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Complete Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (w/ review)

Complete Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (w/ review)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is 1 of 8 Deluxe Resort hotels (not including Deluxe Villas) on Walt Disney World Property. It offers stunning views, popular dining, and a fan-favorite swimming pool that guests can’t get enough of. Yacht Club is also located right next to Disney’s Beach Club Resort , which is accessible just by walking.

Here’s everything you need to know about Yacht Club.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:  Location is about a 5-10 minute walk to Epcot and the Boardwalk area, boat ride or walk to Hollywood Studios, close to Disney Skyliner Station , Stormalong Bay is the best on-site pool, Cast Members get higher praise than most other resorts, all rooms have balconies, dog-friendly

Cons:  Not as well suited for families with small children, shared buses with a few other resorts can mean long bus rides

Resort category:  Deluxe

Resort area:  Epcot

Address & Phone Number 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407 (407) 934-7000

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Located in the Epcot Resort Area, Yacht Club isn’t just within walking distance of the Beach Club , but Epcot itself. There is a path that leads directly to the International Gateway. What’s better than that?

disney's yacht club resort

It’s definitely a pricier resort, but for good reason. Based on location, sharing several amenities with Beach Club, just a boat ride away from Hollywood Studios, access to the Skyliner at Epcot, and much more, Yacht Club has a lot to offer. 

Plus, the New England-style resort sits on the water and truly is a gorgeous resort right on property. Here’s everything you need to know.

Guest Rooms and Bathrooms

Yacht Club offers a variety of rooms that can sleep up to 6 people, depending on the type of room you book.

disney's yacht club guest room

Each rooms offers your standard amenities, like a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a Keurig coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator. Plus, there’s a range of views, including a view of the water, pool, garden, woods, rooftop, or parking area.

There’s even a selection of rooms that feature Club Level Service , which we go over in more detail below.

disney's yacht club guest room

And, don’t worry, there are plenty of outlets and USB ports for charging all of your devices. Better yet, there’s plenty of storage for your belongings, including space under the bed, drawers, and closet space. 

The bathrooms have storage underneath the sink and vanity area, as well, which is also separate from the shower and toilet area. 

Let’s go through the types of rooms available to book.

Room Types without Club-Level Access

The are several types of rooms to book that include:

  • Garden or Woods View
  • Standard View
  • 2 Bedroom Suite – Club Level Access
  • Standard View – Club Level
  • Garden View – Club Level
  • Water View – Club Level

disney's yacht club room fifth sleeper

Here is a further breakdown of rooms and what they include view and bed-wise.

Keep in mind that the day beds are not pull-down beds. Day beds are made for an adult, like a twin bed.

  • Standard View : Views of Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

disney's yacht club guest room 2 queen beds

  • Water View : Views of Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool; 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
  • Garden or Woods View : Views of Garden; 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed

disney's yacht club guest room bathroom

  • King Bed : Room views vary; 1 King Bed

Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Access

These rooms and suites have the same amenities provided in the rooms above, in addition to Club-Level Service perks. They include:

  • Evening turndown
  • Secured key access to the club-level lounge (serves refreshments 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily)
  • Complimentary fax assistance
  • Club Level Concierge – Regatta Club
  • Complimentary health club access
  • Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge

Guests also have access to a DVD Player and Disney Signature Services for personal assistance with your trip.

Here are the rooms:

  • Standard View Club-Level : Views of Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed

disney's yacht club guest room shower

  • Garden View Club-Level : Views of Garden; 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
  • Water View Club-Level : Views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons; 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

disney's yacht club guest room keurig

  • 2 Bedroom Suite – Club-Level Access : Views of Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake; 2 King Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Two bedroom suite club level room at Yacht Club

Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.

You can check out room layouts below.

Pet-Friendly Policy

Yacht Club is pet-friendly , but there are certain conditions that must be met. First, there’s a limit of 2 dogs per room. In order to bring your dog with you, you’ll need to call (407) 939-7539.

There’s also a day and overnight kennel care at  Best Friends Pet Care  located on property.

Yacht Club Resort Room Options

Video: disney’s yacht club resort tour (rooms, pools, dining).

Checking In And Out

When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.

disney's yacht club lobby

The front desk is located in the lobby of the main building. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online  or by using MDE.

  • Checking-In : After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to  unlock your room door .
  • Checking-Out : Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.

Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance. 

disney's yacht club bell services

The lobby is a nice size, with plenty of seating. Ale & Compass Restaurant and Ale & Compass Lounge are nearby, along with the Crew’s Cup Lounge . 

disney's yacht club front desk

The pickup and dropoff location for  Mears Connect  (which is the replacement for Magical Express) and the bus stop are also right outside the main lobby. As for Bell Services and  luggage storage , you can find that counter inside in the lobby.

Note: Resort Airline Check-In and Magical Express are no longer available.

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Package Delivery & Pick Up

You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.

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Disney used to have a service where you were able to purchase items in the parks and then have them delivered to your resort’s gift shop. However, that service has been unavailable for several years now.

Although parking at Disney World resort hotels used to cost a nightly fee for resort guests, Disney has changed their policy so that parking is now  free  for all on-site resort guests. This change was implemented on January 10, 2023.

Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.

Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.

We also have a complete  Walt Disney World parking  guide you can browse.

Important: Valet parking might not always be available.

yacht club parking lot

Yacht Club Building

Yacht Club rooms are located in one main building. As soon as you enter the lobby, you’ll see a sitting area, the front desk, and Bell Services.

disney's yacht club lobby

There is a set of stairs, which you will climb to find your room. There is also a set of elevators.

Amenities And Shops

From gift shops, to on-site laundry services, to spa and fitness, there are several amenities offered to guests at Yacht Club.

yacht club the market at ale and compass

Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.

  • Beach Club Marketplace Gifts : An all-purpose shop with souvenirs, apparel, grab ‘n’ go food items, beverages, and more.
  • Market at Ale & Compass : Find everyday essentials, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks.

the market at ale & compass yacht club

  • Laundry Services : There are 24-hour  self-service laundry facilities available near Admiral Pool.
  • Dry Cleaning Services : Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.

disney's yacht club laundry room

  • Movies Under the Stars : Watch complimentary Disney movies in the Solarium or on the lawn outdoors near the volleyball courts.
  • Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness : Full-service exercise facility with fitness equipment and spa offerings.

disney's yacht club fitness room

  • Childcare Services :  In-room babysitting  for children 6 months to 12 years old.

Pools And Recreation

Yacht Club has one main feature pool and two leisure pools. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool .

disney's yacht club stormalong bay pool

Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.

Feature Pool

disney's yacht club stormalong bay pool

  • Stormalong Bay : A sand-bottomed pool with a lazy river that also has a life-size shipwreck replica. It has one of the highest hotel waterslides. There’s pool covers three acres. Guests can also enjoy the pool bar and grill, Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill.

Leisure Pools

disney's yacht club leisure pool

  • Yacht Club : The Admiral Pool is located in the garden area near the tennis court. Located in the garden are
  • Beach Club : The Tidal Pool is in the garden area near the volleyball court. 
  • Beach Club Villas : Yacht Club guests are allowed to use the Beach Club Villas’ leisure pool, the Dunes Cove Pool.

All of the leisure pools also have steaming whirlpool spas. Guests can also rent pool cabanas , which are exclusively for Yacht and Beach Club guests.

Some other recreational options include:

  • Lafferty Place (arcade games)

disney's yacht club bayside marina

  • Motorized Boat Rentals

disney's yacht club tennis court

  • Jogging Trails
  • Campfire to roast marshmallows

There are also specialties for an additional price, including:

  • Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf : Two 18-hole miniature golf courses inspired by Fantasia .
  • Pirate Adventure Cruise : For those 4 to 12 years-old. The pirate adventure follows clues to discover hidden treasures.

