DISNEY'S YACHT CLUB RESORT, Lake Buena Vista

Disney'S Yacht Club Resort - A New England-style lakeside hotel with a 3-acre water park, marina facilities, and direct EPCOT access

Located steps from EPCOT's International Gateway, this 4-star Lake Buena Vista hotel features nautical-themed architecture and a 3-acre water recreation area called Stormalong Bay. Disney'S Yacht Club Resort houses rooms and suites with views of Crescent Lake, gardens, or Stormalong Bay lagoons, accommodating up to 8 adults in select configurations. The property includes three restaurants, multiple lounges, and the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. Stormalong Bay features a life-size shipwreck, one of Walt Disney World's highest hotel waterslides, three whirlpool spas, and a lazy river. Recreational facilities encompass an illuminated tennis court, volleyball on a sandy beach, and boat rentals at Bayside Marina. The Yacht Club Resort provides direct access to Disney's BoardWalk and connects to Disney's Hollywood Studios via boat service and the Disney Skyliner gondola system.

Pros

Dog-friendly accommodations available with specialized pet services

Complimentary health club access and daily housekeeping

Nightly outdoor Disney movie screenings at 7:00 PM

Three quiet pools throughout the property, each with its own whirlpool spa

73000-square-foot convention center for business events

Cons

21.5 miles from Orlando International Airport

Valet parking costs $42 per night plus tax