Disney's Yacht Club Resort

“A Delightful First Stay — Yacht Club Club Level Exceeded Expectations”

My husband and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in late September 2025 for five nights, Club Level, and it was our first time staying at this resort. We typically stay at the monorail resorts, but for this trip—an adults-only getaway while we left the kids at home—we wanted to tr… more

My husband and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in late September 2025 for five nights, Club Level, and it was our first time staying at this resort. We typically stay at the monorail resorts, but for this trip—an adults-only getaway while we left the kids at home—we wanted to try something different and spend several relaxed days enjoying EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. Going in, we honestly expected it would be hard to top the Club Level experience we had earlier this summer at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where the cast members truly set the bar exceptionally high. We were so pleasantly surprised by how much we loved the Yacht Club. From start to finish, it was a charming, delightful stay, made truly special by exceptional cast members who genuinely cared and made every interaction memorable. The warmth, sincerity, kindness, and respect shown throughout the resort were outstanding. We could not have been more pleased with any aspect of our first Yacht Club stay. The Club Level experience exceeded our expectations. The food offerings were fantastic—both in quality and variety—and the service from the Club Level cast was attentive without ever feeling intrusive. While the lounge itself is smaller than some other Club Level lounges we’ve experienced on Disney property, it works beautifully. We never had trouble finding a table, and food was always plentiful, fresh, and well prepared. We especially enjoyed the small outdoor deck and terrace, which allowed for relaxed outdoor dining and was a great place to unwind. Mousekeeping was excellent and took wonderful care of our room throughout the stay. You can truly tell that each cast member takes pride in their role. From the moment you walk into the lobby and are warmly greeted, to every interaction across the resort, this was a 10/10 Disney experience for us. The resort grounds are perfectly maintained. Everything felt clean, fresh, and beautiful, and the upscale coastal theme is carried through thoughtfully and consistently. Our water-view room was spacious, with a fantastic view, good storage, and a warm, inviting feel. The beds and linens were extremely comfortable and contributed to a very restful stay. The location of the Yacht Club deserves every bit of praise it gets. We found it incredibly convenient—about a 5–6 minute walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway and an easy 15-minute walk to Hollywood Studios. Bus service to Magic Kingdom worked well, and for Animal Kingdom we opted for a quick $6 Uber after just missing a bus, which felt well worth it rather than waiting another 20 minutes. One final note: we were so impressed with our stay that we’ve already rebooked a second visit to the Yacht Club. On our upcoming trip, we’ll be bringing our two daughters, and we can’t wait for them to experience Disney in a new way at such a high-quality resort. It’s clear that the resort’s leadership sets a strong, positive example and guides cast members to take genuine pride in their work. The sincere, thoughtful, and kind interactions we experienced throughout our stay reflect that direction from the top. Often it’s the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference, and the Yacht Club excels at that. We’re truly thankful for our first experience and very much looking forward to our return.

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“Solid stay at the Yacht Club, but not my favorite Disney property”

We stayed at the Yacht Club for the first time over a very busy recent spring break week (3/27 - 4/3). We are not new to Disney, just new to the YC. We stayed on the 5th floor Club level. Overall, we liked the YC but I'm not sure we'd stay there again (see cons below). For reference, we’ve stayed a… more

We stayed at the Yacht Club for the first time over a very busy recent spring break week (3/27 - 4/3). We are not new to Disney, just new to the YC. We stayed on the 5th floor Club level. Overall, we liked the YC but I'm not sure we'd stay there again (see cons below). For reference, we’ve stayed at French Quarter, Riviera, Grand Floridian in recent years. Yacht Club pros/cons: Pros: - Location, location, location. Walking to Epcot and Hollywood were huge during this super busy week. Location alone might be a reason to choose the YC. - The pool - best Disney pool I've seen, sand bottom was unique - Club level - food was consistently good, service was prompt, and it was super helpful having access to drinks, snacks, and meals - Being on the Boardwalk was super pretty at night with the lake and lights Cons: - Looooong hallways. We were in room 5235 and it was miles from the elevator. I cannot imagine why there isn't another elevator bank to service rooms on that side of the hotel - Construction - yes, I did my research and read the fine print that there would be exterior construction while we were there. However, I didn't realize it would be as disruptive as it was (lesson learned). The noise, workers, barriers were very present. Also, it was very annoying in the Club room. Windows were covered and you could hear the workers conversations while we were trying to enjoy breakfast. With the windows and doors sealed off, the club room had the vibe of a basement level conference room. - Views - we paid up for preferred view and we were looking out on the pool. That was nice but unfortunately we still had to look out on an expansive black asphalt roof and if we turned our heads, there was construction equipment up there too. - Rooms - they are ok but much inferior to Riviera's deluxe rooms. Also, the bathrooms are pretty basic with cheap sliding doors on the tub. - Laundry - there are only 2 (yes 2!!) washer/dryers for the ENTIRE hotel right now (main room closed to construction). Another guest told us they walked to the Swan just to use their laundry room. - Chaos - Yes, I know it's Disney and it was a busy week. But - the lobby was loud, busy, and it was nearly impossible to find a pool chair, let alone 2-3 chairs together. For us, the Yacht Club is a solid and comfortable choice and it's location can't be beat. However, I still prefer Riviera with their far superior rooms and the calmer more upscale vibe AND French Quarter with it's compact footprint and laid back style. And I've learned my lesson - we will be avoiding hotels with any construction in the future!

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“Not as Ship Shape as One Would Hope”

Disney's Deluxe Resorts of a certain era (Beach, Yacht, Boardwalk) share a great location, but have not been refurbished in a way that feels like much of an upgrade. The Yacht Club has very few amenities in comparison to newer Deluxe properties, or even Wilderness Lodge -- I ended up getting in ver… more

Disney's Deluxe Resorts of a certain era (Beach, Yacht, Boardwalk) share a great location, but have not been refurbished in a way that feels like much of an upgrade. The Yacht Club has very few amenities in comparison to newer Deluxe properties, or even Wilderness Lodge -- I ended up getting in very late, and the vending machines were tucked far, far away from the lobby or elevators, in a dingy laundry room (more on that later). The rooms have been soft refurbished, but the bathrooms are tiny and the bath tub, with its awkward sliding door and metal track must make trying to bathe a child a logistical nightmare. I really wish they'd just gone the Wilderness Lodge route and created walk in showers. The walls are thinner than one might want, and the noise in the connecting rooms means that it's sort of like having a vacation with someone else's family. These soundproofing issues have been largely eliminated in newer properties such as the Riviera and the moderate Gran Destino Tower. The resort shop and quick service are tiny, and while one can of course go to the Beach Club or walk over to the Boardwalk, one would think that in a resort where guests cannot be trusted with a mini fridge or a microwave in their room (standard in most normal non-Disney hotels), they would prioritize having a lot of selection in the quick service.

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