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Disney World Online Check-In | Complete Guide

By Author Ziggy Oskwarek

Posted on Last updated: September 1, 2022

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If you are looking to save time and go straight to your resort hotel room, the Disney World Online Check-In system is for you! It’s super easy to use and will start your Walt Disney World vacation off in the right way.

In this post, we’ll be reviewing the Online Check-In in Disney World and telling you everything you need to know about it.

We’ll explain what online check-in is, step-by-step instructions on how to use it, and why it’s so important to use when Disney World reopens.

We’ll also compare all the pros and cons of Disney’s Online Check-In and let you know when you should use it and when it might be a good idea to do a standard check-in.

We’ve been able to use it many times on our trips to Walt Disney World and for the most part, have had great experiences with it. It’s a useful option, especially for families on the go and who are trying to make the most of every minute of their trip.

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What Is Disney Online-Check-In

How many times have you been on vacation and arrived at your hotel, only to find a giant line in the lobby of guests waiting to check in? What if I told you you didn’t have to ever face that problem again? Enter the Disney World Online Check-In service.

Any guest staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel has the option of skipping the traditional check-in process when arriving, and instead of checking in ahead of time from home!

With Disney’s Online Check-In you start the process from your electronic device at home. Then once your arrive and your room is ready, you will receive a text notification telling you that your room is ready.

In the meantime you can explore your hotel, visit one of the Disney theme parks or grab a bit to eat while you are waiting. In some cases, the Online Check-In even helps get your room ready faster than usual.

Which Disney Word Resort Hotels Use Online Check-In?

Disney’s Online Check-In is available to use at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels that are owned and operated by Disney themselves. This includes:

• Standard Disney World Hotel Rooms
• Disney Vacation Club Villas (DVC)
• Club Level Rooms at all resorts
• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Online Check-In is NOT available at the Swan and Dolphin Resort hotels since it’s not technically owned by Disney.

If you are venturing outside of Walt Disney World, you can also use the Online Check-In at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

Why Important After Disney World Reopening?

Even though the Online Check-In system at Disney World has been around for a while now, it’s about to get a lot more important for guests. Due to the current health crisis, the Walt Disney World experience is going to be much different the next time you go, with many new safety measures being put in.

It was obvious that in order for Disney World to be able to reopen, they would need to cut down on crowds and keep guests as distant from each other as possible, among other things.

Disney’s Online Check-In does just that by allowing guests to bypass the lines in the hotel lobbies and go right to their rooms. The fewer interactions with other guests or Cast Members that occur, the more likely Disney is to succeed in staying open.

The latest updates show that Disney is strongly pushing guests to use the Online Check-In service , with advisories being shown to users in My Disney Experience. Before, Online Check-In was just offered as an alternative option for guests, but now they are really pushing it.

Guests will use it to go straight to their rooms, instead of going to the front desk when they arrive to limit interactions. The front desks in the hotel would still be open to help them with other needs during their stay.

When you enter My Disney Experience and go to view the “Resorts” section of the app, a message pops up on the screen telling guests it’s important to use the Online Check-In service when possible.

“To aid in distancing efforts and avoid delays, we strongly recommend that you use Online Check-In service to go directly to your room upon arrival.”

From that page, you can go to another one where you can learn more about “going directly to your room,” or “Check Your Direct-to-Room Status.”

There were rumors that Online Check-In would become mandatory once Disney World opens back up . This rumor comes from screenshots of the My Disney Experience app that were taken during the Disney Closure which showed Online Check-In as being required.

At this point in time, it doesn’t look like going directly to your room will really be 100% mandatory, there are some guests who just don’t know how to use My Disney Experience. However, since the majority are able, Disney is highly encouraging it in emails before you leave for your trip.

You can read our post for the full list of New Changes and Safety Guidelines coming to Disney World when it reopens.

What Time is Check-In at Disney World Resorts?

The standard check-in time for Walt Disney World Resort hotels is 3:00 pm for a regular room . For Disney Deluxe Villas the check-in time is 4:00 pm .

Using Disney’s Online Check-In service doesn’t mean that you an earlier check-in time. There are no early check-ins in Disney World Hotels that are scheduled. Using the online service can help though, and it sometimes results in faster check-ins.

When Can You Do Online Check-In for Disney World?

Disney World’s Online Check-In service is available to guests 18 years and older 60 days before their scheduled arrival date.

Also, if you didn’t get your MagicBands shipped to you before your arrival date, you will have to do an in-person check-in upon your arrival to pick them up.

Before You Go

While using Disney’s Online Check-In is extremely easy, there are a few things you need to know and prepare before you check-in for your vacation.

Reservation Number

At some point, before using the online check-in you will need to add your reservation to your My Disney Experience account. This is especially important with DVC members. Without that number the system won’t be able to check you in.

Party Contact Information

You will need to provide the contact information of all guests on the reservation during the online check-in process. This includes:

• Names of everyone on the reservation
• Arrival and Departure times.
• Cell Phone Number/Email Address

Having your contact is important for the notification process since Disney will use that to tell you when your room is ready.

You need to make your MagicBand selections for your upcoming trip, before starting the online check-in process. This can be done by logging into your My Disney Experience account on Disney World’s website.

There you can make any color selections of modifications you like. If you use the app on your mobile device, it only allows you to choose whether or not you want the MagicBands.

Credit Card

You will need to keep your credit card on file to allow for charging privileges on the room and to pay your hotel balance and holding fee.

No Reservation Modifications

Online Check-In is for check-ins only. If you need to modify or change your actual reservations, you will need to speak with your travel agent or a Disney representative at (407) 939-6244.

Room Requests

You might have some special room requests like staying in a specific building of the hotel or having a certain view type. To do this, special room requests are possible in the online check-in process.

Some of the choices are:

• Near the lobby
• Near the pool
• Near an elevator
• Ground-floor room

Just remember that room requests depend on availability. Many of those options are popular and it doesn’t mean you are going to get it just because you requested it. Choose whichever is the most important to you and set it as the priority to make it more likely.

Service Your Way

Did you know you can save money on your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room by turning down housekeeping during your stay? Save $10 per night of your stay (minus 1 night) through a Disney e-gift card.

How to Use It?  How Does Online Check-In Work at Disney?

Now that you have everything ready, we are ready to start the Online-Check process.

In order to access Disney’s Online Check-In, you need to log in to your account in My Disney Experience. This can be done in the app on your cell phone or mobile device, or by going online to the website using a computer.

Here are the steps to complete the process:

• Log in to your My Disney Experience account in the app or on the website.
• Go to the “My Plans” section in My Disney Experience.
• Click “Start Check-In” to enter your reservation page.
• Confirm your email address and phone number for notifications when the room is ready.
• Add your arrival time.
• Add your credit card for charging privileges.
• Set your MagicBand PIN. This 4-digit code is used for charging things to the room.
• Select your “Service Your Way” settings.
• Make special room requests
• Agree to policies / Finish Online Check-In

Here are some screenshots that will help you see exactly how to do the online check-in process:

First login to the My Disney Experience (or on the website):

This is the screen you see when you want to start the online check-in process:

Set your email address and mobile phone number for notifications:

Set your arrival time:

Make any room requests:

You can choose if you prefer to have your room ready quicker or have your requests fulfilled:

Set your credit card info and review everything:

That’s it, you’re done! Now just wait to get your notification that your room is ready.

Things to Keep in Mind

I told you that was simple. Here are some things to keep in mind during the Online Check-In process:

• If you select “Not Sure” while setting your arrival time, it defaults to 11:00 am.
• Don’t forget to add your mobile phone number to the check-in for notifications when the room is ready.
• The credit card number you add to the reservation will be connected with your MagicBand and give you charging privileges in Disney World. This credit card will automatically be associated with ALL members of your reservation. To add different cards for different guests, you’ll need to visit the front desk.
• The same is true with the MagicBand PIN you set up. That number will be assigned to ALL members of your party. Any changes will have to be made at the front desk.
• Guests have the option to make two room requests per reservation . Put the one that is most important to you at the top so it gets prioritized.

Notifications

Once arrived at the resort hotel, there are two ways guests can be notified that their room is ready:

• Phone Message Notifications
• Check “Direct-to-Room Status” on My Disney Experience app.

On your arrival day, you will receive a “Room Ready” notice on your phone when you can go to your room. If your room is ready upon arrival, you can skip the front desk in the lobby and go straight to your room.

If your room isn’t ready once you arrive at your resort hotel, then the message will notify you once it is. Once it is ready, you’ll get a message telling you the theme, building, location, and room number and you can go directly there.

You also can check your real-time “Direct-to-Room status by using the My Disney Experience app. On the day of arrival, just go into “My Plans” and click the button to see if the room is ready or not.

The room check-in is usually between 3:00 and 4:00 pm in most Disney World Hotels, so if you show up before that, there is a good chance you’ll have to find something to do in the meantime.

If that happens, you can leave your bags with Bell Services at your hotel and then go off and do something else. Depending on how much time you have, we recommend visiting one of the theme parks, or taking a nice and relaxing day by the pool.

If you don’t get a message, you can check in on the status of your room at the front desk.

Unlocking Your Door

Once your room is ready and you get notified, head to your room. To unlock your door you can use your MagicBand or the My Disney Experience app on your phone.

Now that you know how to use Disney’s Online Check-In, we’re going to share all the pros and cons of it with you.

1. Go Right to Your Room

As long as you get your MagicBands sent to you before you leave for your vacation, there is no need to go to the front desk. Especially if you are arriving in the afternoon or evening, you can start heading to your room the minute you get to the resort.

Saving time is the whole point of the Online Check-In service and not having to go to the lobby will do just that. You’ll also save some extra steps that you would otherwise have to do going to the lobby and then over to your room.

