Yacht Club Resort

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

The Yacht Club 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 is elegant, with nautical themeing, 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 décor 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.

The Yacht Club, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.

Resort Refurbishment:
None at this time.

Resort Theme:

The Yacht Club is a nautical themed resort reminiscent of the Nantucket in the 1880's.

Resort Rooms:

This resort’s 621 rooms have standard, garden, pool or water views.
Standard rooms have either two queen beds and a daybed or one queen bed and a twin sleeper.
Club concierge-level rooms are also available.
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
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today delivery (Mon-Fri)
High Speed Internet (fee)
High Speed Internet Wireless (fee) available in resort common areas

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

Resort Rates:

2009 Rates

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard View (5) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Water or Pool View (5) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Garden View - Regatta Club (5) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Lagoon View - Regatta Club (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25
Value Jan 1-15	$335	$410	$460	$545
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$355	$430	$480	$565
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$335	$410	$460	$545
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$475	$550	$620	$710
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$455	$530	$600	$690
	$475	$550	$620	$710
Easter April 4 - 18	$475	$550	$620	$710
Regular Apr. 19 - July 2	$380	$465	$525	$610
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$400	$485	$545	$630
Regular July 6 - July 18	$380	$480	$520	$635
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$335	$410	$460	$545
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$380	$480	$520	$635
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$400	$485	$545	$630
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$335	$410	$460	$545
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$510	$575	$675	$760
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$530	$595	$695	$780

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

 

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Junior Suite - Regatta Club (4)	Turret Suite - Regatta Club (8)	2 Bedroom Suite - Regatta Club (4)	Commodore VP Suite - Regatta Club (6)
Value Jan 1-15	$610	$1,310	$1,350	$1,400
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$630	$1,330	$1,370	$1,420
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$610	$1,310	$1,350	$1,400
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$785	$1,625	$1,675	$1,730
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$765	$1,605	$1,655	$1,710
	$785	$1,625	$1,675	$1,730
Easter April 4 - 18	$785	$1,625	$1,675	$1,730
Regular Apr. 19 - July 2	$685	$1,435	$1,480	$1,540
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$705	$1,455	$1,350	$1,400
Regular July 6 - July 18	$685	$1,435	$1,480	$1,540
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$610	$1,310	$1,350	$1,400
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$685	$1,435	$1,480	$1,540
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$705	$1,455	$1,500	$1,560
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$610	$1,310	$1,350	$1,400
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$910	$1,875	$1,925	$1,960
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$930	$1,895	$1,945	$1,980

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

 

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Presidential Suite - Regatta Club (6)	Admiral Suite - Regatta Club (6)	Captain's Deck Suite - Regatta Club (6)
Value Jan 1-15	$1,800	$1,800	$1,935
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$1,820	$1,820	$1,955
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$1,800	$1,800	$1,935
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$2,210	$2,210	$2,385
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$2,190	$2,190	$2,365
	$2,210	$2,210	$2,385
Easter April 4 - 18	$2,210	$2,210	$2,385
Regular Apr. 19 - July 2	$1,995	$1,995	$2,150
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$2,015	$2,015	$2,170
Regular July 6 - July 18	$1,995	$1,995	$2,150
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$1,800	$1,800	$1,935
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$1,995	$1,995	$2,150
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$2,015	$2,015	$2,170
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$1,800	$1,800	$1,935
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$2,485	$2,505	$2,705
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$2,505	$2,525	$2,725

2010 Rates

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

Resort Dining:

Captain's Grille 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 Cut lounge serves drinks and snacks.

In-Room Dining is available 24 hours a day:
Room Service Breakfast Menu
Room Service All Day Menu
Room Service Dinner Menu
Room Service Kid's Menu
Room Service Bar Service Menu
Room Service Hospitality/Overnight/Amenities menu

Beach Club dining options:
Cape May Café is a Table Service buffet-style restaurant which 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.


BoardWalk dining opportunities are within easy walking distance:
Big River Grille & Brewing Works brewpub
ESPN Club sports café
Flying Fish (Signature Dining location)
Spoodles Mediterranean cuisine
Seashore Sweets for coffee, ice cream and candy
BoardWalk Bakery
BoardWalk Pizza Window

Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop and Hurricane Hannah's Grill for $12.99 plus tax.

