Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

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Standard Guest Room
Character dining at Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Guests at the pool
Standard Guest Room
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Standard Guest Room
Character dining at Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Guests at the pool
Standard Guest Room
Yachtsman Steakhouse

The hotel

Situated on a sparkling 25-acre lake near Disney’s Hollywood Studios and just a leisurely stroll from EPCOT, discover this grand New England-style resort hotel. Disney's Yacht Club Resort shares a host of amenities with it's pastel-toned sister, Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Most noticeable of these is the mini water park Stormalong Bay, featuring a sand bottom pool, water slides, a lazy river and whirlpools - keeping the little ones happy when you're not at the parks. For adults there's plenty to do too, with the Ship Shape health club on site to work off some steam, or enjoy a mouth-watering steak dinner at the sophisticated Yachtsman restaurant. There's plenty of casual options too, along with tennis and volleyball courts to keep all ages entertained. At this hotel you're located right next to the marina where, in addition to renting boats to sail around Crescent Lake, you can board a ferryboat for direct transportation to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s BoardWalk. It's worth looking at the options to upgrade to a club level room for access to the lounge with refreshments available throughout the day. 

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Located in the Epcot Resort area. Distance from Orlando International Airport: approximately 22 miles. 

Hotel information

All rooms have private balcony, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi access, coffee/tea making facilities, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Resort View Rooms offer views of the garden, rooftops or parking area, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, with optional additional day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people plus 1 child under 3 years in a cot.

Water View Rooms offer views of Crescent Lake or the queit pool, with either 1 king-size bed, or 2 queen-size beds, with the option of additional day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people plus 1 child under 3 years in a cot.

Club Level Rooms offer views of the garden, rooftop or parking area, and feature either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Guests staying in club rooms receive the following additional benefits:

- Complimentary health club access

- Personalised front desk and guest services

- Access to concierge service at the Regatta Club

- Access to the club lounge, serving refreshments from 7.00am-10.00pm daily, as well as complimentary newspapers

- Access to Disney Signature Services

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: Hotel is within easy walking distance to EPCOT, and is a short stroll from the Disney Skyliner Transportation for easy access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. There is Disney Water Transportation to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and bus transportation throughout the resort.


Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $33 including tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Ale & Compass Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving New England style comfort food). Ale & Compass Lounge (nautical themed cosy bar, serving light snacks and a variety of drinks). The Market at Ale & Compass (quick-service dining, available throughout the day). Yachtsman Steakhouse (signature restaurant, open for dinner). Crew's Cup Lounge (serving light bites and a range of beverages). 

Stormalong Bay waterpark area with water slide, lazy river, 3 whirlpools, and kids area. Quieter resort swimming pool. Poolside cabana rentals*. Ship Shape Health Club with fitness centre and spa services* (spa services temporarily unavailable). Games arcade*. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Tennis. Volleyball. Fishing*. Watercraft rentals*. White sand beach.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi access. Minnie Van service* (temporarily unavailable). Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Concierge. Merchandise delivery and pick-up. 

Click here to view Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.

Please note: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is undergoing phased exterior maintenance through late 2026. Guests may notice construction activity and hear maintenance work during daytime hours (typically 9am - 6pm). At times, views may be affected and alternate walking routes may be in place.

All pools, dining, and most other resort amenities will remain available, and every effort will be made to minimize disruption during your stay.

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Aug 3, 2025 Oleh T

Before I begin, I have always given this hotel a 5 star review. This time around, sadly, the stay was lacking and here are the reasons why: - we were so happy that the pool had completed its refurbishment prior to our arrival, which let’s face it, is a big draw for this particular resort. However, only about half of their shade umbrellas were set… Read more
Before I begin, I have always given this hotel a 5 star review. This time around, sadly, the stay was lacking and here are the reasons why: - we were so happy that the pool had completed its refurbishment prior to our arrival, which let’s face it, is a big draw for this particular resort. However, only about half of their shade umbrellas were set up for use. That meant that shade was at a premium cost and required someone in our group to enter the line for pool entrance (10:00 AM) by 8:30! And even that did not guarantee a shady spot. Also, they had about 45 flotation tubes before refurbishment began that needed to be replaced. They were still waiting for the new ones to arrive during part of our stay, so for 3-4 days there were approximately only 15 available. We ended up buying our own at local grocery store. The water in the pool was very, very warm and we often got out and stood under the shower that stood next to a jacuzzi to cool off. The sweltering heat wave during our stay is just an occurrence of nature and had nothing to do with Disney, but not providing shade was something Disney should have addressed. - Ale and Compass : their menu has changed and not in a good way. The buffet “enhancement “ use to be offered as a stand alone menu item. It was perfect for someone wanting more of a continental breakfast. That is no longer the case. It can only be added to an entree. I wanted to order just a side of toast. Toast is no longer available!! The servers all rolled their eyes at this ridiculous decision. They offered me an English muffin which I returned because they could not toast it, again because they don’t offer toast. They “grilled” it but only on one side so it was floppy and raw on the other side. Ended up having breakfast at Boardwalk restaurant that was more in line with typical breakfast menu. HVAC: for two nights AC was shut off between midnight and 4:00 AM for maintenance. They provided us with a fan which we utilized because it got quite sticky while under the sheets during these 4 hours. I can’t come up with a solution to how this should have been handled and I understand that the maintenance was necessary. I guess it would come down to whether the down time should have been during day when people are at pool or parks versus nighttime when we all need a good night’s sleep to face another day. You can decide that for yourselves. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing! Always! Thanks Elena :)