Restaurant & Dining Options

Yacht Club has a variety of dining options. You can find Quick Service and Table Service options, along with lounges.

The Market at Ale & Compass offers Mobile Order, while Ale & Compass Restaurant offers Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location.

Ale & Compass Restaurant also has Table Service To Go, which allows guests to Mobile Order and take their meal back to their room.

Yacht Club is also located within walking distance to Beach Club, meaning guests have access to even more dining, including the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, a popular place to snag some delicious ice cream.

You can read more about the dining options at Yacht Club below.

Quick Service

Although you don’t need reservations to dine at the Quick Service locations at Yacht Club, you may want to consider using Mobile Order where available.

The Market at Ale & Compass

the market at ale and compass yacht club

This is a grab-and-go spot for those who want a quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can find a range of items that aren’t too out-of-the-box, like eggs, breakfast sandwiches, Mickey-shaped waffles, salads, and hot and cold sandwiches.

the market at ale and compass yacht club

Location type:  Grab-and-go Type of food:  American Meals served:  Breakfast, lunch, & dinner

  • Link to breakfast menu
  • Link to lunch and dinner menu
  • On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
  • Pros:  Plenty of grab-and-go options and specialty coffee plus bakery cases and Coke Freestyle machines for drinks and refills, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
  • Cons:   Limited selection and no outdoor seating

Table Service

Table Service locations typically require Advanced Dining Reservations. You can make those online or inside of the Disney Experience app.

Ale & Compass

ale & compass restaurant yacht club

Here you can enjoy New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes in a coastal-inspired restaurant.

ale & compass restaurant yacht club

Location type: Casual dining Type of food:  American Meals served:  Breakfast, lunch, & dinner

  • Link to lunch menu
  • Link to dinner menu
  • On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
  • Pros:  Reasonably priced, food appeals to many people
  • Cons:  Difficult to get to using Disney transportation unless you are staying in the Epcot resorts area

Crew’s Cup Lounge

crew cup lounge yacht club

In addition to beverages, you can also order dinner here between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., including a wedge salad, a prime rib, lobster bisque, and more.

crew cup lounge yacht club

Location type:  Lounge Type of food:  American Meals served:  Dinner

  • On the Disney Dining Plan?  No, 0 Table Service credit(s)
  • Pros:  Specialty drinks available (in addition to standard drink options), good appetizer options, usually pretty quiet
  • Cons:  Disney Dining Plan not accepted

Yachtsman Steakhouse

yachtsman steakhouse disney's yacht club

A New England-style steakhouse serving premium steaks, fresh seafood, and more.

yachtsman steakhouse disney's yacht club

Location type:  Fine/Signature dining Type of food:  American, Steakhouse Meals served:  Dinner

  • On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
  • Pros:  Amazing service, fantastic food
  • Cons:  Expensive

Everything Else

Looking to grab a snack or maybe just a cup of hot coffee or even a cocktail? Here’s where you can do that:

Ale & Compass Lounge

ale and compass lounge yacht club

This lounge serves both cocktails and appetizers beginning at 4 p.m. daily. Food is only available until 10 p.m.

Location type:  Bar and lounge Type of food:  American Meals served:  Drinks and appetizers

  • Link to lounge menu
  • Pros:  Contemporary design with a cozy and intimate setting, good appetizers and drinks
  • Cons: Small seating area, limited food options

VIDEO: 6 Dining Options at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort

How to get from Yacht Club to anywhere at Disney World

yacht club signage disney skyliner

You can choose from several forms of complimentary Disney transportation at Yacht Club, including buses (takes you to all the parks and Disney Springs), the Disney Skyliner at the International Gateway (walk the Epcot path), and a boat to Hollywood Studios (you can also take a 20-minute walk here). 

yacht club bus station

The bus stop is right outside the main entrance. All of the different ways to get from Yacht Club to anywhere in Disney World is detailed below.

Scheduled Refurbishments

None scheduled right now.

  • Check all known refurbishments
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Experiencing a “Dog Friendly” Resort Stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort!”

We   have always been curious about the “Dog Friendly” elements of Walt Disney World, so we decided to check it out!

Once we completed our streamlined check-in via the “ My Disney Experience” app,  we stopped by the front desk to check-in with our Dog, Benji. You must do this to sign your doggie contract and get “Pluto’s Welcome Kit!” Yes, he was allowed in the lobby!

The Pluto’s Welcome kit included;

•2 Blue Disney Bowls

•”Pluto’s Pal” Tag

•Bag holder for leash

•Food and water mat

•Map of relief areas (the small dog relief area at the far end of resort has doggie bags and trash bin for your convenience!)

• A drawstring bag for all the items.  (I utilized the bag all week).

(Note: All items in Pluto’s welcome kit subject to change)

Here was my experience with the overall check-in process:

Firstly, you will be asked for proof of up-to-date shots and will need to provide a crate for your puppy to stay in when you are at the parks. You will receive a door hanger to alert housekeeping and security staff that a dog is staying with you. They will complete “safety checks” of the rooms every day, so they’ll advise you to call front desk when you plan a   longer walk for your dog. They may enter your room at that time.

Benji didn’t mind the process of check-in, he received plenty of attention from almost every cast member and other guests!

The Front desk will always provide detailed instructions at the check-in process,  informing you on the most up to date policies.

Note:  They asked us if our dog was “working” or “playing” as the protocols for service dogs differ . You can specify this at your initial check-in! 

We walked a lot, enjoying the resort property with Benji. Your dog is allowed pretty much anywhere on property with the exception of recreational areas   such as pools and tennis courts and wherever food is being served. He had genuine interest in all the colorful Holiday Decor and the amazing beauty of the Yacht Club!

Benji loved the puppy dog park/relief area adjacent to our section of the resort. When in the suite he then cuddled up in his crate (or as we call it, his “room”). Benji truly felt right at home with his family!   After returning, we all settled in for a long winter’s nap and the next few days he really did seem relaxed, comfortable and at home!

With any stay there are rules to follow. Here are some important policies to note;

  • Dogs are the only animal permitted on resort property. They are assigned   specific rooms of the resort (2 dog maximum permitted per guest room)
  • Guests are responsible for overall care, behavior and waste maintenance throughout resort.
  • Your pets are not allowed on furniture.
  • Your pet must remain on leash at all times when out of your guest room.
  • No disruptive behavior allowed.
  • Your pet   cannot be left unattended in guest rooms for more than 7 hours at a time.
  • Housekeeping and security checks must be scheduled when your dog is not in the room. you call and set this up with housekeeping.
  • Hang the “room occupied” door hanger to alert housekeeping of dog presence!
  • Dogs are not permitted in Theme Parks, Water Parks, ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex or Disney Springs.

There  was a $75.00 fee per night for Benji’s stay   at the Yacht Club. The fee is   $50.00 per night at the other three Dog-Friendly Resorts; Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort and Fort Wilderness Cabins! You can find out more info on your dog’s resort stay here on My Disney experience

I’d like to note that we did end up at Disney Springs during the week. It’s no secret that Disney Parks have upped their game in pet merchandise. We ended up visiting the Co-Op where they have a section called “Disney Tails.” There’s merchandise galore and they frequently add to the collection including Seasonal items, Haunted Mansion, Mandalorian and of course Mickey Mouse! We bought Benji a monorail and he carries it everywhere now! 

Benji truly had a nice time relaxing while we went and did our thing in the parks. Our time spent with each other as a family made it that much more enjoyable!

If you are a dog lover and want to have a vacation including your dog, this was definitely an easy, enjoyable process and we felt the Disney magic with our fur baby!

To book your next vacation visit AcademyTravel.com 

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Do you have any pet-friendly hotels?

Yes. The following 4 Disney Resort hotels have designated dog-friendly accommodations:

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort

These rooms have easy access to outdoor walkways for exercise and to green spaces with pet relief areas. Upon arrival, dogs and their owners will be greeted with a complimentary Pluto’s Welcome Kit.