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 required for use)
A ‘quiet’ pool
Seven whirlpool spas (hot tubs)
Children's playground
Lafferty Place Arcade
two lighted tennis courts
Bayside Marina boat rental
Water cruises
Fishing
Beach area
Volleyball (Beach Club)
Jogging trail around Crescent Lake
Disney movies in beach area on select nights
Periwig’s Beauty and Barber Shop- full-service salon
Ship Shape Health Club with workout equipment and massage/spa services (reservations: 407-938-3256)

Resort Shopping:

Beach Fittings and Fairings stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Yacht Club logo merchandise and general sundries.
Atlantic Wear & Wardrobe Emporium at the Beach Club is another shopping option. And the nearby BoardWalk has numerous shopping venues.

Resort Transportation:

Disney's bus service is available to the Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom, as well as Downtown Disney 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. The water launch stop is on the dock as you exit the main lobby toward Crescent Lake.

Transportation Times Between Yacht Club Resort and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom- 19 minutes by bus, 35 minute 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
Downtown Disney- 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

Resort Childcare:

Sandcastle Club
Hours: 4:30 pm to 12 midnight
Reservations: (407) WDW-DINE
Free play, arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, Disney movies, "play" kitchen and living room area, dolls and stuffed animals, arts and crafts, and much more!! Charge is $11 USD per hour per child, with a two-hour minimum.

Sandcastle Club provides a complimentary dinner for children that is available at 6:00 p.m., 7:00p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Club. Reservations required.

In-room child care is available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
The Yacht Club has full balconies on all their rooms; the Beach Club does not. - Angela

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
Ask for an upper level room facing the Boardwalk. The view during the day is so pretty with the lighthouse, Boardwalk activity and surrey carts passing by. At night, the Boardwalk is absolutely beautiful lit up and the view across the lake is something I never tire of. My husband and I spent alot of time on our balcony overlooking the lake and Boardwalk and just taking in the beauty of this part of the property. - Mary Mahnke

We explained we were traveling with our adult daughter with special needs, minor mobility issues, so close access to transportation was critical. YC accomadated us by putting us on the first floor, across from the boat launch to Epcot and MGM and less that 2 minute wald to the buses. - Debbie

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
Sitting on the patio facing the boardwalk and finding the little knooks to read and rest after a long day. - Debbie

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
Yachtsman Steakhouse is a very nice restaurant and my favorite in the Epcot resort area. My husband and I shared an anniversary dinner there and we were seated at a table by the window and we were able to see some of the Epcot fireworks from there! - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Families:
The mini golf course by the Swan/Dolphin is a nice walk from this hotel. This is one of the hotels that I think is the best since you can go to 2 parks on foot or by boat, walk to many different restaurants and even walk to a mini golf course. The only time we have ever boarded a bus when we stayed at this resort was to go to MK. That in itself, is a big seller for me as I'm not a big fan of the crowded busses!! - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
Get to the pool early! This pool is so popular and there are not enough chairs, so if possible, go early so that you all get chairs and take advantage of their wonderful pool and pool slide! - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Always ask for help without expecting the world to stop for you. I make our requests for whatever we need in the priority that is most important. Ground floor room, for example, not a lot of walking, when we get to the parks we take a lot of rests, but at the end of the day the meltdown can be brutal. Be polite not demading. And always understand that sometimes requests cannot be made. Be open to new suggestions, it might be better. Relax. - Debbie

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
Take the time to explore both the hotels and the Boardwalk area during your stay. Each morning we would walk over to the Boardwalk Bakery and share a bagel while watching the people who worked start the day at the Boardwalk. I'm not sure how long the walk is around the lake, but it is a nice walk and we go early in the morning and it is cool and very pleasant! Go have a tropical drink at the pool bar at the Boardwalk. They have some great specialty drinks (Ferris Wheel is my favorite) and the atmosphere there is very nice. The gift shop at the Yacht Club is one of my favorites. The nautical Mickey items are very nice! - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
Hurricane Hannah's has one of the best grilled chicken sandwiches I have eaten. The brewed iced tea is also excellent. While the restaurant closes at 6, we would go down and use our DDP "counter service restaurant" credit and get a grilled chicken sandwich, fresh brewed iced tea and chips and have it for lunch or sometimes we just saved it for dinner. - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
Schedule a massage, pedicure or manicure. Get a facial, use the gym, have a drink and appetizers in the bar, go on a boat ride. - Debbie

Updated August 4, 2009