is just a short walk away from the Yacht Club. 

Play Volleyball

As you walk along the boardwalk in front of the Beach Club, you’ll notice a sand volleyball court. This is a great spot to pick up a game with friends or family. You can also often join a game of volleyball at Stormalong Bay Pool.

Enjoy an Evening Movie

Each evening, Disney Yacht Club guests can watch a movie under the stars. These family friendly movies are a great way to unwind after a long day.

Play Mini Golf

Stroll over to Fantasia Gardens and Miniature Golf Course where you’ll find two 18-hole courses. This fun spot is located near the Dolphin and Swan Resorts.

Swim Some Laps

If you’re looking for a quieter poolside experience to swim laps or relax, check out the leisure pool at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. You’ll also have access to the quiet pools at Beach Club and Beach Club Villas.

If you’re not into running or jogging on vacation, you can spend time strolling along the jogging paths at the Yacht Club. You’ll find lots of great spots to take pictures and may even catch some surprises along the way.

Join a Kid Friendly Party at the Pool

Each afternoon, Stormalong Bay hosts fun poolside activities like hula hoop competitions and limbo. 

Play Tennis

Guests can find tennis courts near the Yacht Club’s quiet pool. 

Zoom Down Waterslides

Stormalong Bay features two separate water slides for guests to enjoy. The main waterslide stretches from the pirate ship and across the Beach Club boardwalk to the main pool.

You’ll also find a smaller slide that’s perfect for toddlers and small kids at the entrance to the main water slide.

Book a Fireworks Cruise

Take in the sights and sounds of the Epcot fireworks show from your pontoon boat on Crescent Lake.

Transportation

As mentioned above, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort sits in a prime location in the center of all the magic at WDW. If you’re planning to visit one of the theme parks, you’ll be happy to know that several of them are just a super short walk or ride away.

These are our preferred ways to get from Disney’s Yacht Club to other places in Walt Disney World:

• To Magic Kingdom – You can access the Disney buses in front of the hotel. The ride to Magic Kingdom should take 15-20 minutes. 
• To Epcot – Exit the back of Yacht Club (toward Crescent Lake) and turn left. Epcot sits just under a ten minute walk away!
• To Hollywood Studios – You have several options for getting to Hollywood Studios. We find the quickest option *usually* is walking. Hollywood Studios sits just a 15 minute walk away from the Yacht Club. You can also ride a Friendship Boat to Hollywood Studios. However, by the time you wait on the boat to make stops, this method can take longer than walking. You could also walk toward Epcot to catch the Disney Skyliner. With this method, you should be able to reach Hollywood Studios in around 25 minutes.
• To Animal Kingdom – You can hop on one of the Disney buses to get to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This is roughly a ten-minute ride.
• To Disney’s Boardwalk – You can make the five-minute walk around Crescent Lake to easily reach the Disney Boardwalk. Guests can also take the Friendship Boat from the Yacht Club lighthouse and ride across the lake to the Boardwalk.
• To Disney Springs – You can take a bus to Disney Springs, which typically takes 15-20 minutes.

Is Disney’s Yacht Club Worth It?

Since Disney’s Yacht Club may be my personal favorite resort in all of WDW , I would definitely say it’s worth the cost! I love the classy guest rooms and bathrooms with their nautical decor.

The lobby seems to be quieter and calmer than that at other resorts, and the cast members are super friendly and helpful. My family and I enjoy the food at all the restaurants on site, and we appreciate the ability to easily walk from the Yacht Club to the Beach Club’s dining options.

The close proximity to Epcot makes the Yacht Club an ideal place to stay since there’s no rush to get to the park in the morning or back “home” at the end of a long day. Plus, you enter and exit through the International Gateway entrance to Epcot (near World Showcase), so the lines to enter are basically nonexistent.

Additionally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just a short walk, boat ride, or Skyliner ride away. And if you feel like venturing out, you can take the scenic stroll around Crescent Lake to the Disney Boardwalk.

