Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is 1 of 8 Deluxe Resort hotels (not including Deluxe Villas) on Walt Disney World Property. It offers stunning views, popular dining, and a fan-favorite swimming pool that guests can’t get enough of. Yacht Club is also located right next to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, which is accessible just by walking.
Here’s everything you need to know about Yacht Club.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Location is about a 5-10 minute walk to Epcot and the Boardwalk area, boat ride or walk to Hollywood Studios, close to Disney Skyliner Station, Stormalong Bay is the best on-site pool, Cast Members get higher praise than most other resorts, all rooms have balconies, dog-friendly
Cons: Not as well suited for families with small children, shared buses with a few other resorts can mean long bus rides
Overview
Resort category: Deluxe
Resort area: Epcot
Address & Phone Number
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407
(407) 934-7000
Located in the Epcot Resort Area, Yacht Club isn’t just within walking distance of the Beach Club, but Epcot itself. There is a path that leads directly to the International Gateway. What’s better than that?
It’s definitely a pricier resort, but for good reason. Based on location, sharing several amenities with Beach Club, just a boat ride away from Hollywood Studios, access to the Skyliner at Epcot, and much more, Yacht Club has a lot to offer.
Plus, the New England-style resort sits on the water and truly is a gorgeous resort right on property. Here’s everything you need to know.
Guest Rooms and Bathrooms
Yacht Club offers a variety of rooms that can sleep up to 6 people, depending on the type of room you book.
Each rooms offers your standard amenities, like a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a Keurig coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator. Plus, there’s a range of views, including a view of the water, pool, garden, woods, rooftop, or parking area.
There’s even a selection of rooms that feature Club Level Service, which we go over in more detail below.
And, don’t worry, there are plenty of outlets and USB ports for charging all of your devices. Better yet, there’s plenty of storage for your belongings, including space under the bed, drawers, and closet space.
The bathrooms have storage underneath the sink and vanity area, as well, which is also separate from the shower and toilet area.
Let’s go through the types of rooms available to book.
Room Types without Club-Level Access
The are several types of rooms to book that include:
- Garden or Woods View
- Standard View
- Water View
- King Bed
- 2 Bedroom Suite – Club Level Access
- Standard View – Club Level
- Garden View – Club Level
- Water View – Club Level
Here is a further breakdown of rooms and what they include view and bed-wise.
Keep in mind that the day beds are not pull-down beds. Day beds are made for an adult, like a twin bed.
- Standard View: Views of Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
- Water View: Views of Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool; 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
- Garden or Woods View: Views of Garden; 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed
- King Bed: Room views vary; 1 King Bed
Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Access
These rooms and suites have the same amenities provided in the rooms above, in addition to Club-Level Service perks. They include:
- Evening turndown
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge (serves refreshments 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily)
- Complimentary fax assistance
- Club Level Concierge – Regatta Club
- Complimentary health club access
- Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge
Guests also have access to a DVD Player and Disney Signature Services for personal assistance with your trip.
Here are the rooms:
- Standard View Club-Level: Views of Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed
- Garden View Club-Level: Views of Garden; 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
- Water View Club-Level: Views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons; 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
- 2 Bedroom Suite – Club-Level Access: Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake; 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.
You can check out room layouts below.
Pet-Friendly Policy
Yacht Club is pet-friendly, but there are certain conditions that must be met. First, there’s a limit of 2 dogs per room. In order to bring your dog with you, you’ll need to call (407) 939-7539.
There’s also a day and overnight kennel care at Best Friends Pet Care located on property.
Yacht Club Resort Room Options
VIDEO: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort tour (rooms, pools, dining)
Checking In And Out
When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.
The front desk is located in the lobby of the main building. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online or by using MDE.
- Checking-In: After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to unlock your room door.
- Checking-Out: Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.
Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance.
The lobby is a nice size, with plenty of seating. Ale & Compass Restaurant and Ale & Compass Lounge are nearby, along with the Crew’s Cup Lounge.
The pickup and dropoff location for Mears Connect (which is the replacement for Magical Express) and the bus stop are also right outside the main lobby. As for Bell Services and luggage storage, you can find that counter inside in the lobby.
