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Drink up the elegance of this stately New England yacht club. Relax at Stormalong Bay, then enjoy hearty steak at Yachtsman Steakhouse! View all amenities for this hotel and compare all Disney Resort Hotels here>
Early Theme Park EntryResort guests are able to enter each theme park daily a half an hour before the general public. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.
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Our Most Recent Vacation
The hotel is perfectly nautically themed right down to the Christmas tree!
What we love
Quieter than nearby Beach Club; yacht club theming makes this a favorite among couples and honeymooners
One of the smallest resorts on properties, with 630 rooms
Some of the most elegant rooms on property, with tasteful, blue nautical theming
Stormalong Bay is our favorite pool on property — more like a water park!
Terrific location; just a few minutes' walk or boat ride to Epcot® and centrally located to the rest of the parks
Minutes' walk from terrific restaurants in Disney's BoardWalk Entertainment District
Terrific breakfast buffet at Ale & Compass Restaurant
Many standard rooms can accommodate 5 guests
Character breakfast with beach Goofy and friends at Cape May Cafe
Keep in Mind
Hotel charges $25 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
Only registered guests are allowed to use Stormalong Bay
Resort shares amenities with Disney's Beach Club Resort
Shares bus service to Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Shares convention space with Disney's Beach Club Resort
Maze-like corridors leading to rooms can be confusing, and the walk can be quite far
Water-view rooms can be either of Crescent Bay Lake or the Stormalong Bay pool area
Notable Facts
There are several sections to the 3-acre Stormalong Bay, including a lazy river, waterslide, hot tubs and sandy-bottomed pool
Disney's Yacht Club Resort is one of the only resorts to offer tennis courts
Frog Family Tips
Try to get a reservation for Beaches & Cream Soda Shop or plan for a long wait during busy times
Order the Kitchen Sink at the '50s-style soda fountain Beaches & Cream Soda Shop — 8 scoops of ice cream smothered in every topping — perfect for sharing
Unless having a water view of any kind is a priority, we don't recommend booking it
Request a room near the lobby if you don't want to do a lot of walking
Some rooms have full balconies and juliet balconies; request a full balcony if it's a priority (not all requests are guaranteed)
Hop over to the International Gateway at EPCOT, just a short stroll away, to ride the Disney Skyliner and get a bird's-eye view of the park
Best For
Families and couples, especially those who love water parks and want to be closer to Epcot® and the Disney's BoardWalk Entertainment District
*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover
Tourist.
Classic surroundings capture the essence of a New England yacht club at this upscale resort. Its comfy chairs, hardwood floors and shafts of sunlight streaming into a welcoming lobby invite you to linger. Here you’ll enjoy luxurious accommodations as well as delightful amenities shared with Disney’s Beach Club Resort — a sand-bottom pool and health club. There’s even a beachfront promenade with direct access to Epcot® as well as the unique shops and restaurants at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.
EXCLUSIVE THEME PARK BENEFITS:
Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours – guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas and other select hotels can enjoy extended evening hours—experiencing select attractions, shops, and dining after regular park hours—in select theme parks on select nights.
Disney's Yacht Club Resort Refurbishments
From January 22, 2023 through January 29, 2023, the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. Complimentary bus and FriendShip boat service will be available.
All Disney Resort hotels are now open, with a number of health and safety measures in place. Some amenities and experiences have been modified or may be unavailable.
Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommended Guests who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters, and on enclosed transportation.
Some imagery shown does not represent current operational and safety guidelines. Visitors should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before visiting our destination.
The following resort amenities are unavailable at this time:
Cape May Cafe - Character Dining is currently not available at this location but will be returning October 4, 2022
In-room celebrations - Temporarily Unavailable
For more information about Walt Disney World reopening read here.
4 pools - Stormalong Bay (feature pool) and 3 leisure pools
Feature Pool - 750,000-gallon, zero-depth entry, free-form with sand bottom, waterslide, lazy circular river, and shipwreck-theme
7 whirlpool spas
Poolside cabanas
Miniature golf course
Pirate adventure cruise
Arcade
Campfire activities
Movies Under the Stars
Motorized boat rentals
Fishing
Tennis
Volleyball
Jogging trail
Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness - full-service facility with fitness equipment, spa services, and salon services
Motorcoach transportation:
Disney Theme Parks
Disney Water Parks
Disney Springs™
Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park)
Water launch to:
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Epcot®
Walking Distance to:
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Epcot®
Other Services:
ATM
Mail services
Resort concierge
Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
Self-service laundry facilities
Valet laundry service
Business Center
Convention/meeting space
Hotel charges $25 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits
Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more.
The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:
Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
Free Park Transportation - Depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Skyliner, Monorail, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants, and more.
Merchandise Delivery and Pickup – Merchandise delivery is available for purchases made in-store at select Walt Disney World® shops and through the Shop Disney Parks mobile app (for in-stock merchandise).
Want to learn more about other Walt Disney World® properties? Compare all Disney properties here.
Mobility Features for Guests with Mobility Disabilities:
Wheelchair-Accessible Route in Room
Grab Bars at Toilet and in Shower
Optional Communication Features for Guests with Hearing Disabilities Include:
Visual Alarm
Visual Door Knock/Doorbell Alert
Visual Telephone Call Alert
Telephone with Volume Control
Electrical Outlet Near Telephone Jack
TTY Available Upon Request at Check-In
These features are guaranteed and do not require an extra charge
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Early Theme Park Entry
Resort guests are able to enter each theme park daily a half an hour before the general public. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.