Having the MagicBands is the key to all this because if you don’t have them you’ll have to stop by the front desk and pick them up, ruining the savings in time you’d otherwise have.

2. No Waiting in Lines

Right now this is especially useful as spending as little time possible in big lines is more important than ever. There is no need to wait in line because all the normal info the front desk gives you is already taken care of with Online Check-In.

This is especially useful if you are arriving with Disney’s Magical Express right at peak time. There’s nothing worse than being on a loaded bus of other guests just arriving and then having to wait in that huge line

Again, all of this means you are going to save time, which you can instead dedicate to having fun!

3. Could Lead to Early Check-In

While Disney doesn’t guarantee that your room will be ready before 3:00 pm, using the Online Check-In does sometimes speed up the check-in process.

Since using this service tells Disney ahead what time you’ll be arriving at the hotel, they usually will try to have your room ready as soon as possible. They have dedicated staff to help with the check-in process, and if they know you are coming, this sometimes leading to an early check-in

4. Decline Housekeeping

Sure you can do this anyway at the front desk, but we often forget to ask for it. This way you are prompted right during the online check-in process so you won’t forget. Again, this will save you $10 per night for all but one of the nights of your stay so it definitely could be worth it!

5. Get to the Theme Parks

Let’s face it, we’re really in Disney World for the theme parks, and using the online check-in will get you there sooner!

Your MagicBands will already have your park tickets on them good to go, and you can either drop off your bags at the room or with Bell Services and go! Nothing beats that!

Even though there are many benefits to Online Check-In, it doesn’t mean that you always should. There are some cons to using it that you should be aware of and reasons for not using it.

1. No “Welcome Home” Feeling

One of the reasons we keep going back to Disney World time after time is that “Welcome Home” feeling that you get once you step foot on property. There is something really special about stepping into the lobby of your resort and being greeted by the super friendly Cast Members.

We think this is especially important if it is your first time in Walt Disney World. When you check in at the desk you will receive a “Your First Time” button to commemorate your trip and adds to the special feeling.

Unfortunately, when you use the Online Check-In service, that special feeling is missing. Unless you walk through the main building, there is a chance that no one will greet you as you walk directly to your room. You lose that “Welcome Home” moment and all those extra personal touches that Disney is known for.

2. MagicBand or Credit Card Problems

By far one of the biggest problems with Disney’s Online Check-In is issues with your MagicBands or credit card.

If you followed the directions above, you should have got your MagicBands delivered to you in the mail before you left home. For the most part they work just fine as is, but it has happened to us multiple times that when we get to the hotel, our MagicBands don’t work and we can’t open the room.

It’s also very common for there to be a problem with how your credit card is linked to your MagicBand. Then when you try to buy something, you find that it doesn’t work at all.

Both of these problems mean that you are going to have to stop by the front desk in the lobby to get them resolved anyway. The worst-case scenario is when you think your MagicBands are working and you show up at the theme park only to have a problem. Waiting in line there to resolve it is a nightmare.

We recommend you check them before leaving your hotel. We usually buy something small in the gift shop like a bottle of water just to make sure everything is working properly.

3. Special Requests

While you can make some special requests during the online check-in process, your options are limited to selecting your preference for room location. You are able to request what type of room you prefer but not to be in a specific building or specific room.

If your room or any other special request is of a high priority to you, we recommend going through with a standard check-in. We’ve found better results in getting what we wanted if we talk with a real person and let them know how important our request is. There is also less room for a misunderstanding, which can sometimes happen with the online check-in.

4. No Upgrades

Another downside of using the Online Check-in at the Disney World Hotels is you eliminate the possibility of getting a FREE room upgrade.

If the hotel is not at capacity and you do a regular check-in at the desk, sometimes the Cast Member will surprise you with a free upgrade at no additional cost. It also never hurts to ask while you are at the front desk if they have any upgrades available. The worst they can say is no.

On a recent visit at Disney’s Riviera Resort, me and my dad originally had a Tower Studio room booked, by far the smallest room you’ll ever see and not not one you want to share with your dad if possible. Since it was a slow time, the front desk automatically upgraded us to a 2-Bedroom suite instead, a room that would normally cost more than double the cost of our room. And they gave it to us at no extra charge!

We never turn down the opportunity for a little extra pixie dust sprinkled on our vacation, and neither should you!

5. Room Wait Times Could Be Longer

While we listed in the “Pros” category that your wait might be faster than normal using the online check-in, at times we’ve also had to wait longer than usual for using it. If you are in a hurry and have somewhere to be, we’ve found that expressing that to the front-desk can often get you to your room quicker.

6. No Map or Resort Schedule

If it’s your first time visiting the resort, you might want to pick up a map to find your way around or a resort schedule to know what activities are happening. While the map can be found in the My Disney Experience app, we sometimes like to have a paper copy to hold on to.

Also, if there are any special activities going on that day or week, the front desk receptionist will oftentimes mention them to us, things we otherwise wouldn’t have known by going straight to our room.

7. Club Level

Lastly, the Online Check-In might be inconvenient if you are staying in a Disney World Club Level room. You’ll need to stop by the front desk to pick up your serving schedule and it’s always nice to have a tour of the lounge, so you’ll end up stopping by the front desk anyway at some point.

Do You Have to Check-In Before Going to the Parks?

We know that from the minute you get to Walt Disney World you an’t wait to get to the parks! One common question we often get asked is: “Do you have to check-in before going to the theme parks?”

The answer to that question is yes. In order for your theme park tickets and Disney Dining Plan to work on your MagicBands, you need to be checked-in. However, you don’t have to check-in in person at the front desk. You can use the Online Check-in service no problem.

One important thing to do when using the online check-in is to set your arrival time to BEFORE the time you will be in the theme parks. If you had set your arrival to 4:00 pm and you try to enter the theme parks before that time, you may run into problems.

Should I Do Online Check-In at Disney?

After comparing the online check-in vs. a standard one at the front desk, there are some scenarios where it’s better to check in online and some when it might be better to go to the front desk and check-in with a person.

Front Desk Check-In – This is better if you have a lot of questions to ask or special requests. Also better for first-timers or if you love that “Welcome Home” feeling. The only option if you are looking for a free upgrade.

Online Check-In – This is the better option for Disney experts who know their way around the resort and don’t have any pressing questions or requests to ask. Better if you are in a hurry and want to get to the parks ASAP.

In the end, it’s up to you and your needs. Even if you do the online check-in, you can always stop by the front desk at any time and get your questions answered, or to fix broken MagicBands, so there’s not a lot of downside.

Also at this time if you are worried about your health and trying to stay out of as many lines as possible, the online check-in is your best bet.

For us personally, though, we still prefer the standard check-in to the online version. We love the feeling of walking into the lobby of our favorite resorts and getting that personal touch from the Cast Members that keeps us coming back. We also never skip the opportunity to get a free upgrade, and even if it only happens to you 1 out of 10 times, it’s worth trying.

Our suggestion is to make your arrival day an easy day where you can stay by the pool and relax after your long journey. Doing it this way, you won’t be in a big rush to get to the theme parks right away, making the check-in process a bit more simple.

That said, we think Disney’s Online Check-In is a great addition and wonderful option if you want to save time and get to the action right away!

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Your Thoughts

I want to know what you think about the Disney World Online Check-In….

• Have you ever used it?
• Do you prefer Online Check-In or Standard Check-In?

Let us know in the comments section below!

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My name is Ziggy and I love Disney, everything Disney! I grew up on Disney and it has and continues to be a huge part of my life. I started young when my parents took me to Disney World when I was 18 months old. Little did they know that would be the first of an uncountable number of trips we would take. I have so many amazing memories going to Disney with my family and friends and it has been interwoven into my DNA.

Wednesday 20th of May 2020

I like checking in at the counter for all the reasons you said. It is a great way to start the experience no matter how many times you have been there. Interacting with the cast, seeing the characters, the ambiance. Gotta love it. BTW. Is that you hugging Minnie?

Tuesday 19th of May 2020

If Disney would add a "special requests" option to leave comments, you could avoid having to fax or talk to a cast member in person for online check-ins. I usually request what specific building, floor, side, room number, etc. that I would like for my room. Most of the time I get what I want, but have to fax my request in advance (usually within 5 days before I arrive). It would be more convenient to be able to specify details during the online check-in. Disney just needs to add a comments section to do so.

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Guide

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, 32830 Phone: (407) 934-7000 Fax: (407) 934-3450

Deluxe Resort Classification Located in the Epcot resort area Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a Deluxe Disney resort, located within easy walking distance of Epcot’s International Gateway entrance and of the BoardWalk’s entertainment and dining venues. The Yacht Club Resort is elegant, with nautical theming reminiscent of the Nantucket in the 1880s. Most importantly, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is appealing to the Old Salts among us, as well as those landlubbers who just enjoy a stroll along the beachfront. The floors are hardwood, the decor is brass, and comfy chairs abound- add in a sand-bottom pool that really is a mini-water park, and you’ve got the makings of a great vacation

Check our Rehabs and Closures schedule for any refurbishments or work taking place at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort during your visit.

How to Make Room Requests

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Rooms

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort’s 621 rooms have standard, garden or woods, pool or water views. Standard rooms have either two queen beds and a daybed OR one queen bed and a twin sleeper OR  one king bed  OR  one king bed and one daybed

Twenty suites range in size from junior suite to Presidential suite. All rooms have either a balcony or a patio. Disabled accessible rooms available.

