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A Resorts Gal Review of Staying Club Level at Disney’s Beach Club

Staying club level at Disney’s Beach Club is a treat. It’s so much a treat that staying on the club-level floor will leave you feeling like you’re living your best life during your Disney vacation. If you’ve ever considered staying club level at Walt Disney World, you might have some reservations about the price. That’s completely understandable—it’s expensive.

A standard club level room at Disney’s Beach Club starts around $800.00 per night before any discounts. Those ranges are based on the season, with no room discounts applied.So, if you obtain a room discount or package deal, the rate will likely be less. However, it will still be pricey. A stay on the club level or concierge floor at Disney’s Beach Club is an investment.

This review of the club level at Disney’s Beach Club will discuss our experience and the benefits of staying in this type of offering. Additionally, I’ll provide an overview of Disney’s club-level offering that answers common questions about the service.

I was immediately intrigued when I first heard that Disney’s Beach Club offered a concierge floor. I began researching this opportunity because it sounded like something my family would enjoy.

At the time, we traveled to Disney often but had never heard of a club-level experience. Little did I know that all the deluxe resorts at Disney offered a concierge floor. As I began researching, I had difficulty finding valid or up-to-date information about staying at the club level. I even started checking an online forum that had a club level thread. Unfortunately, there weren’t many updates specific to the club level at Disney’s Beach Club.

If you’ve ever read our Disney’s Beach Club Resort Review , you know it’s my favorite resort at Disney. So, I was surprised that I had not discovered the Stone Harbor Club.

Stone Harbor Club is the name of the club level lounge at Disney’s Beach Club. Located on the 5th floor, it’s exclusive to club level guests. So, in the spirit of trying new things, I reserved a club level stay for our next vacation. Many vacations later, I can affirm we enjoy the club level at Beach Club immensely. We have become pros at the whole club level thing. But as I mentioned above, club level is expensive.

For those who plan to spend most of their days in the parks, it’s probably not the right choice unless you’re looking for exclusivity. However, the club level is worth considering for those who sleep late, come in from the parks early, or know they’ll spend a balanced amount of time at the resort.

Therefore, it’s important to discern whether or not you’ll make the most of the concierge floor. The last thing you’ll want is to spend extra money on this kind of room and not take advantage of the offerings. With these thoughts in mind, I’ve included a few tips on how to space out dining reservations when planning your trip. I’ll also share how we like stashing late-night snacks in our room’s fridge.

What is Club Level?

Club Level is a special access floor that Walt Disney World offers guests who book this room type. The Stone Harbor Club at Disney’s Beach Club is located on the 5th floor, and guests must have MagicBand or room key privileges to access it. The photo below shows the special MagicBand scanner provided in the elevator. If you don’t use a band, a room card that also does the trick will be provided.

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Club Level at Disney World

When you scan your band, the 5th-floor button automatically lights up. Occasionally, Disney places club-level guests on other floors to meet room requests. However, you’ll still have these same magic band privileges to access the lounge.

Club Level is kind of an all-day smorgasbord or grazing fest. The lounge has five services throughout the day. Soda, beverages, beer, and wine are also provided in the afternoon and evening. Here’s a list of some of the perks included with a club level stay:

• Club Lounge Daily Services and Food Offerings
• Turndown Service
• Concierge Staff at Guests Disposal
• Special Welcome

Checking in to the Club Level at Disney’s Beach Club

We arrived Sunday morning at Disney’s Beach Club via our car. We drove to the entrance and had a bellman put our items on a luggage cart. The bellman will store your items until your room is ready. We had a little time to kill, so I decided to see if early check-in was available. I had alerted the staff through the My Disney Experience app that we would arrive before standard check-in time.

Upon entering the hotel and heading over to the guest services desk, I was greeted by a resort manager. I was at the back of the line, and she asked if she could help. For reference, club level guests are often greeted outside upon arrival. Therefore, I assumed she had been alerted that we had come through the gate when we arrived.

The manager quickly identified us as club level guests. One member of our party was parking the car, so we stood in the lobby and talked for a few moments, waiting for his return. Then she escorted us up to the club level floor. We were greeted by two cast members sitting at desks outside the lounge. They presented us with this letter detailing the lounge hours and a few other things.

Club-level cast members are typically available from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This personal concierge service is to help assist with any needs during your stay. For example, if you wanted to purchase additional tickets, they could help you with that.

Regarding the welcome letter, I would advise you to take a screenshot of the service times on your phone after receiving it. That way, you can quickly and easily reference the service times for food and beverage offerings during the day. There will undoubtedly be times when you think you might want dessert and can’t remember when the service starts. Or you might be like me and sleep late after a long night at Magic Kingdom.

Then, in the morning, you’ll find yourself lying in bed, wondering if you can still make it to the lounge for breakfast. If that’s the case, roll over, grab your phone, and refer to the screenshot. As far as offerings go, a continental breakfast (with some hot offerings) is provided. Additionally, we have found the dinner offerings enough to make a meal.

We usually enjoy dinner in the lounge on days when we’ve had a late lunch or have been snacking in the parks. Often, the lounge is a suitable replacement for the days you don’t have dining reservations. However, we still like to do two nice restaurants for dinner throughout a week’s stay. After arriving on the concierge floor, we were informed our room wasn’t ready yet. A cast member suggested we visit the lounge and have breakfast or beverages before it closed for the next service changeover.

You can use the lounge any time on your arrival day. However, it will briefly close for small increments while cast members change out the offerings and tidy up the service area. You can also use the lounge on the day you check out. It’s an excellent place to relax if you have a late flight on your travel day. Club level guests can access the lounge until 10:00 p.m. on their check-out day.

Standard Club Level Room at Beach Club

Shortly after our arrival, we received a room-ready text notification. When we returned, I was immediately offered a welcome drink. It was a sparkling wine mixed with something pink. This is a non-advertised perk that should be offered upon your arrival along with the welcome letter.

Our room number was 5714. It was a standard view club level room with a view out to the resort’s bus stop. To the far right, we could also see a glimpse of Spaceship Earth.

Club-level rooms are the same as the rest of the standard resort rooms unless you have an upgraded room. So, you won’t find any special room upgrades. We’ve updated this article to provide photos of the new rooms at Disney’s Beach Club.

The bath area has a separate water closet with a tub and shower combination. This space allows multiple guests to get ready simultaneously.

Toiletries included Q-tips, aloe, foot cream, and standard items like body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Our room had a standard bathtub with a shower combination.

We had a balcony large enough for two chairs and a small table between them.

Upon our arrival, we found a box of Ganachery chocolates and the kindest note from the hotel’s manager.

These kinds of things are so unexpected and appreciated when they happen. That extra touch solidifies our stays at the Walt Disney World Resort. No, these kinds of things don’t happen all the time, but we are not soon to forget when they do.

Stone Harbor Club Level

The Stone Harbor Club Level offers several services throughout the day. Most of these services are restricted to certain times. Between those services, the lounge might be closed for small periods so the staff can clean.

If you return to your room at approximately 4:15 p.m. and find the lounge closed, you can ask a cast member to provide a drink or snack. However, at 10:00 p.m. each evening, the staff retires, and the lounge closes.

Below is a list of the different services throughout the day:

• Continental Breakfast
• Light Snacks
• Hors d’oeuvres and Select Beverages
• Desserts and Cordials

Additionally, the Stone Harbor Club Lounge has a seating area. Some people enjoy taking food to their rooms, while others prefer the lounge. We typically prepare a plate and head back to the room with it. However, sometimes we use the lounge.

Disney’s Beach Club Club Level Offerings

Here is a preview of a few items we had throughout the week of our stay. A different flavor of quiche was available daily during breakfast. Below is a photo of one with Canadian Bacon and cheddar.

Each morning, we found a spread of sliced meats, cheese, and smoked salmon with accompaniments.

A bakery box provided an assortment of bagels, regular bread, muffins, and croissants. A toaster was available. Condiments included butter, spreads, jams, jellies, and cream cheese.

Other items, like fruit, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, and pastries, were available during breakfast service. Here are a few more photos.

After breakfast, the entire area is cleared. A few jars of snacks and candies are placed throughout the lounge.

These snack mix items are worth trying. We usually grab a few disposable cups and fill them to take to the pool. Soda, coffee, water, juice, and beer are readily available. If you don’t see something, you can ask, and a cast member will provide it if possible. You might consider packing a small, foldable cooler. It will be handy to carry a couple of drinks to the pool.

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Usually, the most extensive spread is during the evening. Healthy options are almost always available, like vegetables and dips.

Another area has a variety of cheese, crackers, and charcuterie.

Hot soup is offered nightly. This New England clam chowder is delicious.

We had chicken vegetable soup on another evening.

Each evening, the chef prepares an item called the chef’s special. Some of the chef’s specials throughout our stay were:

• Beef and onion jam crostini
• New England seafood roll
• Bacon-wrapped scallops
• Mac-and-cheese bar with toppings

Here are a few more items: Ceviche Style Poached Shrimp

Tuna Poke in a Waffle Cone

Red and Yellow Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Chicken nuggets with dipping sauces were available for several evenings.

One night, we had meatball sliders. This was a great option.

On another evening, we had soy-glazed salmon with lentils.

A variety of salads were present each night.

You will find cupcakes and other sweet treats for desserts and cordials. Items below include cookies, chocolate, and cupcakes with a toppings bar.

With so many options, it’s difficult to choose. Thankfully, most of these items are bite-size, making it easy to try several things. Here, we have pastries, white chocolate bark with nuts and dried fruit, and more cookies.

You’ll likely find yourself looking for “more of” that favorite thing you had the previous evening. These items include brownies, rice crisp treats, a sugar-free tart, and a flourless chocolate cake shaped like Mickey Mouse towards the end.

These little dishes on top are a coconut panna cotta with a pineapple compote. Below, we see a no-bake cherry cheesecake.

Throughout the day, you’ll find a variety of beverages in the lounge. Here, we have lemonade, apple juice, and iced tea.

Here is coffee with various creams and flavor add-ons.

Most of the lounges have a machine that instantly makes various specialty coffee drinks. Below is a photo of the one at the Chronos Club Level at Gran Destino Tower . From my understanding, this machine replaced the former Nespresso machines that were previously available in most of the lounges. If you enjoy a specialty coffee, you must try it. But don’t get too attached. After researching the price, I can’t believe that Disney allows guests to use these things.

During our stay at the Kamehameha Club at the Polynesian , they still had the former Nespresso machine. So you will likely have access to one or the other. Again, if you’re a coffee drinker, don’t overlook either.

A cast member is usually available to pour wine and champagne during dinner. During dessert, a tray of cordials appears. It has been our experience that a cast member will provide a glass of wine throughout the day, even when it’s not freely available in the lounge.

When we have plans for a late evening, we usually attend the evening service for dinner and stay until the lounge opens for desserts. Then, we’ll prepare a plate of desserts and grab a few glasses of wine to take back to the room. We store the desserts in the room fridge and cover our wine with napkins.

Then, we’ll head out for fireworks or a park offering extended evening hours for deluxe resort guests. Since the lounge closes at 10:00 p.m., it won’t be available by the time we return. However, we’ll have a late-night snack waiting in the room.

These kinds of things are so enjoyable to us. However, we are spoiled because we visit the parks often. We also enjoy spending time at the resort. This upgrade might not be necessary or beneficial for those trying to maximize their time in the parks.

Turndown Service at Disney’s Beach Club

One other service makes up part of club-level–turndown service. This is similar to the evening service you would expect on a cruise. A housekeeping cast member will stop by your room between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. They will turn down your bed covers or remake them if you have taken a nap.

Additionally, they will replace any towels or linens you have used since the room was last cleaned. They will also leave chocolates on your pillow. I know this extra touch might sound silly to some. But it’s the little things that have a way of making your stay more than memorable.

Update: We have not had turndown service on our last few club levels stay.

The Resorts Gal Spin on Club Level at the Beach Club

At this point, you probably have a good idea of whether or not the club level at Disney’s Beach Club is right for your group. However, it might be worth emphasizing some pros and cons.

First, let’s touch on dining reservations. It’s no secret that Disney World has tons of restaurants that you’ll probably want to enjoy during your trip. If you plan a lot of dining reservations, it is doubtful that you’ll benefit from a club level stay.

Next, how much time will you spend at the resort? I can’t stress enough how important it is to plan your days and breaks when staying club level. The last thing you want is to fork out the extra money and then end up not using the lounge to your advantage. You do not want to be at Magic Kingdom and realize it’s 6:00 p.m., and you probably won’t make it back in time for dinner. This will force you to pay for dinner elsewhere while feeling guilty for paying so much for something you’re not using.

Location-wise, you can’t beat the proximity of Beach Club to Epcot. Since the Beach Club is a short walk to the park, you can quickly return to the resort. Or you can walk over to enjoy fireworks in the evening with valid park admission. When staying at the Beach Club, we think having the park hopper option is essential for the extra time at Epcot.

So is club level at the Beach Club worth it? We think so if you plan to spend adequate time at the resort, will use the lounge, and don’t have a ton of dining reservations. We had a club level stay at the Beach Club a few years back where I planned too many fine dining reservations, and I knew better. While I didn’t regret staying at the club-level, I did regret feeling like I had to be so many places throughout the week. We ended up cancelling a few reservations when I realized my mistake. But it was a reminder not to try to do too much.

Hopefully, this review of staying club level at Disney’s Beach Club gave you a complete overview of the experience. We have always thoroughly enjoyed the times we’ve stayed club level and look forward to returning.

For more information about the resort, our articles are listed in a resort guide: Disney’s Beach Club Resort . Or you might like the following:

• Why We Love Disney’s Beach Club (Review)
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort Room Tour
• The Four Pools at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club
• The Resorts Gal Guide to Stormalong Bay

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In the comments:

What are your thoughts on staying club level at Disney’s Beach Club? Is club level a yay or nay? Do you have any other thoughts, tips, or questions about the Stone Harbor Club?

Hi, I'm Amber the owner of Resorts Gal . We have stayed at every single Disney Resort Hotel. Our philosophy? We believe you can have an incredible time at the resorts without ever setting foot in a theme park. We visit the resorts and parks regularly and would love for you to follow along!

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Very, very stupid question, but are there sugar free syrups for the coffees?

Hi, unfortunately, I don’t remember, sorry.

Thank you so much for all this information. We were thinking about Beach Club / Club Level for our next trip to Disney. Its our favorite too. Super helpful for planning, great tips to guide our decision. Best, S

Welcome, I hope you’ll enjoy your trip!

Wow, great detailed article, exact details on Club Levels is difficult to find. Question on the beer and wine, what time does that service start? I can’t tell if it starts at Light Snacks hour or Hors d’oeuvres and beverages hour.

Thanks! Formally, wine and beer are available during Hors d’oeuvres. However, you can request beer to take to the pool during light snacks.

Were this pictures of food taken in February of 2022? I’m trying to gauge the current offerings of the lounge.

Hi Mary, they were not. But from what I’ve seen so far, they are offering many of the same items.

We have stayed at beach club before, but not club level. Considering it but we have 2 young children – I know Disney is clearly very family orientated, but is the club level a more adult area? Would children, and the chaos they usually bring, be welcome in club?