At this time, dogs are the only pets allowed, with a maximum of 2 permitted per Guest room. Dogs are expected to be well-behaved, leashed in public areas and properly vaccinated.

While certain floors or sections of these Disney Resort hotels are designated as dog-friendly, the majority of areas remain canine-free to protect Guests with allergies or other needs. Other than service animals, dogs are not permitted in theme parks, water parks or common areas such as restaurants, pools and recreational spaces.

For more information, call (407) 939-5277. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

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Room Tour: Water View Room at Disney’s Yacht Club

by Melissa Roden · June 11, 2023

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Our MickeyBlogger Kayla has a brand new Walt Disney World Resort room tour to share with us this weekend!  We’re donning our sailors’ caps and heading over to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort located at the EPCOT Resort Area of Walt Disney World.  The deluxe resort is situated next to Disney’s Beach Club Resort and just across the water from Disney’s Boardwalk Inn . 

Yacht Club

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For those unfamiliar, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is themed after some of the grand Yacht Clubs found in New England.  The plush lobby is brimming with nautical touches. The property also features a massive outdoor water play area Stormalong Bay and you can enjoy all of the awesome eats of Disney’s Boardwalk which is just right across the water. 

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In addition, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is one of only a handful of dog-friendly properties at Walt Disney World, and getting to Hollywood Studios is a breeze via a water taxi or Skyliner!  

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Kayla was given the opportunity to view one of the Water View Rooms at the Yacht Club. 

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These rooms feature views of Crescent Lake or one of the Quiet Pools. 

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Water View Rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort come in the following configurations: 

  • 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • 1 Day Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
  • 2 Queen Beds. 

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As you can see, today we are looking at one of the King Bed rooms. 

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The Yacht Club rooms feature a nautical white and navy colorway. 

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Furnishings are simple but tasteful. 

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Each of the rooms comes with the following amenities: 

  • Internet – Free WiFi Service
  • In-Room Safe
  • Telephone with voicemail
  • Coffee maker
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Mini Refridgerator

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Yacht Club rooms also feature ample storage space. 

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Furnishings are in a fun nautical-themed design. 

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Outlets are plentiful. 

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There is a designated Keurig coffee station in each room. 

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The rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort now feature hard/laminate flooring. 

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Restrooms are spacious with a separate sink area featuring double sinks. 

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Rooms feature walk-in showers.

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Both the sink area and shower feature H2O Products. 

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All of the artwork in the rooms feature nautical imagery. 

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Water View Rooms at the Yacht Club start at $650 and can go upwards of $900 depending on the time of year!

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Yacht Club Reservations are available NOW for 2024.  Make your reservations early to get the room you want.

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Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further Walt Disney World news and updates. We’ll be coming to you LIVE! from the theme parks each and every week. 

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Disney’s Yacht Club

Deluxe amenities, fun Resort activities and unique options for recreation, a wide range of dining options , a pool that is actually more like a hidden water park,  and much more make up Disney’s Yacht Club.

Disney’s Yacht Club Atmosphere

New England-style yacht clubs serve as the inspiration for Disney’s own Yacht Club Resort. 

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Disney’s Yacht Club Lobby

Deep blues and rich woods help to establish the classic nautical setting.

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The Yacht Club is the sister Resort to the attached Beach Club Resort .

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Yacht Club Outdoor Walkway towards the Beach Club

And it’s all literally just steps away from EPCOT !

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Yacht and Beach Club signage

Guests can take a quick stroll from the Yacht Club to EPCOT’s International Gateway (between the park’s United Kingdom and France pavilions).

Yacht Club Dining

Guests at Yacht Club have a wide array of dining options to enjoy, from a Signature steakhouse to Quick Service restaurants to relaxing lounges , and beyond!

Table Service Restaurants

Yachtsman Steakhouse delivers a Signature Dining option to Yacht & Beach Club guests.

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Yachtsman Steakhouse

This craftsman-inspired dining room caters to all tastebuds with a variety of dishes, incredible sides, and amazing, cut-in-house steaks.

Ale & Compass Restaurant   is the  table service  component of the Ale & Market dining concept in Disney’s Yacht Club, which also includes  The Market at Ale & Compass  along with the refreshed  Ale & Compass Lounge .

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Ale and Compass Restaurant

The atmosphere offers a  gastropub ambience while comfort food (New England-inspired) is featured  on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Counter Service Dining

Simple convenience is the name of the game, with a focus on grab-and-go items at The Market at Ale & Compass .

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The Market at Ale & Compass

However, hot sandwiches, specialty desserts — and even a coffee bar — round out the options nicely.

Bars and Lounges

Ale & Compass Lounge is located just off the lobby of the Yacht Club.

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Ale & Compass Lounge

It’s an ideal spot to relax with a night cap while winding down for the evening, or to grab a bite or two from their substantial appetizer menu.

Crew’s Cup Lounge is a favorite cozy spot of ours!

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Crew’s Cup Lounge

Along with a full-service bar (featuring a wide selection of Single Malt Scotch), guests can also order select items from the full Yachtsman Steakhouse menu.

Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill is the Pool Bar for Stormalong Bay!

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Hurricane Hanna’s

Thankfully a few substantial entrees (like burgers and chicken nuggets) are on the menu along with the drinks, because you won’t want to leave this amazing pool area!

And remember, all of the restaurants at Disney Beach Club Resort are easily accessible to Yacht Club guests ! These include:

  • Cape May Cafe (featuring buffet dining and a Character Breakfast)
  • Beaches and Cream (classic diner eats and MAMMOTH ice cream sundaes!)
  • Beach Club Marketplace (Quick Service options)
  • Martha’s Vineyard (evening Lounge)

Click HERE for our Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts!

Wonderful world of wine.

A dining experience unique to the Yacht Club is the Wonderful World of Wine which is held at the Yachtsman Steakhouse every second Wednesday of the month at 3PM. Participants sample and learn about wines from vineyards throughout California, Italy, France, Chile, Australia and more.

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A small tasting plate paired with the day’s chosen wines is included. The cost is $45 per person and can be booked by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939 3463) .

Take a FOOD TOUR of the dining options at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club with our DFB YouTube Video !

Guest Rooms

Disney’s Yacht Club features standard guest rooms with either 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed OR 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed,  as well as  Club Level Rooms  (up to a 2 Bedroom Suite which sleeps up to 6 adults).

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For standard rooms, guests may choose a Standard View, a Water View, or a Garden or Woods View.

Amenities, Activities, and Recreation

Welcome to Stormalong Bay ! This 3-acre water recreation area is available exclusively to both Yacht and Beach Club guests.

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Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club

Stormalong Bay is a destination all its own. This pool complex is practically its own mini-water park, with sand at the bottom, a lazy river, 3 whirlpool spas, and a tanning deck!

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Stormalong Bay

Kiddos (and adults) can take on the 230-footlong ‘shipwrecked’ themed water slide, while Shipwreck pool with its own mini waterslide is available just for the little ones.

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Stormalong Bay Shipwreck Waterslide

Guests who prefer a little more quiet can take advantage of any of the 3 additional leisure pools.

The Front Desk will provide you with information about current Resort Activities which may include options like Movies Under the Stars , Pool Parties , evening Campfires , and additional activities for a nominal fee such as Arts and Crafts that you can take home.

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Yacht and Beach Club Activities Board

More opportunities for fun and fitness include the Lafferty Place Arcade and the 24-hour Ship Shape Health Club .

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Lafferty Place Arcade at Beach Club

Additional recreation options include boat rentals at the Bayside Marina ,  bike rentals, jogging trails, and volleyball and tennis courts.

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Yacht & Beach Club Marina

2-hour and 4-hour Guided Fishing Excursions may even be booked by calling (407) 939-FISH or (407) 939-3474.