Each room has: Alarm Clock Ceiling Fan Coffeemaker & setup, tea setup DVD player (in suites) Hair dryer In-room wall safe Iron and ironing board Refrigerator Telephone with voice mail Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the  TV channel guide  for more Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)

Resort amenities include: Self-service laundry facilities near the ‘quiet’ pool Valet laundry service Salon/Barber Services Valet parking

Available upon request, subject to availability Bed Boards/Rails Crib: Pack ‘n Play Microwave

See Current Resort Rates

Business Center – At the end of the main hall in the Convention Center, providing fax, photocopy, mail, and computer services, including Internet access (additional fee applies) for Resort Guests.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is also participating in a pilot program to allow dogs to stay with their families in select Disney World Resort Hotels.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Dining

Ale & Compass Restaurant table service location serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yachtsman Steakhouse Signature Dining location is open for dinner. Hurricane Hanna’s pool bar serves quick-service meals and snacks. Ale & Compass lounge serves drinks and snacks. Crew’s Cup lounge serves drinks and snacks. In-Room Dining is available 24 hours a day:

Beach Club dining options: Cape May Cafe is a Table Service buffet-style restaurant that hosts a character breakfast in the morning and a clam-bake-themed dinner in the evening. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is a casual Table Service location at the Beach Club. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop To Go Menu Beach Club Marketplace sells Quick Service meals, snacks, and a limited selection of groceries. Martha’s Vineyard

BoardWalk dining opportunities are within easy walking distance: Big River Grille & Brewing Works brewpub Flying Fish (Signature Dining location) BoardWalk Deli BoardWalk Pizza Window AbracadaBar BoardWalk Ice Cream Belle Vue Lounge Pizza Window Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas The To-Go Cart Leaping Horse Libations Trattoria al Forno The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers– coming soon! Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop , Beach Club Marketplace , and  Hurricane Hanna’s Grill .

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Recreation

Stormalong Bay – a three-acre water park comprised of three sand-bottom pools with zero-depth entry, and a water slide (also open to Beach Club and Beach Club Villa guests- resort ID/MagicBand required for use) A ‘quiet’ pool Seven whirlpool spas (hot tubs) Children’s playground Lafferty Place Arcade two lighted Tennis courts Bayside Marina: Boat rentals Water cruises Fishing Volleyball  (Beach Club) Jogging trail around Crescent Lake Tennis Volleyball Nightly Campfire Sing-a-long Disney Movies Under The Stars Disney’s Pirate Adventure (children ages 4 to 12) Ship Shape Health Club

For a fun and more relaxing way to spend a day during your visit to Walt Disney World, each resort hosts Poolside Activities each day from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool. Activities and programs are subject to change. Although the activities vary by day and by resort, examples of what you might find include trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, bingo, and more.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Shopping

The Market at Ale & Compass stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Yacht Club logo merchandise and general sundries. Beach Club Marketplace at the Beach Club is another shopping option, and the BoardWalk has numerous shopping venues.

Look at all your vacation photos by visiting the  Photopass  page. These professional pictures can make a great souvenir for home!

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Transportation

Complimentary Overnight Self-Parking

Transportation Times Between Yacht Club Resort and Disney Destinations

Disney’s bus service is available to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs and the Disney water parks. Water launch transportation is available to the Epcot International Gateway entrance, to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to the BoardWalk. The Beach Club, Boardwalk, and Epcot’s International Gateway entrance are within walking distance.

The bus stop is located to the left of the main lobby, as you exit the front of the building. Also, the water launch stop is on the dock as you exit the main lobby toward Crescent Lake.

These times are approximate and provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 20-minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort or theme park transportation stops.

Magic Kingdom – 19 minutes by bus, 35 minutes by car (with transfers) Epcot International Gate – 8 minutes walking, 18 minutes by boat, 16 minutes by car (to front gate) Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 20 minutes walking, 18 minutes by boat Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 24 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car Disney Springs – 20 minutes by bus, 11 minutes by car Blizzard Beach water park –22 minutes by bus, 14 minutes by car Typhoon Lagoon water park – 20 minutes by bus, 9 minutes by car

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Childcare

While not an on-site child care facility, however, Kid’s Nite Out, in-room child care, is available at all resorts for children 6 months to 12 years old. Reservations may begin as early as 6:30 a.m. and/or may begin as late as 11:00 p.m., Services are available 24/7.

The Walt Disney World Dolphin will still offer a Children’s Activity Center option and you do not have to be a guest at that resort to use the Children’s Activity Center. Camp Dolphin

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort VIP Top Tips

While room requests are not guaranteed , at the Yacht Club ask to be closest to the lobby to limit the amount of walking needed to the pool area and transportation to the Theme Parks.

The Yacht Club has a beautiful wedding gazebo in its gardens. From the balconies of some of the Garden View and Water View rooms, you can overlook this area and glimpse a Disney wedding.

At Disney’s Yacht Club Resort , all rooms have a full balcony or patio.

Enjoy the close proximity to Epcot’s World Showcase . While there is a boat launch available at Epcot, you can get there faster by walking.

You can access Disney’s Hollywood Studios by boat. You may also enjoy a brisk walk around the BoardWalk down to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In general, you may find the boat ride shorter than walking to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

These resorts offer one of the best pools on Walt Disney World property. While separate, the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts share the pool area. There is a “shipwreck” that offers the entry point to the main water slide. Some areas of the pool have a sandy bottom.

These resort hotels are located near the BoardWalk, offering a short walk to additional restaurants and nightlife that do not require park admission.

Sometimes Disney’s bus transportation may share buses with the other resort hotels in the Epcot area around the BoardWalk. If you find yourself stopping at multiple stops, you may want to get off at the first stop and just walk the rest of the way. This is sometimes quicker than stopping at each resort hotel if the bus loop is being shared with multiple resorts.

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In-Room Floral & Gifts

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Delight that special person in your life with a personalized in-room surprise—such as vibrant flowers and fun gifts!

Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, first visit or romantic occasion, In-Room Floral & Gifts are sure to bring joy.

Choose from beautiful gift baskets, snack baskets, themed balloon bouquets and enchanting floral arrangements—all designed to celebrate your special moments while visiting Walt Disney World Resort.

Explore great gifts and surprises —or call (888) 814-8718 to learn more!

Order In-Room Floral & Gifts Order online anytime for delivery to any Disney Resort hotel and other select locations.

Deliveries are available 7 days a week. For same-day delivery, please order by noon.

Resort Transportation

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Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.

Disney Skyliner Transportation This new gondola system offers a bird’s-eye view while connecting Guests to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios from select Disney Resort hotels. A Disney Skyliner station is conveniently located at the International Gateway to EPCOT—just a quick stroll away from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

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Disney Bus Transportation Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort—including theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels and the Disney Springs area—are accessible by complimentary bus transportation. The bus stop at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is located a short walk from the lobby.

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A More Magical Stay Starts with "Hey Disney!”

The "Hey Disney!" voice assistant experience features tons of character fun plus a helpful host, who can order you extra towels and answer lots of your park questions.

Minnie Van™ Service

Dash about in Disney style with Minnie Van service Connected by Lyft for travel within Walt Disney World Resort. Please note: this service is separate from your vacation package and subject to additional charges.

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Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet

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Explore parking options at this Disney Resort hotel.

• Overnight self-parking is complimentary to Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort.
• Valet Parking is $39 per night (includes sales tax)
• Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at this Disney Resort hotel.

Services and fees are subject to change without notice.

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Online Check-In

A 24-hour ATM is located near the Front Desk.

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Visit the Front Desk to exchange foreign currencies.

Business Center

Fax, copy, print, ship and more at the Business Center, located just inside the Convention Center.

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Designated Smoking Areas

Disney Meetings & Events

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Planning a meeting? The Convention Center at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts offers 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space for events large and small. Between meetings, your team can rent motor boats, relax on white-sand shores and enjoy mouthwatering cuisine.

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Housekeeping Service

When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your room will be thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival and will receive full housekeeping service daily for the duration of your stay.

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Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services

Enjoy 24-hour self-service laundry rooms near Admiral Pool, plus dry cleaning and valet laundry services.

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Mail Services

Send pre-stamped postcards and letters from the Front Desk, as well as pre-packed, pre-labeled packages. Read More

Send pre-stamped postcards and letters from the Front Desk, as well as pre-packed, pre-labeled packages. Stamps are available for purchase at Beach Club Marketplace.

Learn more about mail services at Walt Disney World Resort.

Club Level Concierge

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Visit the Club Level Concierge to purchase tickets, make dining reservations and more.

Learn more about Resort Concierge services at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Signature Services

Guests staying in Club-level rooms and suites are eligible for personalized vacation-planning support.

Spa & Fitness

Get toned at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness —a full-service facility featuring equipment, massages and more.

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• Standard Rooms - Beverage Cooler
• In-Room Safe
• Internet - Free WiFi Service
• Coffee maker
• Suites – Mini Refrigerator
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Telephone with voicemail

Resort View

View of Garden, Rooftop, or Parking Area

1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed

Sleeps up to 5 Adults

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Views of Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool

Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service

• Complimentary health club access
• Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
• Club Level Concierge - Regatta Club

Includes All Room Amenities, Plus:

• Daily Housekeeping Service
• Access to Disney Signature Services—for personal assistance with your vacation. Call: 407-939-7777
• Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services

Resort View - Club Level

1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps up to 4 Adults

2 Bedroom Suite - Club Level Access

Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake

2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps up to 6 Adults

Water View - Club Level

Views of One of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons

1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed

Turret Suite - Club Level Access

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 4 Queen Beds

Sleeps up to 8 Adults

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Make FastPass+ selections at popular attractions, such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, as early as 30 days before you arrive.

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The Walt Disney World Resort has designed a convenient option to help guests simplify their arrival while still enjoying a magical Disney welcome.  Use the Direct-to-Room service to get to the fun faster.  Bypass the Front Desk, get real-time room ready updates, and even use the My Disney Experience App as a digital key!

When you use the Direct-to-Room service, you provide information in advance that would typically be collected during a traditional check-in at the Front Desk. On arrival day, you will receive notifications on your mobile device with real-time updates, including when your room is ready and what your room number is. When your room is ready, use the Resort hotel map in the app to find your room. Then unlock your door with your MagicBand, or use the Unlock Door feature on the app.