Oh yes, the club level is very kid-friendly. They usually have a selection of items specifically for children during the evening hours that include items like rolls, apples with caramel dipping sauce, and sometimes chicken nuggets. There is also a children’s corner in the lounge with a television.

Do they have bottled water to take to the room? Diet soda in bottles?

Hi, from my experience they usually have filtered water that you can get in a glass and soda in cans.

Hello: This was very helpful thank you. Do they have laundry facilities on the concierge level?

Thank you. Whenever we’ve stayed club level, I’ve always taken my laundry to the Tidal Pool laundry area or the small one on the first floor. I’m not aware of any laundry areas on the 5th floor.

Do Club level access rooms provide same access ?

Yes, most of the rooms are on the club level floor. But some suites or rooms might be granted club level access. If you were on another floor and had club level access, your MagicBand or Keys to the World card would give you access to the lounge. Guests can’t reach the fifth floor (club level) in the elevator unless they scan their band or card.

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Are Disney club-level rooms worth the extra cost?

If you've shopped online for Disney resort hotel reservations, you may have seen the words "Disney Club Level" on some booking options and wondered what exactly they mean.

You can probably quickly tell that these accommodations are more expensive than non-club options, but it isn't immediately obvious what that extra cash gets you ... and whether it is worth it.

Fortunately, I've been lucky enough to try out a number of Disney club-level rooms at a few different Disney resorts over the years. Here's all you need to know about these pricier rooms so you can decide if they're worth the splurge.

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What is the club level at Disney resorts?

Paying extra for a club-level room at a Disney resort entitles you to some extra perks and services beyond that of a standard Disney room reservation , largely in the form of food and drinks served in a club lounge.

The club level is not available at every Disney resort, but you will find it at these Deluxe and Moderate Disney properties:

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge .
• Disney's BoardWalk Inn .
• Disney's Contemporary Resort .
• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa .
• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort .
• Disney's Wilderness Lodge .
• Disney's Yacht Club Resort .
• Disney's Beach Club Resort.
• Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (the only Moderate resort that currently has a club level).

With a club-level room at Walt Disney World, you are not only assigned a specific type of room, but you also have access to a club lounge and the hosts within that lounge. These hosts can help you fix your park reservations, troubleshoot basic tech support issues with the app, give advice on planning your day and generally make your stay more personalized and, dare we say, magical.

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What are Disney club-level benefits?

When you arrive to check into your Disney club-level room, you'll likely be personally escorted up to the club lounge to complete your check-in and orientation, which covers all you can expect from the lounge and your various club benefits.

The club rooms are often centrally located, so you won't have to worry about being at the far end of a spread-out resort. For the Contemporary, that means you'll be in the atrium, close to the restaurants, monorail and, of course, the club lounge itself.

The most tangible benefit of Disney's club level is the club lounge itself, where you'll have access to food, drinks and snacks from morning to night.

Of the options available, breakfast and evening appetizers are the most substantial offerings. In fact, those are the two meals you could make out of your lounge access if you were so inclined. Be sure to leave room for dessert, though, as the options are consistently tasty.

Years ago, when I first booked the club level at the Contemporary, the agent on the phone told me I was in for a treat and that I had to make myself a plate of dessert, grab some wine from the club and retreat to my theme park-facing room for my own personal fireworks viewing party.

He was right. Having the show's music playing in the background via my TV while enjoying my selection of snacks was every bit as much of a treat as he said it would be.

What can you expect from Disney club-level lounges?

While I've briefly touched on the food and beverage options available in Disney's lounges, let's break it down further, so you know exactly what to expect.

On my most recent visits, breakfast was available from 7 to 10:30 a.m. daily, with coffee starting at 6:30 a.m. Morning options typically include a mix of hot and cold items, such as comforting bites like fried chicken on top of biscuits and creamy grits, plus healthier offerings like avocado toast, fruit and yogurt. Cold cuts and a selection of pastries are available as well.

In the afternoon, the offerings thin out a bit. However, the fridge remains stocked, which is quite handy for grabbing a drink between treks to the parks. We've also been known to toss an Uncrustable or two, along with packaged grapes and maybe a wrapped-up cookie, into our backpacks to enjoy in the parks when we don't want to stop and eat a real meal.

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Around 5 p.m. is when the "good" stuff comes out until 7 p.m. Whether you want a snack to tide you over before heading back to the parks or are aiming to put together a "dinner" on the cheap, you can accomplish either goal at the lounge, so long as your crew isn't too picky. There are a handful of hot options each evening, usually from the hotel's restaurant kitchen.

It's common to find some kid-pleasers such as nuggets, tater tots and rolls next to more adult-oriented favorites like short ribs, soy-glazed salmon and serrano-wrapped melon.

Fair warning, though, if do want to turn the evening club options into dinner, you won't want to wait to arrive until just before they're cleared at 7 p.m., as you may find the scene looking a bit messy with options lacking.

After the evening snacks (or dinner, as the case may be) are finished, the lounge shifts its focus to desserts and drinks, which are available from about 8 to 10 p.m.

These options are the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at the theme parks, especially if you time your snack consumption just right to coincide with watching the fireworks from the lounge or your room (if you have a theme park view).

The desserts may consist of cookies, cupcakes, tarts and cakes, among other sweet treats.

Adult beverages are included, too. Expect a selection of a few different wines in the evening, along with a variety of bottled beers and/or a beer or two on tap. Grand Marnier, Baileys, Kahlua and Frangelico are some of the common cordials I've seen on offer.

How much does Disney's club level cost?

Depending on the resort and time of year, expect Disney club-level rooms to cost somewhere between $400 and $1,000 per night. The Gran Destino rooms are often the least expensive thanks to being the only Moderate resort option, while the Grand Floridian, the Contemporary and the Polynesian club-level rooms are typically the most expensive.

I've seen Disney club-level rooms start at about a $150 to $200 upcharge over non-club rooms. However, I've also seen the price difference between the entry-level room and the club-level room be roughly $300 to $400 per night, especially in cases such as the Grand Floridian and the Contemporary, where the main building's rooms are just inherently pricier than the outer buildings.

When you layer club-level service on top of the rooms, the spread for nightly rates at resorts with club levels widens in a hurry. To be sure you're getting the most bang for your buck, I highly recommend using a free Disney vacation planner (such as TPG's booking partner Mouse Counselors ) since they can get you additional discounts and assist with planning other parts of your trip.

Is Disney's club level worth it?

Now that you know what it is and what it generally costs, it's time to determine if the Disney Club Level is worth it.

If you want as much convenience, service and magic as possible while at Disney World, it may very well be worth paying up for a club-level room (if you can fit it into your budget). This is much like the equation with the concierge-level service on a Disney cruise .

However, if "worth it" means you're spending more in one area to save in another (aka on food and drinks), then the answer is: It depends. You're unlikely to ever truly save money by booking a club-level room, but there are situations where you can trim expenses here and there.

For example, if you're a family that's going to make good use of the food and drinks in the lounge, then it's not unreasonable to make up a large portion of that room price difference by dining in the lounge instead of at the theme parks, where food and beverage prices are notoriously high.

Of course, ordering essentials and having them directly delivered to Disney via a grocery service is probably cheaper, but that doesn't mean you still can't save some money by staying in a club-level room.

As with all Disney resort rooms, there's another way you can shave a little more off the out-of-pocket cost: credit card rewards.

For example, with the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card , the miles you accrue can be used to offset any travel charge on the card or any Disney booking made within Capital One's travel site . The Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) also has a travel portal that lets you use rewards for Disney resorts.

Bottom line

You likely won't want to book a Disney club-level room for a weeklong Disney World vacation (unless you have an unlimited budget).

However, choosing this type of accommodation for a few days of a trip is worth it, especially if you plan on limiting your off-site meals and aren't set on spending every waking moment in the parks.

Just be sure to be smart about when you reserve this kind of room. Aim to lock it in when the nightly price differential is no more than $200 above the room you would otherwise book so you can get more value out of the experience.

To help your family maximize time at Disney World, here are some articles to get you on your way:

• How to use points to buy Disney tickets
• Magic at every budget: These are the best hotels at Walt Disney World
• How to save a lot of money by renting Disney Vacation Club points
• Everything you need to know about visiting Walt Disney World Resort

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Disney’s Beach Club vs Yacht Club: Which Should You Choose?

posted by James Brockbank on September 3, 2022 // last updated on September 19, 2022

One of the best parts of planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida , is choosing where to stay.

Disney owns and operates more than 20 resorts and other accommodations on their central Florida property, in addition to the dozens of others nearby.

If Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort are among your options, you might be wondering which is better. After all, they’re located directly next door to each other, and the theming is similar. 

Despite having much in common, these two hotels have some key differences that make them distinct. Below, we’ll talk about the perks of staying in one of Disney’s hotels and what the Yacht and Beach Clubs have in common. Then, we’ll dive into what makes them distinct. That way, you can make the best choice for your family vacation.

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Experienced Disney vacationers will tell you that staying “on-property” has many advantages that can help you get the most out of your time in the most magical place on earth.

Each day, the four theme parks in Walt Disney World– Magic Kingdom , EPCOT , Hollywood Studios , and Animal Kingdom –open 30 minutes early for resort guests. That means you can get to the park in the morning and head to a couple of your favorite attractions without worrying about crowds.

At times in the past, Disney had offered “Extra Magic Hours” when parks opened even earlier or stayed open late in the evening for resort guests. While Disney isn’t offering them now, it certainly could return in the future.

Genie+ is the paid reservation system that allows guests to reserve times to visit top attractions. Time slots become available to park guests when the park opens for the day. 

However, guests with resort reservations linked to their accounts can make their first selections at 7 AM. That’s a distinct advantage over everyone else. What’s more, reservations for some of the most popular rides sometimes go quick.

Disney provides regular, reliable transportation from all of its hotels to its four theme parks, two water parks, and Disney Springs shopping and entertainment district. Buses run to each destination from every hotel about every 30 minutes.

In addition, there are boats and water taxis, the Skyliner gondola system, the monorail, and walking trails from several resorts. Below, we’ll talk about what’s available at the Yacht and Beach Clubs.

An often-overlooked advantage of staying at a Disney hotel is on-site guest relations. You can visit this desk to take care of a range of questions and issues before visiting the parks. You can purchase or verify tickets, make and confirm park and dining reservations, and schedule tours and special events.

Of course, guest relations is available at the entrance to all theme parks and water parks. However, there can be long lines, especially at the beginning of the day. What’s more, visiting the desk in the park takes away from your time enjoying attractions.  

What Do the Yacht and Beach Clubs Have in Common?

If you’ve done your research, you may already know that the Yacht and Beach Clubs are next to each other. They’re also often discussed together since they share so many amenities and features. 

Before we discuss what makes them unique so you can choose between them, it’s helpful to look at what they share. That way, you can get a total picture of what it would be like to spend your family vacation there.

Both the Beach Club and Yacht Club are Disney Deluxe Resorts . This is the top tier of hotels on Disney property, ahead of value resorts like Art of Animation and All-Star Sports and moderate resorts such as Coronado Springs and Port Orleans Riverside.

As you might expect, deluxe resorts have the best of everything. The rooms tend to be larger, the hotel lobbies and fixtures more opulent, and the theming is more detailed. There are better pools (with slides), more amenities (such as spas and shops), and more dining options.

Deluxe resorts have several unique features and perks. Sometimes, Disney parks stay open late for guests of deluxe resorts. They tend to have great locations with better access to the parks and transportation options. Of course, it all comes at a price. Deluxe resorts start at around $450 and increase sharply from there. 

The location is one of the best things about staying at the Yacht or Beach Club. They are two of the three resorts located directly near EPCOT. 

If you enjoy the thrilling attractions in Future World or a leisurely stroll through the World Showcase, you might like the Yacht and Beach Clubs even more than the Magic Kingdom monorail hotels–The Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, and the Contemporary.

Let’s zoom in on the three things that make this location spectacular.

The Yacht and Beach Clubs are about a ten or 15-minute walk from EPCOT . One of four theme parks in Walt Disney World, EPCOT has so much to offer. It’s split into two major worlds, and they almost feel like two separate worlds.

Future World has some of the most thrilling attractions in any of the parks, including Soarin’ , Test Track , and the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, Cosmic Rewind . 

Then, there’s the World Showcase, with pavilions from 11 countries around the world. Sample food, drink, merchandise, and culture without leaving central Florida.

The new Skyliner transportation system is just before you reach the World Gateway entrance to EPCOT. The Skyliner is a gondola system that connects several popular spots around the “world,” including Hollywood Studios, Riviera Resort, and several other hotels.

The Skyliner has revolutionized how people get around Walt Disney World. Many guests hated waiting for and riding buses to and from the parks, but the Skyliner has turned that experience into a ride in itself.

Guests at the Yacht and Beach Club can easily walk to the Skyliner. The Beach Club is a bit closer, but it only takes about ten minutes from the Yacht Club lobby.

The Boardwalk Hotel is on the same walking trail as the Yacht and Beach Club. In addition to the hotel is the Boardwalk entertainment area. While it’s much smaller than Disney Springs, you can find shops, restaurants, and entertainment. 

One of the Boardwalk’s favorites is Jelly Rolls, a dueling piano bar. The Atlantic Dance Hall opens nightly for drinks and dancing.

Most room accommodations at the Yacht and Beach Club are the same. Standard rooms include one king or two queen beds, and some have a pull-down bed under the television. 

Daily housekeeping is included, and guests can choose from water, pool, and garden views. In addition, both hotels have suites and a club or concierge level.

The best part of staying at the Yacht or Beach Club is arguably the main pool. The most popular on Disney property, Stormalong Bay encompasses three acres of space. There’s a lazy river, three whirlpool spas, and a life-size replica of a shipwreck with a 230-foot waterslide. It’s partially sand-bottom, and there’s a sandy beach to play on.

If you prefer a quieter poolside experience, there are three more leisure pools for use by guests at the Beach and Yacht Clubs: the Admiral Pool, Dunes Cove, and the Tidal Pool. All three have whirlpool spas and other amenities.

The Yacht and Beach Club share transportation, and the great news is how easy it is to get around Walt Disney World from both of these hotels.

The bus stop is located outside the main lobby of the Yacht Club. Buses run about every 30 minutes to the parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. The bus is the best way to get to Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the Magic Kingdom.

There is also a boat launch behind the lobby of the Yacht Club on Crescent Lake. The boats take guests to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and are a leisurely way to get to both parks.

As mentioned above, the Skyliner is about a ten-minute walk from the Yacht and Beach Clubs. The Skyliner takes guests to Hollywood Studios and is the fastest way to get there. 

We mentioned walking into EPCOT from these resorts, but you can also walk to Hollywood Studios. The path winds for about one mile around the water.

Finally, while the Yacht and Beach Clubs aren’t located on the monorail, you can access the monorail through EPCOT. You will need a theme park reservation at EPCOT or a park hopper ticket (useable after 2 PM) to access the monorail. However, it can take you to the Magic Kingdom.

The two resorts also share much of the same entertainment and recreation options. Moreover, guests at either hotel are almost always welcome to use amenities at the other one.

