Yacht Club Resort
Walt Disney World
A Magical Resort Worth Sailing Into
While we’re most often at the Yacht Club’s sister resort, the Beach Club, the Yacht Club is a family favorite that offers a mellow, sophisticated alternative. With beautiful design and an unbeatable location, guests can walk or boat to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, while the Boardwalk entertainment area is just steps (or a short boat float) away.
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation and want a calmer home base in the Epcot resort area, Yacht Club is a fantastic option.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL
(407) 934-7000
Guest Rooms | Club Level | Shopping | Dining | Recreation | Around the Resort
Rates: $500+/night
Room Occupancy: 4/5 sin a standard room, 4+ in suites
Transportation: Boat to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin; Skyliner to Hollywood Studion, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Riviera; bus to all other Disney guest areas
FriendShip Boat
Skyliner
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Guest Rooms
Yacht Club’s guest rooms offer a warm, refined atmosphere with a classic nautical style that feels polished without feeling stuffy. Richer tones, elegant details and comfortable furnishings create a sophisticated retreat with plenty of personality. Most rooms also feature either a private patio or balcony, giving you a peaceful spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening.
Standard room amenities include a beverage cooler, coffee maker with coffee and tea setup, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-panel TV, in-room safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, pool towels and a telephone with voicemail.
Standard Rooms
Club level rooms can be booked in both view categories.
- Resort View – Views of gardens, rooftop or parking area; 1 king OR 1 king and 1 day bed OR 2 queens OR 2 queens and 1 day bed; up to 5 adults; club level rooms available in this category
- Water View – Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool; 1 king OR 1 king and 1 day bed OR 2 queens OR 2 queens and 1 day bed; up to 5 adults; club level rooms available in this category
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Front Hall
Hall Closet
Robes included in club level rooms
Restroom
Vanity
Vanity
Queen Beds
This particular room is a little larger than a standard room at the Yacht Club because it was a corner room.
Club Level Welcome Chocolates
Club Level Welcome Chocolates
Entertainment Center & Fridge
Ice Bucket & Glasses
Day Bed
Desk & Rolling Table
Side Table & Lamp
Club Level Toiletries
Non-club room receive shampoo, conditioner, body was and lotion
Suites
All suites incude club level access.
- 2 Bedroom – Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake; 2 kings, 1 queen sleeper sofa; up to 6 adults
- Captain’s Deck – Views of garden; 1 king, 2 queens; up to 6 adults
- Commodore Vice Presidential – Views of garden; 1 king, 2 queens;up to 6 adults
- Turret – Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake; 1 king, 2 queens, 1 queen sleeper sofa, 4 queens; up to 8 adults
Regatta Club
The Regatta Club at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers club level guests a relaxing retreat with concierge services, a continental breakfast, snacks throughout the day and evening appetizers and beverages. The club level cast members are also fantastic, and during our stays we’ve spent plenty of time chatting, laughing and enjoying the extra touches that make the experience feel special.
Our photos are from before the updates, so we’ll just have to add another Yacht Club club level stay to the research list to bring you a proper look at the refreshed space. The sacrifices we make, right? 😉
Is Club Level Worth It?
Club Level can be a fun way to add extra magic to your Disney stay, but whether it’s worth the splurge depends on how you’ll use it. We break down the perks, costs and who it’s really best for in our guide to Club Level at Walt Disney World.
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Welcome Drink
Makes check-in a breeze… *Available in a non-alcoholic version, too
Afternoon Snacks
11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Afternoon Snacks
Beverages
Available all day
Evening Appetizers
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Shopping & Sundries
The Market at Ale & Compass is located down the hall from the main lobby and offers gifts, souvenirs, food, drinks, clothing and vacation essentials. It’s also home to a convenient grab-and-go quick service option when you need a bite without a full sit-down meal. It’s also to the $25 earbuds you need when you accidentally send yours home in your checked luggage on checkout day.
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Dining
With so many incredible dining options surrounding the Epcot resort area and World Showcase just steps away, it’s easy to overlook the restaurants at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Don’t skip them, though! Take time to enjoy a meal or two here, including a signature dining experience, and discover what this resort brings to the table.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Yacht Club’s signature offering, serving only dinner, is the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Arguably one of the better places to find a steak on property, I have some friends who can take it or leave it, but it is a very nice place with some nice options if you’re looking for an upscale experience at your resort.
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Yachtsman Steakhouse
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Who doesn’t enjoy hanging steaks?
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Next door to the Yachtsman is the Crew’s Cup Lounge, offering guests a low-key spot to grab light fare and grown-up sips.
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Crew’s Cup
Crew’s Cup
Crew’s Cup
Love these types of Disney details!
Crew’s Cup
Ale & Compass Restaurant
Ale & Compass brings a gastropub feel to Yacht Club’s dining lineup, replacing the former Captain’s Grille. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy a calm, nautical-inspired atmosphere with New England-inspired favorites and Eastern seaboard catches.
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Parker House Rolls and Spreads
Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, Citrus Butter…I wanted this to be delicious, but it was just meh for me.
Ale & Compass Lounge
The Lounge is located just off the main lobby near its restaurant namesake and offers a relaxing spot for libations, appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a great place to unwind before dinner or enjoy a quiet drink in the nautical atmosphere of Yacht Club.
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The Market at Ale & Compass
Here you’ll find quick options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it an easy choice when you’re looking for a grab-and-go meal or snack. You’ll also find packaged snacks, beverages and other treats to enjoy during your stay.
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Hurricane Hanna’s Grill offers burgers (try the cheeseburger!) and other quick service fare for guests hanging out at Stormalong Bay or just passing by. It also serves as a mug refill spot. Kids’ meals come in a bucket perfect for building castles on the sand bar!
Recreation & Activities
The Yacht Club, along with its sister resort, the Beach Club, features one of the most impressive pool areas on Disney property. Stormalong Bay is an attraction in itself, with a sand-bottom pool, water slide, lazy river, whirlpool, sand bar and plenty of space to make a full resort day out of swimming. Complimentary life jackets are also available for younger guests.
For those looking to stay active or relax without a park day, Ship Shape Health Club offers fitness equipment along with salon and spa services. Guests can also head over to Lafferty Place Arcade for some classic Disney vacation competition and family fun.
Of course, you can also keep things simple and end the evening together with a campfire and a Movie Under the Stars.
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Campfire
Beach Club Resort
Ping Pong & Bike Rental
Outside Stormalong Bay
Lafferty Place Arcade
Lafferty Place Arcade
Arcade Card Station
Games are played with refillable cards.
Pressed Penny Machine
Lafferty Place Arcade
Lafferty Place Arcade
Lafferty Place Arcade
Lafferty Place Arcade
Ship Shape Health Club
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay is one of the biggest draws of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and is often considered one of the best pools on Walt Disney World property. This three-acre water playground, shared exclusively by Yacht and Beach Club guests, feels more like a mini water park than a typical resort pool. Stormalong Bay is so popular that it can be tempting to plan your entire vacation around pool time. Honestly? We wouldn’t blame you.
Guests can enjoy a sand-bottom pool, a lazy river, a massive waterslide built into a shipwreck, whirlpools, a sand bar and plenty of areas to relax. Complimentary life jackets are available, making it a great choice for families with little swimmers. Access is reserved for registered Beach Club and Yacht Club guests, with entrances monitored and wristbands required to enter. This helps keep the area from becoming overcrowded and allows resort guests to fully enjoy the space.
Around the Resort
Although Yacht Club and Beach Club share many amenities and a connected location, Yacht Club truly has its own distinct feel. From the nautical details to the elegant touches throughout the resort, these glimpses around the property show why it stands apart.
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Lobby Greeter
Yacht Club FriendShip Dock
Transportation to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and other Epcot are resorts
Wedding
Yacht Club
Wedding
Lawn
Bayside Marina
Host to a conference soiree in this shot
Conference Center
Awards
Conference Center
Conference Center
Kids’ Corner
Lobby Games
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Registration
Infused Water
So refreshing after the Florida heat!
Holidays at the Club
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Lobby Tree
Lobby Tree
Model Train
The Marketplace
The Marketplace
Gift wrapping for the holidays
Gingerbread Lighthouse and Christmas Village
Gingerbread Lighthouse
Pool Area Wreath
Lobby Tree
More Magic Tips
A few tips go a long way toward making your Beach Club vacation even more magical!
- Use the “back door” to Epcot. One of the biggest perks of staying in the Epcot resort area is the ability to enter through the International Gateway entrance. It’s a much more relaxed way to access the park and puts you right near World Showcase.
- Request the oversized balcony. Some Yacht Club rooms have access to a shared balcony that is absolutely huge. The kids loved having the extra space to spread out, and we rarely saw our neighbors using it. Traveling with another family? This could be an amazing setup for morning coffee or evening hangouts together.
- Consider adding Park Hopper. Being this close to Epcot makes hopping especially convenient. Pop over for dinner, a stroll around World Showcase or a nighttime drink without committing an entire day to the park.
- Consider a fireworks cruise. For larger groups, this can be a surprisingly great value. Boats can accommodate up to 10 guests, and you’ll enjoy a unique view of the nighttime spectacular with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included.
- Use an agent who adores the area. The Epcot resort area has so many little details that can change the way your vacation feels. I’d love to help you find the resort, room location and extras that fit your family best.
Our Take on the Yacht Club
Yacht Club offers so many of the same things we love about Beach Club: the incredible Crescent Lake location, easy access to Epcot, the fantastic pool area and the comfortable deluxe resort experience.
While we tend to gravitate toward the more laid-back vibe of Beach Club, we would absolutely never turn down a stay at Yacht Club. Its more reserved, refined atmosphere offers a different take on the same amazing location.
For families looking for a quieter, polished home base in the Epcot resort area, Yacht Club is a fantastic choice.
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