Online Check-in is a feature of the Direct-to-Room service that allows you to bypass the front desk.  Prior to your arrival, begin your check-in to go directly to your room using the My Disney Experience App.  To begin Online Check-in:

•    Open the My Disney Experience App and tap the three lines at the bottom of the screen.
•    Choose, “Future Plans” to see your resort Reservation.
•    Select your resort reservation and tap “Start Check-In Now.”

4.   You may choose to receive updates via email (this field will autofill with the email address you use to sign into the app. Do not change this email address) and/or by text message.  Choose one or both methods to receive updates.  Select an arrival time and tap, “NEXT.”

5.   Scroll down to enter your PIN (if not already complete,d) select your housekeeping preferences, then tap “NEXT.”

6.   Review your information and make any necessary changes here. Then tap, “I AGREE.”

•   When your room is ready you will receive a notification from the My Disney Experience App (notifications must be enabled on your phone).
•    From the “My Plans” page of the My Disney Experience App you can view your Reservation and Vacation Info. You may also view charges made to your account and unlock your door with your phone.
•    To unlock the door tap, “Unlock Door,” hold your phone against the lock. When the light turns green open the door.

On the day of arrival your resort will place an authorization hold on the card on file for any balance due PLUS $100 to cover estimated incidental expenses.  If a guest exceeds the $100 hold, an additional incremental hold will be placed automatically.  The hold placed on the card will never exceed the balance due plus $100.    

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Last updated: June 26, 2024

The Yacht Club's nautical beach theme includes model ships and antique navigation instruments. The Resort's best features are its top-rated pool, walking paths to EPCOT and the Studios, and Skyliner access.

$598 - $4,093

Lodging Area

Boat, Bus, Skyliner, Walk

Guest Overall Rating

Based on 282 surveys. (See our Ratings and Research page for details)

Lighting: A

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Best pool complex of any WDW resort

Excellent staff/service

Walking distance to EPCOT and DHS

Close to many BoardWalk and EPCOT dining options

Well-themed public spaces

Bright and attractive guest rooms

Boat and Skyliner transportation to DHS

Views and balcony size are hit-or-miss

Bus service to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, water parks, and Disney Springs is shared with other EPCOT resorts

Our stay at Yacht Club was great. Room was good sized, as well as nicely designed and decorated. Without exception, all cast members encountered displayed helpful, courteous and friendly attitudes.

Our stay at Yacht Club was great. Room was good sized, as well as nicely designed and decorated. Without exception, all cast members encountered displayed...

April 7, 2021

We chose to stay at Yacht Club and couldn't have been happier.

May 5, 2018

Rooms at Yacht Club are lovely. The laminate floors are not noisy at all (if we had neighbors above us, we never heard them). Soundproofing on the balcony is good. Lots of USB ports.

Rooms at Yacht Club are lovely. The laminate floors are not noisy at all (if we had neighbors above us, we never heard them). Soundproofing on the balcony is...

October 10, 2017

We love the Yacht Club! We picked it the first time based on details - distance to the parks, reviews, etc - were not disappointed.

November 27, 2016

The Yacht Club's rooms are decorated in white with blue and brass accents. The most recent update also replaced carpeting with vinyl "hardwood" floors, freshening the rooms' look.

• Room with Queen Bed(s) and en-suite bathroom
• Balcony or patio
• Dresser with drawers
• Full-length mirror
• Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Flat-panel TV
• Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
• Ironing board and iron
• Digital thermostat
• In-room safe
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

Most rooms are 381 square feet and have two queen-size beds. All upper-floor rooms have full balconies, while ground-floor rooms have patios.

Yacht Club Standard Room

Yacht Club Dresser and TV

Yacht Club Fold Down Bed

Yacht Club Desk and Chair

Yacht Club Closet and Storage

Yacht Club Fridge and Coffe Maker

Yacht Club Standard Room Bathroom

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Dining isn't a strength at Yacht Club, but tons of options are short walk away at EPCOT or the four other resorts.

Ale & Compass Restaurant The cuisine is advertised as “New England comfort food.” Reader ratings have improved substantially over the years, without compromising the diversity of the menu.

Yachtsman Steakhouse Open for dinner only, Yachtsman Steakhouse serves up steak, seafood, and sides. This is a signature restaurant that tries to create an atmosphere, so expect high prices and to adhere to a minimal dress code.

Market at Ale and Compass A small spot carved out of the gift shop, the Market has coffee, pastries, and other small items.

Ale and Compass Lounge Ale & Compass is a competent restaurant, the kind of place you'll be happy to find at dinnertime if it's raining and you don't want to go outside; or everyone is starving and you need to eat right now. Ale and Compass is a better choice for breakfast. You'll find something for everyone in various combinations of eggs, potatoes, bacon, tofu, French toast, and so on, with a la carte options if you just want a quick bite.

Crew's Cup Lounge The Crew’s Cup Lounge is one of the better bars in Walt Disney World, although the reason for that statement is hard to explain. The entire room just feels...well, cool. It starts when you approach the door, which is found in the Yacht Club’s hallway, heading towards the Beach Club Resort. One of the things that makes Crew’s Cup cool is the understated sign hanging in the hall, a few steps up, as well as a plain door. The facade is easily overshadowed by the Yachtsman Steakhouse, but that secret, speakeasy style entry makes it a little hard to find, and we all know that the coolest places don’t need to advertise. Walking in you immediately notice the theme, which is rowing, but are not overwhelmed by it. There are a few images of rowers here and there and a few oars along the walls, but it is mostly just a quaint, slightly dark, overwhelmingly wood-paneled lounge. The rowing theme obviously fits in with the Yacht Club Resort and the Crew’s Cup looks as if it would be a place that a crew team would hang out after practice. While many Americans do not think of crew or rowing as major sports, it certainly has a long history in the United States. It began as soon as the English landed, having been popular there several centuries prior. Yale University boast the oldest American college crew club, started in 1843, and the Harvard versus Yale regatta is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the U.S. It is so old in fact (started in 1852), that it had to be paused during the American Civil War! The entire Crew’s Cup Lounge hints toward this history. The shell (or boat to you landlubbers) hanging from the ceiling is a common place for storage when there are no racks. The oars along the walls are each painted differently, which is how a team identifies itself (although these oars match no teams that we could find). Even just the exposed rafters and craftsman touches point toward a New England style around the year 1900. For those interested in what goes on in a kitchen, there is a window that looks into a section of the Yachtsman Steakhouse’s back of house. Often during dinner time you will see a prep chef getting ready for the mealtime rush. Once you decide to have a seat, there are a few different options, with seats at the bar, a handful of booths, a few tables and chairs, and also a few couches. Whether you are there for dinner, relaxation, or to watch the television, you will find a seat to match. Speaking of dinner, there is both food and drink aplenty, although the drink list is our one big knock on The Crew’s Cup as it follows the standard Disney drink menu. The food here is above average and consists of hearty appetizers, burgers, and chicken tenders. Nothing fancy, but good quality and decently priced (for Walt Disney World). The Crew’s Cup Lounge is not often mentioned as a favorite spot, and we will hope it stays that way because that just means more room for us. After all, if everyone knows it might stop being so cool.

Fittings & Farings Fittings & Farings is Yacht Club's souvenir shop. A small selection of snacks, drinks, and other groceries are available.

Refillable Mugs Allows guest self-service soft drink refills from quick-service locations in hotels ( NOT in theme parks ) for $21.99 for the length of stay.

SWIPE TO EXPLORE

Yacht Club has Disney World's best pool - Stormalong Bay with a lazy river, fabulous water slide, and acres of water fun. Three other pools are available across Yacht Club and Beach Club resorts, for use by both Beach and Yacht Club guests.

Lafferty Place Arcade arcade is near Stormalong Bay between the Yacht and Beach resorts. It features relatively recent video games of all kinds.

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting, either at the Beach Club Beach, or in the Solarium.

The Ship Shape Fitness Center has weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout. Hours are typically 6 AM to 9 PM. Joggers will enjoy the 0.8-mile loop around Crescent Lake too.

The Beach Club Beach hosts marshmallow roasts around 5:30 PM nightly. It's really great during the cooler months of the year.

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Those staying at Disney's Deluxe and Deluxe Villa hotels can buy Lightning Lane via Individual Purchase at 7:00 a.m. each day. Others cannot make that purchase until the official park opening time.

Disney's Deluxe and DVC resort guests get two extra hours in select theme parks on certain days of the week. The schedule changes, so check with the front desk.

Practical Matters

Check-in is 4:00pm Check-out is 11:00am

All Disney resorts participate in Disney’s Online Check-In program. If you’ve checked-in online and provided a mobile phone number or email address, you will receive your room number electronically. Then you can go straight to the room and use your smart phone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether.

These rubber and plastic wrist bands can function as your room key, park admission, charge card, and more! MagicBands cost money, but if you'd like a free option you can use the official Disney World app on your phone or request an RFID-embedded card at the front desk.

Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Disney or via our Least Expensive Ticket Calculator . However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.

Dining reservation are best made online in advance or on your phone or tablet during your visit. You can also use our Disney World Reservation Finder .

Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Disney World hotel. Cost is $3 per wash, and another $3 per dry cycle. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets are also sold, for around $1 each. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. For more information, see our Disney World Laundry Facilities page.

If you lose something in a theme park or during your stay at a Disney-operated hotel, visit Disney's Lost and Found website or call (407) 824-4245.

Disney hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of Disney-branded souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. Resort hotels with Deluxe Villa rooms offer an assortment of groceries, as well.

Disney recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out , to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels. See our Disney World Child Care page for more information.

