Disney’s Yacht Club Resort channels the polished charm of a New England yacht club, with gray clapboard buildings, nautical decor and a lighthouse on the lake. It sits on Crescent Lake, a short walk from EPCOT’s International Gateway, and next door to the Beach Club.
| Category | Deluxe |
| Location | EPCOT resort area, on Crescent Lake |
| Getting to the parks | Walk or boat to EPCOT; boat or walk to Hollywood Studios |
| Opened | November 1990 |
| Theme | New England yacht club |
| Signature dining | Yachtsman Steakhouse, Ale & Compass |
| 2026 note | Exterior maintenance through late 2026 |
Why stay here
- Walk to EPCOT, and walk or take a boat to Hollywood Studios.
- Stormalong Bay, one of the best pools at Walt Disney World.
- Quiet elegance, with easy access to the BoardWalk’s restaurants and nightlife.
Dining at the Yacht Club
- Yachtsman Steakhouse: a classic steakhouse.
- Ale & Compass Restaurant: New England comfort food.
- Next door at the Beach Club: Cape May Café and Beaches & Cream Soda Shop.
Pools and recreation
Stormalong Bay is a three-acre water park–style pool with a sand bottom, a lazy river, whirlpools and a waterslide coming out of a shipwreck. It’s shared with the Beach Club and Beach Club Villas only.
Tips
- Walk to EPCOT for World Showcase in the evening, then stroll back after Luminous.
- The BoardWalk across the lake has street performers and dining at night.
Featured Photo: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort by Silent Wind of Doom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
