The Beach Club combines the relaxed comfort of a beach-front location with the luxuries of a Disney Deluxe resort. It’s a favorite among guests for its cozy atmosphere, its many services and amenities, its access to fine dining, and its amazing (and expansive) sand-bottom pool. And you can’t beat the location: the Beach Club is within easy walking distance of Epcot and the BoardWalk.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is sophisticated, with a nautical theme reminiscent of Nantucket in the 1880s. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is as appealing to adventurous seafarers as it is to landlubbers who simply enjoy a stroll along the beachfront. Decked out with hardwood floors, brass accents, and comfortable furniture Disney’s Yacht Club provides the makings of a great vacation.

DINING 

With a tantalizing variety of dining options available, you’re sure to find something to satisfy any craving. Here, you’ll find everything from quick service to buffets to sensational sit-down style restaurants, as well as snack bars for a little pick-me-up and a lounge where you can relax and unwind after a long day at the parks.

BEACH CLUB DINING OPTIONS

Cape May Cafe (Table Service) 

At Cape May Cafe, start your morning with Minnie and friends at this dog-gone tasty breakfast buffet, or go full steam ahead to a clambake with a steamy assortment of fresh shellfish and seaside classics.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop (Table Service) 

Rock ‘n’ roll into this grill and soda shop and bee-bop to your favorite tunes with its classic jukebox. Beaches and Cream is the home of the famous “Kitchen Sink Sundae” that includes every flavor of ice cream in the place AND a special surprise. You’ll also love the vibrant beach ball decor at Beaches and Cream!

Beach Club Marketplace (Quick Service) 

Jumpstart your day with a quick breakfast sandwich or adorable Mickey waffles. Then fuel up on lunch and dinner with a selection of macaroni and cheese dishes, hot or cold sandwiches, or refreshing salads.

Martha’s Vineyard (Lounge)

Cuddle over a Cape Codder or any signature cocktail from the full bar menu at this mellow New England beach house-inspired lounge. Imported wines and draft beers, including Sam Adams Seasonal, enhance the mood. Appetizers are also available.

YACHT CLUB DINING OPTIONS

Ale & Compass Restaurant (Table Service) 

At Ale & Compass, you can dine on New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes. Ale & Compass is a gastropub-inspired restaurant that’s reminiscent of a historic lighthouse.

Yachtsman Steakhouse (Table Service/Signature Dining) 

At Yachtsman Steakhouse, satisfy your steak cravings at this crisp and shining restaurant that serves delicious steaks and seafood.

Hurricane Hanna’s (Pool Bar) 

Be blown away at Hurricane Hanna’s by specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, and draft beers while enjoying the breathtaking view of Stormalong Bay. Try a Hurricane Reef Caribbean Pilsner or a Sunken Treasure. Fruit and Mickey ice cream bars are also available.

Ale & Compass Lounge

Ale and Compass Lounge offer both beer and high-end liquors to be enjoyed at this nautical nook. You can also partake in light snacks like the fruit and cheese board, along with coffee and pastries in the morning.

Crew’s Cup Lounge

Race into port for a seafaring feast at this cozy outpost nestled next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Unwind with a pint and a delectable dish—crowd favorites include the charcuterie board, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and the 10-ounce roasted prime rib.

In-Room Dining

Whether you’re hungry for a late dinner or you just want some breakfast when you wake up, private dining is the ticket. With Disney Resorts Private Dining, you can choose from a variety of American favorites—along with some specialty items particular to your Disney Resort hotel!

ACTIVITIES

Stormalong Bay is the best pool on Disney property, with a three-acre water park comprised of three sand-bottom pools with zero-depth entry and a water slide. Two additional ‘quiet’ pools are located at each property. 

There are also seven whirlpool spas, a children’s playground, and the Lafferty Place Arcade. 

Bayside Marina offers boat rentals, water cruises, fishing, and Disney’s Pirate Adventure for children ages 4 to 12 (when offered). 

There are also two lighted Tennis courts and a volleyball court.  You can relax at Periwigs Beauty and Barber Shop, Ship Shape Massage and Spa, or work out at Ship Shape Health Club. 

Yacht and Beach Club also hosts Movies Under the Stars. 

Although the activities vary by day, here are some examples of activities offered: trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, and bingo.

Look for an activities board near the pool or food court, or check your tv for the schedule during your stay.

SERVICES

The laundry room is located at Admiral Pool.

Each cycle at the self-service laundry facilities costs $3 per wash; the dryers are also $3 for 30 minutes. Credit and debit cards are now accepted at all laundry locations for washers, dryers, and soap vending at most Walt Disney World Resort hotels. In addition, all laundry rooms have the ability to request a text message when a laundry cycle is complete!