Additional amenities for Resort guests include lobby concierge service, daily housekeeping, complimentary Wi-Fi, currency exchange, self-service laundry rooms, mail services, and online check-in .

Additional Benefits

More theme park hours.

Guest staying at Disney’s Yacht Club have access to ADDITIONAL hours in the Disney World theme parks !

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Welcome to Magic Kingdom

Early Theme Park Entry  allows guests  to enter any of the parks 30 minutes early  to get a head start on their day in the parks!

This benefit is available for  ANY theme park  every  day.  Please note that  guests need a valid theme park ticket AND a  Park Pass reservation   for the park they’re planning to visit in order to gain early access.

The Disney World Parks also offer  Extended Evening Theme Park Hours  for select guests,  giving them  extra hours in the parks at night! Guests at Disney’s Yacht Club qualify for this benefit, as it is exclusively to guests who are staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the length of their stay. 

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EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth at Night

Guests attending Extended Evening Hours need a valid ticket and Disney Park Pass for that theme park. Alternatively, they may visit with a Park Hopper as long as they scanned into their Park Pass-reserved park at some time earlier in the day.  Click HERE to see the schedule for Extended Evening Hours !

Find out more about EXTRA Theme Park Hours for Disney Resort hotels guests HERE!

Disney genie and lightning lanes.

Disney Genie  is a new service available through the  My Disney Experience app  which offers  both free and optional paid-for features which will help guests maximize their time in the parks . The two optional paid-for features —   Disney Genie+  and  Individual Attraction Selection  — launched in tandem with the  FREE standard Disney Genie.

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Disney Genie Brochure

For guests wishing to ride Disney’s most  popular  attractions — such as  Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance  — without a wait,  Individual Attraction Selection  allows guests to select return times  to  bypass the standby line  and instead enter the  Lightning Lane  for a  maximum of two specific, more popular attractions.  Individual Attraction Selection is a  pay-per-ride option.

All guests have the ability to buy Individual Attraction Selections. Guests staying offsite are able to get their first one when the park opens. But those  staying at Disney-owned and operated hotels are able to make their first Individual Attraction Selection at 7AM each day .

Click HERE to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection!

“hey, disney”.

“Hey, Disney!”   offers  “custom voice assistance” to guests staying at Resort hotels in Walt Disney World!

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“Hey, Disney!”

This complimentary service, which  works with Alexa on Amazon Echo devices, assists guests with room amenities, guest services, planning,  and  weather info … AND it brings along LOTS of  extra Disney MAGIC  to make all of these things a lot more FUN!

Click HERE to learn MUCH more about “Hey, Disney!”

Dog-friendly resort.

And guess what? Fido can enjoy a stay at the Yacht Club, too! This hotel is one of Disney World’s Dog-Friendly Resorts (a limit of two dogs per room, restrictions, and fees apply). Pet owners interested in learning more may call  (407) 939 – 7539 .

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Disney Dogs Food Bowl

Additionally, Best Friends Pet Care — a pet care center on Disney World property — offers a service to guests staying at the Yacht Club. They will pick up and drop off your pup to take them to doggy daycare, overnight boarding, or even grooming! Pet owners interested in learning more  about Best Friends Pet Care services during your stay (877) WDW-PETS or (877) 493-9738 , or visit bestfriendspetcare.com.

Of course, you’ll want to grab a souvenir (or ten 😉 ) to remember your Walt Disney World trip and your stay at the Yacht Club.

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And for that, you can stop by The Market at Ale & Compass ! This is a shared space, as it also neighbors the Yacht Club’s primary Quick Service dining location.

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Yacht Club Stein

Look for items unique to the Yacht Club along with other Walt Disney World souvenirs.

Transportation

Yacht Club guests have access to several types of Resort transportation.

Yacht Club Walkways

A rare perk is that, from the Yacht Club, guests have a very short walk to get to EPCOT’s International Gateway (between the park’s United Kingdom and France pavilions).

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International Gateway Sign

Guest can also walk to the connected Beach Club Resort, to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels , and to all of the dining and shopping along Disney’s BoardWalk .

Guests may also walk along Crescent Lake to Disney’s Hollywood Studios ; however, due to the longer distance to Hollywood Studios, another form of transportation to Hollywood Studios is provided.

Friendship Boats

Guests may take a Friendship Boat down Crescent Lake to Disney’s Hollywood Studios !

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Cresent Lake Friendship Boat

The Friendship Boat also makes stops at EPCOT, BoardWalk Inn, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels.

Disney Skyliner

The International Gateway hosts EPCOT’S Disney Skyliner Station. From EPCOT, the Skyliner goes has a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort and continues directly to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (which serves as the Skyliner Hub).

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EPCOT Skyliner Station

From Caribbean Beach, guests can then transfer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or to Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts ).

Disney Bus Transportation

Guests also have complimentary access to Disney Bus Transportation to and from all four theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs .

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Complete Guide To Bringing Dogs and Other Pets To Disney World

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Have you always dreamed of traveling to Disney World, but worry about leaving your furry family members at home?

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Well you can have the best of both worlds! There are ways to travel to Disney and enjoy your vacation while bringing along your family pets, and we’re giving you all the details you need to know to pull it off without a single hitch.

Service Animals vs. Companion Animals

There are different rules for companion animals (or normal pets) versus qualified service animals. All Orlando hotels, theme parks and attractions comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to service animals, so you can trust them to follow these guidelines. However, Disney World considers pets as well as emotional support dogs to be companion animals, so they are welcome in some but not all locations. Certain Disney resorts are dog-friendly, but all four Walt Disney World theme parks only allow service dogs inside the front gate.

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Dog-Friendly Disney Resorts

If you are looking forward to staying at a Disney resort but want to bring your pet along with you, there are actually several you can choose from! In 2017, Disney World updated its long-standing pet policy to permit dogs at four of its on-site resorts. The policy only covers dogs — cats, reptiles and other pets will still need to stay home or at a boarding facility.

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

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There are some additional rules you will need to familiarize yourself with before arrival:

  • There are no breed restrictions
  • You will need to provide proof of your pet’s vaccinations upon check-in
  • Dogs may not roam the grounds and must remain on a leash at all times. There are designated rest areas at each of the four resorts specifically for your dog, and each of the dog-friendly rooms are close to pet walking and rest areas
  • Dogs are not permitted in Food & Beverage locations, shops, pool areas, fitness centers, ponds, or fountains
  • Dogs are allowed in all Minnie Vans on property as well as internal buses at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside
  • You’ll receive a special door hanger that must be placed on the handle outside your door alerting Cast Members that a dog is present. Housekeeping is only available when dogs are not present, so you’ll need to schedule a cleaning time during which you can accompany your dog outside of the room
  • Dogs should not be left unattended for more than seven hours. During your time in the parks, your dog can spend the day at the on-site Best Friends Pet Care for exercise, pampering, grooming and more
  • Dogs should not be overly vocal or aggressive. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests and Cast Members, you should consider boarding your dog if it is known to bark or howl a lot, or is aggressive to other dogs or people

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Packing For Your Pet

As you’re packing up your Mickey ears and walking shoes don’t forget all of the necessities for your pooch, too! These are some basics you’ll want to ensure you bring:

  • Sturdy leash and collar/harness
  • Current and valid ID tags
  • A favorite item/bedding/toy
  • Food, food dish & water dish
  • Doggie “waste” bags to clean up after your pet
  • Any vitamins/supplements/medication they may require

Bringing familiar items from home can help make your pup feel comfortable in this new environment.

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Best Friends Pet Hotel Boarding

If you would prefer to board your dog nearby or are bringing a pet that isn’t a dog (they’ll even watch your reptiles!), you can use Best Friends Pet Hotel, an on-site boarding option. This is located across from Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, and prices range from $56-$302 per night depending on the dates selected. As mentioned earlier, you can also use Best Friends for daytime boarding when you will be away from your resort room for 7 hours or longer.

