Disney's Yacht Club Resort
A nautical New England-themed Deluxe resort sharing Stormalong Bay with the neighboring Beach Club, within walking distance of EPCOT. It carries a slightly more refined feel than its sister resort.
Transportation
Pools & water play
Good for
Overview
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How this resort fits different trips, with its strengths and tradeoffs.
Trip fit
Best for
- EPCOT-area stays with Stormalong Bay access
- Trips where location, transportation, and on-site dining matter most
- Families traveling with toddlers and young children
Tradeoffs
Not ideal for
- Budget-first trips where nightly rate matters most
- Guests who only need a simple room because park time is the priority
Pros
- Walk to EPCOT and boat or walk to Hollywood Studios
- Shares Stormalong Bay, one of the best resort pools on property
- Convenient to the BoardWalk's dining and entertainment
Cons
- Premium Deluxe pricing
- No monorail; relies on walking, boats, and buses
- Stormalong Bay is shared and can be busy
Rooms & availability
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Room availability
Live availability and rates
Rooms
Room types
- Standard rooms
- Club-level rooms
- Suites
Rates
Typical price range
Premium nightly rates, highest during holidays and peak seasons.
Resort size
Noise, size, and walking distance
A mid-to-large Deluxe resort with interior corridors to the rooms.
Amenities
Pools, recreation, and getting around the resort
Pools, water play, walking paths, and parking details.
Pools
Pools and water play
Expect a themed feature pool with a water slide, a zero-entry (beach-style) entrance, a splash pad or kids' water play area, and one or more quieter leisure pools.
Zero-entry pool
A beach-style, gradual-entry pool entrance.
Water slide
The feature pool includes a water slide.
Splash pad or kids' water play area
A splash pad or interactive water play area for young children.
Paths
Walking paths
- Walk to EPCOT's International Gateway
- Walking promenade to the BoardWalk and Hollywood Studios
Arrival
Parking notes
Standard self-parking is included; valet parking is available for a fee.
Dining
Dining and characters
On-site dining options and where to meet characters.
Dining
Dining overview
Dining typically spans multiple table-service restaurants, quick-service options, and lounges. No character meal is hosted at this resort; characters meet in the parks.
Character dining
No character meal at this resort; characters appear in the parks.
Characters
Characters and meals
- No character meal at this resort
- Meet characters in the four theme parks
Transportation
Getting to the parks
Estimated door-to-gate travel times from this resort to every theme park and Disney Springs.
| Destination | Ways to get there | Fastest estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom |
| 25–35 min |
| EPCOT |
| 10–20 min |
| Hollywood Studios |
| 25–35 min |
| Animal Kingdom |
| 25–35 min |
| Disney Springs |
| 30–40 min |
Travel times are estimates for a typical door-to-gate trip — the walk to the stop, an average wait, and the ride — not official Disney times. Waits stretch at park open and close.
Estimates last reviewed June 10, 2026. Compare travel times across every resort
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Families
Toddler and stroller notes
Toddler-friendliness
Stormalong Bay's sand-bottom shallows and slide are excellent for toddlers, with EPCOT a short stroll away.
Stroller-friendliness
Flat promenades to EPCOT and the BoardWalk are very stroller-friendly.
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