Overall, we highly recommend the beautiful Yacht Club Resort! For additional information on Disney resorts, join the conversation on our Facebook page: Mom’s Guide to Disney Resorts ! Do you have a review of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort? Comment below to share your thoughts with us!

Shari is an experienced planner and organizer for Disney vacations, cruising, and U.S. travel. Her family vacation information, reviews, and tips provide insight for moms and dads everywhere. You can read more about her story, including her journey through breast cancer, in the about me page.

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500 people!

What time do the events have to finish here?

There’s no finish time, but a DJ can’t play past 10pm.

Hi, are the characters like Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, etc. allowed at the yacht club marina?

Yes, you just need to get special approval because it’s outside.

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The 25-foot pontoon can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests . The cruise also includes a Captain and assorted snacks and beverages .

Celebrating a special occasion? Banners and balloons may be requested upon booking the cruise, and are included in the cost.

EPCOT Fireworks Cruises depart from the Marina at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort

Fireworks Cruises are available nightly. Guests are asked to arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the evening’s fireworks showing. Luminous typically begins at 9PM, but fireworks may have a later start time during peak crowd seasons such as the holidays, or throughout the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays . Be sure to confirm the start time of your cruise when making a reservation.

Fireworks cruises prices range from $449 to $499—plus tax. (Prices vary by date.)

Additional Information

• Rarely, fireworks may be rescheduled or cancelled. Disney encourages guests to call and confirm the schedule two weeks prior to your cruise;
• Disney shares: “For Guests with limited mobility, wheelchair/ECV transfer is necessary;”
• Guests must cancel their reservation at least 24 hours in advance to avoid forfeiting the full price of the fireworks cruise.

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The mission of the San Diego Yacht Club is to encourage and foster interest in all aspects of yachting

Tucked away in beautiful Point Loma, the San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked among the top 5 yacht clubs in the Nation and is recognized by the  Club Leadership Forum  as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world.

Throughout its existence, the San Diego Yacht Club has evolved from a small gathering of boating enthusiasts joining together in 1886 to a world-renowned yachting community recognized for its success in bay sailing, ocean racing, predicted log racing, cruising, angling, and its support of youth programs at all levels. Competitions have ranged from Major National and World Championships to the Lipton Cup, from Junior Regattas to the Olympics, and from Classic yachts to the America’s Cup. Training and racing programs are available for adults as well as juniors.

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Alamitos Bay Yacht Club--494 members, all sailboaters. Five sponsors and boat ownership required. Three-month waiting list. Initiation fees and dues are confidential.

American Legion Yacht Club--200 members. Two sponsors required. No initiation fees, $25 a year dues.

Anacapa Yacht Club--150 members. Two-month waiting list. Two sponsors needed. Dues are $220 a year.

Arizona Yacht Club--200 members, all sailboaters. No facility. $100 initiation fee, $75 annual dues.

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club--538 members. Three sponsors required. Initiation $2,000, monthly dues of $80.

Balboa Island Yacht Club--Must be between 5-16 years old. Only active during summer.

Balboa Yacht Club--680 members. Six-month waiting list. Two sponsors required. Initiation $2,800, monthly dues of $80 and minimum charges of $90 on food and drink every three months.

Belmont Shore Sailing Assn.--94 members, all sailboaters. No facility. Initiation $15, annual dues $20.

Buccaneer Yacht Club--70 members, all sailboaters. Initiation $50, yearly dues $75.

Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club--550 members. Two sponsors required. $1,548 initiation, $240 annual dues.

California Yacht Club--1,225 members. Two sponsors required. $1,500 initiation fee, $104 monthly.

Capistrano Bay Yacht Club--150 members. $350 initiation, monthly dues of $35.

Catalina Island Yacht Club--160 members. Two sponsors required. Five-year waiting list. $6,000 initiation fee, $600 annual fee.

Cerritos Bahia Yacht Club--200 members, all powerboaters. One sponsor and boat ownership required. $200 initiation, plus $100 annually.

Channel Islands Naval Yacht Club--150 members. No facility. One sponsor required. Must be active in, retired or honorably discharged from military. No initiation, $30 annual dues.