This spot is almost like Disney World for your pets! It has 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor runs and play areas, plus a 25,000 square-foot dog park. Amenities include luxury suites, ice-cream breaks, grooming, and cuddle time with trained pet care providers. Transportation is available for $25 at Fort Wilderness and Yacht Club, with pick-up and drop-off times varying depending on location.

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Whether you choose to cuddle with them every night or board at Best Friends, you can enjoy your Disney trip and rest easy knowing your beloved pet isn’t far away (and might even be having as fun a time as you!). Bringing your family pet to Disney World is possible, and hopefully this guide provided helpful information for your next trip!

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Are Disney’s Hotels Going To The Dogs? A Review.

In October 2017, Disney announced that for the first time ever, four of its hotels on property would have dog-friendly rooms. As with just about every announcement Disney makes, the reaction online tended to skew towards “the sky is falling” mentality. Despite only separated areas at four resorts ( Art of Animation , Port Orleans Riverside , the cabins at Fort Wilderness , and the Yacht Club) would accept dogs, you would have thought by the reaction that every Disney hotel at WDW would be turning into a Petco. Even the SATURDAY SIX had a little fun with some of the  over-the-top reactions to the announcement .

Fun aside, as a pet owner myself, one of the reasons my family has preferred staying onsite at Universal versus Disney over the years is because most of Universal’s properties are pet friendly (only Cabana Bay doesn’t allow animals.) Our dog Sebastian is now 17, and we prefer not to board him anywhere. We decided to use the on-site Best Friends Pet Care  to board Sebastian during a family trip in September. While we were more than satisfied with the location, amenities, and staff on Best Friends, we still didn’t like being away from our smallest family member for so long.

When Disney made the dog-friendly hotel announcement, we knew it was time to book another trip to The World.

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Because the dog-friendly policy is so new, I expected there to be a lot of openings at the hotels. In my mind, not many people can adjust their Disney World vacation to include their pet. However, when I went to book the date I wanted, I found out all the dog-friendly rooms were booked. So I tried a different date. Same thing. A third date found the same results. My fourth date option finally had a room available at Disney’s Yacht Club. At Universal, the “pet fee” is $50 a night, but that fee is capped at $150 for length of stay. At Disney, the pet fee for AoA, POR, and the cabins at FW is $50 a night, but at Yacht Club it is $75. I do not believe that the price at Disney is capped at any point.

With the room booked, it was time for a road trip!

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The weather could not have been better for our trip to Orlando.

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As a superstitious person, being able to get one of the first couple spots in the Self Parking Lot seemed like a very good sign. While I personally had never stayed at the Yacht Club, I had family from New Hampshire who stayed at the hotel during Hurricane Irma. In fact they stayed an extra three days at the Yacht Club because the Orlando airport closed, keeping them in Florida. When the storm passed, we drove up to spend a day with them at the hotel, and I was defintely impressed.

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We parked the car and it was time to head in with Sebastian. Normally when I stay at Disney, I just check in early and go enjoy the parks until I get an alert that my room was ready. With Sebastian, that wasn’t an option, so instead I timed our arrival to the hotel at 3PM, hoping that would be late enough for a room to be ready upon check-in.

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The good news was that a room was immediately ready (I told you that parking spot was lucky.) The Cast Members at the front desk did a great job checking us in fast and getting us all the information we needed to know.

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Here are the official dog policies of Walt Disney World.

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You may have to click on the map below to expand it in order to see the circled area where our room was. It was a surprisingly long walk from the lobby. The only thing even close to our rooms was a quiet pool, so if we wanted to do or see anything at the resort, it took another long walk back to the main hub.

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MagicBands worked, another good sign.

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We thought the room was fantastic. I’m not exactly sure when these rooms were refurbished, but it couldn’t have been that long ago as everything looked fantastic and there were electrical outlets and USB ports all over the place.

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Sebastian approved of the beds.

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Here is a panoramic look at our view from outside the room. While it’s a little hard to see in the picture, we were really close to the Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel.

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Here is a view of the dog-friendly rooms taken from the side of the building. We were in the third room if you are counting down.

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Upon check-in, guests are given “Pluto’s Welcome Kit.” This yellow bag contained a pamphlet for Best Friends Pet Care, two pee pads, food dish, water dish, placemat, bandana, and a pet waste dispenser filled with bags. No food was included. One thing Universal has available as part of room service is a Lowes Loves Pets menu, where you can order dry food, canned food, and even “hot canine entrees” (like I could make that up!) I did not see anything available for pets on the Disney room service menu.

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One other thing that was included in the Pluto Welcome Kit was this special Do Not Disturb sign that specifically tells Cast Members that a dog is in the room.

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Here is the Dog Relief Areas map. The location is near the dog-friendly rooms and is directly next to the quiet pool.

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This is the view from the main Yacht Club door leading out to the quiet pool. The Dog Relief Area is found by following the walkway on the left.

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The Pet Relief Area map shows two areas labeled, one on the right side of the walkway and one on the left. Here is a view of the area on the right side of the walkway. In the background you can see a container of dog waste bags.

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Standing at the container, here is a view of the left side of the walkway. As you can see, there  is no way your pets can access the grounds from this area. The walkway going to the left in the picture solely leads to a door that is closer to the dog-friendly rooms.

Maybe the marker on the Pet Relief map means that the large area in front of the rooms is also an all-access pet relief area. There is no signage in the room or outside saying that you can’t use the large area in front of the rooms, but there is also no designated path to get to it either.

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While we did bring dog food for Sebastian, one of the things we wanted to try on this trip was the newly opened Ale & Compass restaurant at the Yacht Club. Sebastian’s mommy felt he would like “the 16 ounce t-bone steak.” Yes, you read that right.

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She also ordered him some fries.

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SURPRISE, he liked it. I think I need to leave a Cast Compliment to the chef, but I’m not sure if I post it on Twitter or Rover.com .

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– We had a great time at the Yacht Club. The room was clean and looked tremendous, the staff was exceptional, dinner at Ale & Compass was a big thumbs up (the deconstructed apple pie dessert was a huge hit), and – above all – Sebastian enjoyed his stay. We never encountered any other dogs during our time at the hotel, which is pretty much the same thing we find when staying at Universal. For all the outcry about how pets will ruin the experience at hotels, it truly is Much Ado About Nothing. Your odds of having an personal experience with a dog, or being in an area that a dog was recently in, is probably 10 times larger at the parks or Disney Springs (if not even higher) than it is at a dog-friendly hotel. Service dogs, both the real ones along with the increasing amount of fake ones, are now a regular part of the Disney experience, much like strollers and ECVs. You will NOT be put into a dog-friendly room unless you specifically ask for one. The rest of the hotel is canine-free.

We’re looking forward to taking Sebastian back with us up to WDW in the near future. Hopefully we can try out one of the cabins at FW, as that’s something I’d like to check off my Disney Bucket List (it would also give me an excuse to book another dinner at Trail’s End, like I needed one. ..)

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To compare prices, for Sebastian to stay a night in an inside standard room at Best Friends Pet Care it costs $44 ($41 if you are staying onsite at Disney.) An indoor/outdoor room is $49 ($45 if staying on-site.) Best Friends will provide food, but you can also bring your own. There is no welcome kit of any kind.

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40 thoughts on “ Are Disney’s Hotels Going To The Dogs? A Review. ”

Sorry to hear that, Sidney. We are staying at YC later this month. I don’t mind dogs in hotels, but they have to behave and that means NO barking. We travel quite a bit, and I used to talk to my hotel neighbors before calling the desk if there were noise issues, dog or otherwise, but people can be so crazy these days that I don’t do that anymore. I call the desk. I talk to the manager. I complain and complain and complain until they do something; either comp my room or quiet the noise or both. I expect the same from WDW.