The Yacht Club is located in the EPCOT Resort Area. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it. As a backup, look for Disney road signs directing you toward the EPCOT resorts (not EPCOT) once you're on property, and then look for signs for the Yacht Club once you're close.

Disney Skyliner gondola system has a station at EPCOT's International Gateway entrance. The ride to Hollywood Studios is about 12 minutes (plus waiting time in line).

Disney provides free bus service to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney Springs from the bus stop at the front of the resort. Buses run about every 20 minutes. For all destinations except the Magic Kingdom, it's probably faster to drive or walk.

If you have your own car , it's faster to drive yourself to Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks, and Disney Springs. Disney's transportation system is faster to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT is a short walk from the Yacht Club, and the walk to Hollywood Studios is just a little longer.

Disney provides free boat service to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios from the resort.

You can walk between the Beach Club, Yacht Club, BoardWalk, Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin. Boat service is available to all of those, too, except the Swan Reserve. The Skyliner at EPCOT's International Gateway can take you to Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Pop Century, and Art of Animation. For all other resort destinations, the fastest option is an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. Disney's bus service is free but slow, and will probably require you to use an intermediate destination like Disney Springs, to get to your destination. And that can take a couple of hours each way if you're unluckly.

if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Disney hotels and other theme parks.

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Complete Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (w/ review)

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.

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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

Resort category:  Deluxe

Resort area:  Epcot

Address & Phone Number 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407 (407) 934-7000

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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
• 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.

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Package Delivery & Pick Up

You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.

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Disney used to have a service where you were able to purchase items in the parks and then have them delivered to your resort’s gift shop. However, that service has been unavailable for several years now.

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.

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)

• Motorized Boat Rentals

• 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

• Link to breakfast menu
• Link to lunch and dinner menu
• 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

• Link to lunch menu
• Link to dinner menu
• 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

• Link to lounge menu
• 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.

Scheduled Refurbishments

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• Jun 24, 2017

Hello! Yesterday was my 60 day window. This will be my first stay at the Yacht Club and I am overly excited about it. I am surprising my parents with this stay. I did online check in yesterday but my only options were ground floor, lower floor, upper floor. Nothing that really jumped out at me. Should I just skip the online or what. I booked a woods garden view if that helps. Any suggestions would be appreciated and thanks in advance  

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It doesn't really matter. When you do online check in you can give them room area requests and your estimated time of arrival. They will try and have your room ready by the time you arrive. We got a text about 3 hours before we arrived giving us our room number. We could have gone straight to our room and have been all set, but we didn't like the area that we were put in so we went to the lobby and got a room in the area where we wanted to be. It kind of defeated the purpose of online check in but it is a chance we take. We always do online check in and hope for the best knowing we can always stop in the lobby and ask for something different. Cheers!!!!!  

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Ultimate Guide to the Best Rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Staying at a Disney World deluxe resort usually comes with beautiful theming, nice rooms, and perks like Extended Evening Hours . One might argue, though, that one of the most beautiful deluxe resorts in Disney World is Disney’s Yacht Club .

This deluxe resort is a popular choice for guests wanting easy access to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, which are both just a walk or boat ride away, or because of the epic pool, Stormalong Bay, which is almost like its own waterpark. It’s easy to decide why guests stay here, but, which rooms are the best ?

The Yacht Club is a five-story deluxe resort and is themed around the refinement of a New England yachting club. The resort has a soft gray exterior accented by striking red and white striped awnings and the interior is lined with warm woods, nautical instruments, and a giant globe as the lobby centerpiece. The resort faces Crescent Lake, is close neighbors with Beach Club Resort, and has the best resort pool on property. You’ve picked a beautiful resort to spend your Disney vacation, but let’s look at the best rooms!

The Yacht Club rooms are elegant and stately and might be a bit “executive” and bland when compared to some of its counterparts. Keeping with the nautical theme, you’ll find warm woods, navy blue and beige contrasted against crisp white. But one of the favorite elements in the room are the navy curtain which features fictional Disney constellations and a bit of whimsy to this otherwise rather corporate feeling room.

There are 635 guest rooms and 21 suites at the Yacht Club. The rooms are typically 381 square feet and feature two queen-size beds, a daybed, and a desk with chairs. There are some different categories to choose from: Standard View, Garden View, Water View, and Lagoon or Pool View .

For an extra cost, there are also 70 club level or concierge rooms on the fifth floor Regatta Club. Those these rooms are basically the same as standard rooms, they do offer access to additional amenities, including:

• An exclusive check-in area
• A concierge cast members to assist with personal vacation needs
• Nightly turndown service
• Access to a club lounge stocked with complimentary food and beverages

4th Floor Rooms

The top floor is typically reserved for the Club level rooms, but the next best thing without that concierge price tag is the fourth floor. These rooms provide better views (no matter what you’re direction you’re looking), but particularly if you have a Pool View where lower level rooms would just give you views of the back of pool lounge chairs.

Gazebo View

You won’t find “Gazebo View” listed in the options, but rooms ending –48, –50, –52, –54, and –63, as well as odd-numbered room –67 through –97 over look the gazebo which make for a serene view. And you even be in for a show if one of the Disney’s Fairytale Weddings occurs there during your stay (no invitation required!).

Corner Rooms

Rooms that fall on the corner of buildings sometimes come with a little extra elbow room or even an extra window. For that chance to snag not just one views, but two look at these options, rooms ending in: -001, -009, -114, -122, -027, -043,  -065, -155, -163, -164, -201, -209, -210.

If you’re looking to be closer to EPCOT, Stormalong Bay, and the Beach Club, ask for rooms ending in -190 through -241. If you’re looking for rooms closer to the Swan and Dolphin and Hollywood Studios, ask for rooms ending in -001 to -054.

So if you’re looking to book a stay at Disney’s Yacht Club and want the best room available, keep these in mind! You can also always check out our reader reviews of Yacht Club here .