Note: Resort Airline Check-In and Magical Express are no longer available.
Package Delivery & Pick Up
You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.
Here’s everything you need to know about having packages delivered and picking them up.
Grocery Delivery
You can have groceries delivered directly to your Disney Resort hotel. Dry-good storage and refrigerated storage are offered (subject to availability).
Important: a $6 fee will be charged to your room account for each grocery delivery order brought to your room by Bell Services or Luggage Assistance. Or, you can pick up these deliveries yourself from Bell Services or Luggage Assistance — at no charge.
Select items will need to be picked up in person, like alcohol. Most grocery delivery services require an individual of age to sign for alcohol and to show valid identification. Disney Resort hotels will not accept these types of orders on behalf of you.
Resort Hotel Delivery (temporarily unavailable)
If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can have park souvenirs delivered to your hotel instead of carrying them around with you all day.
Just tell the Cast Member at checkout that you want your purchase delivered to your hotel. You’ll usually pick up these items at your hotel’s gift shop (a Cast Member should tell you the designated pick-up location).
Home Delivery
In-park purchases can also be shipped to your home via UPS or FedEx for an additional fee.
Sending and Receiving Mail
Sending Mail
You can mail postcards, letters, and packages from the theme parks and select Disney Resort hotels.
Letter and Postcards
Postcards and letters with postage already applied can be mailed from any mail box located throughout the theme parks and at the Front Desk of Disney Resort hotels.
Packages
You can ship pre-packed, pre-labeled packages at the Front Desk or Concierge desk of most Disney Resort hotels. Hotels that include an onsite Business Center, including Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, can also ship packages for you.
Regular shipping and handling fees will apply.
Purchasing Postage
Postage stamps are available for purchase at various gift shops including:
- Art of Disney (Epcot)
- Celebrity 5 & 10 (Hollywood Studios)
- Disney Springs Welcome Center (Disney Springs)
- Disney Traders (Epcot)
- Garden Gate Gifts (Animal Kingdom)
- Heritage Manor (Epcot)
- Main Street Chamber of Commerce (Magic Kingdom)
- Mickey’s Gift Station (Transportation and Ticket Center)
- Mickey’s of Hollywood (Hollywood Studios)
- Movieland Memorabilia (Hollywood Studios)
- Newsstand (Magic Kingdom)
- The Outpost Shop (Animal Kingdom)
- Sundries (Disney Springs)
Receiving Mail
If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can receive mail throughout your stay. Occasionally, some guests will ship items in advance of their vacation to help save luggage space.
If you want to receive mail during your vacation, be sure the letter or package:
- Includes the mailing address of your Disney Resort Hotel
- Clearly features the word “Guest” on the front and the date of your arrival
Important: a $6 per package handling fee will apply to all packages that are received through the Front Desk or are delivered to your Disney Resort hotel room.
Parking
Although parking at Disney World resort hotels used to cost a nightly fee for resort guests, Disney has changed their policy so that parking is now free for all on-site resort guests. This change was implemented on January 10, 2023.
Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.
Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.
We also have a complete Walt Disney World parking guide you can browse.
Important: Valet parking might not always be available.
Resort Map
Yacht Club Building
Yacht Club rooms are located in one main building. As soon as you enter the lobby, you’ll see a sitting area, the front desk, and Bell Services.
There is a set of stairs, which you will climb to find your room. There is also a set of elevators.
Amenities And Shops
From gift shops, to on-site laundry services, to spa and fitness, there are several amenities offered to guests at Yacht Club.
Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.
- Beach Club Marketplace Gifts: An all-purpose shop with souvenirs, apparel, grab ‘n’ go food items, beverages, and more.
- Market at Ale & Compass: Find everyday essentials, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks.
- Laundry Services: There are 24-hour self-service laundry facilities available near Admiral Pool.
- Dry Cleaning Services: Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.
- Movies Under the Stars: Watch complimentary Disney movies in the Solarium or on the lawn outdoors near the volleyball courts.
- Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness: Full-service exercise facility with fitness equipment and spa offerings.
- Childcare Services: In-room babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old.
Pools And Recreation
Yacht Club has one main feature pool and two leisure pools. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool.
Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.