I am currently staying in room 1022 at the Yacht Club and your post has confirmed my worst fears that I am staying in a designated dog area. I am not a dog lover at all and disappointingly now find myself surrounded by barking dogs. The dog in the opposite room had been left alone 2 days ago while his owner went to the park. The dog barked continuously for hours and that was all we could hear in our room. I complained to reception but it appears that apart from a brief apology there was nothing they could do. Just this morning we were woken up at 06:30 by a barking dog … this time by a dog in the adjoining room. Looking out of our patio doors in the morning all we can see are owners taking their dogs for a poop on the grass ….. not great if you want to relax on your patio. So it may seem all very pleasant for all dog lovers to bring your pooches on holiday but spare a thought for everyone else. I do not want to pay thousands of dollars to listen to your barking dog at all times of day , or to think that you may have had your pet on my bed or to have dogs pooping by my patio area . Disney need to keep their non dog living guests away from the doggy area and dog owners must somehow make sure that their pooches do not impact on others (non dog loving) hard earned vacations . ☹️☹️

Found this article while researching hotels. Thought these comments about dogs on beds and Disney snake attacks were meant to be funny but I guess you all are serious. Thanks for reminding me why I should never read internet comments. #StopTheInanity

Well, I’m a little late to this post but I just gotta say. Derek, I love ya, you write my favorite articles on this blog… but this article is off the mark. “For all the outcry about how pets will ruin the experience at hotels, it truly is Much Ado About Nothing.” Oh really? It’s clear that *your* experience (as a dog lover bringing his dog to the hotel) wasn’t ruined, but how can you speak for everyone else?

Others have commented on this already, but may I reiterate, your willingness to break the rules right off the bat is exactly why people are opposed to this new policy. We who don’t own dogs have pretty strong insight into the fact that the vast majority of dog owners are 100% blinded by their love for their dog. Too many assume everyone else will love their dog; too many assume no one else minds their dog’s behavior.

As it happens, my family will be visiting Yacht Club later this month; part of the reason we like Yacht is because it has a more sedate, lower-key atmosphere than many other hotels on property, which works well for an autistic member of our family. That family member also happens to have a fairly strong fear of dogs, so we were a little blindsided by the sudden implementation of this new policy. We’re going ahead with our booking, but with trepidation. I sincerely hope other dog owners at the hotel know how to follow the rules.

That is one spoiled pup! 🙂

First, Ditto Kelly. Second, I actually stopped reading after I saw the photo of the dog on the bed. While I can appreciate others’ love for their animals, I don’t see how they can expect other’s to share it. I for one don’t want to sleep where a dog has been, That just grosses me out and I feel very disrespected by you allowing your dog on the furniture. If you want your dog on your bed, that’s your business and I have no right to judge, but let’s be clear, that’s not your bed. That’s why I’m NOT happy with the new policy, because others will not see their actions as an imposition on other people, as clearly seen here. These rooms are designated ‘pet friendly’, but that doesn’t mean only guests with pets will be staying in those rooms. Disney wants to fill them with or without pets.

I was under the impression that several policies are in place: 1. Rooms set aside for pets will NOT be given out to other (non-pet-owning) guests. 2. If pets make noise when left alone in the room, their owners will be contacted immediately and expected to return to quiet the pet within a short period of time (45 minutes?) 3. Pets must be on leash in public areas. As long as they stand by these policies, there should be no issue. Unfortunately, policies are not in place to manage poorly-behaved children (with entitled parents) and drunk college students. So far, those are my only negative experiences on Disney property.

As an owner of two dogs & a dog LOVER…I am so disappointed in this new policy. I don’t want my young children to share an environment with strange dogs. Disney cannot guarantee the temperament of the dogs staying there. As a dog owner, I’ve witnessed my fair share of irresponsible dog ownership..& no doubt this will happen here too. In fact, the greatest irony of this whole article is that you highlighted your own irresponsible behavior & broke the rules. You state “One of the dog policies is that dogs must be ‘leashed or restrained’ while on property and as you can see in the picture, Sebastian is off leash. Sebastian’s mommy was holding his leach and was never farther than 3 feet away. If another guest had been anywhere in the vicinity we would have immediately put him back on the leash.”

You admit to not following the rules, & believe me you won’t be the only one. An incident is going to happen between two dogs or a dog & a child…& someone is going to get very hurt. Can’t believe they would open themselves up like this after the alligator attack. Terrible idea. For the future, pls be a responsible dog owner & follow the rules you agreed to.

This is exactly what I thought of too. My dog is perfect so it’s ok if I don’t follow the rules. Funny thing is that is how many pet owners feel and the exact reason why so many guests don’t want pets at the hotels.

We have to echo Kelly’s comments. No matter where we go where dogs are supposed to be on a leash (beach, public parks, etc), we normally see a least one, usually several dogs off-leash. While we don’t see a dog the size of Sebastian as any sort of threat to us, we often see much larger dogs off-leash, dogs which could do serious harm. When called on it, dog owners invariably say “my dog isn’t aggressive”. Yeah, right. I’m sure the woman who was recently killed and partially eaten by her pit bulls thought that too, right up to the point they attacked her while she was walking them. If you can’t follow the rules, don’t bring your dog. Period.

Totally agree. Too many owners feel that their dog is an exception to the rules and regulations and therefore not subject to any of them. If a simple rule like “leash or restrain” or your dog is so easily and casually broken, it is laughable that Disney thinks its other rules (like “you will be called to address the noise within 30 minutes”) are somehow enforceable.

Thank you for highlighting the leash portion of this review. This can be a really serious issue. People are absolutely crazy about their own dogs and can develop strong blind spots.

Sebastian may be the best dog ever, but there are random things that happen in a Disney environment: a firework or loud noise might suddenly scare him and cause him to run off. There are guests with dog phobias and allergies who don’t want to be surprised. There are alligators and poisonous snakes all over the resort just waiting for nice snacks.

Please people, (and I include my dog loving self) KEEP YOUR PETS LEASHED ON PROPERTY.

“There are alligators and poisonous snakes all over the resort”…..I am amazed we all survive a single day there!!

You’re making fun, but the fauna at WDW can be dangerous for dogs; especially the ones of Sebastian’s size. I’ve encountered gators and snakes (and, yes, bunnies and mice and ducks) just walking the trails.

And (sadly) not everybody has recently survived with the alligators. They can be dangerous.

I think the point still stands that leashes are a good idea.

Exactly my thought as I was reading and saw the dog was off the leash. Disney can have all the rules in place they want, but if people don’t follow them, what’s the point. Just because a dog may be well behaved at home, doesn’t mean they will be a Disney where there can be a loud noise or a screaming kid or a running kid, pop up in the blink of an eye and unexpected and the dog take off. I don’t believe there is any fear from this dog, but other dogs . . . yes. And no matter the size, some kids (and adults) are terrified of them and have allergies to them. No matter how close, if a dog got startled and took off running, the owner wouldn’t be able to catch them. I think Disney made a huge mistake with their dog policy at hotels.

I think the Kefuffle that was going to be happening was not just badly behaved dogs but dogs that are left in the room from 8 AM to 10 PM when people go to the parks. How did that get handled?

Thanks for the good review. I do have a curiosity question about the “do not disturb” sign in your Pluto kit, which seems to be in conflict with the new Disney policy to replace do not disturb signs with Room Occupied, and their policy change to have a cast member enter each room once per day. While that policy is not yet at all resorts, we expect it to be before long. Did any cast members say how that policy would be handled with the rooms that have dog occupancy?

Thanks so much for your review! We have booked a cabin at Fort Wilderness and are bringing our dogs this coming spring. I’m glad to hear it went so smoothly! The reactions this issue gets never cease to amaze me.

We bring our dogs (now just one) often to the Fort, though we own an RV. Have NEVER had an issue with other dogs…either at our site, walking them, or at the dog park. And you will encounter dogs on every loop.