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Spa & Fitness Get toned at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness —a full-service facility featuring equipment, massages and more. Learn more about Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness. View Rooms and Prices Hotel Address (407) 934-7000 Check Availability Change your travel dates, change your travel party size, use cobrowse to share your screen. Even as the Disney Cast Member guides you around our site, they will be unable to access or view any files or information on your device or anything you type. To stop the session, click the X in the screen-sharing window at any time. You can remain on the phone with the Cast Member. Enter the code provided by the Cast Member and Accept to get started. Invalid code. Please reenter Not on the Phone with a Cast Member? Visiting Disney’s Yacht Club Resort – Our Staycation! We enjoyed a wonderful staycation at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World. This resort had been on our Disney bucket list for a long time! What did we think? Find out below. 1 – Disney Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and its sister, Disney Beach Club Resort, offer deluxe lakeside accommodations. The resort offers a grand New England-style yacht club experience with fantastic amenities. It has one of the best locations of any Walt Disney World Resort, offering easy access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This was our first time staying at the resort, and we couldn’t have been more excited to explore and enjoy our time. 2 – Checking In When visiting a Walt Disney World resort, the easiest way to check-in is to do the online check-in before your arrival. This will allow you (most of the time) to go straight to your room and skip the front desk. (Click here to learn more about the Direct to Room check-in process). I had completed the process earlier in the week and noted that we would be aiming to arrive around 11:30 am. This is well before the 3:00 pm check-in time, but we knew that if our room was not ready, we would still be able to enjoy lunch and the pool. When we arrived, our room was not ready, so we walked around the resort. After a short wait, our room was assigned to us. Because our room was not ready when we arrived, we were switched to a different room. Disney staff did try to accommodate our early arrival, and we appreciated their effort and the very short wait to get into our room. 3 – Rooms Options Like other Deluxe resorts, Disney’s Yacht Club offers a variety of room types. From standard rooms to two-bedroom suites. We enjoyed a standard room with two queen beds and a twin-sized sleeper sofa. Standard amenities include: hairdryer, internet, coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator. We also had a balcony with two chairs and a small table. We had a standard view room, so our room looked out to the parking lot. Other views include: garden, woods, or water. The photos below will give you an idea of what our room was like. Currently, rooms are receiving enhanced cleaning. A leaflet was left that shared how Disney is taking care to clean the rooms during the pandemic. Our room was everything we would expect from a Disney deluxe resort! 4 – The Best Pool on Property After we checked in, our first stop was the very popular Stormalong Bay. Yacht Club and Beach Club share many amenities, including Stormalong Bay, and this 3-acre pool area keeps guests coming back! Because of its popularity, Disney Cast Members will check your MagicBand to ensure that you are a guest of the resort before letting you in the pool area. We were then given a wristband for the day, so we didn’t have to keep getting our bands checked if we left the pool area. We found chairs and enjoyed a lovely warm afternoon at the pool. The pool offers poolside cabana rentals, which are proving very popular with guests. Stormalong Bay includes a sand-bottomed pool, circular lazy river, and one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World—a life-sized shipwreck replica. I enjoyed the waterslide twice, and it was a lot of fun! There are also three whirlpool spas and three leisure pools at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Resorts if you are looking for a quieter experience. The pool experience was everything we hoped for, and had a wonderful afternoon. We even came back later in the evening to enjoy the sunset and relax. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DisneyLists.com (@disneylists_com) 5 – Dining Options Because Yacht Club and Beach Club share their amenities, there are plenty of dining options available to choose from including: Ale & Compass Restaurant, Ale & Compass Lounge, The Market at Ale & Compass, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Beach Club Marketplace, Martha’s Vineyard, Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar, and Grille, Cape May Café, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Crew’s Cup Lounge, and finally, Room Service. The dining booking window is sixty days. If you know you want to dine at any of these restaurants, we highly recommend making your reservations as soon as possible. We could not get a reservation, so we dined at Disney Springs. Other great options are dining at EPCOT, Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Riviera Resort via the Disney Skyliner. 6 – Transportation As we have mentioned, Disney’s Yacht Club is conveniently located next to several different areas. You can take a short walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway and the International Gateway Skyliner Station. The Skyliner will connect you to Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can also walk to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which will take about 10-15 minutes. Friendship Boats that run to Disney’s BoardWalk, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also an option. We enjoyed a lovely Skyliner ride from EPCOT station to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and back again in the evening. We love the Skyliner at night, and it was a fun way to spend part of our evening. We also enjoyed a ride our next morning to enjoy the daytime views the Skyliner has to offer. 7 – A Disney Bucket List Resort We really enjoyed our short visit to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The resort delivers on location, amenities (especially the pool), and beautiful rooms, and the resort is gorgeous. This resort had been on our bucket list for quite some time, and we were thrilled to finally stay here. We highly recommend the resort to you as well! Editor’s Note: Our travel partner, Magical Vacation Planner, provided us with a complimentary stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. However, as always, the thoughts and opinions in this article are entirely our own. We highly recommend booking with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to ensure you are well taken care of and get all the discounts available to you. We book all our Disney trips (and we do Disney a lot) with Magical Vacation Planners because they are the best, and we trust them. For more details and help booking your vacation, call (407) 442-0227. You can also get a no-obligation, FREE vacation quote by clicking here .   Their services are free to you, and they can answer any questions you may have. 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Table of Contents During Your Trip Heading Home Photo Opportunities Tips for Planning Your Voyage to the Disney Yacht Club Yacht & beach clubs – sisters, not twins. One of the best Disney Yacht Club tips is to know the difference between the two resorts. Even though the Yacht and Beach Clubs share some amenities, like the main pool area and the fitness center, they are two completely different resorts. The theming of the Yacht Club is more mature and adult-focused, while the Beach Club is designed for families. Be sure to check out plenty of photos and guides ahead of time to know which one is best for your party. Seafaring Theme If theming is important to you, know that the theme of the Yacht Club fits with its name. It is all about sailing and voyaging on the sea , with deeper color palettes and wood tones. This is a changeup from the brighter, lighter atmosphere of its beachy neighbors. That isn’t a bad thing, the Yacht Club is gorgeous! Many all-adult groups love the lavish feeling of the stately Yacht Club. However, if you’re looking for that beach-vacation vibe, you might want to book next door. Planning a Wedding? Consider a Yacht! A Disney wedding is one of the most magical experiences on earth! One of our tips for planning a Disney wedding – check out the Disney Yacht Club. With the ballrooms connected to this resort via walkway, the Yacht Club is a great place to host a large event like a wedding . Even if you have your wedding elsewhere on the property, the Yacht Club ballrooms are ideal for the reception. At the end of the evening, you can head right back to your room in the Yacht Club, just a quick walk away. Wedding Gazebo Speaking of weddings, if you’re looking for an outdoor Disney location, you’ll love the Wedding Gazebo . Nestled into the main courtyard, this beautiful space is ideal for a small, intimate ceremony, although it can accommodate up to 120 guests. Even if you don’t want to have the ceremony here, it is a gorgeous spot for pictures. One of the major wedding tips is to check out the venue ahead of time, so be sure take a peak at the Disney Yacht Club Wedding Gazebo. Mix Work and Play Hosting a corporate event or team building retreat? Not only should you consider Disney World , but you should also consider the Yacht Club as your “home base.” Similar to the wedding venue, Disney is set up to help make your work events go smoothly, all while enjoying that touch of magic. The Disney Yacht Club has a sense of elegance and sophistication about it that will impress right off the bat, making it the perfect place to house corporate guests. Easy proximity and access to the convention center is another perk, as it reduces travel time. This sort of reduction makes for extra time in the day for fun! Don’t Leave Pluto at Home If you have dogs, you’re going to love this! The Yacht Club is one of the dog-friendly resorts on property, meaning that you can bring your furry friend with you on your Disney vacation . There are a fee extra fees associated with having this extra member in your group, and you do need to book in advance ((407) 939-7539). You can even have someone come hang out with your pup during the day while you’re at the parks! Make an Itinerary Determine what days you will be doing which activities before your trip. Especially with the park pass system , know which days will be park days (and which park you’ll be in) and which days you will do other things. This will help with packing as well, since you’ll know what outfits you need when. If you know you’re going to get up early for the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, maybe don’t plan a late night out on Monday. Also, try not to plan too many park days in a row. A day off in between will do you a world of good! Choose Daily Outfits Speaking of wardrobe, planning out your outfits for each day is a great idea. This makes packing easier, and also helps to coordinate the family for photo opportunities. I even like to divide particular outfits into bags, labeled for the day I’m going to wear them. I know it seems excessive, but believe me, it helps with organization. These tips are particularly good with kids, as it simplifies packing and getting ready during your stay at the Disney Yacht Club! Don’t forget to look at the itinerary you made! If you’re having a special dinner or hitting a particular park, that will help remind you of special outfits and items you want to pack. Special Celebrations When you book, be sure to specify if you’re having a celebration during your stay! A birthday , anniversary, honeymoon – any celebration will be marked by special decorations in your room. Since the celebration styles tend to be themed along with the resort, you’ll end up with your own fun sea décor to go along with whatever you are already celebrating! This is one of those tips that will add memorable magic to your Disney Yacht Club experience. Pack a Pool Bag Especially if I’m driving to the resort, I like to pack a separate bag with my pool items. That includes swimsuit, sunscreen, and extra clothes. This is so that, if the room isn’t ready when we arrive, I can head to the bathroom, change into my swim gear, and enjoy the pool while I wait. Especially with such an awesome pool as Stormalong Bay, you don’t waste any of the time you could be poolside! Pack a Cover-up Along the same lines, you should plan to bring some sort of swim cover up or “over clothes” to wear back from the pool. After using the resort towels, the expectation is that you will return them before exiting the pool area. Unless you bring your own towel, that means you won’t have one to wrap around yourself for the walk back to your room. That’s where having a cover up, or even just a dedicated pool t-shirt and shorts, can be nice. You won’t feel quite so exposed as you walk back through your resort. The Disney Yacht Club is a decent size, so this is one of the tips you’ll be glad you remembered! Know Your Route For those driving to the resort, make sure you know exactly what route you need to take to get to Disney Yacht Club. While many of us depend on the GPS, occasionally the generated directions take you to the wrong places on Disney property. One of my go-to tips is to check the map ahead of time to be sure you’re headed to the right place, in this case the Disney Yacht Club. You also don’t want to pull into the Beach Club by mistake! Get