Tell me about the Yacht Club

[zurgandfriend]

My DS and I had a wonderful trip in October. I decided to do anther trip in the spring but to mix it up we decided to stay in the EPCOT resort area. Every previous trip me stayed in the Magic Kingdom area. We made the decision as we enjoyed DHS and the restaurants in the EPCOT international area.

That said, any insights into the EPCOT area would be welcome.

Thanks

Z

 

[plutofan15]

My DS and I had a wonderful trip in October. I decided to do anther trip in the spring but to mix it up we decided to stay in the EPCOT resort area. Every previous trip me stayed in the Magic Kingdom area. We made the decision as we enjoyed DHS and the restaurants in the EPCOT international area.

That said, any insights into the EPCOT area would be welcome.

Thanks

Z

That is our favorite area to stay and the Yacht Club is out favorite hotel. Stormalong Bay (the main pool for both Yacht & Beach Club) is scheduled to be closed for refurb from January 2025 until June 2025 so if the pool is a major factor in your decision to stay there, you might want to reconsider. There is a quiet pool at Yacht Club and two at Beach Club but they are smaller and do have slides, etc.
That being said, we enjoy the Yacht Club and find it quieter than Beach Club due to its smaller size and it seems that more families with younger kids tend to stay at Beach Club. The main selling point for us is the easy walking distance to Epcot and the option to get to Hollywood Studios either by walking or by boat. You can also use the Skyliner to get to the Studios. Being able to walk to several hotels (Beach Club, Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin) opens up numerous dining options. We find the area relaxing as well. Enjoy your trip.

 

[networkpro]

I can speak to my experience with the Yacht Club club level accommodations and service....for the money it's just mediocre. The light snacks are served in a space a little larger than a butler ls pantry and just above going down to the quick service. The coffee bar is excellent.

Bus service to Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs during busy times may take you a few bus passes to get a seat as its shared with Beach club.

The upsiside is Epcot and Swolfin dining.

 

[surfsupdon]

You will love the area because after the parks close for the night (which always seems to be earlier and earlier), this area remains alive and open with things to do. Dining, dancing, shopping, mini golfing, and other activities abound, whereas other Resorts are more secluded and the offerings are less. We love Yacht, for it's upscale feel and after dark activities.
Have a great trip.

 

[jaklgreen]

I really like the Yacht Club. I find that in general the Deluxe Resorts in that area don't have the best quick service food options, but being that close to not only Epcot but the Swan and Dolphin, make up for it. You can't beat the location for getting to Epcot. Definitely worth a stay.

 

[mf1972]

we stayed at the YC october 2023 & returning there next week. it’s a prime location due the proximity to HS & Epcot, & as others mentioned, there’s numerous dining options from the surrounding resorts. we had a water view room & thought it was worth it for the views & watching the Epcot fireworks from the patio.

 

[Hockey89]

Besides being able to walk to two parks, the food for dinner is the best.

Flying Fish
Shula's
Bluezoo
Il Mulino(It's good not great)
Kimonos

We have small kids so being able to walk to all those dinners is pretty nice....

 

[larryz]

YC/BC are our favorite summertime resorts. Location, food, amenities, comfort, styling -- all blend into a harmonious ambience that will enhance your Disneyworld visit experience.

 

[monothingie]

Yacht is my preferred choice of the Boardwalk area resorts. It is much lower key than BC or Boardwalk if that's your thing.
Since it is a sister resort to BC, you get the added bonus of additional TS dining options which generally are ok. However you are within walking distance of Swalphin and Boardwalk for additional options. I personally like the rooms in Yacht over the Boardwalk and Beach Club, but they are all essentially the same now with the generic copy/paste design ethos for Disney Deluxe resorts nowadays.

If you're springing for Club Level, which I would not recommend, the Yacht's Lounge seemed a little better than Boardwalk's lounge and much better than BC's. While the lounge theming isn't what AKL or WL is, the service and offerings were seemingly better than I had experienced elsewhere on property.

If you're a pool person, avoid the resort while Storm Along Bay is under refurbishment, because the quiet pools are not impressive at all.

 

[Think Tink]

YC is my and my husband's favorite resort. I've found it to be a bit quieter than Beach Club and has all the amenities we need in a trip. Stormalong Bay will be closed though, as others have mentioned, so I would consider how much pool time you plan to use. There is a quiet pool in the back/far end of the resort that has a laundry room there, too. I spend a ton of time there, and it's easy to wash my clothes while I read my books! It's a longer walk to Epcot than beach or Boardwalk, but you can just use the friendship boats as needed.

 

[cbarry26]

Yacht Club is our all time favorite and we have stayed in just about every Disney resort - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Old Key West and Pop Century/Animation are the only ones we still have not stayed in. Yacht is by far the favorite in this family for every reason mentioned here. You can't beat the location, the food access, the serenity, the vibe, etc. We've never had to wait for multiple busses to pass as someone else has said. I suppose that depends on when you stay though. Losing Stormalong Bay in a warmer month would just about be a deal breaker. I'm not sure if you're going early spring - which could still be chilly or late spring when you would want to swim.