From Disney’s Website (2013): “Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. 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. 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.“
Yacht Club at Night
Location, Location, Location!
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers prime access to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Situated along Crescent Lake in the Epcot Resort Area, it shares many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club. Although connected, each resort has distinct vibes and separate check-in areas.
The Lobby and First Impressions
The Yacht Club lobby transports guests to a seaside New England mansion with rich nautical décor, dark wood finishes, and classic elegance. Kids can enjoy Mickey cartoons while grown-ups admire the intricate design details—including a globe with a hidden Mickey.
Accommodations and Room Details
Standard rooms average 380 sq. ft. and sleep up to five guests with two queen beds and a day bed. Options include standard, water view, and club-level rooms. While we had a quiet marina-facing room, be aware that poolside views near Stormalong Bay may be noisier during the day.
Standard Room. Two Queen Beds and a trundle.
Unmatched Amenities and Recreation
Activities abound! Guests enjoy access to:
Stormalong Bay: A 3-acre water complex with sand-bottom pool, lazy river, shipwreck slide, and whirlpools
Stormalong Bay
Quiet pools and whirlpools
Volleyball and tennis courts
Lafferty Place Arcade
Movies under the stars and beachside campfires
Pirate Adventure Cruise for kids (ages 4–12)
Bayside Marina for boat and bike rentals
Easy access to Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf
Dining Delights at the Yacht Club
You’ll never go hungry with these delicious options:
Hurricane Hanna’s Grill: Poolside burgers and signature drinks
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
Beaches and Cream Soda Shop: Home of the famous “No Way Jose” sundae and the legendary Kitchen Sink
A Kitchen Sink under construction… Right before the “Whole Can of Whipped Cream”
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Disney’s premier steakhouse with in-house dry-aged cuts and elegant ambiance
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property! Featuring the only Butcher on Property, steaks are aged at least 7 days.
The Market at Ale & Compass and The Ale & Compass Restaurant: Additional grab-and-go and full-service meals
The Magic of Stormalong Bay
This massive pool complex rivals water parks. With a lazy river up to 7 feet deep, a sandy play area, a long water slide, and themed surroundings, it’s a destination in itself. Life vests are available for kids, and wristbands are required for access.
New day, New Sandcastle
Bayside Marina and Extra Activities
Rent motorized boats or bikes, join a Pirate Cruise, or book an Illuminations Fireworks Cruise for an unforgettable evening. Crescent Lake offers scenic views and a relaxing way to explore the area.
Bay Side Marina, features boat and Bicycle rentals. This is also the start of the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Illuminationis Fireworks Cruise.
Pro Tips for Visiting
Take advantage of the walk to Epcot’s International Gateway
Make a Beaches and Cream reservation early—it books quickly
Skip the post-fireworks crowd by heading back before the rush
Visit the arcade while you wait for your dinner seating
Bottom Line
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort delivers on elegance, location, and family-friendly amenities. With easy access to two parks, fantastic pools, and exceptional dining, it’s a top-tier resort that’s worth the splurge for a deluxe Disney vacation.
Lots of Pictures from my trip to Disney’s Yacht Club Below! Thanks for reading, tell a friend!!
Yachtsman Steakhouse! Anniversary Dinner Day 2
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Menu
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property! Featuring the only Butcher on Property, steaks are aged at least 7 days.
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property! Featuring the only Butcher on Property, steaks are aged at least 7 days.
Of course lots of shopping!
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property! Featuring the only Butcher on Property, steaks are aged at least 7 days.
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property?
Yachtsman Steakhouse: Best Steakhouse on Property?
Beaches & Cream: Kids Mickey Mouse
Beaches & Cream: No Way Jose!!
Beaches & Cream: No Way Jose!!! Words can’t describe how good this is!! you can only get it if you sit inside, no to go.
Beaches & Cream: Brownie Sundue
A Kitchen Sink under construction… Right before the “Whole Can of Whipped Cream”
Beaches and Cream
Beaches and Cream
Beaches & Cream: Moving up to the counter!
Beaches & Cream: A must top every trip! (Staying at Yacht Club or not)
Beaches & Cream: A must top every trip! (Staying at Yacht Club or not)
Counter Service for a quick break from swimming.
Beaches & Cream: The Kitchen Sink!!!
Lafferty Arcade
Lafferty Arcade
Lafferty Arcade
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill. That Works Too!
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill: That Works
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill
Lots of kids games and activities pool side
More Sandcastles
Let’s try a Sea Raycer!
The Quiet Pools offer a relaxing spot away from the crowds
Yacht Club at Night
Yacht Club at Night
Yacht Club at Night
Yacht Club at Night
The Shipwreck
Top of slide
Top of slide
View of the Kids Slide from the top of the shipwreck
Top of the slide
The Kids slide is at the base of the shipwreck
Shipwreck slide
Yacht Club seen leaving on a friendship boat headed to Boardwalk
Shipwreck slide from a Friend Ship Boat. (Notice the movie screen on the Beach… and campfire)
A few from the campfire toward boardwalk. The nightly movie happens here!