Jul 21, 2025 audreyjuanita Crystal River, Florida

The Disney Yacht Club is a stunning property, but what makes it truly next-level is the service — especially from Elena at concierge. I travel here multiple times a year, often blending work with a little bit of Disney fun, and Elena always makes both sides of the trip effortless. From handling logistics for workdays to adding thoughtful touches… Read more
The Disney Yacht Club is a stunning property, but what makes it truly next-level is the service — especially from Elena at concierge. I travel here multiple times a year, often blending work with a little bit of Disney fun, and Elena always makes both sides of the trip effortless. From handling logistics for workdays to adding thoughtful touches that make downtime magical, she brings a level of care and consistency that keeps me coming back. If you’re a business traveler who also wants a little Disney joy in the mix, this is your spot — and Elena is your go-to for making it all happen seamlessly. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Yacht Club converts!

Jul 16, 2025 Al1802 Pitlochry, United Kingdom

Just moved from Yacht Club to Portofino after a nine night stay. We had a great time - have stayed Animal Kingdom and Dolphin before and this was definitely Our favourite Disney resort to date. Spacious rooms, amazing location ( loved the short walk to Epcot in the mornings). Beautiful, stylish hotel. Great views of the fireworks.We were Directly… Read more
Just moved from Yacht Club to Portofino after a nine night stay. We had a great time - have stayed Animal Kingdom and Dolphin before and this was definitely Our favourite Disney resort to date. Spacious rooms, amazing location ( loved the short walk to Epcot in the mornings). Beautiful, stylish hotel. Great views of the fireworks.We were Directly above the portico and construction started before 8am but this didn’t bother us as we were at the parks each day. Will definitely Go back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved Yacht club! Our new favorite resort

Jul 4, 2025 bumblebbeth Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was our first time staying at the Yacht club and would definitely stay again! The hotel is beautiful, well decorated and so quiet! We had the Turret suite, which has just been redecorated and loved every inch of it! Having access to the club was so worth it! The staff is amazing and we are actually returning in March of 2026! I highly… Read more
This was our first time staying at the Yacht club and would definitely stay again! The hotel is beautiful, well decorated and so quiet! We had the Turret suite, which has just been redecorated and loved every inch of it! Having access to the club was so worth it! The staff is amazing and we are actually returning in March of 2026! I highly recommend the Yacht club and the convenience of just strolling over to Epcot was amazing! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location / Annoying Experience With Bell Services

Jun 25, 2025 Snipe H Machesney Park, Illinois

We have stayed at all of the Epcot resorts (Boardwalk, Yacht Club, and Beach Club) a couple times each. Pros: The major draw of Yacht Club is its location. You can easily walk to Epcot from the resort. You can also walk to Hollywood Studios (20-25 minutes). Alternately, you can take the Skyliner or a boat over to HS. If you're already at Epcot,… Read more
We have stayed at all of the Epcot resorts (Boardwalk, Yacht Club, and Beach Club) a couple times each. Pros: The major draw of Yacht Club is its location. You can easily walk to Epcot from the resort. You can also walk to Hollywood Studios (20-25 minutes). Alternately, you can take the Skyliner or a boat over to HS. If you're already at Epcot, you can also take the Monorail to the TTC and switch to the Magic Kingdom monorail to visit MK. Yacht Club and Beach Club share a large sand bottomed pool which is restricted to YC and BC guests. It's a nice pool, but it was getting refurbished while we were staying at the resort. Cons: The quick service food options are very limited. If you want a quick service meal, you might want to consider walking over to Epcot. We also had an annoying experience with bell services. When we arrived, our resort room wasn't ready (which wasn't a surprise). Bell services put our luggage on a cart for storage and we walked into the resort lobby. About 5 minutes later, we received the text that the room was ready. Great! I went back outside and observed that the cart with our luggage was still at the curb. I told a bell services CM that our room was ready, our luggage was right there, and we would just take it ourselves. He told me that we could not take our luggage and I'd have to go inside and tell the CM at the bell services counter that we wanted it sent up to the room. I could understand this if the luggage had been placed into their storage area, but it was 5 minutes later and hadn't even left the curb. We went inside, told the bell services counter that our room was ready, and we wanted it delivered now because we planned to walk over to Epcot. We waited in our room 45 minutes and the luggage still hadn't shown up. One of our party went back to bell services and the CM said they didn't know when we wanted it delivered. That experience was not a good start to our vacation. If you decide to stay at an Epcot resort, be prepared for bell services CMs to hold your luggage hostage for tips. All of the other CMs at the resort were great. We spoke to many of them from various other departments. Read less