Quick Look:

Layout: Like all of the Epcot Resort area hotels, Beach Club and Yacht Club are located on Crescent Lake.  For a better idea of how the resort is laid out check out the map here.  These Northeast style adjacent resorts offer a country club on the Cape feel that is sure to make everyone feel like they are at home.

Rooms:  The New England style theme travels into the room decor giving all Beach Club rooms, well, a beachy feel. Room come at both standard and concierge level with either two queen beds or one king.

Shopping:  There are easily accessible shops to bother Yacht and Beach Club guests, although they sell similar items the hotel themed souvenirs can only be found in each separate hotel.

Recreation:  There is plenty to do here including a Children’s Program called Sandcastle Club, boating, watercraft rentals, arcade, and fitness center.

Pools:  The sand-bottom Stormalong Bay pool is a favorite among guests and is shared by both Beach and Yacht Club as well as Beach Club Villas.  There is also a quiet pool with a hot tub at each individual resort.

DVC: The Disney Vacation Club area of Beach Club is located at the Beach Club Villas and offers studios along with one, two, and three bedroom villas.

Tips:  Don’t stay at one without enjoying the rest- Beach Club & Yacht Club are sister resorts located across the way from the Boardwalk so be sure to plan accordingly for meals and recreation!

Dining Options:

Find a complete overview of dining here

Sit down restaurants:  Captain’s Grille, Cape May Cafe,

Quick service restaurants:  Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Hurricane Hanna’s Grille

Bars & Quick Stops:  Ale & Compass, Crew’s Cup, Martha’s Vineyard

Signature/Dinner Shows:  Yachtman’s Steakhouse

Transportation:

To Magic Kingdom: Bus

To Epcot: Walk/Water Taxi

To Animal Kingdom:  Bus

To Hollywood Studios: Walk/Water Taxi

To Downtown Disney:  Bus

To Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon:  Bus

Melissa has created Chip & Company’s ‘Guide to Walt Disney World: Restaurant & Snack Options’ posts as well as chronicling her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in her home state of New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and you can find her on tumblr. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.