the App, Get the Map The My Disney Experience app has become a crucial component to any Walt Disney World vacation, from purchasing tickets and making dining reservations to obtaining a coveted Rise of the Resistance boarding pass. This app is important at your resort as well, as you can use it for as a map to navigate the resort. Most of the resort amenities are on the backside of the resort, so you wouldn’t necessarily see them as soon as you walk in. Places like restaurants and shopping are also spread out, so it’s good to have that visual to help guide you. Plan Rainy Day Fun This resort is a fabulous place to explore, so you should make a few activities for your kiddos in case of rain. Bingo, scavenger hunts, and photo journals are all great options for a day stuck inside. You can find some online, make your own, or ask for a scavenger hunt from the Front Desk. The Disney Yacht Club Cast Members might also have some tips of how to make the most of rainy day! Rainy days are also perfect opportunities to check out the Beach Club as well, since the resorts are right next to one another! Setting Sail – Tips for Enjoying the Disney Yacht Club Online check-in. One of the first things you should do when you arrive is check in. You can actually use the My Disney Experience app to do this weeks ahead of time. However, I suggest waiting until your flight comes in or you’re driving onto Disney property. From there, you can check back periodically to see if you have been assigned your room. Until then, hang at the pool! Prevent Soda Spending – Get a Refillable Mug With the creation of the Disney Dining Plan , resort guests can purchase a refillable mug for all self-service beverages at their resort. Whether you have the plan or not, you can buy the mug for $19.99 (sometimes more for specialty mugs). A regular soda at Disney World is $3.99, and if you drink two sodas a day for a five-day vacation, that comes out to $40! With the mug, you can save lot of money on nonalcoholic drinks (soda, juice, coffee, etc.) by refilling instead of buying a new drink. The free refills are only good for the length of your stay, but as the mugs change in design from time to time, they make great souvenirs. One of my tips is to fill the mug with coffee when you’re leaving the Disney Yacht Club on the way to the park, and then rise it out and use it for water later. The refills don’t work in the parks, but if you bring a soda bottle or another beverage you can use the mug then. You can often get seasonal refill mugs as well at prime times like Halloween and Christmas or for special anniversaries. A cool insulted Star Wars mug is also available for a bit extra. Where is the Mug? Stop in the Market at the Ale & Compass to grab your refill mug…and get it filled while you’re there! If for some reason you can’t find it, Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar & Grill, and the Beach Club Marketplace all have it. Refill stations are outside Hurricane Hanna’s and at the Beach Club Marketplace, although we recommend the first if you’re at the pool. You can also stop in the Market to get your mug refilled. Right now, guests are not permitted to fill their own mugs, but a Cast Member will be happy to get it filled for you! Rent a Boat Right outside the Yacht Club is the Bayside Marina, where you can rent boats of varying sizes by the half hour. On a day you’re not going to the parks, this is a great family activity! Cruise around Crescent Lake, taking in the sights from a different view, and get some amazing pictures. Your kiddos (12 and older) can even captain the Sea Raycers, my personal favorite growing up. Walking to Epcot is by far the quickest way to get there, and it is faster than the bus. International Gateway, Epcot’s back entrance, is right next store to the Beach Club. Yes, there is a bus to Epcot, but in the time it would take to walk to the bus stop you would already be in the park! It’s understandable that you might choose to take other transportation to Hollywood Studios, but you can also walk there. I would recommend it, at least at the beginning of the day, because it is the least busy route. On your way back, you can also take a boat or the Disney’s Skyliner for a leisurely ride. Bus Stop is out Front There’s only one Disney transportation bus stop at the Yacht Club, located right out in front of the lobby. Just go to the left of the main entrance, past the car loop, and you’ll find the stop. The only downside is if you’re staying a little ways from the lobby, you’ll need to make time to walk to the bus stop. The Beach Club has its own stop, so make sure when you’re coming back that you get off at the right one! Both the Yacht & Beach Clubs share a bus to and from the parks, so it’s important that you pay attention to the stop. Ride the Monorail Another great transportation alternative is the Epcot monorail. This line runs from Epcot to the Ticket and Transportation Center, and from there you can hop a ride to the Magic Kingdom. It is about a fifteen-minute monorail ride, but that’s roughly the same as a bus ride. It’s a nice change of pace, and definitely more convenient if you have a stroller or a wheelchair in your group. Besides, who doesn’t love a good monorail ride? Use Your Own Car Drove your own car? Use it! Since you have to pay to park at the resorts, you might as well taken advantage of having your own vehicle. As you’re already paying a daily parking fee, you do not have to pay the fee again at the parks! With this in mind, I always suggest taking your own car. It is the fastest and most dependable way to get anywhere, especially at the end of a park day. You can always use the Disney transportation to take a quick jaunt back to your resort if you don’t want to lose your parking space…just remember where you left your car! Take a Break One of the biggest mistake people make on their Disney vacation is pushing too hard. Even adults need to take a breather, so don’t be afraid to take a break. Especially if you’re at Epcot or Hollywood Studios, you are so close that you won’t lost much time travelling. The proximity of the Yacht Club to these parks makes it easy to get back quickly, so you won’t lose time on travel. In the summer, Florida is hot . Everyone in your group, from toddlers to grown-ups, will be glad for the chance to go for a swim or just be in the AC for a little while. This tip is particularly useful if you’re planning to go to the park in the evening, as you can recharge a bit before a late night. Explore the Boardwalk The boardwalk joins all the Epcot resorts in this area, as well as connecting to the walkway over to the Swan and Dolphin . Forming a loop, you can check out all the fun carnival activities over on the BoardWalk side, or just get in some good exercise! It’s an easy way to check out all the different resorts in your area, giving you something to do on your day off from the parks. There’s also tons of delicious food at the BoardWalk , if you’re looking for something different to try. I know the Yacht & Beach Clubs have amazing food, but if you’re on a ten-day vacation you might want to check out some of the other options. Use. The. Pool. Stormalong Bay is, without a doubt, one of the top three pool complexes in Disney World. Much better and you’d have to be at a water park! Heated water, incredible shipwreck slide, sandy bottom, and a lazy river? Come on, it’s amazing! Not only that, but the pool area is huge , spreading between the Yacht and Beach Clubs like a beach paradise. I recommend spending at least one day at this pool. It may seem like a long time, but trust me, you’ll be glad you did. Between the slide, the whirlpools, lazy river, and amazing dining options, you’ll be amazed at how quickly the time flies. Keep Your MagicBand with You Always make sure everyone in your group always wears their MagicBand. You should be doing this anyway, as wearing it is the best way not to lose it, but you definitely want to do it at the Yacht and Beach Clubs. When you go to Stormalong Bay, you’ll need to scan in, and at peak times a Cast Member may check to be sure you’re Yacht Club guests. As Stormalong Bay is so popular, plenty of other resort guests (and some not resort guests!) try to sneak into this pool area. To prevent this, guests use their MagicBands to prove that they are staying at the Yacht Club. I f a Cast Member asks to scan your band, please don’t be offended. These procedures are there to make sure the pool you’re paying to use isn’t taken over by outside guests. Arrive Early, Arrive Together! Again, this is a popular pool area. If you’re planning to hang out at Stormalong Bay, you and your whole group need to get there in the morning when the pool opens. You could also try to hit the pool at a time when people are leaving in the late afternoon. You can’t save seats at any Disney pool, and that almost goes double for a popular pool like Stormalong Bay. With that in mind, don’t plan to send one person down to hold on to a space for ten. Also, if you’re using the space consistently, that’s fine, but make sure you’re there. Cast Members will remove resort towels that sit too long on vacant chairs, so just be aware of your space. Sorry, No Pool Rafts! This is a rule at all Disney pools with lifeguards, but even more strictly enforced at a popular destination like Stormalong Bay. With so many people in the pool at once, it is important that the lifeguard as an un-obstructed view of all swimmers. Life vests and puddle jumpers are allowed, but any sort of floatation device that isn’t attached the swimmer’s body isn’t permitted. If you’re concerned that your floaty wouldn’t be allowed, just use one of the life vests provided at the pool. I point this out for two reasons: One, as beach-like as this pool is, it’s still a pool. Again, the lifeguards have to be able to see everyone, and large floats prevent this. Two, with the lazy river, guests might be tempted to think that this rule is suspended for that area. That is incorrect. You can borrow a Beach Club pool noodle or clear inner tube for floating along the current, but you need to leave your personal floats in your room. Need Quiet? Try a Leisure Pool Both the Yacht Club and Beach Club have their own leisure pools separate from Stormalong Bay. The Beach Club Villas also has a pool for their guests (although any Beach Club guest can use it). If you need a little quiet, or want a change of scenery from Stormalong Bay, the leisure pools can be a great option. All guests of both resorts can use any of the leisure pools. I suggest finding the leisure pool closest to your room, and use that. Definitely go to Stormalong Bay at least once, but at other resorts I know I’ll forgo the main themed pool for the convenience of a closer leisure pool. Don’t Worry about a Towel Disney resorts provide pool towels to their guests, so don’t worry about bringing your own! You can of course, but sometimes it’s nice to have one less item to carry. Even if you do bring your own, grab a resort towel anyway. That way, yours is nice and dry when you want to bundle up for the journey back to your room. You also can borrow life vests at the Disney pools, so you can save room in the suitcase and leave the puddle jumper at home. Again, if you’re more comfortable with your own, that’s fine. However, as someone who often flies, I appreciate the fact that I don’t need these bulky items! Lunch at the Pool Even if you bring your own pool snacks, there are plenty of food and beverage options if you want something more substantial. If you’re hanging out for the whole day, it can be nice to split a hot meal while you take a break from swimming. The Beaches & Cream quick service window is a great option, as is Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill. At Hurricane Hanna’s, we recommend the seafood roll with homemade chips, while you can’t go wrong with a burger from Beaches & Cream. Of course, if you want to just have a sundae for lunch, we won’t judge you either! Keep Off the Beach There are plenty of signs and fences to remind you, but the beach itself is off limits. You’re in Florida and those gators are not the happy “zipa-dee-do-da” kind. The warning signs are there for a reason, so respect them for your own safety. It is a bit disappointing, as in years past you could lounge on the beach, but again the rules are there for your protection. You used to be able to swim in the lake too, but that doesn’t mean it was a good idea! No Towels on the Balcony In order to preserve the sophisticated look of the Yacht Club, guests cannot hang their towels out on the balconies. This is true at all Disney resorts, but is more strictly enforced at the deluxe resorts in order to preserve the aesthetic. While you don’t have to pack a beach towel, as the resort provides them, if you do bring your own towel plan to hang it up in your room. For the resort towels, you should return them before leaving the pool anyway. Indulge at the Yachtsman Steakhouse Fitting with the classy vibe of the resort, the Yachtsman Steakhouse is perfect for a date night or special treat. Decadent New England cuisine brings you mouth-watering steaks and succulent seafood, all perfectly seasoned to bring out the best flavors. Those dining as a pair may enjoy the Chef’s Offerings for two – a prime porterhouse meal or chilled seafood tower. Both are on the expensive side, but are well worth it. The intimacy of sharing your meal is also perfect for a romantic evening! Dress the Part When you go to the Yachtsman, make sure you follow the dress code. A few restaurants around Disney World require a certain level of dress to maintain the atmosphere. These dress codes are not suggestions – you could be turned away from the restaurant if you are not dressed appropriately. Don’t risk it, make sure you’re prepared! Besides, if