Please note: While some locations still contain a limited number of coin-operated washers (with a change machine made available), other locations accept credit and debit cards only.

Walt Disney World Resort hotels also offer dry cleaning and valet laundry services. Select “Housekeeping” on your in-room phone to schedule a pick-up.

SHOPPING

The Market at Ale & Compass is an all-in-one emporium featuring everyday essentials, souvenirs, chilled beverages, and favorite snacks. You’ll also find signature Disney character apparel and souvenirs, as well as Yacht & Beach Club logo merchandise and general sundries.

You’ll also find a plethora of shops to explore at the nearby Boardwalk. 

TRANSPORTATION

You have two Disney transportation options at Yacht & Beach Club Resort

• Motorcoach Bus
• Skyliner (to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios)

These travel times are approximate and provided to give you an idea of the average travel time from the resort to the park.

Please plan on up to a 20-minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort, or theme park transportation stops.

• Magic Kingdom – 19 minutes by bus, 35 minutes by car (with transfers)
• Epcot International Gate – 8 minutes walking, 18 minutes by boat, 16 minutes by car (to front gate)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 20 minutes walking, 18 minutes by boat, 16 minutes by Skyliner
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 24 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
• Disney Springs – 20 minutes by bus, 11 minutes by car
• Blizzard Beach water park –22 minutes by bus, 14 minutes by car
• Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 20 minutes by bus, 9 minutes by car

PRO TIPS 

• While room requests are not guaranteed at the Yacht Club, requests to be placed closest to the lobby will limit the amount of walking needed to get to the pool area and transportation to the Theme Parks.
• Enjoy the close proximity to Epcot’s World Showcase. While there is a boat launch available at Epcot, you can get there faster by walking.
• At the Beach Club, request a room with a full balcony or a patio. Most rooms at the Beach Club only have small Juliet balconies. Requests are not guaranteed if you want a full balcony stay at the Yacht Club. 
• These resort hotels are located near the BoardWalk, offering a short walk to additional restaurants and nightlife that do not require park admission.
• Sometimes Disney’s bus transportation may share buses with the other resort hotels in the Epcot area around the BoardWalk. If you find yourself stopping at multiple stops, you may want to get off at the first stop and just walk the rest of the way. This is sometimes quicker than stopping at each resort hotel if the bus loop is being shared with multiple resorts.

Inviting all nature lovers to come and escape to the rustic splendor of America’s Great Northwest. Inspired by turn-of-the-century National Park lodges, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge celebrates American craftsmanship and history and pays tribute to the beauty of the natural and untamed wilderness. Themed as a resort from the national parks of the Northwest (think Yellowstone National Park), Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is both welcoming and breathtaking. 

Soak in the magnificence of the great outdoors, from nature trails through pine forests to rocking chairs overlooking a babbling creek. Inside, you’ll discover towering totem poles, headdresses, and more. Enjoy the simple elegance and charm of the stone hearth and a crackling fireplace. 

DINING 

With a tantalizing variety of dining options available, you’re sure to find something to satisfy any craving. Here, you’ll find everything from quick service to sensational sit-down style restaurants, as well as snack bars for a little pick-me-up and a lounge where you can relax and unwind after a long day at the parks.

Storybook Dining at Artist Point (Table Service) 

Dine with Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy every evening in a rustic setting inspired by Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Be transported to the Enchanted Forest and enjoy a meal fit for a prince or princess. The sumptuous dinner offers a choice of individual entrées or shared starters and desserts. This is one of my favorite character meals on the property.

Whispering Canyon (Table Service)

Rustle up the family for a hearty Western dining experience with all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets and shenanigans! This eatery offers rustic charm, colorfully named Cast Members who have a reputation for sassing customers, and mouth-watering chuck wagon favorites. Bring in the posse at dawn for a ham and cheddar omelet or the famous all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast skillet loaded up with savory meats, eggs, potatoes, and biscuits. Or dive into all-you-care-to-enjoy signature skillets featuring chicken, ribs, and lip-smackin’ cowboy sides.  Before you hit the trail, check out their most wanted dessert—Granny Smith apple pie.

Roaring Fork (Quick Service) 

Roaring Fork is the resort’s quick-service option, but it includes much more than traditional hamburgers and chicken fingers. It offers up delicious comfort food in a rustic, cozy environment. 

Every single item on Roaring Fork’s breakfast menu is incredible. Bananas foster French toast? 10-hour pulled pork-cheese grits topped with chipotle-apple barbecue sauce and a poached egg? A breakfast flatbread with sausage gravy? With such generous portion sizes of their comfort food-inspired grub, the lunch and dinner menus at Roaring Fork make me think of a saying my grandpa used to tell me at certain restaurants: “If you leave here hungry, it’s your own fault.”