Feature Pool
- Stormalong Bay: A sand-bottomed pool with a lazy river that also has a life-size shipwreck replica. It has one of the highest hotel waterslides. There’s pool covers three acres. Guests can also enjoy the pool bar and grill, Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill.
Leisure Pools
- Yacht Club: The Admiral Pool is located in the garden area near the tennis court. Located in the garden are
- Beach Club: The Tidal Pool is in the garden area near the volleyball court.
- Beach Club Villas: Yacht Club guests are allowed to use the Beach Club Villas’ leisure pool, the Dunes Cove Pool.
All of the leisure pools also have steaming whirlpool spas. Guests can also rent pool cabanas, which are exclusively for Yacht and Beach Club guests.
Some other recreational options include:
- Lafferty Place (arcade games)
- Fishing
- Motorized Boat Rentals
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Jogging Trails
- Campfire to roast marshmallows
There are also specialties for an additional price, including:
- Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf: Two 18-hole miniature golf courses inspired by Fantasia.
- Pirate Adventure Cruise: For those 4 to 12 years-old. The pirate adventure follows clues to discover hidden treasures.
Restaurant & Dining Options
Yacht Club has a variety of dining options. You can find Quick Service and Table Service options, along with lounges.
The Market at Ale & Compass offers Mobile Order, while Ale & Compass Restaurant offers Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location.
Ale & Compass Restaurant also has Table Service To Go, which allows guests to Mobile Order and take their meal back to their room.
Yacht Club is also located within walking distance to Beach Club, meaning guests have access to even more dining, including the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, a popular place to snag some delicious ice cream.
You can read more about the dining options at Yacht Club below.
Quick Service
Although you don’t need reservations to dine at the Quick Service locations at Yacht Club, you may want to consider using Mobile Order where available.
The Market at Ale & Compass
This is a grab-and-go spot for those who want a quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can find a range of items that aren’t too out-of-the-box, like eggs, breakfast sandwiches, Mickey-shaped waffles, salads, and hot and cold sandwiches.
Location type: Grab-and-go
Type of food: American
Meals served: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Plenty of grab-and-go options and specialty coffee plus bakery cases and Coke Freestyle machines for drinks and refills, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
- Cons: Limited selection and no outdoor seating
Table Service
Table Service locations typically require Advanced Dining Reservations. You can make those online or inside of the Disney Experience app.
Ale & Compass
Here you can enjoy New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes in a coastal-inspired restaurant.
Location type: Casual dining
Type of food: American
Meals served: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Reasonably priced, food appeals to many people
- Cons: Difficult to get to using Disney transportation unless you are staying in the Epcot resorts area
Crew’s Cup Lounge
In addition to beverages, you can also order dinner here between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., including a wedge salad, a prime rib, lobster bisque, and more.
Location type: Lounge
Type of food: American
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Specialty drinks available (in addition to standard drink options), good appetizer options, usually pretty quiet
- Cons: Disney Dining Plan not accepted
Yachtsman Steakhouse
A New England-style steakhouse serving premium steaks, fresh seafood, and more.
Location type: Fine/Signature dining
Type of food: American, Steakhouse
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Amazing service, fantastic food
- Cons: Expensive
Everything Else
Looking to grab a snack or maybe just a cup of hot coffee or even a cocktail? Here’s where you can do that:
Ale & Compass Lounge
This lounge serves both cocktails and appetizers beginning at 4 p.m. daily. Food is only available until 10 p.m.
Location type: Bar and lounge
Type of food: American
Meals served: Drinks and appetizers
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Contemporary design with a cozy and intimate setting, good appetizers and drinks
- Cons: Small seating area, limited food options
VIDEO: 6 Dining Options at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort
How to get from Yacht Club to anywhere at Disney World
You can choose from several forms of complimentary Disney transportation at Yacht Club, including buses (takes you to all the parks and Disney Springs), the Disney Skyliner at the International Gateway (walk the Epcot path), and a boat to Hollywood Studios (you can also take a 20-minute walk here).
The bus stop is right outside the main entrance. All of the different ways to get from Yacht Club to anywhere in Disney World is detailed below.
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 8 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club Villas | Follow these steps:
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| 9 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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Scheduled Refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
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