New day, New Sandcastle
New day, New Sandcastle
Does it get any better?
Rain can but a damper on the fun… Time for the Arcade and some ice cream
Closing time at Stormalong Bay…. Hurry, get as many pictures as you can
A few of the Yachtsmen Steakhouse from Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
A view of Beaches & Cream from Stormalong bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Water falls into the lazy river at Yacht Club Stormalong Bay
Water falls into the lazy river at Yacht Club stormalong bay.
Night Time Sand Castle
The Lazy River at closing time.
Life Jackets are available in various locations around stormalong bay. (The lazy river is 7 feet deep, so if you need a jacket, take one)
Stormalong Bay – Lazy River
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
Stormalong Bay
The sand bottom feature pool at stormalong bay. Kids Meals are served in the green buckets. Lots available for use.
The sand bottom feature pool at stormalong bay. Kids Meals are served in the green buckets. Lots available for use.
The sand bottom feature pool at stormalong bay. Kids Meals are served in the green buckets. Lots available for use.
The sand bottom feature pool at stormalong bay. Kids Meals are served in the green buckets. Lots available for use.
Stormalong Bay feature pool
Sand Bottom Feature swimming pool is a big part of Stormalong Bay. Along with a lazy river and shipwreck slide
The Shipwreck that is the feature slide. (I’ve seen this so many times form the boardwalk, finally able to use it)
A few of the Yacht Club and Bay Side Marina from the Boat Launch
The Boat Launch
The Boat Launch
Building is inspired by sea side mansions of New England.
Bay Side Marina, features boat and Bicycle rentals. This is also the start of the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Illuminationis Fireworks Cruise.
Bay Side Marina, features boat and Bicycle rentals. This is also the start of the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Illuminationis Fireworks Cruise.
Bay Side Marina, features boat and Bicycle rentals. This is also the start of the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Illuminationis Fireworks Cruise.
Bay Side Marina, features boat and Bicycle rentals. This is also the start of the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Illuminationis Fireworks Cruise.
Building is inspired by sea side mansions of New England.
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide.
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide. (You can see the second floor tanning deck)
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide.
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide.
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide.
A few from the top of the shipwreck, the feature water slide.
Finally found a way to get me in the picture… I’ll pass on the hair wrap ;-)
Hair Wrap anyone?
A pick a pearl jewelry counter is on the beach
Behind the hotel you’ll find the boat launch with transportation to Epcot (Via Boardwalk) and Hollywood Studios (Via Swan and Dolphin). In your in a hurry, a walk to Epcot will be faster.
Behind the hotel you’ll find the boat launch with transportation to Epcot (Via Boardwalk) and Hollywood Studios (Via Swan and Dolphin). In your in a hurry, a walk to Epcot will be faster.
Behind the hotel you’ll find the boat launch with transportation to Epcot (Via Boardwalk) and Hollywood Studios (Via Swan and Dolphin). In your in a hurry, a walk to Epcot will be faster.
Behind the hotel you’ll find the boat launch with transportation to Epcot (Via Boardwalk) and Hollywood Studios (Via Swan and Dolphin). In your in a hurry, a walk to Epcot will be faster.
Theme Continues with the shower curtain.
Hidden Mickey
Queen bed in standard room, is that a hidden mickey. (OK not so hidden)
Trundle bed… good for small children, not so much a teen ager or adult.
Queen bed in standard room
Standard Room. Two Queen Beds and a trundle.
The Nautical theme continues in room décor. (Couch Pillow)
The Nautical theme continues in room décor.
A view from our standard room. Nice and quiet, facing crescent lake and Bay Side Marina
A view from our standard room. Nice and quiet, facing crescent lake and Bay Side Marina
A view from our standard room. Nice and quiet, facing crescent lake and Bay Side Marina
A view from our standard room. Nice and quiet, facing crescent lake and Bay Side Marina
The Yacht and Beach club share many amenities, looking at a map you can see that the main buildings are mirrors of each other, with complementary themes and shared services. The biggest difference? Yacht Club has a Conference Center while Beach Club features the Beach Club Vilias (a DVC Properity)
Dinning options include Yacht Club and Beach Club Offerings.
Be sure to look closely at the globe in the center of the lobby, did you spot the hidden mickey and interesting places to visit?
Be sure to look closely at the globe in the center of the lobby, did you spot the hidden mickey and interesting places to visit?
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England. Lots of Sitting Areas and Dark Wood Work, very nice
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England. Lots of Sitting Areas and Dark Wood Work, very nice
A Nautical Monkey? Sure, why not. Anyone know the story?
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The lobby transports you to the turn of the century summer seaside of late 1800s New England.
The Main Entrance, pulling up may be the only time you see the front. You’ll spend most of your time behind the resort, facing Disney’s Boardwalk and Crescent Lake
Of course lots of shopping!
Of course lots of shopping!
Of course lots of shopping!
Captains Grill: Another find dinning option. Available for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Captains Grill: Another find dinning option. Available for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