You mention multiple visits to Fort Wilderness. I’ve stayed in the cabins, but never camped there. Do you have any suggestions for a small party with a humble little tent? Obviously we’d prefer to be away from RVs that would dwarf us. Can you recommend a loop or spot we should ask for? Thanks.

There is a meadow specifically for tent camping, however, you will not have any amenities. If I were tent camping, I would get a partial or full site. Not a Premium as these are fully paved. With any other site, you will have a driveway to park on, so your car is at your site, your own water and electricity. You obviously don’t need the sewer but having the other will make your stay easier. You will also have your own bbq grill and picnic table. In the meadow, these are first come, first serve. Don’t feel you will be surrounded by RV’s. There is decent separation between sites with trees and bushes. Many people who bring RV’s also put up tents. The comfort stations are all withing walking distance and well kept. Don’t worry about what other people are camping in…it’s Disney and everyone is there for a good time. Enjoy!

…the only worry is the loud sound many RVs emit all nite, hampering our rest. If the RVs are so prevalent that they are audible all over – which is true in *some* campgounds – we’d skip camping and stay in a hotel. Not sure what that noise is but it can really carry. Maybe at Disney the heavy foliage blocks it. In Utah it was a dull roar all nite –

The Disney resorts have allowed service animals for years and years without segregating them at all, and it has not impacted anyone’s vacations that I’ve ever heard of.

No comparison

Service animals are subject to long and rigorous training. They are specifically chosen for their temperament and ability to handle stressful situations, strange locations, and distractions. I know a lot of perfectly sweet dogs who have ‘flunked’ service training, because the requirements are stringent.

A ‘therapy’ animal or your average pet has not received this training. And moreso, an actual service animal is a requirement for a person’s daily life. I might be afraid of dogs, but I’m not going to demand a blind person or a person prone to seizures leave their trained animal behind. But that’s not what this is. This is just ‘I didn’t want to leave my pet at home.’

How do we know? Because she freely admits to breaking the rules, because why should the rules apply to her? But don’t worry, ‘mommy’ will put the leash back on if someone’s there to see her.

With all due respect, hotels have been allowing dogs for years. Nice hotels like the Ritz and the Waldorf allow them without this huge kerfuffle. Dogs impact a stay as much or as little as people do. Have crying children woken me up in the morning? Yes. Have youngsters running through the halls seemingly unsupervised bothered me? Yes. Honestly, I have been disturbed by pets almost never. Compared to human travelers’ disteutiveness, pets win. I have always traveled with my dogs and never had a complaint. If you don’t like it, stay at the hotels that don’t allow them. Most do not. This is simple. I have not visited Disney as much as I would like, due to their lack of pet friendly options, and I am going to book a visit soon. It is a small allowance that Disney sees their customers want and is providing. I am thrilled.

The entitlement is strong with this one. I’m sure your dog will love it when you bring them to Disney and leave them locked up in the room all day. Truly living the dream. There are dog appropriate places to go on vacation. A location where you’ll be spending 90 percent of your waking time in the parks where you cant bring your dog is not one of them. When we were down there somebody near us had a dog that barked incessantly allllll day. Front desk couldn’t figure out which room it was so they couldn’t do anything. Never had a problem with a baby doing that.

You could take a walk over to Epcot or Hollywood Studios for a couple of hours. Not a big deal. They also have Best Friends day care for dogs nearby, so you’re not locking your dog up all day. I think people should stop judging and just mind their own biz–so long as no one is bothering you.

I own two Sebastian’s and they are great. But I have a problem with allowing my pets to influence perhaps a not so good stay for the next guest who stays in that room I just stayed in. There’s a good chance the the average dog will be experiencing anxiety and be upset and get sick in that room not to mention the shedding and dander that’s created (allergies). After all they are still animals, and that’s why they walk on fours and not two legs. It’s unfair to put the onus on the next guest or the guest next door. If there was a Resort for just animals and their owners then this would make sense, but all’s it takes is for one guest to experience a bad visit due to another guests pet and once that hits the internet Disney will have bigger issues with rumors and guests not returning. Resort stays are very expensive and guests demand top level service. You know the old saying “Don’t poop where you eat”.

Rooms set aside for pets will NOT be given out to other (non-pet-owning) guests

“For all the outcry about how pets will ruin the experience at hotels, it truly is Much Ado About Nothing.” Your short stay in one of the pet friendly resorts is hardly enough experience to justify this statement. Unfortunately, I had a very different experience at Riverside. For the record, I was thrilled dogs were allowed until seeing firsthand how it could possibly ruin the experience for other guests.

Yes. I enjoyed reading this review, but Touring Plans should know better than most that it’s risky to draw broad conclusions based on a few good or bad anecdotes. You would really need to survey many more guests to find out how frequently problems arise, and to judge whether the benefits outweigh the costs and whether the policies could be improved.

Could you please elaborate? We have a dog (her brother recently passed away) and we always took our RV to Fort Wilderness if we wanted to bring our furry friends. We see a lot of other dogs there. We’ve stayed at Universal and only seen a couple of other dogs during our stay. How was the experience ruined by dogs being at the resort?

I’m curious what your negative experience was, too. It seems to me that Disney has done quite a bit to distance dog-friendly areas of the hotel from the rest of the resort, so I would’ve thought they’d addressed the complaints about dogs running riot all over the resort and leaving litter in common areas or triggering allergies in rooms previously rented out to pet owners.

I agree. This was written from a very specific perspective, and the language used put me off from the start.

I’ve been anxiously awaiting your review. Phenomenal! A few questions: What is the limit for the number of pets per room? What is the weight limit on each pet (preferably in pounds)?

There is a limit of two dogs per room. I did not see a weight maximum.

Does the dog enter the park itself? Or hang all day in the room or what?

Only service dogs are allowed in the parks. I think there is a 7 hour maximum that you are allowed to leave the dog unattended in the room, though of course Disney have no way to measure or enforce this.

Dogs can stay in the room, or get dropped off at the Best Friends kennel for daycare.

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Restaurant-Yacht Chaika

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Pleasantly surprised, service is good so is the food. Great selection of Fusion food, a mixture of Italian, Japanese, European, Asian etc. A pleasantly nice dining experience, highly recommended, a must try!

Thank you for your feedback and invite you to have lunch or dinner again aboard the ship in an atmosphere of high standards of yacht hospitality.

everything was perfect - the food, the service, the desserts were the best, nice atmosphere and the location - magical

Best food, best view in Moscow. absolutely faultless from arrival to finish. Best risotto i had for many years absolutely perfectly cooked. The view on Ukrainian hotel and the white house by night is amazing

Had to wait for the food for 1.5 hours and then another 20 minutes for the check. Finally called for the manager and he offered... a 10% discount as a compensation. Simply pathetic! The food is mediocre at best. Not bad per se, but one... would expect something better considering the prices. There are many places to eat in area that are much better. Avoid this one at all costs. More

Hello, Alexander Your comment is extremely important for us, thank you a lot for it. We are terribly sorry for your time that you`ve spent waiting your order and we have already taken actions to improve quality of our service and it would be realy... More

Food is very expensive,very pretentious, doesn't worth that money. Portions are very small. We ordered ravioli and there were 4! Four raviolis! For almost 15 euros. Then we asked to bring us dessert menu but nothing, they didn't even bothered, so we payed and left... without dessert. Very poor service for that price. More

This is a very good restaurant. The food is really good, maybe the best in Moscow. The service is also good. The view from the restaurant is great. The prices are very high.

I often visit this restaurant and must say it’s one of the best in Moscow in terms of quality and service. Staff really try hard to make sure that you are happy and satisfied. Customer service is a huge problem in Moscow but Chaika sets... a great example for others in the industry! Food is delicious and the menu has lots of options for everyone! Atmosphere is great and view is beautiful on the embankment. Special thanks to German & Oleg! More

Thank you for your feedback! Again aboard the yacht restaurant "Chaika" in accordance with the high standards of yacht hospitality.

