Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

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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: Between 24 January 2027 to 30 January 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus service will be 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good Disney Experience.

Feb 7, 2026 Douglas D Richmond, Virginia

Disney Great. The employees are what makes the stay so enjoyable. It goes without saying that the price you pay is going to be high. And that is for room, food and other items. My wife liked the shower and tub combination. Room lacked a microwave, but it had the normal items: ironing board, safe, lots of hangers, hair dryer, coat hooks, lots… Read more
Disney Great. The employees are what makes the stay so enjoyable. It goes without saying that the price you pay is going to be high. And that is for room, food and other items. My wife liked the shower and tub combination. Room lacked a microwave, but it had the normal items: ironing board, safe, lots of hangers, hair dryer, coat hooks, lots of drawer space, small refrigerator. The TV had all of the Disney channels and included CBS and NBC. One item of interest. There is no grab bar inside the shower. There is a bar outside near the toilet but none inside the shower. It someone slips in the shower this could come up in the discussions. Just a thought to be considered. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not as Ship Shape as One Would Hope

Feb 1, 2026 chatto Michigan

Disney's Deluxe Resorts of a certain era (Beach, Yacht, Boardwalk) share a great location, but have not been refurbished in a way that feels like much of an upgrade. The Yacht Club has very few amenities in comparison to newer Deluxe properties, or even Wilderness Lodge -- I ended up getting in very late, and the vending machines were tucked far,… Read more
Disney's Deluxe Resorts of a certain era (Beach, Yacht, Boardwalk) share a great location, but have not been refurbished in a way that feels like much of an upgrade. The Yacht Club has very few amenities in comparison to newer Deluxe properties, or even Wilderness Lodge -- I ended up getting in very late, and the vending machines were tucked far, far away from the lobby or elevators, in a dingy laundry room (more on that later). The rooms have been soft refurbished, but the bathrooms are tiny and the bath tub, with its awkward sliding door and metal track must make trying to bathe a child a logistical nightmare. I really wish they'd just gone the Wilderness Lodge route and created walk in showers. The walls are thinner than one might want, and the noise in the connecting rooms means that it's sort of like having a vacation with someone else's family. These soundproofing issues have been largely eliminated in newer properties such as the Riviera and the moderate Gran Destino Tower. The resort shop and quick service are tiny, and while one can of course go to the Beach Club or walk over to the Boardwalk, one would think that in a resort where guests cannot be trusted with a mini fridge or a microwave in their room (standard in most normal non-Disney hotels), they would prioritize having a lot of selection in the quick service. Read less
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Feb 1, 2026 Hammertime Y

The most overrated resort I have ever been!! Front desk staff absolutely horrendous, so unfriendly! So aloof! Compass restaurant front desk staff equally horrible! I guess they just don’t care. Disney doesn't care . Our balcony view was rubbish, see below! Actual rubbish and workers equipment. Food sub par. Pool ‘guard’ acted like a… Read more
The most overrated resort I have ever been!! Front desk staff absolutely horrendous, so unfriendly! So aloof! Compass restaurant front desk staff equally horrible! I guess they just don’t care. Disney doesn't care . Our balcony view was rubbish, see below! Actual rubbish and workers equipment. Food sub par. Pool ‘guard’ acted like a stormtrooper! Questioned every time! Who are you? Name? Etc . Just terrible. Way overpriced! Delusions of grandeur and employees that treat you like a prisoner in your own resort! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Delightful First Stay — Yacht Club Club Level Exceeded Expectations

Dec 13, 2025 klp604 Sioux Falls, South Dakota

My husband and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in late September 2025 for five nights, Club Level, and it was our first time staying at this resort. We typically stay at the monorail resorts, but for this trip—an adults-only getaway while we left the kids at home—we wanted to try something different and spend several relaxed… Read more
My husband and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in late September 2025 for five nights, Club Level, and it was our first time staying at this resort. We typically stay at the monorail resorts, but for this trip—an adults-only getaway while we left the kids at home—we wanted to try something different and spend several relaxed days enjoying EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Going in, we honestly expected it would be hard to top the Club Level experience we had earlier this summer at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where the cast members truly set the bar exceptionally high. We were so pleasantly surprised by how much we loved the Yacht Club. From start to finish, it was a charming, delightful stay, made truly special by exceptional cast members who genuinely cared and made every interaction memorable. The warmth, sincerity, kindness, and respect shown throughout the resort were outstanding. We could not have been more pleased with any aspect of our first Yacht Club stay. The Club Level experience exceeded our expectations. The food offerings were fantastic—both in quality and variety—and the service from the Club Level cast was attentive without ever feeling intrusive. While the lounge itself is smaller than some other Club Level lounges we’ve experienced on Disney property, it works beautifully. We never had trouble finding a table, and food was always plentiful, fresh, and well prepared. We especially enjoyed the small outdoor deck and terrace, which allowed for relaxed outdoor dining and was a great place to unwind. Mousekeeping was excellent and took wonderful care of our room throughout the stay. You can truly tell that each cast member takes pride in their role. From the moment you walk into the lobby and are warmly greeted, to every interaction across the resort, this was a 10/10 Disney experience for us. The resort grounds are perfectly maintained. Everything felt clean, fresh, and beautiful, and the upscale coastal theme is carried through thoughtfully and consistently. Our water-view room was spacious, with a fantastic view, good storage, and a warm, inviting feel. The beds and linens were extremely comfortable and contributed to a very restful stay. The location of the Yacht Club deserves every bit of praise it gets. We found it incredibly convenient—about a 5–6 minute walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway and an easy 15-minute walk to Hollywood Studios. Bus service to Magic Kingdom worked well, and for Animal Kingdom we opted for a quick $6 Uber after just missing a bus, which felt well worth it rather than waiting another 20 minutes. One final note: we were so impressed with our stay that we’ve already rebooked a second visit to the Yacht Club. On our upcoming trip, we’ll be bringing our two daughters, and we can’t wait for them to experience Disney in a new way at such a high-quality resort. It’s clear that the resort’s leadership sets a strong, positive example and guides cast members to take genuine pride in their work. The sincere, thoughtful, and kind interactions we experienced throughout our stay reflect that direction from the top. Often it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference, and the Yacht Club excels at that. We’re truly thankful for our first experience and very much looking forward to our return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Disney trip

Dec 4, 2025 Companion805423 Boston, Massachusetts

Disney’s Yacht Club is an absolutely beautiful property that truly captures the charming feel of New England. The atmosphere is elegant, peaceful, and relaxing—perfect for families looking for a calm, coastal-inspired escape right on Disney property. One of our favorite parts is that the resort is pet friendly, which makes it so easy for families… Read more
Disney’s Yacht Club is an absolutely beautiful property that truly captures the charming feel of New England. The atmosphere is elegant, peaceful, and relaxing—perfect for families looking for a calm, coastal-inspired escape right on Disney property. One of our favorite parts is that the resort is pet friendly, which makes it so easy for families to bring their furry companions along. The location is unbeatable: just a few minutes’ walk to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which adds so much convenience to your stay. Our room was super clean, comfortable, and definitely delivered that signature Disney magical feeling. The only thing we found a bit annoying was the daily room checks, but we understand it’s part of Disney’s policy and it didn’t take away too much from our overall experience. I will say the Yacht Club feels geared more toward adults and older families. If you have younger children who love bright colors and a more playful atmosphere, I would recommend staying next door at the Beach Club. But if you’re looking for a beautiful, peaceful resort where your pets can join you on a family vacation, the Yacht Club is truly amazing. Read less