The resorts jointly host nightly campfires (weather permitting) and movies under the stars (indoors in inclement weather). There are tennis courts, volleyball courts, jogging trails, arcades, boat rentals, and fishing. There’s also a full fitness center and salon at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness. 

What Makes Disney’s Beach Club Different?

Now that you know all the things that Disney’s Yacht and Beach Clubs share, we can look at meaningful ways that they differ. 

One of them is written right into their names. Even though the themes at the resorts are similar, they are distinct from each other. The Beach Club is reminiscent of classic Atlantic and New Jersey seaside resorts around the turn of the 20th century. 

It’s bright and cheerful, with light pastel colors throughout. You’ll notice elements of gingerbread-style and Victorian architecture, almost like an upscale beach cottage. The atmosphere is designed to be more relaxed and calming.

There are several other important ways that the two hotels differ. Here’s what’s unique to the Beach Club.

One thing that makes the Beach Club distinct is the presence of Disney Vacation Club villas. Disney Vacation Club is a vacation ownership company that sells timeshares in select Disney resorts worldwide. It also offers exceptional experiences, excursions, and reciprocity with RCI for members in good standing to use their annual allotment of points.

There are only 282 villas at the Beach Club, making it among the smallest in the collection. There are studios with kitchenettes and one, two, and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens.

You don’t need to be a DVC member to book the villas. In fact, many non-members love the villas for family reunions and space to spread out. They typically cost more than standard rooms per night.

You don’t have to be a guest at the Beach Club to dine in any of its restaurants. Anyone can make a reservation or drop in for table availability, but guests of this resort will be closer and find it easier to eat at these.

Cape May Cafe is a popular buffet spot for breakfast and dinner. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop has diner offerings for lunch and dinner and is known for its incredible ice cream. Martha’s Vineyard serves lunch but is best known for its bar service and wine selection. Finally, the Beach Club Marketplace offers counter-service and grab-and-go dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Some guests prefer the Beach Club’s location because it is closer to EPCOT and the Skyliner. It takes about five or ten more minutes to get there from the Yacht Club, depending on where your room is situated. However, most of the rooms at the Yacht Club are closer to Stormalong Bay than at the Beach Club.

Even though guests of either resort can use all the amenities, it’s worth mentioning the ones that are located at the Beach Club:

• Dunes Cove Pool
• Volleyball courts

What Makes the Yacht Club Different?

Several elements distinguish the Yacht Club from the Beach Club, and the first is the theme. While the Beach Club is designed to look and feel like a relaxed yet refined seaside resort, the Yacht Club is more stately.

The Yacht Club is reminiscent of a grand, exclusive New England yachting or boating resort, visited by titans of industry, politicians, and some of the oldest families in America. It is elegant, plush, and nautical. In contrast to the whimsical pastels at the Beach Club, you’ll see dark blues and wood tones against white finishes. 

Perhaps because of the prestige, the Yacht Club’s prices tend to be slightly higher than the Beach Club’s, though not substantially. The rooms at both resorts follow their themes but are around the same size.

While the Beach Club has Disney Vacation Club villas, the Yacht Club has a convention center, which frequently contributes to the more formal atmosphere at the Yacht Club. In fact, the resort itself was designed to host conventions, and its setup is conducive to that.

The convention center has more than 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The hotel has almost 2,000 guest rooms, most of which are standard. Nearly 140 are located on the club level, perfect for executives. Couples also often hold weddings at the Yacht Club, and the nearby wedding gazebo is a convenient ceremony space. 

There are several dining options at the Yacht Club, and true to its theme, most of them are more formal than the ones you’ll find at the Beach Club. The main restaurant is the Yachtsman’s Steakhouse , a traditional New England steakhouse. It is one of the more formal restaurants in Walt Disney World and is only open for dinner. 

In addition, the less-formal Ale and Compass restaurant is a gastropub serving Yankee comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Marketplace at Ale and Compass offers counter-service and grab-and-go dining options.

Finally, two bars offer drinks and light snacks: the Ale and Compass Lounge and the Crew’s Cup Lounge. 

These are the recreation and amenities offered at the Yacht Club:

• Admiral Pool
• Tennis courts
• Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness

If you plan to spend the bulk of your Florida vacation in Walt Disney World, we strongly recommend staying at a Disney hotel for all the reasons discussed above. But which is better–the Beach Club or Yacht Club?

As you can see, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Yacht Club Resort have a lot in common and share many of the same amenities and perks. However, they have distinct themes that create different atmospheres. The Beach Club is more relaxed and refined, while the Yacht Club is more stately and elegant.

Regardless of where you and your family decide to stay, the most important thing is that you enjoy your time together at Walt Disney World. And don’t forget to check out Stormalong Bay–it’s the best part of either hotel!

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Where Should I Stay? Disney Yacht Club Vs Beach Club Comparisons Guide

So you’re planning your 2024 Walt Disney World vacation and stuck between the Disney Beach Club vs Yacht Club. Both the Disney Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort are deluxe hotels found on the Walt Disney World Boardwalk. These two resorts share the shame building space and are commonly confused as the same Disney Resort, especially with their similar themes. That’s why we have taken the time to break out everything you need to know about both Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club.

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So if you’re ready to decide if you would prefer to stay at the Disney Yacht Club or Beach Club read on!

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Disney’s Yacht Club Vs Beach Club

When deciding between the Disney Yacht Club and Beach Club for your vacation, it’s essential to understand their unique features and the subtle differences that might influence your choice. Both resorts offer luxurious accommodations with a nautical theme, sharing many amenities, including the acclaimed Stormalong Bay pool. However, their distinct styles, room options, and proximity to Disney parks set them apart.

Thematic Differences

• Disney Yacht Club: Features a more formal, sophisticated theme inspired by the seaside cottages of the Northeast, with a color palette of modern greys and whites. It’s designed to offer an elegant experience reminiscent of a yacht club.
• Disney Beach Club: Boasts a relaxed, cheerful vibe with a design influenced by New England-style family resorts of the 1920s. Bright colors and a playful atmosphere make it feel more casual and family-friendly.

Location and Proximity to EPCOT

• Beach Club Advantage: Closer to EPCOT, making it a shorter walk (about five to ten minutes) from the majority of its rooms to the park entrance.
• Yacht Club Proximity: Slightly further from EPCOT than the Beach Club but offers closer access to shared amenities like Stormalong Bay. It’s also marginally nearer to Disney’s BoardWalk area, enhancing its appeal for guests prioritizing this entertainment district.

Room Types and Accommodations

• Both resorts offer rooms that are similar in size and start at a standard rate of approximately $522 per night . The main distinction comes in the form of Beach Club Villas, which are designed to accommodate larger groups and families, offering amenities like in-unit washers/dryers and fully equipped kitchens.

Dining Options

• Each resort houses unique dining experiences, with about five restaurants each, ranging from casual bites at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at the Beach Club to fine dining at Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club.

Shared Access: Guests of both resorts enjoy easy access to additional dining options on the Disney World BoardWalk , alongside quick walks to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Why should I choose the Beach Club or Yacht Club?

• For a Vibrant, Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Choose the Beach Club for its lively colors, casual ambiance, and villas suited for larger groups.
• For Sophistication and Elegance: Opt for the Yacht Club if you prefer a more refined environment that echoes the luxury of a yacht club experience.

In conclusion, while both the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts offer exceptional service, amenities, and convenience for visiting Disney World, your choice might ultimately come down to personal preference regarding the theme, atmosphere, and specific accommodation needs. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of the Yacht Club or the playful charm of the Beach Club, both promise a memorable stay.

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Difference in Rooms at Yacht and Beach Club Resort 2024

If comparing the room size is part of your deciding factor for the Beach Club vs Yacht Club, we will have to call this a tie.  The rooms at the Yacht and Beach Club are pretty much identical when it comes down to size.

We will say the one advantage that the Beach Club has that the Yacht doesn’t is the addition of the Walt Disney World villas . If you are looking to enjoy a room that’s accommodating for larger groups you’ll want to take a look at having your very own villa. Having a villa can provide many benefits, if it fits in your budget. For instance, most villas have in-unit washer/dryers along with a fully equipped kitchen and living room. Villas are not for everyone, so if you don’t require one and don’t otherwise care for the color and pop of Beach Club, perhaps the Yacht Club will be a better choice. 

What is the difference between Disney Beach Club and Beach Club Villas?

As a general rule of thumb the Beach Club Villa rooms are located in a completely separate building when compared to the regular Beach Club or Yacht Club. This is actually the set up for a majority of the villas located at Walt Disney World as they are all part of the Disney Vacation Club.

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Location When Comparing Beach Club Vs Yacht Club 

One of the aspects that everyone should look at before picking out a hotel at Walt Disney World is the location. Location is key. Thankfully, when deciding between the Beach Club vs Yacht Club the location should not be  a factor. Both resorts are relatively close to Epcot, however, there are some advantages to each resort over the other.

For instance, the Beach Club Resort is a few minutes closer to Epcot. With this in mind, you are also that much closer to the Disney Skyliner Station which can then take you over to Hollywood Studios.

While the Yacht Club Resort is not that much farther away, if you have young ones or even elderly people with you who may need to do less walking, the Beach Club Resort may be the best option. Depending on where you stay at the Yacht Club Resort, you might be closer towards Disney’s Boardwalk than the Beach Club may be. This may not be true for all rooms, but certain rooms are indeed closer. If having quick access to the Boardwalk is a requirement for you, then maybe the Yacht Club is the best option. 

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Dining at Beach and Yacht Club Resort 2024

Is having access to the best Disney World restaurants your deciding factor between the Disney beach club vs Yacht club? You’ll be happy to find that both resorts provide an array of dining options. As we discussed though given that the resorts are essentially connected, you’ll have a ton of options close by.

When you look at the resorts separately each resort would have about five restaurants each. One thing that might be useful in deciding where you want to stay is where the restaurants are actually located. If there is a particular restaurant your family wants to eat at, maybe consider the resort that is closer towards that particular restaurant. Below is the complete list of restaurants at each resort. 

What are the Disney Beach Club restaurants?

• Cape May Cafe
• Martha’s Vineyard
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
• Hurricane Hanna’s

What are the Disney Yacht Club Restaurants ?

• Yachtsman Steakhouse
• Crew’s Cup Lounge
• Ale & Compass
• Market at Ale & Compass

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Disney’s Yacht Club vs Beach Club – In Conclusion

In conclusion, there are not a lot of differences between each resort. The pool for instance, is shared between both resorts. While very subtle, they do have certain advantages/disadvantages over one or the other. When deciding on whether or not to stay at the Beach Club vs Yacht Club , hopefully these factors can benefit you in deciding which resort to stay at!

We think that either Disney’s Yacht Club or Beach Club would be a wonderful choice for families looking for incredible dining and entertainment, or even couples looking for a romantic night out on the BoardWalk. We love how close both the Beach Club and the Yacht Club to EPCOT, and only a boat ride away from Disney’s Hollywood Studios .

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Yacht Club v. Beach Club

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are two Crescent Lake hotels at Walt Disney World, both within walking distance of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and across the water from Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. In this post, we’re going to continue our ongoing Walt Disney World hotel comparison series with an entry featuring these two so you can decide which is a better option for your vacation.

Yacht and Beach Club are sister resorts that are physically connected to one another, but this does not mean they should be viewed as a pair. Debunking this “myth” of sorts is basically our main motivation for writing this comparison. In fairness, their interchangeably does apply in some regards, such as transportation, location, dining, and amenities; in terms of theme, they are stark contrasts.

We think this is very important. When you stay in a Walt Disney World resort hotel, you’re paying a significant premium over a real world venue, and that’s largely for two things: location and theming. Given that, we think choosing a theme and resort atmosphere that appeals to you is incredibly important…

Setting aside the general ‘nautical-ness’ of each resort, the theme and ambiance of Yacht Club and Beach Club and significant departures from one another. If anything, Beach Club is more comparable to BoardWalk Inn from an atmospheric perspective, whereas Yacht Club is (arguably) more like a nautical Grand Floridian.

Suffice to say, the resort theme (and by extension, the room theme) should be a significant deciding factor in this showdown. As such, the first two variables in this Walt Disney World hotel comparisons. Unlike our other entries into this series, we do not use all six elements of two different resorts to determine which is “the best.” In fact, this comparison seeks less to crown a definitive champion and more to compare and contrast…

Theme/Atmosphere: Beach Club – While technically sister resorts, I think the theme and tone of each resort is dramatically different. Beach Club has a theme resulting from former Disney CEO Michael Eisner’s obsession with his childhood vacations in the seaside communities of the Northeast. Its theme is meant to evoke the seaside resort cottages scattered around New England in the early 20th Century.

Beach Club is very laid back; both in the substance of the theme, and the styles used. There are a lot of light colors and pastels, and this makes for a relaxing environment. The only thing slightly at-odds with this is that the lobby is sometimes noisy and chaotic, moreso than the Yacht Club lobby. All things considered, though, I’d say Beach Club shares more with BoardWalk Inn in terms of theme and atmosphere than it does with Yacht Club.

By contrast, Yacht Club feels like an actual high-society yachting club set in turn of the century New England. If I were to describe it in a single word, I’d call it “stately.” The color scheme is much more muted and darker, and there’s also an abundance of deep woods, nautically-themed antiques, and rich furniture throughout the resort. The environment could pass for a place where the Kennedys and other elites might have met for liquid lunches and made power plays.

This environment can be off-putting for some families. While I think it stops well short of being stuffy or unfriendly to families, it’s definitely more sophisticated and less laid back. You’re also more likely to see business people and conventioneers around Yacht Club, since it’s adjacent to the (huge) Convention Center.

Our take is that both of these resorts offer exceptional attention to detail and do an incredible job of conveying their respective themes, and setting a tone for the resort via those themes. Which is “better” will largely be a matter of personal preference–whether you prefer refined or laid back. Our personal take is that Beach Club is a hair better from an objective perspective, and the exterior common areas (shared between the resorts) are also more in keeping with the vibe at Beach Club. Your mileage may vary.

Rooms: Yacht Club – Both resorts recently completed room refurbishments, replacing some fairly dated rooms for more modern ones. In our estimation, the end result at Yacht Club is dramatically superior. Not only is the room more well-appointed, but it does a much better job of offering a thematic extension of the resort’s common areas. As a result, the new rooms are much darker than the old ones.

Beach Club’s new rooms are nice, but bland. They remind us of mid-grade chain hotel rooms you could find pretty much anywhere, except with a light beach motif. They are not necessarily bad, but feel uninspired to us. (The Beach Club Villa rooms are better, but still not great.) Not quite what we expect given the price points of Beach Club.

With that said, both sets of rooms are very much an extension of the style of their resorts. If you find the lobby of Yacht Club ‘stuffy and drab’ you’ll feel the same way about the guest rooms. If you enjoy the ‘light and airy’ nature of Beach Club, you’ll find that extended into the guest rooms.

One caveat I figure I should mention up front, because I know it’s going to come up in the comments is that Yacht Club has a small number of dog-friendly rooms. Thus far, very few guests have brought their pets to Yacht Club, but this seems like a very big deal to some guests.