Highly recommended, great location in the city center of Moscow with a superb atmosphere. Too many menu choices, though all delicious!

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Thx a lot for your review! We are looking forward to see you in our restaurants.

Visited this lovely restaurant with a friend of mine. It was relaxingly warm August evening - so the place on the river seemed like a good idea. We came quite early and the restaurant was not full. The hostesses kindly offered several places to sit... and we chose to sit on the sofas. We had some wine, which was good. We struggled a bit when deciding about the food as few options (scallops) were not available. Fish on ice on display did not look very fresh. To be honest it was an unusually hot August and it is probably understandable that some see food options were not available. However, we did manage to order something and sat waiting and looking onto the river. My long-legged friend struggled sitting at the low sofa and the manager noticed that, offering as a very good, proper table beside the open window. It was nice touch and I was very pleased by their polite observations and immediate reaction to solve the problem. Food was quite good and presentation was perfect. Perhaps I can something about the food, but 1 visit is not enough to criticize or make a definitive opinion. Overall, quality place, which of course, does not come cheap. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. More

Good afternoon! Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are looking forward to seeing you again, we are sure that you will be delighted with our dishes!

I've been here several times during two business trip in Moscow. The overall quality for both service and food is absolutely top-notch, plus the location is very unique.

Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to visiting again!

Located on a boat at Krasnopresenskaya River Bank this 5 Star Restaurant transforms into a party location due to multiple groups hosting events. Impressive wine selection, Asian and European kitchen...

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Thx a lot! We are waiting for you!

It is a nice place to gather specially at the lounge The service and staff very good I like the river view The food is almost like all restaurants in Russia they serve different cuisine. Staring Russian appetizer till Asian dishes Presentation and taste amazing... I consider it overpriced little bit More

Good location. Nice views. Good choice of food and drinks. European and Asian menu. Nice service. Pricey enough.

Had a large group dinner here. Food was above average and service quite good. The real attraction is the view of Moscow from the river on a nice night. Great place for a larger group dinner. More

Hello, John We are really pleased by reading that you and your friends were satisfied by our service, client`s experience is the highest value for us. We will be happy to see you again, come and enjoy some new dishes from our chef and nice... More

The luxurious atmosphere of this place, the view and the location make it quite outstanding. We had dinner here with friends and the dishes were amazing, accompanied by a chilled bottle of Chablis, it really made me feel as if it was a part of... the classic Russian movie. More

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    Address & Phone Number 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8407 (407) 934-7000 View Yacht Club Resort Maps Located in the Epcot Resort Area, Yacht Club isn't just within walking distance of the Beach Club, but Epcot itself. There is a path that leads directly to the International Gateway. What's better than that?

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    Experiencing a "Dog Friendly" Resort Stay at Disney's Yacht Club Resort!" We have always been curious about the "Dog Friendly" elements of Walt Disney World, so we decided to check it out! Once we completed our streamlined check-in via the " My Disney Experience" app, we stopped by the front desk to check-in with our Dog, Benji.

  6. Dog-Friendly Disney Resort Hotels

    Disney's Yacht Club Resort The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort These rooms have easy access to outdoor walkways for exercise and to green spaces with pet relief areas. Upon arrival, dogs and their owners will be greeted with a complimentary Pluto's Welcome Kit.

  7. Pet and dog policy at Yacht club

    1. Vote. So sorry for your allergy! There are several properties that are limited "dog friendly," including the Yacht. We were told it's 4 rooms at each property... only those 4. At least 1 is on the concierge level. Dogs are welcome in hallways and elevators (to access rooms) and they do have a separate "dog relief station" near a ...

  8. How to Bring Your Dog With You to Disney World

    Dog-Friendly Resorts There are four Disney World Resort hotels that allow dogs with a maximum of two dogs per guest room. All pup guests must be fully up-to-date on vaccinations and owners must provide proof. The dog-friendly rooms have easy access to outdoor walkways and green spaces so your doggo can get plenty of exercise and potty break time.

  9. Our Guide to Disney's Yacht Club Resort

    Plus, Disney's Yacht Club Resort is pet-friendly so you can bring your dog to Disney World! Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort You'll often hear the phrase "Yacht and Beach Club" in reference to these resorts.

  10. PDF Disney.com

    PET POLICIES Dogs are the only pets allowed, with the maximum of two permitted per Guest room. Guests are responsible for the proper care, behavior and Waste maintenance of their dogs throughout the Resort. Up-to-date vaccination records must be available upon request. Dogs must be fully trained and are not allowed on furniture on the premises.

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    Yes, dogs are allowed at the Yacht Club Disney! Your furry friend will enjoy the resort's beautiful waterfront views, luxurious amenities, and convenient access to all of the fun attractions at Disney World.

  12. Room Tour: Water View Room at Disney's Yacht Club

    Water View Rooms at Disney's Yacht Club Resort come in the following configurations: 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed. 1 King Bed. 1 Queen Bed. 1 Day Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed. 2 Queen Beds. As you can see, today we are looking at one of the King Bed rooms. The Yacht Club rooms feature a nautical white and navy ...

  13. Walt Disney World's Yacht Club Resort

    Dog-Friendly Resort. And guess what? Fido can enjoy a stay at the Yacht Club, too! This hotel is one of Disney World's Dog-Friendly Resorts (a limit of two dogs per room, restrictions, and fees apply). Pet owners interested in learning more may call (407) 939 - 7539.

  14. Complete Guide To Bringing Dogs and Other Pets To Disney World

    Certain Disney resorts are dog-friendly, but all four Walt Disney World theme parks only allow service dogs inside the ... All of these resorts will charge a $50 cleaning fee per night, except for the Yacht Club, which charges $75 per night. You and your pooch can look forward to receiving a Pluto's Welcome Kit upon arrival! The kit contents ...

  15. Disney Resorts: Pet-Friendly Options For Your Next Vacation

    As part of this new pilot program, four of our 26 resorts have designated dog-friendly rooms.There are cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, as well as cabins at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, and Disney's Art of Animation Resort.. Disney World began allowing dogs to be brought to Disney World hotels in October 2017.

  16. Bring Your Dog To These Pet Friendly Disney Resorts

    According to the dog-friendly policy, dogs are not allowed in pop-up campers or tents at the campsites. Disney's Yacht Club Resort. If you fancy upgrading to a deluxe resort, you have the option of staying at Disney's Yacht Club Resort with your dog. This resort charges $75 a night plus tax for your dog to stay. Pet Friendly Hotels Near ...

  17. Are Disney's Hotels Going To The Dogs? A Review

    At Universal, the "pet fee" is $50 a night, but that fee is capped at $150 for length of stay. At Disney, the pet fee for AoA, POR, and the cabins at FW is $50 a night, but at Yacht Club it is $75. I do not believe that the price at Disney is capped at any point. With the room booked, it was time for a road trip!

  18. Hello. Can you tell me if pets are allowed i...

    I think that it is amazing that there are now dog-friendly accommodations available in Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort, making it easy to travel with your canine companion.

  19. What section of the Yacht Club resort allow d...

    The Cast Member assured me that although some rooms at Disney's Yacht Club Resort are dog-friendly, the majority of the Resort is pet-free, in order to protects Guests with allergies such as yourself. She also informed me that dogs, other than service animals, are not allowed in any of the Resort common areas. ...

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    Value 3.8. Yacht Club Marina di Loano is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Loano, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Yacht Club Marina di Loano offer air conditioning and a minibar providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.

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    Moscow Yacht Show (MYS) is the annual summer exposition of yachts, boats and motor vehicles produced for outdoor activities. Arranged by Motor Boat & Yachting Russia magazine and the Royal Yacht Club it takes place in one of the most beautiful marinas of Moscow. There will be yachts up to 25 m on display including such well-known brands as ...