Chula Vista Yacht Club--71 members. No facility. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $450, monthly dues $15.

Coronado Cays Yacht Club--325 members. Two sponsors required. Dues and initiation fees are on a sliding scale based on age with 18-25 being $250 initiation and $11.25 monthly dues, 26-29 being $500-$22.50, and 30 and over being $1,000-$45.

Coronado Yacht Club--500 members. One-year waiting list. Five sponsors needed. Initiation $2,000, $44 monthly.

Cortez Racing Assn.--110 members, all sailboaters. No facility. Initiation $50, annual dues of $60.

Dana Point Yacht Club--400 members. One sponsor required, unless new to the area. Initiation $1,200, monthly $45.

Dana West Yacht Club--350 members. Not looking for new members, six-month waiting list. Initiation $250, annual dues $200.

Del Rey Yacht Club--500 members. Not looking for new members. Waiting list up to three years. Three sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $10,000, monthly dues $105.

Fresno Yacht Club--200 members. No facility. One sponsor required. Initiation $25, plus annual fee of $75.

Hollywood Yacht Club--80 members. No facility. Two sponsors required. Initiation $50, annual fee of $50.

Huntington Harbour Yacht Club--350 members. Two sponsors required. Initiation $1,300, $390 annual dues.

Jonathan Yacht Club--70 members. Must be member of Jonathan Club. Two sponsors required. Initiation $15,000, monthly dues of $185.

King Harbor Yacht Club--500 members. One sponsor and three references required. Initiation $1,420 plus $51 a month.

Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club--300 members. One sponsor needed. Initiation $3,000, annual dues of $650.

Lido Isle Yacht Club--350 members. Two sponsors required. Initiation $100, annual dues of $100.

Little Ships Fleet of Long Beach--100 members, all sailboaters. No facility. Initiation $120, monthly dues of $10.

Long Beach Yacht Club--900 members. No sponsors needed. 10-month waiting list. Initiation fee $4,000, plus monthly fee of $65.

Los Angeles Yacht Club--450 members. Five sponsors required, along with a proven commitment to sailing. Initiation $1,500, $74 monthly dues.

Malibu Yacht Club--95 members. Initiation $350, and $300 annual dues.

Marina Yacht Club--125 members. Must be a member of Marina City Club. Three sponsors required. Initiation $250, monthly dues of $125.

Marina Yacht Club of Long Beach--43 members. No facility. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Must be married. Initiation $50, annual dues of $50.

Mission Bay Yacht Club--590 members. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $1,200, plus monthly dues of $50.

Morro Bay Yacht Club--245 members, 95% powerboaters. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $450, annual dues of $75.

Navy Yacht Club of Long Beach--250 members. One sponsor required. Must be on active duty or retired from military with full exchange privileges. Initiation $36, monthly dues of $3.

Nevada Yacht Club--70 members, 98% sailboaters. No facility. Initiation $15, monthly dues of $5.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club--800 members. Not looking for new members. Five sponsors and boat required. Initiation fees and dues are confidential.

Oceanside Yacht Club--407 members. Two sponsors required. Two-year waiting list for non-boat owners. Initiation $500, dues of $30 a month.

Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club--420 members. Two sponsors needed. One-month wait. Initiation $5,000 plus $100 a month and minimum monthly food and beverage charge of $25.

Pacific Mariners Yacht Club--241 members. Two sponsors needed. One-month wait. Initiation $300, annual dues of $300.

Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Assn.--75 members. No facility. Initiation $10, annual dues $36.

Pierpont Bay Yacht Club--90 members. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $200, annual dues $300.

Pomona Valley Sailing Assn.--120 members, all sailboaters. No facility. Must own boat under 20 feet. No initiation, $40 a year.

Redondo Beach Yacht Club--100 members. One sponsor required. Initiation $100, monthly dues $25.

San Diego Naval Sailing Club--1,000 members. Membership limited to active and retired military personnel. No initiation, $10 annual dues.

San Diego Yacht Club--1,100 members. Four-year waiting list just to get application, plus one year after that. Two sponsors plus six references. Initiation can be $10,000, but may be less based on age, monthly dues $70.