Transportation/Location: Push – This is a really poor basis for choosing between the two, but Beach Club is slightly closer to Epcot. On the other hand, that means Yacht Club is slightly closer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Most people will probably take a boat there, though.) We’re talking a 1-5 minute difference, at most.

In terms of boat transportation, the two are equal as they share a boat dock. They’re also equal(ly bad) for bus transportation, with shared buses.

Amenities: Push – For this, we’re talking dining and pools, since those are usually separate categories. Since all pools and restaurants are shared between these two sister properties, there is no meaningful distinction between any of these.

With that said, it’s always worth noting that Stormalong Bay is awesome, and is a good basis for choosing either (or both!) of these resorts.

Cost: Push – Standard room rates are identical, with higher tiers seeing some differences.

Historical discounts show better offers for Yacht Club in the recent past, but that was also during the resort’s refurbishment, so we view that unlikely to continue going forward (especially with Yacht Club seeks to cater to more business travelers).

Verdict: It Depends – This is a first for us. Even in other hotel comparisons that were really close calls, we went ahead and crowned a winner. In some cases, that required really splitting hairs, or even a bit of subjectivity.

The problem here is two-fold. First, these resorts share so many amenities that it’s downright impossible to crown one victorious without splicing them down the middle and only counting those locations physically within each resort. That’s a nonsensical approach given the shared grounds, and the fact that some rooms in Yacht Club may be farther from that resort’s amenities than some Beach Club rooms (and vice-a-versa).

Second, this verdict ultimately comes down to your personal take on the atmosphere. While I would give Beach Club a slight hair in this regard objectively, the subjective side matters far, far more. A lot of families are going to dislike Yacht Club and love Beach Club, and perhaps some older couples will prefer the refined elegance of Yacht Club. (This is not to say the inverse won’t be true, too–as mentioned, it’s a lot of personal preference.)

Really, the single element of the two resorts where we think there’s a decisive advantage is in terms of room quality, where Yacht Club prevails. However, even there, we’ve encountered a lot of people who prefer the new rooms at Beach Club because of their vibe and atmosphere. So once again, even that will largely be decided by subjectivity.

Just in case you’re really indecisive, here’s our normal poll so you can see how other Walt Disney World fans feel about these two resorts:

Considering theme, atmosphere, rooms (and probably nothing else since the rest is shared), which of these two Walt Disney World hotels do you prefer: – Disney Tourist Blog (@DisTouristBlog) December 11, 2017

We’re predicting a decisive victory for Beach Club. It seems to be Disney fans’ cup of tea much more so than Yacht Club, and the new dog-friendly policy of Yacht Club will certainly cost it a few votes, too.

Ultimately, for us, Beach Club is the winner. We really enjoy both–but prefer the Yacht Club rooms–but the vibe at Beach Club is more to our tastes when on vacation. Read our full Disney’s Yacht Club Review and Disney’s Beach Club Review to see more photos of each, which can help determine which will appeal more to you.

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Your Thoughts

Which resort do you prefer, Yacht Club or Beach Club? Any other considerations we didn’t take into account? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Any questions we can help you answer about these hotels? Hearing feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

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What about the pervasive seafood smell in The Beach Club lobby? I’ve read that the smell can be very strong, and I am not a seafood (or seafood smell) lover.

Yacht club is a very nice place awesome rooms . Would recommend it

We had reservations at the Yacht Club. We arrived very early and was not allowed check in until almost 2 p.m. :-(. When we entered the room it was a train wreck! The door to the nightstand fell off, the room faced a bunch of dead trees and brush and it had wall safe with a key (ancient). We went to the front desk and asked for a better room. The manager was extremely nice and found us a water view room at the BC. It was great! The pool and restaurants are difficult to get around in/to. We always stay at the Grand and love it!

They accommodate early check ins when possible but the stated check in time is 3pm. Getting to check in an hour early is hardly something to be upset about.

Do you have any opinion or comparisons on the concierge lounges at these two resorts? I’m hoping to spend two nights at either in the near future. I’m finding it harder to find info or comparisons to the comfort, ambience, and offerings in the club lounges of these two resorts in particular.

First off, they are both excellent, so we really splitting hairs. That said, a few things to consider. Both were renovated in the last few years, but YC is newer having been completed within the last year. As mentioned in the general review, YC tends to attract a somewhat older crowd, so slighty fewer kids there. YC is also influenced a lot by conventions. If there is one at YC, the concierge level sees more activity – especially in the evening. The staff at both Clubs is excellent however YC’s is very experienced having been there a long time. Both clubs, and for that matter all of Disney’s concierge levels, have worked hard to improve the food offerings in the last year or so. I personally think the BC chef is excellent and very creative. In the end for us at least, it comes down to availability and what we have planned for that particular trip. For what it’s worth, we will be at BC Club level next week 🙂

First off, they are both excellent, so we really splitting hairs. That said, a few things to consider. Both were renovated in the last few years, but YC is newer having been completed within the last year. As mentioned in the general review, YC tends to attract a somewhat older crowd, so slightly fewer kids there. YC is also influenced a lot by conventions. If there is one at YC, the concierge level sees more activity – especially in the evening. The staff at both Clubs is excellent however YC’s is very experienced having been there a long time. Both clubs, and for that matter all of Disney’s concierge levels, have worked hard to improve the food offerings in the last year or so. I personally think the BC chef is excellent and very creative. In the end for us at least, it comes down to availability and what we have planned for that particular trip. For what it’s worth, we will be at BC Club level next week 🙂

First, I think that one point you mentioned in passing that I feel influences these resorts quite a bit is YC and the convention center and BC and DVC. My feeling ( I have stayed at both and will be at BC next week) is that this affects both the clientele and the atmosphere to a significant degree at each resort. I agree with your conclusion that with many essentially shared areas, it is a matter of taste. Second, while in this case I think you would have another tie, I feel that evaluating the Club levels at the Deluxe resorts is an significant delineator. They are an important, and with the continued blurring of lines between hotel categories, perhaps one of the few distinguishing characteristics of the deluxes. I know your argument about expenses, but your reviews would be a lot more complete if you included the Club levels. I know it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it.

I will probably never stay at YC because of DVC, so I’ll give BC my vote, lol.

As a couple with no kids, we always choose Yacht because it feels so much quieter and relaxed, with a serene atmosphere similar to that of the Grand without the (often excruciatingly) high price point. This offers a great reprieve from the parks while still being themed exquisitely, and there’s something to be said for a Disney resort that is geared toward adults while still maintaining a perfectly Disney vibe. The Beach is great, but I’ve never found it to be all that “beachy” – I suppose maybe it’s because when in Florida, I don’t want to feel like I’m on a New England beach; I much prefer a tropical vibe a la Old Key West. I also don’t find that the Beach’s theming “transports” the guest to another time or place quite resorts such as the Boardwalk, AKL, WL, OKW or even the Yacht, and this is key for us when choosing a Disney resort. One more point – the bus system at the Yacht for us has always been consistently better than the Beach at all times of year because the Yacht is picked up first. I can’t count how many times we have had a full bus by the time we get to the Beach and there is no room left for Beach guests. Both resorts have their place but I’d take the Yacht any day!

Good point about the busses! I’ve had that happen on other busses and am glad to know YC gets 1st pick up, which can make for a better experience. I am going next month on our first solo trip without the little ones and we’re staying at the YC for the same reasons you describe. Fingers crossed and thanks for the review. It helped ease any small concerns I had!

We just stayed almost 2 weeks at BC. One note about the bus transportation. They pick-up at the YC first. Then BC. With that said. There were many times that the Bus would show up at BC basically already full from the YC. This made it difficult to make it to reservations/fast passes on time, even when you showed up at the bus stop on time or ahead of time. If fact we didn’t want to “lose” our Be Our Guest reservation one night and had to use the Minnie Van service. (Which I might add was excellent!) We actually joked that we should catch the bus at YC.

I am older now, and opt for the serenity of the Yacht Club. (Although, even when younger, I was drawn to the Yacht Club’s subdued atmosphere more than The Beach Club). My son and daughter-in-law, however, who have six year old triplets and an eight year old, stay in a two bedroom Villa at The Beach Club, mostly because they need the room. I guess sometimes it’s more a case of need than want. Plus, they feel the location is perfect because they can hit three theme parks without taking buses.

Tom – You wrote “Yacht Club has a small number of dog-friendly rooms”. I thought I had read somewhere, perhaps on your site, when the new policy came out recently, that dog-friendly resorts could potentially have any resort room used as a dog-friendly room. However, you seem to be indicating that only specific rooms, or perhaps specific parts of a resort, have been set aside. Do you know which is actually true? This can be an issue for those who can stay in a resort that is dog-friendly but cannot necessarily stay in a room that a dog has lived in.

Separately, while we have been to the Beach and Yacht Clubs numerous times due to the wonderful Cape May buffet, we have never actually stayed there nor seen the guest rooms. We decided a long time ago that if we were to stay there, we would only stay at the Beach Club, due to a strong preference for the light pastel colours over the dark colours at the Yacht Club in the public areas.

I can’t believe you did not point out the highly localized potentially dangerous weather on Stormalong Bay outside these resorts. This is, of course, where Hurricane Hanna hit many years ago and caused that big shipwreck on the Beach Club’s beach that Disney still has not cleared away (unlike the non-imagineered Hurricane Irma which you actually encountered earlier this year). Always a handy excuse if you are late to an ADR at the two resorts.

I’m pretty sure that only a few hotels have dedicated dog friendly rooms now. So it’s not an “any room could potentially have had a dog” situation.

Yes, it is an any room could have a dog situation. Our friends stayed at POR and arequested a dog free room/bldg. They were told that would happen. When they got to POr they were put in bldg 24, which is the designated dog bldg. They were moved to the 30’s. Then they spotted a dog dong it’s business right outside their non dog bldg room. When they went to guest services and asked why? they were told “well, those guests booked online and wanted that bldg, so…… It states that any room or bldg could have dogs in them in the test resorts. And apparently the designated dog rooms/bldgs is not really true when it comes down to it.

We have booked Yacht Club for our June 2018 visit (crazy time of year, but only time we could coordinate with my cousin’s family when all our kids are out of school, etc), and I’m really looking forward to it. Based on the photos of the rooms, we like the look of Yacht Club better, and we can easily hang in the lobby & public areas of either resort if we feel like it. So we chose the nicer rooms. Decision made, as we view all else as being equal. Can’t wait to get a chance to play at Stormalong Bay! Given the weather in June, we figured a hotel with a good pool was vital! Thanks for all your great posts on this blog! Cheers.

The opening of the (really, really good) C&A Lounge must surely give a further nod to YC’s lobby. It has an incredible sense of atmosphere, and puts the “Club” in club, if you will.

Now, a more interesting comparison (although totally useless) would be to throw NPB into the mix. It really feels like a “boutique” version of YC.

I’ve stayed at BC and BCV only. I have visited YC’s lobby many times plus I have had drinks at Crew Cup Lounge. I love both resorts theming and atmosphere, my pick is BC/BCV because I prefer the dining (Cape May is one of my favorite buffets whereas Yachtsmen Steakhouse is too pricey) , closer proximity to Epcot and Boardwalk, and I love the Solarium, Drawing Room, and Breezeway areas of BCV.

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Review (Is it worth it?)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is one of the most beautiful and convenient hotels in all of Walt Disney World. With its classy design, enormous pool, and prime location, it’s easy to see why the Yacht Club at Disney World is such a highly sought after place to stay.

My family and I have visited numerous hotels on Disney property, but the Yacht Club always keeps us coming back for more. We love the close proximity to Disney’s Boardwalk, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios.

The multiple transportation options are a huge plus, especially for those who don’t like to solely rely on Disney buses. And of course we have to mention the Yacht Club’s pool, Stormalong Bay. This elaborate resort swimming area is arguably the best pool at the Walt Disney World Resort!

If you’re still not quite sold on the Yacht Club at Disney World or if you would like more information, continue reading below. In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about this deluxe Disney resort , including the activities, restaurants, and rooms available at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

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Yacht Club Restaurants

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is full of all different types of restaurants. Since this hotel shares dining options with its sister resorts, you’ll find even more places to eat within a short walk of your room.

These are the Yacht Club restaurants you will find just a short stroll away:

• Ale and Compass – sit-down restaurant in the Yacht Club that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (also available to-go)
• The Market at Ale and Compass – quick service restaurant at Yacht Club with to-go items and menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Yachtsman Steakhouse – fine dining restaurant at the Yacht Club that is open for dinner
• Crew’s Cup Lounge – bar at the Yacht Club that features a small dinner menu and full bar
• Cape May Cafe – offers a character meal breakfast buffet and sit-down dinner with no characters
• Beach Club Marketplace – features to-go items and menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Beaches and Cream – available for lunch and dinner with reservations highly recommended
• Martha’s Vineyard – offers appetizers and full bar
• Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill – pool restaurant with full bar and lunch/dinner options

Furthermore, the Yacht Club is located just a short walk away from Disney’s Boardwalk , where you’ll find additional restaurants and bars.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is home to the most popular pool on Disney property. It’s such a hit that you’ll find cast members handing out wristbands at the entrance so that only hotel guests can enter.

The main pool, Stormalong Bay, features a large sand bottom swimming area that’s super shallow and great for toddlers and little kids. There’s also a lazy river that’s a fan favorite in my household.

Guests can also enjoy other large swimming areas at Stormalong Bay, including an activities section where you’ll find games like pool volleyball. Stormalong Bay offers a large waterslide as well as a smaller slide that empties into a shallow pool.

In addition to Stormalong Bay, the Yacht Club in Disney World features a “quiet” pool that is seldom busy. This is a great spot to relax or swim laps.

Rooms 

My family and I love the nautical decor and ambience of the Yacht Club guest rooms. Additionally, we appreciate that the rooms offer full balconies. In our post on Disney’s Beach Club vs Yacht Club , you’ll read about why these balconies are a major pro for Yacht Club compared to its sister resort.

Disney’s Yacht Club features standard rooms and club level rooms. If you book a room with Club Level benefits, you get access to the Regatta Club. Here, you’ll find food and beverages offered at certain times throughout the day.

Guest rooms at the Yacht Club come with views of the lake, pool, garden, or hotel rooftop/parking lot. These rooms typically feature 1 king bed or 2 queens. Some of them also offer a daybed. This means that if you book a room with 2 queens plus a daybed, you can sleep a family of five!

Prices at Yacht Club

Since Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is classified as a deluxe hotel at Disney World, you’ll notice that the prices are higher than at some of the other hotels. This is because the Yacht Club offers deluxe room space, extra amenities, and a prime location.

We will explain all the significance of all of these perks in more detail below, but it’s important to note that Disney’s Yacht Club truly offers a deluxe experience. The updated guest rooms feature plenty of space, including private balconies. Plus, the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of other Disney hotels, restaurants, theme parks, and more. 

If you would really like to experience the location, amenities, and entertainment at the Yacht Club without the hefty price tag, we suggest booking a room at the sister hotel through David’s Vacation Club Rentals. You will be blown away by the cost savings on David’s DVC rental site! We usually save hundreds of dollars per night by using this method to book a room at a deluxe resort.

