Disney Yacht Club Resort

Disney Yacht Club is the second resort at Walt Disney World from the perspective of luxury conditions.

A late 1800 seaside resort is what comes to mind when seeing Disney Yacht Club Resort. It opened in Nov 1990.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The nautical theme is sustained by items such as the lighthouse, the shingled exterior, the blue and white awnings, the hardwood floors, the brass accents, the giant globe in the lobby.

Rooms are also in keeping with the marine theme - the beds (with steering wheels), the bed covers, the colors (white, blue, red).

Location

The Resort is located in the Epcot area, along the shore of Crescent Lake, opposite the Boardwalk Resort and Swan and Dolphin. The resort shares restaurants and recreational facilities with The Beach Club.

Address:

1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830, USA

Phone:(407) 934-7000

Fax: (407) 934-3450

Nearby attractions:

  • The Magic Kingdom
  • Epcot, MGM, Disneys Animal Kingdom
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Disney Pleasure Island
  • River Country Water Park
  • Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Hotel

  • Check in: 3PM
  • Check out: 11AM

    • Rating

    • Four Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Four stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • Three stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    • Children's activity center
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Two outdoor, heated pools with waterslide.
    • Children's pool available
    • White sand beach.
    Gym/Spa:
    • Spa, fitness center
    Outdoor activities:
    • Sports, swimming, sauna, whirlpools, rental boats, water mice, etc Fee: fishing, massage. The access to the game room and the health club is paid.
    Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:
    • Available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Free within Disney complex, fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
    • Bus to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Water parks, and Downtown Disney.
    • Walk to Epcot, MGM Studios, Swan, Dolphin and Disney's BoardWalk.
    • Boat to MGM & Epcot.
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking, valet parking $6
    Pets:
    • Allowed, $9 a night
    Business center:
    • Available
    Equipment rental:
    • Audio-visual equipment
    • Cell phone/mobile rental
    • Computer rental
    Medical assistance:
    • Available

    Rooms

    • 635 rooms
    • 483 -- two queen-sized beds
    • 56 -- one king-sized bed
    • 20 suites

    Room categories:

    • Standard Rooms
      • 380 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 5 people
    • Concierge rooms
      • Amenities: bathrobes, private check-in and -out, additional services, turndown service, lounge
    • Suites
      • Maximum occupancy: 4-8 persons
      • Junior suite -- 2 queen-size beds and 1 daybed:
        • 654 square-feet
        • Armoire, small table and chairs, extra-large balcony, daybed, coffee table, small sitting area
      • Turret suite -- two-bedroom suite:
        • 1,160 square feet
        • Living area - sofa, chairs, entertainment armoire, stand-up balcony
      • Vice Presidential -- two-bedroom suite:
        • 1,375 square feet
        • Kitchen and sitting area
      • Admiral -- two-bedroom suite:
        • 1,636 square feet
        • Living area and kitchenette, three balconies, marble foyer, two living areas (one turreted), fireplace.
      • Presidential -- two-bedroom suite:
        • 2,374 square feet
        • Living area and kitchenette, three balconies, marble foyer, two living areas (one turreted), fireplace, whirlpool tub.

    There are nonsmoking rooms.

    Standard room amenities:

    • Two queen-size beds, one king-size bed
    • Table and chairs
    • Air conditioning, ceiling fan
    • Telephone
    • Voice mail, data port
    • Housekeeping -- daily
    • Room service -- 24 hours
    • Hair dryer
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Minibar
    • Television
    • Clock radio
    • Morning paper – daily

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on a fee
    • Microwaves -- on a fee
    • Internet access -- surcharge
    • Coffee makers
    • Cribs
    • Massage -- available in room
    • Wake-up calls

    Informative price list:

    • Standard Guest Rooms: $294-$525
    • Concierge Guest Rooms: $435-$680
    • Suites: $540-$2,165

    Dining

    Yacht Club Galley -- New England themed restaurant, casual dining.

    • Hours: Breakfast, lunch
    • Breakfast buffet: pancakes, French toast, bacon, eggs. Lunch: salads, sandwiches, burgers etc.

    Yachtsman Steakhouse fine dining

    • Hours: dinner
    • Beef, seafood and poultry specialties.

    Crew's Cup Lounge

    • Hours: evenings
    • Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

    Character dining: available

    Strong points. Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Luxury: the resort is the second after the Grand Floridian.
    • Great recreational options: garden and landscaping tours, cruises (Breathless Fireworks Cruise), visit to the Pearl Factory, storytelling (Yacht Club’s Store).
    • Great location: close to Epcot, MGM. At BoardWalk, Swan or Dolphin you can find more dining and recreation options.
    • Close to The Beach Club: this means more dining and recreation options.
    • Swimming pool: among the best. There is also a mini water park - Stormalong Bay.
    • Character meal onsite.

    Minuses

    • Price: rooms can be rather expensive.
    • Transportation: no direct transport to the main entrance at Epcot.
    • Dining: no food court.