San Fernando Valley Yacht Club--75 members. No facility. No initiation fee, $55 annual fee.

San Luis Yacht Club--130 members. Two sponsors required. Initiation $300, annual dues $100.Santa Barbara Sailing Club--120 members, 20% non-boat owners. One sponsor required. Initiation $50, annual dues $100.

Santa Barbara Yacht Club--555 members. Three sponsors needed. No initiation fee, $65 a month.

Santa Clara Racing Assn.--50 members, all sailboaters. No facility. No initiation fee, annual dues $50.

Santa Monica Yacht Club--350 members. Three sponsors needed. Initiation $1,500, plus $175 every three months.

Seal Beach Yacht Club--500 members. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $250, plus $25 a month.

Shark Island Yacht Club--125 members. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $500, plus $75 monthly dues.

Shoreline Yacht Club of Long Beach--325 members. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $250, plus $20 monthly.

Silver Gate Yacht Club--250 members. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $1,500, monthly dues $115.

South Bay Yacht Racing Club--300 members, all sailboaters. No facility. Two sponsors required. Initiation $65. Annual dues of $35, $10 of which can be paid through work.

South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club--150 members. One sponsor needed. Initiation $100, monthly dues of $33.33.

South Shore Yacht Club--250 members. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $313, monthly $28. Can work off $35 of dues.

Southwestern Yacht Club--650 members. Two sponsors required. Six-month waiting list. Initiation $2,000, monthly dues of $66.

Sunset Aquatic Yacht Club--100 members, 90% powerboaters. No facility. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $100, annual dues $200.

UC Irvine Sailing Assn.--100 members. Must be associated with university (student, faculty, staff or alumni). No initiation. $25 for students, $50 monthly for everyone else.

Venice Yacht Club--80 members, 95% powerboaters. Two sponsors needed. Initiation $350, monthly dues $35.

Ventura Sailing Club--160 members, 90% sailboaters. No facility. No initiation. Annual dues $25.

Ventura Yacht Club--200 members. Three sponsors needed. Initiation $2,000, annual dues $350.

Voyagers Yacht Club--86 members. Initiation $100, and $85 every three months.

West Coast Yacht Club--80 members. No facility. Two sponsors and boat ownership required. Initiation $100, dues $60 annually. Must have family.

Westlake Yacht Club--450 members. Three-month waiting list. Two sponsors required. Initiation fee $650 and refundable equity purchase of $350, annual dues of $260.

Windjammers Yacht Club--200 members, 90% sailboaters. Three sponsors needed. Initiation $350, monthly dues $45.

Wooden Hull Owners Assn.--125 members. No facility. One sponsor and a wooden boat required. Initiation $25, annual fee $25.

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Disney Skyliner Transportation

This gondola system offers a bird's eye view as it whisks you and your family away to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Outdoor Water Recreation Area

Discover a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons and more at Stormalong Bay—a 3-acre water wonderland. Read More

Discover a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons and more at Stormalong Bay—a 3-acre water wonderland.

Climb the mast and zip down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort. Catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river, unwind in one of 3 whirlpool spas and relax on the elevated tanning deck. Children can wade into the main pool from a gentle slope and splash about in 2 kiddie pools—including one with a miniature waterslide.

Prefer a more tranquil experience? Explore 3 all-ages quiet pools—each with a whirlpool spa—located throughout Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.

Learn more about recreation at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Savor mouthwatering steaks, seafood and more at this sophisticated, family-friendly restaurant.

Ship Shape Health Club

Enjoy a workout or indulge in a massage at this full-service fitness center.

Dog-Friendly Accommodations

Bring your pampered pooch to stay with you at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Read More

Bring your pampered pooch to stay with you at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Here at Walt Disney World Resort, we know that dogs aren’t simply pets—they’re members of your family. And since family is at the heart of everything we do, for a limited time, your furry friends are welcome to join you at select Disney Resort hotels. Let the tail wagging commence!

Note: Limit 2 dogs per room. Restrictions and fees apply.