Just use the cost calculator to see exactly how much a room costs at Yacht Club’s sister resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas. These villas are located just a short walk away from the Yacht Club hotel, and they both share restaurants, pools, and activities. While you can reserve one of the villas on the official Disney website, we prefer to book through David’s DVC rental website . We have used this reputable company for years to rent timeshare points at Disney villas.

Things to Do at Disney’s Yacht Club 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort sits on the same property as two sister resorts: Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Villas. These three hotels share restaurants, activities, amenities, and entertainment options with each other.

One of my family’s favorite things about the Yacht Club is that you don’t need to leave the property to have fun. So, if you’re looking for activities at Disney outside of the theme parks, the Yacht Club offers lots of great options. These are our favorite things to do at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort when enjoying a relaxing day at Disney:

See Epcot Fireworks

We recommend walking to the bridge that connects the Disney Boardwalk to the Yacht and Beach Club Resort to enjoy the nightly Epcot fireworks show. You can even grab some ice cream to enjoy during the presentation.

Take a Ride on the Skyliner

Since the Disney Skyliner sits just outside of Epcot’s International Gateway entrance, you can easily access it from the Yacht Club Resort. Just take the short (less than ten minutes) walk toward Epcot and hop on the Skyliner for free!

Book a fishing excursion on Crescent Lake for a truly unique experience while staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Eat Ice Cream

Disney’s Yacht Club is home to one of our favorite WDW restaurants, Beaches and Cream . While reservations can be difficult to snag at this popular dining spot, you can access the walk-up window to order shakes and ice cream to-go.

Dine with Characters

Check out Cape May Cafe during breakfast/brunch when it becomes Minnie’s Beach Bash. Guests can meet Goofy, Minnie, and Donald while they dine at the breakfast buffet.

Float along the Lazy River

The Beach Club’s main pool, Stormalong Bay, offers many fun features. One of our favorite things to do at the pool is to grab (free) tubes to float along the lazy river.

Play Games in the Arcade

Lafferty Place Arcade offers lots of fun games for kids and adults to enjoy. This is a particularly great place to spend time at Disney World when it’s raining.

Ride the Friendship Boats

The Disney water taxi picks up visitors near the Yacht Club. You can ride this free boat to the Disney Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin Resorts, Epcot entrance, and Hollywood Studios entrance.

Build Sandcastles

Did you know that Stormalong Bay features a shallow, sand bottom pool and beach area? Kids love digging in the sand and splashing around in this section of the pool.

Make S’mores

Visit the nightly campfire to roast marshmallows during your visit. You can even purchase S’mores Kits for a few dollars.

Rent a Boat

Spend time on Crescent Lake on your own private pontoon boat. Guests can rent boats from the marina near the Yacht Club.

Disney’s Yacht Club offers a large fitness center for guests to use during their stay. Ship Shape Health Club is even open 24 hours a day, so you can squeeze in a workout at any time.

Stroll along the Disney Boardwalk

The Disney Boardwalk is full of amazing activities and entertainment options and is just a short walk away from the Yacht Club. 

Play Volleyball

As you walk along the boardwalk in front of the Beach Club, you’ll notice a sand volleyball court. This is a great spot to pick up a game with friends or family. You can also often join a game of volleyball at Stormalong Bay Pool.

Enjoy an Evening Movie

Each evening, Disney Yacht Club guests can watch a movie under the stars. These family friendly movies are a great way to unwind after a long day.

Play Mini Golf

Stroll over to Fantasia Gardens and Miniature Golf Course where you’ll find two 18-hole courses. This fun spot is located near the Dolphin and Swan Resorts.

Swim Some Laps

If you’re looking for a quieter poolside experience to swim laps or relax, check out the leisure pool at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. You’ll also have access to the quiet pools at Beach Club and Beach Club Villas.

If you’re not into running or jogging on vacation, you can spend time strolling along the jogging paths at the Yacht Club. You’ll find lots of great spots to take pictures and may even catch some surprises along the way.

Join a Kid Friendly Party at the Pool

Each afternoon, Stormalong Bay hosts fun poolside activities like hula hoop competitions and limbo. 

Play Tennis

Guests can find tennis courts near the Yacht Club’s quiet pool. 

Zoom Down Waterslides

Stormalong Bay features two separate water slides for guests to enjoy. The main waterslide stretches from the pirate ship and across the Beach Club boardwalk to the main pool.

You’ll also find a smaller slide that’s perfect for toddlers and small kids at the entrance to the main water slide.

Book a Fireworks Cruise

Take in the sights and sounds of the Epcot fireworks show from your pontoon boat on Crescent Lake.

Transportation

As mentioned above, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort sits in a prime location in the center of all the magic at WDW. If you’re planning to visit one of the theme parks, you’ll be happy to know that several of them are just a super short walk or ride away.

These are our preferred ways to get from Disney’s Yacht Club to other places in Walt Disney World:

• To Magic Kingdom – You can access the Disney buses in front of the hotel. The ride to Magic Kingdom should take 15-20 minutes. 
• To Epcot – Exit the back of Yacht Club (toward Crescent Lake) and turn left. Epcot sits just under a ten minute walk away!
• To Hollywood Studios – You have several options for getting to Hollywood Studios. We find the quickest option *usually* is walking. Hollywood Studios sits just a 15 minute walk away from the Yacht Club. You can also ride a Friendship Boat to Hollywood Studios. However, by the time you wait on the boat to make stops, this method can take longer than walking. You could also walk toward Epcot to catch the Disney Skyliner. With this method, you should be able to reach Hollywood Studios in around 25 minutes.
• To Animal Kingdom – You can hop on one of the Disney buses to get to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This is roughly a ten-minute ride.
• To Disney’s Boardwalk – You can make the five-minute walk around Crescent Lake to easily reach the Disney Boardwalk. Guests can also take the Friendship Boat from the Yacht Club lighthouse and ride across the lake to the Boardwalk.
• To Disney Springs – You can take a bus to Disney Springs, which typically takes 15-20 minutes.

Is Disney’s Yacht Club Worth It?

Since Disney’s Yacht Club may be my personal favorite resort in all of WDW , I would definitely say it’s worth the cost! I love the classy guest rooms and bathrooms with their nautical decor.

The lobby seems to be quieter and calmer than that at other resorts, and the cast members are super friendly and helpful. My family and I enjoy the food at all the restaurants on site, and we appreciate the ability to easily walk from the Yacht Club to the Beach Club’s dining options.

The close proximity to Epcot makes the Yacht Club an ideal place to stay since there’s no rush to get to the park in the morning or back “home” at the end of a long day. Plus, you enter and exit through the International Gateway entrance to Epcot (near World Showcase), so the lines to enter are basically nonexistent.

Additionally, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just a short walk, boat ride, or Skyliner ride away. And if you feel like venturing out, you can take the scenic stroll around Crescent Lake to the Disney Boardwalk.

Overall, we highly recommend the beautiful Yacht Club Resort! For additional information on Disney resorts, join the conversation on our Facebook page: Mom’s Guide to Disney Resorts ! Do you have a review of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort? Comment below to share your thoughts with us!

Shari is an experienced planner and organizer for Disney vacations, cruising, and U.S. travel. Her family vacation information, reviews, and tips provide insight for moms and dads everywhere. You can read more about her story, including her journey through breast cancer, in the about me page.

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Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

• Thread starter natebenma
• Start date Apr 15, 2015

Beach Club Dee

• Apr 15, 2015

September 2023: Soft Good Refurb at Beach Club Resort Rooms and Lobby Refurb been completed: ​

June 2023: soft good refurb at beach club villas recommencing ​.

Wood Nymph said: I have some information about the boat to Hollywood Studio. They are currently running four boats to DHS, starting at 8am for a 9am park opening. (We saw all four at once). One boat sits at Boardwalk, one at Yacht Club and one at Swan/Dolphin. The fourth boat comes in from the Epcot side of the lake and goes to the BW after the first boat leaves, then YC, then S/D, then DHS. We crossed the bridge between the Yacht Club and S/D at 8:08am and the fourth boat was heading to the Yacht Club. The first three boats unloaded at DHS very quickly. The fourth boat got to the DHS boat dock just about the same time as we got to the temperature check point, around 8:26am. Click to expand...

Katesdad said: Out at the bus stop in front of the YC at 7:05am to catch the AK bus to transfer to AKL for an 8:35am breakfast at Boma. AK had early hours this morning. Bus didn't show until 7:25am but made it to the park in time for those doing rope drop (had to load an electric cart at the YC). We got our AKL transfer around 8:05am and made it in time for our breakfast reservation. Katesdad Click to expand...

barb969 said: We were there in January 2019. One day when we returned late in the afternoon there was a large dog barking in 5147. We were in 5145. A hotel manager was there. The guest returned about 20 minutes later. The barking stopped and in the next couple of days we heard one short yip. Part of the dog agreement is that if the dog is noisy the guest must return within 30 minutes. If the dog will not be quiet it must be moved to the kennel. There is a dog walking area. Click to expand...

focusondisney said: This link was posted on the Club Level thread. Looks like the reviewer was able to stay on the 5th floor with his dog. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Locatio...sney_s_Yacht_Club_Resort-Orlando_Florida.html Click to expand...

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• Dedicated Cast Member providing service to the cabanas
• Cocktail service
• Ceiling fan
• Padded furniture, including chairs and couch
• Television with cable access
• Charging outlet/USB
• Mini refrigerator stocked with complimentary sodas and water
• Fruit basket (may not be available without advance reservation)
• Plush towels
• Cabinet safe

MinneTinK said: Just wanted to share for all those hoping to book cabanas. I had the number stored in my phone & watched the second hand on my clock & called just as it struck 7am. Once the recorded message moves to your options I hit 3 immediately rather than waiting to hear my choices. The next menu began in which the cabana option is just remain on the line. A CM answered immediately! I was able to book my first choice of date which is halfway through our trip. The same CM also offered to help with dining while I was on the line. I know many people have reported waiting on hold for hours so just wanted to share & hopefully help someone! Click to expand...

TJA said: We were just there 8/24-27. The chairs were in sets of 3 and 4 with some space in between the sets. As far as masks: the only person we saw with a mask was the CM walking around taking drink orders (not sure if he was also taking food orders but we assumed he was....). We looked around and did not see any guests wearing a mask once inside the pool area and situated on a chair or at a table. We did see a mask flying around the pool deck and that brings up the issue of people wearing them to the pool and then losing them or the wind taking them away once at the pool. We saw some creative ways to store masks for sure, lol, with one family attaching their masks to their flip flops while laying in chairs. Click to expand...

sarmat1 said: To enter the line for the Jib slide, you have to actually go out of the pool area entirely. Once on the slide, you go under not 1, but 2 waterfalls that will definitely dump water on your head. The slide ultimately feeds into 4 feet of water and you come down with such force that you will go under water (unless wearing a vest). The exiting part of the slide is in a roped off area of the pool and a lifeguard will be sitting there. That guard will likely keep others out of the roped off area, so parents are not allowed to "catch" their children coming off. Depending on how adventurous your kids are, you might want to go with them the first time. The kiddie area of SAB with the little beach area to play on is on the complete other side of where the slide ends. You'll need to determine your comfort level with older kids going on the slide (then exiting the pool area to go on again and again) if you're with a younger child in the kiddie area. That's the one thing I didn't like about SAB. It's so big, it can become difficult to supervise all of your different age kids simultaneously with the many different sections. Maybe this is an issue for others, maybe not, but I thought it deserved mentioning. Click to expand...

beebeeryan said: With regards to the Jib slide and younger kids...if you stand around where the slide comes out you can walk with them to the pathway where they cross over and watch them go up then walk back to the pool. You'll make it back well before they get down, since there are always at least a few people in line and it's a long way down. Also if you go before your child, you could wait towards the rope for them, the lifeguard may or may not usher you away quickly. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: I asked a lifeguard what the policy was for wearing life vests on the pirate slide. She said that you can wear the vests that they provide for the guests but you can't wear flotation devices that you bring from home. Click to expand...

Cluelyss said: My daughter just did it yesterday and loved every minute of it! There were 8 in her class (not sure if it was “full” but was the perfect size for plenty of individual instruction). Kids ranged in ages from probably 6-12 and should be a decent swimmer as the fins are not easy to maneuver! They got to do several “tricks” like swimming through hoops and you have the option at the end to purchase (or order) your own tail. The class takes place in the pirate slide pool, which was was the only downfall, as I think it would have been better for them to have more room to move around. At the end they had “free swim” and it was a bit crowded with 8 tails swimming about! We pre-booked not long after the class was announced. I’m sure it will be based on the class on any given day what the age range will be, but I’d assume she’d be on the older end? We didn’t purchase a tail there but brought home info to order online (they provide a $10 off discount code at the class) and prices range from $109-119 on their website. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: I did the Regatta Run at the Yacht Club Marina this morning and it was a lot of fun. My husband took a few pictures of it. We had approximately ten runners with two of them being young teens who smoked the field. It was tons of fun. Click to expand...

adizzle819 said: My mom and I did the ceramics painting earlier this year. It was great! The price was pretty reasonable (it depended on what you wanted to paint, but I think my mug was around $15?), they provide all the materials you need, and there was no time limit (which was good for me because I like to take my time with things). The only thing to note is that if you do the ceramics, they have to put it in the kiln, so it won't be available for a day or two, so try and do it earlier in the week. All other crafts you can take with you that day. You could also do any of the crafts any day of the week. Click to expand...

Disney before Sally said: Chris from Disney Itinerary Planning Office informs me that there are cups, plates, and figurines with the only Disney characters being Snow White and Ariel. Prices run between $5-$25 dollars. This is the ceramics class at Sandcastle Club on Wednesday's from 2:30PM-3:30PM. Then they fire them to set the paint; and, we pick them up 2-3 days later. The time he gave me is different from the published times on the monthly activities flyer. Click to expand...

4Spen said: We did the ceramics while at the BC last week. My daughter painted a jewelry box type thing. It had a dolphin on the top. We did it around 2:30 on Wednesday and it was available for pick-up after 5 on Thursday. (The oven is at the Boardwalk so they take it over there to set the paint) Her jewelry box was $14.00 plus tax. She really enjoyed it and I think that is her favorite souvenir from the trip. ( and she spent her birthday money on plenty of things) Click to expand...

Weezerette said: I couldn’t find any pictures of this in my googling, so I wanted to post. Today my daughter did the Beach in a Bowl craft in the solarium. $15 each. They pack it up for travel after you are done. I thought it was so cute. Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 on the current activity schedule. Click to expand...

