In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 8: Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Today, we take a look at the Beach Club's sister resort in Disney's Yacht Club Resort in our final in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts. Disney's Yacht Club Resort opened two weeks earlier than the Beach Club on November 5, 1990. This resort is slightly larger than the Beach Club being 5-stories and consist of 630 rooms. Here is the overview on Disney World's website for the Yacht Club:

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina. Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 



Room Rates and Types:

As stated above Disney's Yacht Club Resort is a 5-story 630 room resort with each room having a balcony with two deck chairs. The average room at the Yacht Club Resort is 380 sq. feet. There are of course standard rooms, club level room, as well as suites. The amenities for the standard rooms at Disney's Yacht Club Resort are: a hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, internet with free Wi-Fi service, telephone with voice mail, and an iron and ironing board. 

Standard View Room at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

There are three different views for standard rooms to choose from: standard view, garden or woods view, or lagoon or pool view. The Standard View rooms start at $356/night and have views of either the garden, rooftop, or parking area. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has bed choices of 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, a king bed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

The Garden or Woods View rooms start at $379/night with views of the garden. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has a choice of 2 queens, 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed a twin-size sleeper sofa, or a kingbird and a daybed. The final choice is a Lagoon or Pool View room which begin at $443/night and has views of Crescent Lake or the Quiet Pool. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and have a choice of either 2 queen beds, 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, a king bed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

Lagoon or Pool View w/Club Level Services at Disney's Yacht Club

All three views are also available with club level services at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. The amenities in these rooms as well as the deluxe room and the 2-bedroom suite are: evening turndown, complimentary fax assistance, complimentary health club access, complimentary newspapers in the Club Level Lounge, secured key access to the club level lounge with refreshments being served from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, and all standard room amenities plus a dvd player.

A Standard View room at Club Level begins at $536/night with views of garden, rooftop, or parking area. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and have choices of 2 queen beds and a daybed, 2 queen beds, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, or a king bed. The Garden View-Club Level rooms begin at $543/night with a view of the garden. The rooms sleeps up to 4 adults and has choice of a king bed, 2 queen beds, or 2 queen beds and a daybed. The Lagoon or Pool View-Club Level rooms begin at $634/night with views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons. The rooms sleep up to 4 adults with choices of either a king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 queen beds and a daybed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

2-Bedroom Suite at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

The Deluxe Rooms with Club Level Access begin at $686/night with views of Stormalong Bay. These rooms sleep up to 4 adults and have 2 queen beds. The 2-Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access room rates begin at $1,499/night and has views of either Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake. The suites sleep up to 4 adults and have 2 king beds.

Dining: 

At Disney's Yacht Club Resort many of the dining experiences at the resort are shared with its sister resort in the Beach Club Resort. Dining here as described on the Disney World website as savoring a breakfast buffet, a poolside lunch, or a mouthwatering steak at this lakeside resort that will recall the timeless charm of a New England yacht club. Your main dining choices at the resort are: fine/signature dining, casual dining, lounges, 24-hour room service. Character dining and quick service are also available next door at Disney's Beach Club Resort.

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is your fine/signature dining experience at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Here you can savor top of the line steaks, fresh seafood, and more at this family-friendly, New England-style steakhouse. Guests are asked to adhere to a dress code. Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sports coats are optional. Women may wear capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans, or dress shorts. 

Captain's Grille at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Character Dining is available next door at the Beach Club at Cape May Cafe. For a casual dining experience like no other look no further than the Captain's Grille. Here you will be able to dine on American seafood classics in this nautical setting that will make you feel like your at an old-fashioned New England yacht club. Other casual dining experiences are available at Disney's Beach Club with the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and Cape May Cafe. There are no quick services at the Yacht Club, but guests can go next door to the Beach Club to enjoy the Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's Grill.

There are two lounges at Disney's Yacht Club Resort choose between either the Ale & Compass Lounge or the Crew's Cup Lounge. A third lounge is available at Disney's Beach Club with their exclusive lounge in Martha's Vineyard. There is also 24-hour room service available at Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

Disney's Yacht Club Resort shares Stormalong Bay its 3-acre water wonderland with the Beach Club. It also shares it's 3 quiet pools with its sister resort. Here we will list all the other recreation and amenities at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course
• Pirate Adventure Cruise for young pirates ages 4-12
• Sandcastle Club, an indoor activity center for children ages 3-12 (cost - $15)
• Movies under the stars
• Motorized Boat Rentals
• Fishing
• Tennis and Volleyball courts
• Jogging Trails
• 24-hour Playground
• Lafferty Place Arcade

Amenities available at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

• Disney Bus and Boat Transportation
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Complimentary Parking as well as Valet Parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• A 24-hour ATM as well as banking at front desk or concierge available to exchange foreign currencies
• Business Center
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Disney Meetings
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery & Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Spa & Fitness available at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness

This ends our in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts and our look at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Tune in the future for in-depth look at both moderate, value, campgrounds, and other resorts available on Walt Disney World property and the resorts at Disneyland. As always I end with the words from a famous mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."