How to Book Bring your dog along on your upcoming visit by calling (407) 939-5277. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Services for Guests with Dogs During your stay, Best Friends Pet Care can provide assistance with day care and other pet services (fees apply). For details, please call (877) 4-WDW-PETS or (877) 493-9738, or visit bestfriendspetcare.com . Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Some restrictions on certain pets may apply. Before you arrive, be sure to download the official dog policy PDF .

Need More Room?

Consider booking a Disney Deluxe Villa with just-like-home amenities like a kitchen, washer, dryer and private bedrooms. Read More

Consider booking a Disney Deluxe Villa with just-like-home amenities like a kitchen, washer, dryer and private bedrooms.

When you stay at Disney’s Beach Club Villas , you’ll enjoy the same benefits offered at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort—along with spacious Disney Deluxe Villa accommodations. It’s an outstanding home base for your Walt Disney World vacation.

Discover the Villa Difference Disney’s Beach Club Villas and other Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts offer accommodations with just-like-home touches that go beyond the traditional hotel room.

Choose from 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Villas—as well as Cabins and Bungalows at select Resort hotels—with the following features:

• A full kitchen , so you can prepare meals and snacks from the comfort of your villa
• Spacious living and dining areas where your family can share even more quality time together after you return from the parks
• Separate bedrooms that offer space, privacy and tranquility – so it’s easy to rest, relax and recharge your spirit after each exhilarating vacation day
• A washer and dryer , so you can pack lightly and avoid airline baggage fees

A little more than you need? Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts also feature Deluxe Studios, which feature a kitchenette and sleeper sofa—a great option for smaller travel parties and shorter stays.

Reservations and Rates Check availability and nightly rates at Disney’s Beach Club Villas.

More Magic for Your Stay

A More Magical Stay Starts with "Hey Disney!”

The "Hey Disney!" voice assistant experience features tons of character fun plus a helpful host, who can order you extra towels and answer lots of your park questions.

The Wonderful World of Wine

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Wine-lovers, rejoice! Sip and swirl your way through some of the world’s most renowned wine-growing regions—no passport required.

The Yachtsman Steakhouse invites Guests to explore the wonderful world of wine every second Wednesday of the month. Sample the liquid legacies of some of the finest appellations and vineyards throughout California, Italy, France, Chile, Australia and more—and learn about their flavor profiles, winemaking techniques, and soil and climate conditions. This engaging class also includes a small tasting plate paired to go with the selected wine offerings.

The cost is $45 per person and the wine tasting begins at 3 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Guests interested in attending can call Disney Dining at (407) WDW-DINE.

All Attendees must be 21 or over with valid ID; no discounts accepted.

Disney Signature Services

Guests staying in Club-level rooms and suites are eligible for personalized vacation-planning support.

Enhance Your Stay with the My Disney Experience App

Simplify your arrival, access your room and discover a world of fun with this helpful app. Read More

Simplify your arrival, access your room and discover a world of fun with this helpful app.

Be sure you have the latest version of the My Disney Experience app to enjoy these handy features during your stay.

Check In and Check Out with Ease

Enjoy a simplified arrival at your Disney Resort hotel! Use the app to begin the check-in process , view your room number and even unlock your door .

At the end of your stay, there’s no need to stop by the Front Desk if you have a valid payment card on file or a zero-dollar balance on your account. Instead, check out of your room via the app by visiting My Reservations or your Hotel Account.

Plan, Play, Dine and Unwind

There are many more ways to enhance your stay! With the app, you can:

• Make vacation plans during your stay—and review existing plans
• Enter the theme parks (with a valid park reservation and valid admission) using Disney MagicMobile service
• Order food and beverages with mobile order service
• Check park schedules
• Get directions
• Explore transportation options
• View your Disney PhotoPass photos

And that’s only the beginning!

Learn more about the My Disney Experience app .

Available for iPhone®, iPad® and smartphones for Android™. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc .

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Once you’ve settled in, let Disney Genie service summon the attractions, entertainment and dining experiences you love the most. Plus, as a Disney Resort hotel guest get early access to purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for up to two different attractions each day.

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