SwanVT2 said: Wanted to report that DD and I tried Ship Shape Salon for haircuts. Fabulous service and beautiful haircuts. They even gave my daughter an Elsa braid and pixie dust in her hair. If you don't want to spend on BBB this is the way to go. A trim, complimentary braid and pixie dust on cost 24.00. My hairdresser even put some pixie dust in my daughter's Elsa doll. It was quite the treat. My haircut was a lot more expensive as an adult but it was very well done and relaxing. Also, the hairdresser said they have Princess packages as well for kids. Click to expand...

saintstickets said: DW made her way to the Ship Shape Spa for her massage. This spa does not advertise well at all that it offers massages and facials in addition to exercise facilities. Our last two stays at BCV or BWV, DW has walked to the Mandara Spa located at the Swan & Dolphin for a massage. This is much closer, especially when staying at the BCV and according to DW, the massage was just as good if not a little better than what she has experienced at Mandara. No pics from the spa but they do offer a DVC discount. Click to expand...

nannette said: I've done the mani/pedi at Periwigs.. DD has had a massage at the Ship Shape Club. DD said it's the best massage she's had and she's had a lot!! I forget the name of the girl, but my daughter said she was so good that she actually went back a few days later for another! The mani/pedi was not what I'm used to... I always have that done before I go to Disney. I have however had reflexology at SSR and that was pretty good. ~N Click to expand...

njmom76 said: Spa was very nice. Pedi prices were in line with the nice spas by me in NJ, not nail places, but spas. It was 55 plus gratuity for 45 minutes. The 15% AP discount made it even nicer. The massage chairs are comfortable and my feet felt refreshed. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Not a huge selection of polishes, but enough. It was definitely a relaxing atmosphere, but I was basically the only client!!! I would go back for sure. Click to expand...

shoreward said: I also came across http://www.glutenfreedairyfreewdw.com/ , which has good resources for those dealing with dairy and gluten sensitivities, while at WDW. Click to expand...

shoreward said: There is some very useful info posted, such as http://www.glutenfreedairyfreewdw.com/dining-resources/menus/ , which displays restricted-diet menus available at some resorts and parks. Click to expand...

Best Aunt said: While I'm on the subject of gluten free, these are on the sign in Beachclub Marketplace, but I did not see them on the counter. I bought them at the Boardwalk Bakery. The brownie was good. The cookie, not so good. It was dried out and not very tasty. Click to expand...

Best Aunt said: To people staying at Beach Club Villas (or any DVC property at Disney World): There has been a change of policy. You can now get extra towels and extra coffee and coffee supplies (1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners) for free. If you are staying in a 1-bedroom unit or larger, you can now get extra 1-load boxes of laundry detergent for free. In the past, if you were staying on points and you requested these things, you were supposed to have to pay for them, although Disney had been inconsistent as to whether or not you actually were charged. Additional Amenity Requests You’ll be provided with the following amenities at no extra charge at the start of your stay and during each Housekeeping service. These amenities can also be replenished upon request at no additional charge: Coffee Package: Includes 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners Towel Package: Includes 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat Laundry Detergent (only in 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Villas): Includes 1 box for 1 load of laundry NOTE: Rates are subject to change without notice. Click to expand...

• Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins
• Provide fresh bathroom linens
• Replace bath amenities as needed
• Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper
• Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners
• Change the bed linens
• Vacuum and dust the vacation villa
• Clean the bathroom(s)
• Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes
• Deluxe Studio: $30 per day requested
• 1-Bedroom Villa: $45 per day requested
• 2-Bedroom Villa: $60 per day requested
• 3-Bedroom Grand Villa: $75 per day requested
• Deluxe Studio: $10 per day requested
• 1-Bedroom Villa: $15 per day requested
• 2-Bedroom Villa: $20 per day requested
• 3-Bedroom Grand Villa: $30 per day requested
• Coffee Package: Includes 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
• Towel Package: Includes 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
• Laundry Detergent (only in 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Villas): Includes 1 box for 1 load of laundry

PCFriar80 said: BCVs are configured with 3 specific rooms on all floors that are handicap accessible. Rooms x25, x28 and x30 are off the main elevator. x25 is a dedicated studio. x28 is a studio lock-off with x30 a 1BR, so can be configured as standalone studio, standalone 1BR or combined for a 2BR. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: You will have at least one balcony when staying at the BCV's. All of the BCV studios have balconies. All of the villas have a balcony off the living room. Most, but not all, of the master bedrooms have a balcony. Some of the balconies are bigger than others, depending on what floor you are on and location. Click to expand...

MickeyT said: Here's another shot of the balconies at BCV's I made in 2013. First floor=patio. Second floor=large balcony all the way across. We were on the third floor. No balcony in bedrooms but a larger one in living room. And fourth floor=three small balconies each. And guess what. This layout is not the same throughout. We were on the road side this year (Rm 352) and there different layouts on the other floors. I doubt if the architect that designed this place had any idea how much trouble he/she was going to cause us.. Click to expand...

natebenma said: Here is the tag from the daybed for the person who asked. Hope this helps. Click to expand...

shoreward said: Good detective work, Dee! Flexsteel is a very large manufacturer of furniture for the contract (commercial) market. According to the tag info, here is the model of sleeper sofa, which is manufactured for hospitality and senior living resident rooms: http://www.flexsteel.com/product/repose-cb002-44 Specs: http://www.flexsteel.com/flx/spec_sheet.php?sku=CB002-44 Flexsteel has always manufactured very comfortable sleeper sofas. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: All of the villas have a balcony off the living room. Some of the master bedrooms have a balcony, too, some don't. And all of the studios have a balcony. So, it does seem confusing to have full balcony as a choice unless they are referring to having a balcony for the master bedroom. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: If you do online check in and state an arrival time then your entitlements (tickets, dining plan, etc) become active at that time. You can go to a park, use dining credits, etc. Sometimes there is a problem with the reservation that requires someone to go to the front desk. An example would be a credit card glitch. If you don't receive a direct to room text before you arrive at the resort then you will have to physically check in before you can access SAB. But most often you will receive a direct to room text which will let you know the status of your room, i.e. ready or not. If you receive the direct to room text then you are all checked in and don't have to go to the front desk unless you want to talk to them about something. The problem is that you won't know whether you will be able to skip the front desk until your arrival day. Click to expand...

NYCgrrl said: Special occasion or just don't see what you want at WDW? Click to expand...

NYCgrrl said: We ordered a bottle of vintage Champagne from an online site based in FL: https://www.finding.wine/ Less to carry, good rating, arrived on time, and excellent price. Delivery was free but not sure if that was a holiday special or not. Click to expand...

• Minimum Order: None
• $14; orders over $200 are free
• Same day delivery $30; next day delivery $20
• Tipping is optional but encouraged
• Alcohol: Yes
• Delivery to Bell Services: Yes – even alcohol
• FAQ Link: https://www.gardengrocer.com/faqs
• You can place the order well ahead of time and add on items up to three times before you arrive
• Alcohol can be left at bell services if you send them a picture of your ID validating your age before you go – this is an easy process through a form on their website
• Actual grocery prices are higher than other options
• Order greater than 60 days before your delivery date for 10% off (10For60) – should be automatically applied
• Order greater than 30 days before your delivery for 7% off (7For30) – should be automatically applied
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121165821/?q="garden+grocer"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Garden Grocer
• $0 - $50.00 fee is $19.00
• $50.00 - $100.00 fee is $24.00
• $100.00 - $200.00 fee is $29.00
• $200.00 - $300.00 fee is $39.00
• > $300.00 fee is 13% of the grocery receipt total
• + $3.00 fuel surcharge will be added to all orders
• + $10.00 fee for same day service, if available. Does not apply to pre-arranged same day return trips
• + $5.00 per each additional store shopped at
• + $20.00 for warehouse type stores (Costco, Sam's Club, etc.)
• + $10.00 for "bag your own groceries" type stores
• Additional fee for after-hours service, if available. Please call for rate and availability
• A minimum gratuity of the greater of 15% of the grocery receipt(s) total or $10.00 will be added to all orders that are left at bell services.
• Restocking Fee: We charge a 100% restocking fee for any age restricted items, including alcohol purchases, due to no valid identification, no call, no show or missed appointments (verified by actual flight arrival time).
• Legal Notice: Florida state law mandates that the delivery of ANY age restricted items, including alcohol, must be transacted face to face and verified with valid, age appropriate identification. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Delivery to Bell Services: Yes, but a minimum gratuity of the greater of 15% of the grocery receipt(s) total or $10.00 will be added to all orders that are left at bell services.
• FAQ Link: https://www.wegoshop.com/location15-1-6.html
• PROS: Can ask for very specific items
• Can shop at more than 1 store
• Can leave special instructions related to substitutions
• Can pay with cash
• CONS: Complicated fee structure
• Have to type out list of items
• Won’t have full price until after shop because they charge actual retail prices
• Other Info: Ask about loyalty rewards program and referral program
• Can purchase a $100 gift card for $75 – must purchase >1 month before you will use it and can only use one per shop
• USE CAUTION! Multiple reports recently of unhappy customers!!
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121165288/?q="we+go+shop"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about We Go Shop
• Minimum Order: No
• Fees: $9.00 delivery fee to the Beach or Yacht Club
• Alcohol: No
• Delivery to Bell Services: No mention
• PROS: Prescriptions, toiletries and more
• CONS: Website can be difficult to navigate
• Deliveries are made same day within a few hours ofthe time the order is placed. Please call to verify your order's estimated delivery time.
• Please note, all online orders placed after regular business hours will be delivered the next morning.
• We can find many items - even ones we do not regularly stock - and deliver them for you. If there is an item you need, just call us and we will try to find it for you.
• Guests may also order items in advance if they have items too bulky for air travel or if the items are prohibited on airplanes.
• Distilled water is always available!!
• Our courier service can also obtain many products we do not normally stock from other retailers and deliver them. There are many retailers around the WDW area but taxi rates are most times more expensive than our delivery fee.
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121166327/?q="turner+drug"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Turner Drug
• $10 Fee to add alcohol to order with $50 minimum order
• Delivery to Bell Services: Yes, unless your order contains alcohol
• FAQ Link: https://www.dizzydolphindelivery.com/pages/faq.php
• Very flexible - you can specify your preferred brands and stores when placing an order
• Offer Groceries, alcohol, small appliances, possibly other items
• You don’t know the price right away
• Ordering can be confusing
• Extra charges for alcohol delivery
• Other Info:
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121166069/?q="dizzy+dolphin"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Dizzy Dolphin
• Minimum Order: $10
• Delivery fee charged based on order size, order composition, and volume of business for non-Instacart-Express orders – fee is visible when you order. Typically, around $4.99-$9.99 depending on when you want your order window
• Instacart also charges a surcharge based on order size
• Tipping shopper/driver is optional but encouraged
• Someone 21+ must be present for delivery
• Must be present if alcohol is ordered
• FAQ Link: https://www.instacart.com/help
• PROS: You can choose from many stores
• Lots of hidden fees that you can’t see until you get to check out
• Available delivery windows can change while you build your list
• Other Info: Shopper will text with substitutions, etc, may be an issue if you order before you get on the airplane
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121166212/?q="instacart"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Instacart
• Minimum Order: No - $7 surcharge for orders under $35
• We offer alcohol delivery in select cities from a variety of retailers! If you are in the coverage area for this service, beer, wine, and spirits may be available for delivery. A $7 delivery fee may be applied to alcohol orders from select retailers.
• Delivery to Bell Services: States delivery to customer only – need real world experience to verify
• FAQ Link: https://help.shipt.com
• Our members can expect to pay about $5 more using Shipt than they would on a $35 order purchased in the store themselves
• Shopper will text with substitutions, etc, may be an issue if you order before you get on the airplane
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121165575/?q="shipt"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Shipt
• Fees: Must be Amazon Prime member – Free two-hour delivery for orders over $35; $4.99 for orders under $35
• someone 21+ must be present for delivery
• FAQ Link: https://primenow.amazon.com/learn-more?ref_=pn_un_ftr_hiw
• Delivers within 2 hours
• Delivers to Bell Services unless order contains alcohol
• Don’t try to make your cart too early.
• Stock changes constantly and things may become unavailable quickly.
• Other Info: For delivery to the Yacht & Beach Club resort, which is a convention resort, this is preferable to Amazon Prime Pantry which will deliver to the Convention Center and will be subject to a pickup fee based on the package weight and limited pickup hours
• https://www.disboards.com/search/121166513/?q="amazon+prime+now"&o=date
• Click link above to see recent posts about Amazon PrimeNow
• I think these are delivered to the convention center and therefore subject to weight-based fee and must be picked up.
• Safeway has discontinued their Orlando delivery service as of July 7th, 2018

• Envelope: $3.00
• Small Box: $3.00 (up to 4 lbs)
• Med Box: $5.00 (5 lbs – 20 lbs)
• Large Box: $10.00 (21 lbs – 70 lbs)
• Golf Club: $10.00
• Display Cases: $15.00
• Pallets: $70.00 per 100 lbs

Boski said: So I'm going to try an experiment here. I shot these using my remote shutter through the Nikon app. When I do that it also saves the images (as jpegs) to my phone and then my phone automatically uploads to Google Photos. I messed around at the airport on the way home and created a nice little animation with it using the jpegs so I'm going to try and post that. I did edit the RAW files so these aren't my "edits", and some of the shots didn't turn out great, but the animation was pretty cool and should give you a good idea of what to expect. Lets see if I can pull this off. Click to expand...

Wood Nymph said: Melita and Senseo both have coffee pods. I bought the Melita pods at Walmart. Here is a link to the Walmart ad: Click to expand...

Jon84 said: I don't know if this is in the Room info post, but I was worried that my laptop would not fit in the wall safe as they are a fair bit smaller than the box ones elsewhere in WDW. I can confirm that a 15'' MacBook Pro fits' in the save with around 2 inches to spare around in all 3 dimensions Click to expand...

catho72 said: I was able to fit two iPad's, a Kindle, a wallet, and a wallet size zippered pouch in our BC safe. Nothing got smooshed or broken. I wish it were a tad larger so I could have put the kid's iPod's into it, but oh well. I was impressed with all I DID fit in there. Click to expand...

Ziggy said: Going back to the safe question I do think there are different sizes, last year my macbook pro wouldn't fit in the safe in BWI CL but it has fit in the safe in OKW. Click to expand...

We had to take a shelf out, but we fit two gallons of milk, 4 packages of lunch meat, two packs of sliced cheese, a thing of butter, 12 cans of beer, and a 10" cake. Click to expand...

sparklemint said: We did have to move the shelves around a bit, into the two uppermost slots. It was actually easier to fit the gallon jug into the new fridge vs. other mini-fridges, because there's nothing poking out from the door, and you don't lose any space to a freezer compartment. Other times we've had to put gallon jugs on their side to fit, depending on exactly where the compressor is and how the shelves sit. Click to expand...

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dansdad said: We have found this to transport us back to our stays at YC. Click to expand...

dansdad said: https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/yacht Click to expand...

MrsPMcD said: I have the Beach Club Spireside. They don't have the strongest smell when burning but definitely smell of the Beach Club I have burned one and have one living in a drawer - saving it! However, I have also found that Yankee Candle "Beach Walk" reminds me of the Beach Club (your opinion may differ!). Don't know where you're based but in the UK Carex antibacterial Aloe Vera liquid soap also smells reminiscent of the BC. Click to expand...

dreamseeker9 said: About candles... I bought the Beach Club candle from Circa 1955, I really like it! It comes in two sizes. Click to expand...

Branflakes said: I have! I bought them when they were called Anthology candles. ETA: Company is now called Spireside Candles. The beach club candle is 100% like walking into the lobby. I bought 6. I also bought the Soarin and the black pearl. ALL are exactly like you're in the very place at WDW where those scents are present. They burn beautifully. Clean, and even all the way to the bottom of the jar. There are other candle makers that do Disney scents, but this company is the only one I've found that has it right. They are hand poured, and they have done in depth research, clearly. And they will fragrance your home. It's not just the candle smells good, but when it's burning you have to be in top of it to smell it. Click to expand...

Hootenany said: Check out this website! I, too, am obsessed with the Beach/Yacht Club scent! This company has a similar scent in a candle and wax tart form. We LOVE it! https://spireside.com/collections/candles/products/clover-fields-candle Click to expand...

busymommy2pink said: Beach club lovers. After 5 years I have found the closest smell to the lobby smell in my opinion so far!!! Low and behold..... Click to expand...

Scott MC said: BEACH:YACHT SCENT ALERT! I picked up this spray at Bath and Bodyworks yesterday, and while it’s not perfect, it’s “of the essence” of our favorite scent! Click to expand...

AGoofykindagirl said: A tip in case you rent an ECV and do not have a room that the door stays open longer (handicapped accessible): Bring with you a door stop to get the ECV in the room. It is very difficult for someone to stand and hold the door open while someone drives the ECV in. (I am speaking as the door holder whose foot was run over at least twice a day until we bought the door stop). I do agree that renting from offsite is much better and the DISabilities thread is full of helpful folks. Click to expand...

Ninja Mom said: Here is what Ninja Mom, who has had a bout with cancer herself and is missing a part or two, has learned to do when going on a Disney trip.... Click to expand...

Ninja Mom said: 1) Have realistic expectations 2) Plan Ahead! 3) "Zig" when everyone else "Zags" to avoid the crowds and spend less time waiting in lines 4) Go EARLY at park opening, LEAVE at Lunch time and go back to the hotel for a rest. Go out again for dinner and an evening of more attractions. 5) Start walking now ~NM Click to expand...

crazy4wdw said: I discovered a recent post on YouTube which has video of the new Beach Club rooms: Click to expand...

Lisann said: Also, Acoustic Alchemy plays throughout Beach Club. I'm listening to them now! Click to expand...

MickeyT said: The DIS Podcast team recently did shows on the Beach Club resort and Yacht Club resort: Only negative is Captains Grille and they didn't seem to know about the refurbishment schedule http://www.disunplugged.com/2015/02/18/dis-unplugged-podcast-021915-7-in-7-beach-club/ http://www.disunplugged.com/2015/02/20/dis-unplugged-podcast-022015-7-in-7-yacht-club/ Click to expand...

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• 6 egg yolks
• 16 oz. white chocolate
• 4 gelatin sheets or 2 tbs. powdered gelatin place in 3 oz water
• 1 dozen Oreo Cookies (crumbled)
• 3 dozen Oreo Cookies (whole)
• 16 oz. dark chocolate
• Melt chocolate.
• Whip 16 oz. heavy cream until consistency of ice cream.
• Place gelatin in cold water.
• Heat egg yolks until warm; add chocolate, stirring constantly.
• Place gelatin in microwave until gelatin is dissolved.
• While gelatin is heating, add one third of heavy cream to the egg yolk and white chocolate mixture; mix well.
• Add a little of the cream to the heated gelatin and mix well, then add both the gelatin mixture and the chocolate mixture to the remaining whipped cream and fold until incorporated.
• Fold in crumbled cookies, mixing well. Let mousse set up, around 2-4 hours.
• Place 3 dozen Oreo cookies on a sheet pan. Pipe mousse onto cookies, and dip into ganache.
• Over light heat, melt 16 oz. chocolate into 16 oz. of heavy cream, mixing until combined.