you’re going to a nice place, don’t you want the excuse to get dolled up? Wonderful World of Wine The second Wednesday of every month, the Yachtsman hosts a wine club, giving guests the chance to sample wines from California, Italy, France, Chile, Australia and more. Learn about where the wines are made, the climates of the vineyards, and the specialized winemaking processes of each location. Small plates are offered to pair with the wines, bringing out the flavor of both the wine and the food. Guests must be 21 years or older and provide a valid ID. This is a popular experience, so be sure to call (407) 824-1391 to secure a spot! Breakfast at the Ale & Compass While it is open for dinner as well, you have to try the breakfast at the Ale & Compass Restaurant ! The other signature restaurant at the Yacht Club, these divine dishes are the perfect way to start your day. While the menu isn’t extensive, it doesn’t need to be. These offerings are rich, delicious, and cover a variety of tastes. Our favorites are the Dark Chocolate Waffle and Salted Caramel-Apple French Toast, both of which come with a side of breakfast meat. You’ll definitely want to take a walk around the boardwalk after this breakfast! Make it Quick at the Market The Market at the Ale & Compass is your quick-stop location at the Disney Yacht Club, perfect for a grab-and-go meal or other conveniences. This is a great option for an early morning park day or departure, as you can pick up a meal and be on your way. If you want to sit and eat, there’s a decent amount of seating right next to the Market. The Market is also where you can find souvenirs and Yacht Club specific swag! Use Mobile Order Skip the line and order your counter service meals on your app! Whether you’re in the parks or just picking up pizza on the boardwalk, Mobile Order is an ideal way to get your food without having to wait. You also can find more customizations on the app, which helps you to get the food just the way you want it. If you’re going to the Market to grab a quick meal, particularly if you’re really grabbing and going, Mobile Order is a must. Light Dinner at the Lounge When you’re planning to spend an evening at the park, you may not want a heavy meal. It’s also possible to get literally weighed down by all the delicious Disney food. With that in mind, you might want to check out the Ale & Compass Lounge for dinner. Upscale pub food is the perfect quick meal, yet the portions are just right for something a bit lighter. Two different flatbread choices will leave you feeling satisfied without being stuffed, and there’s even a burger available if you’re worried about being hungry later. Big Breakfasts and Parks Days Don’t Mix I know it sounds like a great plan to do the character breakfast at Cape May Café before you head to Epcot, but trust me, it isn’t. First of all, most of the breakfast reservations you’ll be able to get are a good hour or two after you would want to be in the park. Even with the earliest reservation, you’re likely to get into the parks well after 10:00am, which is a late start. Second, these wonderful, delicious, sumptuous breakfasts are going to slow you down. You’re much more likely to want to nap than hike around Epcot afterwards. Finally, if you have somewhere to be after the meal, you’re going to be tempted to rush through it. That’s not fair to you (who’s paying for it!) or your family. Slow down, enjoy yourself, and don’t plan a park day on a signature breakfast day. Don’t Overeat In general, there is a temptation to each waaaaay too much food when you’re in Disney. I get it, there’s amazing food everywhere! When the dining plans return, the need to eat to maximize your investment is even worse. However, you’re going to regret it if you overdo it. Find simple ways to reduce your meals, like choosing a lighter option or eating at a lounge instead of a table service. For the snacks, bring your own, or choose something like an apple or granola bar instead of that massive Mickey rice crispy treat. You’ll enjoy your time so much more if you don’t gorge yourself! Go to Beaches & Cream! Beaches & Cream is one of my favorite stops during a Disney trip, and after you go, you’ll understand why! Themed like a 1950s burger and soda shop, Beaches & Cream has plenty of fun nostalgia…with the delicious food to back it up. Beaches & Cream has amazing sundaes, shakes, and specialty desserts, but the crowning glory is the Kitchen Sink. Served in an actual sink-shaped bowl, eight scoops of ice cream come covered in all the toppings you can imagine, as well as a full can of whipped cream! More recently, there have been variations on the Kitchen Sink, but the original version is certainly a remarkable sight. Make a reservation for an inside table, or walk up to the window to get something to go. Sweet, savory, or a bit of both, you can’t go wrong with Beaches & Cream. Sit on Your Balcony As almost all the rooms have a balcony or patio, you should make good use of it! The views are beautiful, especially looking out over the boardwalk. Garden views are particularly peaceful, getting a little piece of nature in the midst of the resort. Sit out in the morning and enjoy a coffee, or watch the sun set over the lake as the evening begins to cool off. If you’re traveling with kids and you’re all in one room, the balcony is especially nice. You can have some quiet time in the evening without waking your sleeping kiddos, while enjoying one of the features of your resort. Homeward Bound – Hope to Sea You Soon! Pack the night before. It may be the last thing you feel like doing, particularly if you spent your last day at the park, but you’ll be glad you did in the morning. Packing ahead of time means less scramble, and you will be less likely to leave anything behind in the room. Leave out your outfit for the next day and your essentials, but get everything else ready to go. If you have young kids, make sure you know the location of all their items. Your departure will be much smoother, and you will be less stressed, with this one big to-do item checked off your list. Have Breakfast! You might think there isn’t enough time for a meal, especially if you have a flight to catch. However, if you plan ahead, there will be enough time for you to eat before you head out, and we suggest that you do. Heading away from Walt Disney World on an empty stomach not only will make your departure harder, but will most likely make your whole party miserable (especially the kids). The Markey opens at 7:00am, but if that isn’t early enough for you, consider getting some snacks the night before to hold you over until you get to the airport. If you’re driving yourself, at least get a grab-and-go item or snack to tide yourself over. Check Out is at Eleven, but You Don’t Have to Leave! Just because the checkout time is at 11:00am, that doesn’t make it your departure time. Even if you have a flight, the front desk will hold your suitcases until you’re ready to leave. If you drove yourself, just take your luggage out to your car. After all, you can leave at your own pace. From there, you can enjoy the amenities of the resort for the rest of the day! This is nice if you don’t have far to travel or you’re transitioning between phases of your vacation. No need to rush away if you don’t have to do so! Fabulous Photos – Pictures You Won’t Want to Miss! Throughout this resort area, there are plenty of gorgeous photo opportunities for you and your family. Whether you want to just take in the scenery or plan your next Christmas card, take advantage of these gorgeous photo spots! The Lighthouse I love this spot at the Yacht Club. Looking out over the lake, the lighthouse is an iconic Yacht Club image, and is especially pretty at night. Take a picture of the whole scene, or have a family photo shoot at its base. This is another one of those photos you might want to get from the lake if you rent a boat! Even if you’re not at the Yacht Club to get married, the gazebo makes a lovely place for some sweet pictures. It’s a public space, so unless there’s a wedding happening there, you’re free to use it! While you can’t go out on the beach, there’s still some great spots to get nice pictures. Position yourself to get the shipwreck slide in the background, or the BoardWalk resort. At night when the BoardWalk is all lit up makes for a fantastic scenery shot! On the Bridge Over by Epcot, there is a bridge that connects the BoardWalk side to the Yacht & Beach side. You can get fabulous shots of all three resorts from here, not to mention some fun family poses. Robert Brault once said “life is like sailing – you can use wind to go in any direction.” I hope that one day life’s wind will blow you in the direction of the Yacht Club! Grace Hoyos, Staff Writer Grace is a life-long lover of all things Disney, particularly the parks at Walt Disney World. She is also an avid Disney Cruise Line enthusiast who regularly dreams of the white sands of Castaway Cay. Grace loves the fact that her Disney trips give her time to spend with her family, enjoy incredible food, and try new experiences. 333 IMAGES Disney Yacht Club Resort Amenities A Disney Cruise Line Online Check-In Cheat Sheet Disney World Online Check-In Disney World Online Check-In Our Guide to Disney's Yacht Club Resort Review of Disney's Yacht Club Resort VIDEO Disney Yacht Club 2016 cape may minnie mouse Touring Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney BoardWalk and riding a boat! 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Disney's Yacht Club Resort Disney's Yacht Club Resort. 3,076 reviews. NEW AI Reviews Summary. #106 of 374 hotels in Orlando. 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830. Visit hotel website. 1 (407) 939-1936. Write a review. Check availability. Disney World Online Check-In The standard check-in time for Walt Disney World Resort hotels is 3:00 pm for a regular room. For Disney Deluxe Villas the check-in time is 4:00 pm. Using Disney's Online Check-In service doesn't mean that you an earlier check-in time. There are no early check-ins in Disney World Hotels that are scheduled. Disney's Yacht Club Resort Guide Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m. Disney's Yacht Club Resort is a Deluxe Disney resort, located within easy walking distance of Epcot's International Gateway entrance and of the BoardWalk's entertainment and dining venues. The Yacht Club Resort is elegant, with nautical theming reminiscent of the Nantucket in the 1880s. Disney's Yacht Club Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407. (407) 934-7000. Valet and Complimentary Self-Parking Available. Get Directions. Deluxe Resort. EPCOT Resort Area. 2978 Reviews. Guests at Disney's Yacht Club Resort enjoy such amenities as concierge services and complimentary transportation around Walt Disney World Resort. Room Rates at Disney's Yacht Club Resort Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake. 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 4 Queen Beds. Sleeps up to 8 Adults. We are unable to show rates at this time. Please try again or check back later. Check Availability. View interactive maps of the Disney World resort hotels. Yacht Club Fact Sheet Check-in is at 3pm. Upon arrival head to the front desk to check-in. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available until 3pm, but you can request Early Check-in when you do Online Check-in. Yacht Club Lobby. Check-out time is 11am. Express Check-out is available to all guests paying with a credit card, arrange for this service at check-in. A ... WDW Prior to your arrival, begin your check-in to go directly to your room using the My Disney Experience App. To begin Online Check-in: Open the My Disney Experience App and tap the three lines at the bottom of the screen. Choose, "Future Plans" to see your resort Reservation. Select your resort reservation and tap "Start Check-In Now.". Disney's Yacht Club Resort The Yacht Club's nautical beach theme includes model ships and antique navigation instruments. The Resort's best features are its top-rated pool, walking paths to EPCOT and the Studios, and Skyliner access. Cost Range. $598 - $4,093. Resort Check In and Check Out Times What are the Disney Resort hotel check-in and check-out times? A: The check-in time is 3:00 PM for Disney Resort hotels and 4:00 PM for Disney Deluxe Villas. The check-out time is 11:00 AM. View a complete list of the Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort. Direct-to-Room Service. If you're using the Direct-to-Room service, you can ... Review of Disney's Yacht Club Resort August 1, 2023. In this post, we'll review Disney's Yacht Club Resort, a deluxe resort at Disney World situated in the Boardwalk area between Epcot and Hollywood Studios. We'll cover everything you need to know, from pricing to transportation to special perks. Read on to learn all about Yacht Club at Disney World! How to get the Disney World resort room you want Another perk to online check-in: Disney is starting to implement a system where people who check-in online can bypass the front desk and go straight to their room (this will be fully rolled out by mid-March 2015, except for Ft. Wilderness). ... Yacht Club online request options (choose up to 2) Corner Room: Upper Floor: Near Elevator: Ground ... Yacht Club Resort (map & room layouts) Address & Phone Number. 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard. Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407. (407) 934-7000. View Yacht Club Resort Maps. 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. Checking In at Disney's Yacht Club Resort Join us as we check in to Disney's Yacht Club Resort! We share a room tour, explore around the resort, and finish the evening with cocktails at Ale and Compa... 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