Geyser Point Grill & Bar (Quick Service & Lounge)

Nestled in the heart of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Geyser Point Bar and Grill is a scenic spot that features a walk-up window and an all-day menu. Satisfy your cravings from morning til’ night with a variety of fresh options from the comfort of your lounge chair or at a table on the restaurant’s spacious outdoor deck. I love to sit by the water, enjoy a beverage, and escape from the hustle and bustle of theme parks for a while.

Territory Lounge 

Territory Lounge is designed with a decidedly Pacific Northwestern theme, complete with traditional building materials like rustic logs reminiscent of a cozy cabin. You’ll also enjoy marveling at the hand-hewn statues of bears, tons of wood paneling, and warm, low lighting. They serve great drinks (with lots of Canadian beer options), but even better than the drinks is the upscale pub grub with old favorites served up in new ways.

In-Room Dining

Whether you’re hungry for a late dinner or you just want some breakfast when you wake up, private dining is the ticket. With Disney Resorts Private Dining, you can choose from a variety of American favorites—along with some specialty items particular to your Disney Resort hotel! Available 7 am-11 am & 5 pm-midnight.

ACTIVITIES

Pools: This resort’s feature Pool is located in the middle of the resort with a natural spring theme and a water slide complete with a nearby rock geyser. 

The Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is located next to Boulder Ridge Villas with a mining company theme and hot tub. 

Family Fun: Children will enjoy their own dedicated pool, playground, and game arcade. 

Other Popular Activities: The resort has a Marina with boat rentals and fishing excursions. There is a Health Club, and Massage/spa services are available. 

Movies: Nightly movies under the stars on the shores of Bay Lake. You’ll feel as if you were enjoying a movie out in the wilderness!

Although the activities vary by day, here is an example of some of the trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, and bingo you might find. 

Look for an activities board near the pool or food court, or check your tv for the schedule during your stay.

SERVICES

The main laundry facilities for Wilderness Lodge are located near Roaring Fork. Guests at Boulder Ridge will find the laundry room on the ground floor. Guests at Copper Creek will find the laundry room on the 4th floor near the main lobby elevators.

Each cycle at the self-service laundry facilities costs $3 per wash; the dryers are also $3 for 30 minutes. Credit and debit cards are now accepted at all laundry locations for washers, dryers, and soap vending at most Walt Disney World Resort hotels. In addition, all laundry rooms have the ability to request a text message when a laundry cycle is complete!

Please note: While some locations still contain a limited number of coin-operated washers (with a change machine made available), other locations accept credit and debit cards only.

Walt Disney World Resort hotels also offer dry cleaning and valet laundry services. Select “Housekeeping” on your in-room phone to schedule a pick-up.

SHOPPING

No need to rough it with Wilderness Lodge Mercantile on site, providing you with the opportunity to snag souvenirs like totem poles and coon skin caps, as well as snacks, beverages, and sundries.

Wilderness Lodge Mercantile also offers signature Disney character apparel and Wilderness Lodge logo merchandise. 

TRANSPORTATION

You have two Disney transportation options at Wilderness Lodge

• Motorcoach Bus
• Ferryboat

These travel times are approximate and provided to give you an idea of the average travel time from the resort to the park.

Please plan on up to a 20-minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort, or theme park transportation stops.

• Magic Kingdom – 11 minutes by boat
• Epcot – 18 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 20 minutes by bus, 21 minutes by car
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 22 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
• Disney Springs – 28 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
• Blizzard Beach Water Park – 24 minutes by bus, 17 minutes by car
• Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 28 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car

PRO TIPS 

• Wilderness Lodge offers tours that feature highlights of the construction and hidden gems in this beautiful resort. One such free tour is the Wonders of the Lodge Tour.
• If you’re in a playful mood, eat at Whispering Canyon Cafe, and ask for ketchup! The waitstaff here will keep you laughing through your meal.
• The lobby features a huge totem pole and many other locations for photo ops!
• This is the smallest of the Deluxe Resorts and is very similar in design to the Yellowstone Lodge in Yellowstone National Park.

You’re invited to travel back in time and visit decades gone by at the Pop Century Resort! 

Disney’s Pop Century Resort celebrates 20th-century pop culture by showcasing the popular toys, fads, dance crazes, and catchphrases of the 20th century. 

The resort features larger-than-life icons from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. At this 2,880-room resort, you’ll have the opportunity to live and play inside these unique time capsules and experience the popular culture that defined the century. 