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Great for a splurge or if you can get it on a discount. I celebrated my 30th birthday with a trip to Disney and stayed conceirge level at Beach Club. One of the Cast Members bedazzled my birthday button. Everywhere I went everyone knew I was staying at the Beach Club. It made the trips so much fun and special. Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/21/2020 I stayed at my favorite resort and for the first time at Club Level in December 2019. It was awesome from beginning to end. The staff were outstanding and got to know us so much so when we came in from the parks, be it mid afternoon or evening, they brought us our favorite alcoholic beverages and kept bringing more. Mimosas with breakfast every morning. Loved the variety of breakfast to include pressed espresso and snacks during the afternoon. The evening offerings were enough to fill us up so we didn’t need to buy dinner. Ice cream and beverages were available in a cooler at all times. The only thing I didn’t like was no bottled water but they did have a water dispenser as well as flavored water. After doing club level I will never go back to a standard room if I can afford it. Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/20/2020 I have stayed at the Beach Club before and like the hotel, but never had the concierge experience. This past December a family member took my toddler and me to Disney, Beach Club concierge. What a great experience! Honestly, having breakfast right there every morning was awesome. There was a nice selection with pastries, some fruit, and one or 2 hot things (eggs or oatmeal). Evening snacks and desserts were great, different choices every day. My toddler especially loved the cookies! Mid-day the selection is small and basic, veggies/dip and hummus/pita type stuff. The space was great, with lots of tables and chairs, and even a kid sized table and chairs by the tv (showing Disney cartoons). Everything was decorated beautifully for Christmas (a nice cozy touch!). But the best part was the staff. Awesome helpful people. The food was always warm and restocked, staff members were constantly inquiring about how the food was and if you needed anything. They were also happy to chat and provide tips, or little known facts, or suggestions. The desk staff was equally helpful, including when I accidentally locked myself out of my room. The staff member got right up and walked to my room and let me in! We liked Beach Club concierge so much that I just booked the 2 of us another trip for this December! Reviewed by alfy Review Date: 05/15/2016 Rating: (6) recommended. We stay at deluxe resorts 2-3 times a year and are used to being greeted in the portico when we drive up. This latest trip, we had to park the car and then go looking for a staff member to take care of the bags. We were not greeted at the door by a concierge host, as is normal, but had to wait in line at the check-in desk. The clerk there kept us waiting while she tried fruitlessly to get someone to take us upstairs (there's no access to the fifth floor until your room number is activated on your wristband) and she ended up having to do it herself. Our room was finally ready some three hours after our arrival, but just inside the 3 p.m. check in time. Our room turned out to be smaller than similar rooms at the Yacht Club -- there was a four foot square intrusion in one corner, probably from the roofline, and there was no seating in the room other than a straightback desk chair. Uncomfortable if you're not ready for bed and want to read or watch TV. Staff members at the concierge stations never acknowledged our presence no matter how many times we passed by their desks, and there seemed to be trainees staffing the lounge who were hesitant to do very much. Reviewed by MouseDaddy Review Date: 04/23/2016 Our family- myself, DW, DS & DD (15 yo twins) enjoyed a 5 night stay Apr 12-17. We had stayed club level @ BC in 2014 and were very pleasantly surprised by the renovations that had taken place since that last trip. To start, our 1 bedroom suite was furnished with what seemed to be brand new furniture. We had noticed on our last stay that the rooms were starting to look a bit run down. Disney did a great job of completely refurbishing everything...new paint, wood trim etc. The furniture was placed differently which opened up space and made the room feel larger. There isn't quite the level of theming we'd seen in the past, but the room was very well appointed. And honestly, we kind of enjoyed a respite from the constant Mouse reminders. There were subtle touches that reminded us of where we were but it also felt more like the upscale experience you'd expect for the cost. We really liked it. We were also very happy about the expansion to the Stone Harbor Club room. The new area, which looks great, has to be 3 times the size of the old room, which could get quite crowded. There were many more tables available and much more room to maneuver around the food offerings. I think that was a major concern in the past and nice to see Disney respond by expanding. We had arrived late and checked in at the front desk as SH was closed (Rachel was super as was Front Desk Mgr Tea). I had set up our ADRs & special events so we didn't require the services of the SH concierge cast members. But they were very friendly each time we visited the club and I saw them working with other guests quite a bit. The food offerings at SH were similar to what we've had in the past. They had a nice selection of breakfast items including bagels, pastries, fresh fruit with yogurt dips etc. Afternoon snacks were adequate, dinner offerings were all very good and it was nice having access to pop, beer & wine. The club cast members were all very friendly and welcoming, eager to help with requests for to-go coffee cups or a beer for dad at the end of the day. They did a great job of keeping the lounge clean and the offerings available & stocked. Everyone was top notch. Mousekeeper Michelle did a great job and was very flexible working around our schedule. But no towel animals? 🙁 IMHO...no review of the BC can be complete without touching on two aspects...First, the unparalleled awesomeness of Stormalong Bay. It has to be one of the best resort pool areas in the universe. So nice to just spend a lazy day there. It's traditionally where we decompress on our first morning/afternoon. We always enjoy a room service pizza under the gazebo and a treat from Beaches & Cream. Pixie dust heaven. And can it get any better?! Are you kidding?! It's Disney!! Of course it can!!! We were in room 3501...the very furthest Eastern end of the resort. A good stretch of the legs heading back to SH or the lobby (GPS would be helpful). But, oh my...we walk out a stairway exit door next to our room and we're literally 100 yards from the International Gateway entrance to Epcot...our favorite park. How cool is that? You're also just across Crescent Lake from the Boardwalk area and all that it offers. And with the Yacht Club, Swan & Dolphin added in, you've got a really nicely varied selection of restaurants to choose from. Another exceptional experience all the way around. BC is our default resort and we encourage everyone to stay there. Reviewed by mdm24551 Review Date: 09/22/2015 Rating: (8) recommended. We truly enjoyed the Stone Harbor Club at the Beach Club Resort. From the moment of our arrival we were treated as special guests. Our escort met us in the main lobby and accompanied us to the Club level check-in area where we were offered a complimantary champagne signature drink. The duty Concierge checked us in and provided us with the unique phone number and text message service to the Concierge Desk in case we needed any assistance during our stay. We made use of this service on several occasions and were always impressed with the service provided. Other than the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Suites all other rooms on the Club level are "standard" rooms, but our room was very nice to include a decently sized balcony overlooking the pool and lagoon. It was an awesome view that we enjoyed many evenings and mornings. In my humble opinion it is worth the extra cost to ask for this view. The pool can be a bit noisy at times, but only during family friendly hours. They could, however, lower the volume of the kids activities at the pool by 50% and still have it be more than loud enough for participants, and much less intrusive for other guests. The Stone Harbor Club was excellent. Great fresh fruit at breakfast and a unique make your own yogurt spread. Hot oatmeal was there every day. A hot egg dish would have been appreciated, but was not part of the deluxe continental breakfast offering. The early evening offerings varied from day to day and always included two hot dishes and several unique salads. They have an assigned Chef who really cares about what he is serving and it shows. Salads were unique, cheeses were top flight. All in all it was excellent. Drink offerings were more than adequate with numerous wine and beers selections all of good quality. Later in the evening liquors were offered with dessert and were also of top quality. Chocolate covered strawberries were not offered, and would have been a top notch addition had they been. Our stay was excellent and we would do this again. The lounge and the staff really made a magical WDW stay even better. Reviewed by EleanorofAquitaine Review Date: 05/23/2015 Rating: (4) not recommended. While we rarely stay at concierge level, we had little choice when the Epcot area hotels were so full at the height of the Flower and Garden Show but to book a concierge level suite. Compared to previous stays in the Beach Club villas and in concierge level rooms at the Polynesian (multiple times) and the Yacht Club, I have to say this was a major disappointment. One major aggravation--- our suite was not on the same floor as the concierge lounge. No padding down the hall in our house slippers at the end of the evening for a snack. No carrying breakfast back to our room. Yes, we had access to the concierge floor, but going down a long hallway to an elevator and then up to the concierge floor each time we needed anything from the lounge meant that we didn't make much use of the lounge at all. The suite was beautiful, to be sure, and at that price, it should have been. But we also had difficulty with the maid service. One morning, the maid cart was just down the hall from our room as we left for breakfast and when my husband came back upstairs after breakfast for a quick pit stop. So we were very surprised when we got back to our room after a long morning at the park, hot and sweaty and ready for a shower and a nap, only to find that at 3 in the afternoon, our room had not been serviced and the maid cart was no longer in our area. We called to find out why our room had not been cleaned and were told they hadn't gotten to it yet. Asked if we needed anything right away, we asked for some fresh towels so we could shower. After a very long wait, there was a knock at the door and a man handed me a huge stack of towels and washcloths--- six or 8 of each size. Then we had to figure out if it would be okay to take a nap or if we would be awakened by the maid at some point. So we called housekeeping and asked if we could expect the maid soon. We were told, no, we thought you didn't want the maid to come, just some towels. Sigh. So we took our nap and woke up grumpy. And then, as we were getting ready for dinner around 6:30, a maid knocked on our door. ready to clean our room. Since we were trying to get ready and leave, we told her the room was in use and we ended up with no maid service that day. When we checked in, the complimentary champagne was lovely and the staffer very friendly. My husband told her that he usually had trouble with his magic bands not working after the first time or two he used them each day, so she said she thought she could fix that. She worked with it and handed it to him. Well, he didn't have the same problem this time--- after that, his band didn't even work to get our room open the first time. And since the room was not on the concierge floor, he had to go back upstairs with my band, so he could get the elevator to take him to the top floor to get his band fixed. We enjoy the Beach Club and its stellar location. But we will not be paying to use the concierge level again. Reviewed by fdmarks Review Date: 02/27/2015 Truly enjoyed our stay during Valentine week. Staff was helpful in getting last minute dinner reservations at Be Our Guest and LeCellier. Room was very fresh and clean Lounge was small but never crowded and plenty of choices. Have stayed at Boardwalk Concierge and there is no comparison. The Beach Club Concierge is now my EPCOT resort of choice. The staff was able to arrange for flowers in the room for Valentine's Day and took care of reserving a table at Victoria and Albert's on the 14th. The staff is very professional and go out of their way to make things happen. We have made reservations and will be returning to the Beach Club Concierge for the 2015 Flower Show . Reviewed by blatzair Review Date: 02/23/2015 We are a repeat guest at the beach club staying on the club level. The Beach Club has been our home for many years it's a great place to be! That being said this past visit 1/29-2/4 2015 was somewhat of an eye opener for starters staff was changed and the new staff although very friendly not up on their people skills Floor was remodeled and someone lost the whole Beach Club theme right down to the room number signs just a tile background? nothing in the room lets you know you're in a disney hotel could be any high end hotel any where. Still would recommend the Beach Club not sure if we will seek another home. Reviewed by kristin44 Review Date: 01/18/2015 My husband and I were upgraded to the concierge level on our honeymoon. The staff members were by far the best part of the experience. They were very polite and made sure to greet and congratulate us every time they saw us. The club lounge was a convenient option for a quick breakfast. We found it saved us a great deal of time in the morning and we met some really nice people. My husband and I are not big breakfast eaters so the variety was fine for us, but I could see how some people would be disappointed with the lack of options. The lounge did not offer much seating and some guests stayed at the tables for a quite a while reading newspapers and having coffee. We were lucky to find seats every morning, but other guests waited to sit. We rarely return to the hotel during the day so we only took advantage of the snacks and drinks twice during our trip. The desserts we had were tasty and it was nice to have a quiet place to sit for ten minutes. The room was a good size and clean. Mousekeeping did a great job and left towel art each day. My only complaint was that the walls were surprisingly thin. Toward the end of our trip a family checked into the room next to us and we could hear EVERYTHING they said. Overall, my husband and I enjoyed the concierge level, but we both agreed that it did not offer enough benefits for us to pay extra. 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For official Disney information, visit http://www.disneyworld.com AMERICA'S CUP CLASSIFIEDS NEWSLETTERS SUBMIT NEWS 420 British National Championship at Dale Yacht Club - Update Related Articles Upcoming Events Disney's Beach Club Resort View Gallery  What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique Beaches and Cream Bring your sweet tooth to this newly renovated, boardwalk-style ice cream parlor where every day is sundae. Outdoor Water Recreation Area Discover a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons and more at Stormalong Bay—a 3-acre water wonderland. Read More Discover a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons and more at Stormalong Bay—a 3-acre water wonderland. Climb the mast and zip down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort. Catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river, unwind in one of 3 whirlpool spas and relax on the elevated tanning deck. Children can wade into the main pool from a gentle slope and splash about in 2 kiddie pools—including one with a miniature waterslide. Prefer a more tranquil experience? Explore 3 all-ages quiet pools—each with a whirlpool spa—located throughout Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Learn more about recreation at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Ship Shape Health Club Indulge in a massage and exercise on state-of-the-art equipment at this 24-hour fitness center. Disney Skyliner Transportation This gondola system offers a bird's-eye view as it whisks you and your family away to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Room Types Sure to Suit Your Style Choose from a wide array of accommodations, from rooms and suites—some offering Concierge service—to home-like options in the villa section of the Resort. Read More Choose from a wide array of accommodations, from rooms and suites—some offering Concierge service—to home-like options in the villa section of the Resort. 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Room types offered at this Resort: Rooms and Suites (sleep up to 6 adults) Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service (sleep up to 7 adults) Deluxe Studios (sleep up to 5 adults) 1- and 2-Bedroom Villas (sleep up to 8 adults) Villas feature: A fully-equipped kitchen , so you can prepare meals and snacks from the comfort of your villa Spacious living and dining areas where your family can share even more quality time together after you return from the parks Separate bedrooms that offer space, privacy and tranquility – so it’s easy to rest, relax and recharge your spirit after each exhilarating vacation day A washer and dryer , so you can pack lightly and always have fresh, clean clothes Deluxe Studios feature: A kitchenette , so you can prepare meals and snacks from the comfort of your studio A sleeper sofa , in addition to one queen bed and one pull-down bed Visit the Room Rates page to see what's available for your stay! 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Enter the code provided by the Cast Member and Accept to get started. Invalid code. Please reenter Not on the Phone with a Cast Member? Travel - rest - sport Royal Yacht Club: all inclusive with Moscow residence permit At the beginning of this summer, a significant event in the yachting industry took place in Russia: a new yacht club was opened in Moscow. All the “bison” marinas near Moscow have received a worthy competitor in their ranks: Royal Yacht Club can offer everything, and even a little more. To find out everything for sure, our editors decided to go on a visit to the new water area. A few tens of minutes - and here it is, the turn from the Leningradskoye highway, leading to the yacht club, located on the territory of the Dynamo water stadium. Right there you will find a fork in which you will have to decide on a difficult choice: the first-class Royal Yacht Club marina or the stunning Beach Club beach. It is no wonder if yacht lovers choose the first one, leaving their desire to lie down on a sun lounger for a little later. For about a couple of hours. That is how long the process of joining a new yacht club will take you, but to lie down on the aforementioned deck chair, but already on board your own yacht, knowing that you are still in Moscow, you must agree that this feeling is worth a lot. By the way, about prices. Their layout for this season is as follows: parking a yacht up to 9 meters will cost $ 4 per day per meter, and a vessel over 9 meters - $ 5. An important point is the fact that the water area has a great depth, from 2 to 8 meters, which will allow ships to moor even with a large draft. Now a little about the appearance of the marina. Here everything is arranged very systematically. The first berth is designed for small boats, the rest - for those whose size is quite impressive - up to 30 meters. The yacht club can accommodate 190 vessels on its territory and currently has several dozen yachts on its territory. According to the management of the Royal Yacht Club, there is not such a large volume of rented places now due to the fact that in May (when yachtsmen acquire subscriptions for the whole summer) it was not yet clear when exactly this place would open, so most potential customers remained on the territory old bridgeheads of yacht harbors. However, walking around the marina, you can see guests from other yacht clubs looking around the property of the Royal Yacht Club with great interest with the clear intention of staying here in the near future. Actually, no one hides: most of the places are already being booked for the next season, since not everyone can pass by such a “tidbit”. To minimize the process of standing in traffic jams and afford a ship with a rather big draft, knowing that it will be possible to keep it within the boundaries of the capital - this, you see, is worth a lot. Let's delve into the history of the place. The complex of the water stadium "Dinamo" was opened on the Leningrad highway in 1937. The author of this project is the famous architect Gennady Movchan. Initially, the water station looked something like this: there were three pools for swimming, diving and water polo on the territory. Spectator seats were located on reinforced concrete stands with a maximum capacity of three thousand people. A boathouse for academic courts was also built and several venues were organized for competitions in athletics, gymnastics and team sports. And, most importantly, even then there was a harbor for sailing and motor ships. However, as the years passed, the complex slowly but inevitably fell into disrepair. Having not been particularly damaged during the Great Patriotic War, the Dynamo water stadium has never been reconstructed for all the time. The only time it was redecorated was on the eve of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Further, coups took place in the country, the commercialization of state property began, and the existence of the legendary water complex was forgotten. The harbor was biding its time. And it came in September 2005, when the owners of the (then future) Royal Yacht Club signed an agreement with the Moscow government and MGO Dynamo. The new time has come. What is currently available on the territory of the Royal Yacht Club, besides the almost completely finished marina? Note that the harbor is equipped with electricity, cold water and Wi-Fi. A crane has been installed to lift yachts for winter storage. If you walk around the territory of the yacht club, you can see a large football field behind the marina - this is where they plan to store ships during the off-season. They will be wrapped in professional materials that will save your yacht from winter weather. Directly before the descent to the marina there is a three-story business center building with a total area of 3,300 square meters. Today, almost all of its space is given over to offices of yacht dealers. As you know, the 14th international exhibition “Boats and Yachts” will be held on the territory of the Royal Yacht Club from September 6 to 9 this year, which is notable for the fact that it will be possible to see almost the entire arsenal of yacht brands of the world, which other expositions cannot always boast of. It is expected that fully equipped booth houses will be installed along the marina itself, and some of the exhibition participants will be located directly on the water. At MIBS Autumn 2007, guests can expect a number of new products from leaders in the yachting business. A premiere is expected from Azimut Yachts in the person of the super-yacht Leonardo 98, on whose design Stefano Rigini and Carlo Galeazzi worked, a presentation of the new yacht of the 23M project from Laky Verf, there will also be a display of the first transatlantic mega-yacht built in Russia - Timmerman 45 and much more. Works on the stands and the adjacent territory are in full swing. According to an agreement with the Moscow government, the stands will be preserved in their original form. Now they are being completely reconstructed using first-class materials. To the right and left of the stands are the outbuildings of Stalin and Beria, which by the next season will turn into luxurious apartments with fantastic views of the opposite bank (Pokrovskoye-Glebovo) and the park. Also in 2008, it is planned to open a restaurant near the stands with a total area of almost a kilometer. Well, until the restaurant construction processes are completed, yachtsmen visit the partners of the Royal Yacht Club - the Beach Club beach complex. It is located on the other side of the aforementioned spectator stands. Note that this beach is of the highest level, which provides for a paid entrance, quality service and a restaurant open at any time of the year. Without leaving the borders of Moscow, you can touch the rest that many would envy: stretch out on a sun lounger, looking at the beautiful yachts, and smoke a hookah standing next to you on the sand from the Maldives. Similar Posts Maldives hotel offers unlimited stays through 2021 for just $30,000 Smolny approves project for restoration of forts in Kronstadt Thailand has updated the plan for the return of tourists to the resorts Leave a reply cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 364 IMAGES Yacht Club, Beach Club & Beach Club Villas Resorts YC water view club level Your Guide to Disney's Beach & Yacht Club Resorts Easy Guide to Club Level at Walt Disney World Yacht Club Club Level Rooms Review: Stone Harbor Club Level at Beach Club COMMENTS Disney Beach Club vs Yacht Club (Which to Choose) The Club Level rooms at Disney's Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts offer standard, garden, or water views similar to the regular hotel rooms. However, you also receive special perks if you book a room in the Club Level. ... However, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts get our pick because they're usually priced significantly lower than ... Which Resort Has The Best Club Level In Disney World? Regatta Club Level in Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Where the Beach Club celebrates life along the shore, its sister Resort, Disney's Yacht Club, is a tribute to life ON the sea with its more nautical theming. As it connects directly to the Beach Club, the Yacht Club likewise boasts a walking path directly to EPCOT as well as easy access to ... A Resorts Gal Review of Staying Club Level at Disney's Beach Club A standard club level room at Disney's Beach Club starts around $800.00 per night before any discounts. Those ranges are based on the season, with no room discounts applied.So, if you obtain a room discount or package deal, the rate will likely be less. However, it will still be pricey. Is Disney's club level worth it? Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Disney's Beach Club Resort. Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (the only Moderate resort that currently has a club level). With a club-level room at Walt Disney World, you are not only assigned a specific type of room, but you also have access to a club lounge and the hosts within that lounge. Yacht Club v. Beach Club v. BoardWalk Inn Here's a look at some 2024 pricing (you can always find this information at MouseSavers ): Early Feb — Yacht/Beach $569 vs. BoardWalk $641. Mid April — Yacht/Beach $721 vs. BoardWalk $738. Christmas — Yacht/Beach $1043 vs. BoardWalk $1118. This price differential has been around for years and never made sense to me. Review of Club Level at Disney's Yacht Club If that's not possible, we'll often try to book Club Level as part of a split stay with a value or moderate hotel—say, two nights Club Level, three nights at a value resort. For 2024, Club Level rooms at Yacht Club start at $830 per night. That's a premium of about $263 per night over the lowest priced standard room. Disney's Beach Club vs Yacht Club: Which Should You Choose? Guests at the Yacht and Beach Club can easily walk to the Skyliner. The Beach Club is a bit closer, but it only takes about ten minutes from the Yacht Club lobby. The Boardwalk. The Boardwalk Hotel is on the same walking trail as the Yacht and Beach Club. In addition to the hotel is the Boardwalk entertainment area. Disney's Yacht Club vs Beach Club 2024 For instance, the Beach Club Resort is a few minutes closer to Epcot. With this in mind, you are also that much closer to the Disney Skyliner Station which can then take you over to Hollywood Studios.. While the Yacht Club Resort is not that much farther away, if you have young ones or even elderly people with you who may need to do less walking, the Beach Club Resort may be the best option. Yacht Club v. Beach Club Yacht Club v. Beach Club. Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are two Crescent Lake hotels at Walt Disney World, both within walking distance of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios and across the water from Disney's BoardWalk Inn. In this post, we're going to continue our ongoing Walt Disney World hotel comparison series with an entry ... Resort Showdown! Beach Club vs. Yacht Club: Which is Better For Your That is over a $100 difference a night. (The interior design style deviates a bit more at this level, too.) Beach Club Two Bedroom Suite-Club Level ©Disney Yacht Club Two Bedroom Suite-Club Level ©Disney. Beach Club also has a few suite options above and beyond what the Yacht Club has. Review of Disney's Yacht Club Resort The Basics of Disney's Yacht Club Resort. The Yacht Club is a deluxe level hotel at Walt Disney World in the Epcot Resorts Area. Deluxe resorts are Disney's best hotels. ... For me, it comes with "take my review with a grain of salt." Disney manages Yacht Club, Beach Club, and Boardwalk. If I fault management for the issues of my stay ... Disney's Yacht Club Resort For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Disney's Yacht Club Resort Review (Is it worth it?) Disney's Yacht Club features standard rooms and club level rooms. If you book a room with Club Level benefits, you get access to the Regatta Club. Here, you'll find food and beverages offered at certain times throughout the day. ... We recommend walking to the bridge that connects the Disney Boardwalk to the Yacht and Beach Club Resort to ... Disney's Yacht Club Resort For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. Guests at Disney's Yacht Club Resort enjoy such amenities as concierge services and complimentary transportation around Walt Disney World Resort. Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions Beach Club and Yacht Club FAQ thread :welcome: to the Beach & Yacht Club FAQ forum! Table of Contents: Click on Links Below Post 1: Intro to the... Forums. New ... Beach Club- club level lounge renovated in 2014, room renovations completed in August 2015 Lighter, beachy décor in lobby and rooms ... What does the club level at Yacht and Beach r... The best benefit of staying at the Club Level is access to the Stone Harbor Club. You can go to the club at anytime to relax or enjoy the food and drinks. They will have breakfast in the morning (usually a light continental breakfast), snacks in the afternoon (we found it changed everyday, but most days they had chips, cookies, trail mix, gummy ... Reviews of Disney's Beach Club Resort Concierge Level Our family- myself, DW, DS & DD (15 yo twins) enjoyed a 5 night stay Apr 12-17. We had stayed club level @ BC in 2014 and were very pleasantly surprised by the renovations that had taken place since that last trip. To start, our 1 bedroom suite was furnished with what seemed to be brand new furniture. 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive Lot 17, Morehead City, NC 28557 Zillow has 33 photos of this $899,000 3 beds, 4 baths, 2,428 Square Feet townhouse home located at 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive Lot 17, Morehead City, NC 28557 built in 2024. MLS #100462047. Disney's Yacht Club Resort Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service. Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Access to Disney Signature Services—for personal assistance with your vacation. Call: 407-939-7777. Dream Beach Club Luxurious beach complex in Moscow. The largest beach complex in Moscow at 41 thousand square meters. m., five swimming pools with heated water, sun loungers with canopies, cafes and restaurants, animation and competitions - everything is like in a five-star hotel, only this is Moscow! Yesterday we visited the Dream Beach Club for the first time. 420 British National Championship at Dale Yacht Club Related Articles 420 British Nationals at Dale Runners & Riders Sailors set for what looks to be a windy event With the British International 420 National Championship set to start today at Dale Yacht Club, beginning in what looks to be very windy conditions, here's a run down of the boats to watch over the next four days. Posted on 23 Aug Summer in the British 420 fleet Disney's Beach Club Resort Sail around Crescent Lake on a rented mini-powerboat, and experience the luxurious comfort of a Club Level Suite. Sharing many amenities with its more formal sister, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort is walking distance to EPCOT and a convenient boat ride to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Dream Beach Club The largest beach complex in Moscow at 41 thousand square meters. m., five swimming pools with heated water, sun loungers with canopies, cafes and restaurants, animation and competitions - everything is like in a five-star hotel, only this is Moscow! Yesterday we visited the Dream Beach Club for the first time. How beautiful it is here! Royal Yacht Club: all inclusive with Moscow residence permit A few tens of minutes - and here it is, the turn from the Leningradskoye highway, leading to the yacht club, located on the territory of the Dynamo water stadium. Right there you will find a fork in which you will have to decide on a difficult choice: the first-class Royal Yacht Club marina or the stunning Beach Club beach. 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