Disney’s Pop Century resort features buildings and furnishings inspired by different decades. Giant pop culture icons celebrate the decade they were introduced in or when they gained their greatest popularity. 

Some of these giant icons tower more than 60 feet. A picture-perfect moment!

DINING 

Feeding a hungry crowd is easy at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. With several options for fast yet delicious, family-friendly fare, you’ll be able to fuel up quickly and without breaking the bank.

Everything Pop

At Everything Pop, you’ll blast back to the past! At this fun- and fad-filled Food Court, four different counter-service shops offer a wide variety of favorites, including sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers, and a bevy of baked goods. You can also purchase your Rapid-Fill (refillable) Mugs here to use with meals or while relaxing at the resort.

Enjoy your meal among popular retro icons from the 50s through the 90s that will have you reminiscing with relish. Or, for fun on the run, the Grab-N-Go Market serves fresh food to take out. 

Pop Art Pizza Delivery

Pizza Delivery is shared between the Art of Animation Resort and Pop Century Resort and offers a menu that also includes starters, desserts, and beverages.

Petals Pool Bar

At Petals Pool Bar, find your inner flower power at this groovy bar located near the Hippy Dippy pool. Try house specialties like the tropical Banana Cabana or Big Island Iced Tea! Cocktails, draft beer, sangria, and wine are also available.

ACTIVITIES

Although the activities vary by day and by resort, here is an example of some of the trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, and bingo you might find. 

Flashback to traditional 20th-century game nights with the outdoor Twister game available at Pop Century.

Look for an activities board near the pool or food court, or check your tv for the schedule during your stay. 

Three pools: Bowling Pool located in the 50’s area, flower-shaped Hippy Dippy Pool located in the 60’s area, and monitor-shaped Computer Pool located in the 90’s area.  

Lifejackets are available for use, the kiddie pool is available near the 60s area, as well as a playground.

Arcade: Fast Forward video arcade is located in Classic Hall.

Movies: Pop Century also hosts Movies Under the Stars by the Hippy Dippy Pool.

Laundry Services

The laundry rooms at Pop Century are opposite all three of the on-site pools.

Each cycle at the self-service laundry facilities costs $3 per wash; the dryers are also $3 for 30 minutes. Credit and debit cards are now accepted at all laundry locations for washers, dryers, and soap vending at most Walt Disney World Resort hotels. In addition, all laundry rooms have the ability to request a text message when a laundry cycle is complete!

Please note: While some locations still contain a limited number of coin-operated washers (with a change machine made available), other locations accept credit and debit cards only.

Walt Disney World Resort hotels also offer dry cleaning and valet laundry services. Select “Housekeeping” on your in-room phone to schedule a pick-up.

SHOPPING

Everything Pop shop, located in Classic Hall, adjacent to the Food Court, is a wonderful place to pick out some great Disney souvenirs and vacation necessities. 

Here you’ll find popular items like: 

• Pins for trading
• Autograph books
• Sundries
• Satisfying snacks

TRANSPORTATION

You have two Disney transportation options at Pop Century

• Motorcoach Bus
• Skyliner (to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios)

These travel times are approximate and provided to give you an idea of the average travel time from the resort to the park.

Please plan on up to a 20-minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort, or theme park transportation stops.

• Magic Kingdom – 24 minutes by bus, 31 minutes by car (with transfers)
• Epcot – 20 minutes by bus, 19 by car, 18 minutes by Skyliner
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 18 minutes by bus, 18 by car, and 12 minutes by Skyliner
• Animal Kingdom – 20 minutes, 15 by car
• Disney Springs – 20 minutes by bus, 15 by car
• Blizzard Beach Water Park – 19 minutes by bus, 11 minutes by car
• Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 20 minutes by bus, 13 minutes by car

PRO TIPS 

• At Pop Century, the Epcot fireworks may be visible from certain areas of the resort. In the ‘50s section, you may catch a view from the fourth-floor balconies.
• I think the food courts at both Pop Century and Art of Animation are some of the best food courts on Disney property. They both offer unique items. Since the resorts are so close in proximity, you can always walk to the other resort to enjoy its food court. 
• My kids’ go-to breakfast is the Mickey Waffles. They’re delicious and fun! And I always look forward to the tie-dye cheesecake—YUM.
• The path near the water and across the Generation Gap Bridge is a very enjoyable walk.
• There are many icons at both resorts that make for great photo ops! Hint: Take a hop over to Art of Animation for a closer inspection of your favorites from the movie Cars.
• If you are at a theme park waiting for a bus for Pop Century and one for Art of Animation comes first (or vice versa), take the bus and just walk the short distance from one resort to the other.
• You’ll love taking a stroll down memory lane with a stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort!