Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

[jemtx]

BC still has carpet while YC has the new faux wood laminate. Some people like one or the other.

 

[ReginaMBK]

Speaking of SAB. What is the current situation? Are you required to wear a mask while laying in a chair? Have the reduced the number of chairs? Are want staff still coming around to take orders?
Thanks in advance to any insights.

Just left YC today. SAB was pretty empty during the week (Mon-Thur). You are not required to wear a mask anywhere in SAB, and you are not allowed to wear one in the pool. Thought this was odd, but it's for water safety, and they tell you to just keep your 6ft distance. Judging by the crowds this morning when we left, that's not possible... Can't comment on reduced number of chairs. There is a QR code to mobile order, but no one is just coming around.

 

[20yBWDW]

Speaking of SAB. What is the current situation? Are you required to wear a mask while laying in a chair? Have the reduced the number of chairs? Are want staff still coming around to take orders?
Thanks in advance to any insights.

No masks in pool area, though you have to wear them to the pool. There is someone taking drink orders. You cannot move chairs around, but there are a lot of them. The person at the gate does not let apart in without confirming there are available chairs, it seems. I think that is how they monitor the number.

 

[Spork24]

We’ll be there for a week in October thanks to the recent AP discounts. Are the cabanas available? Debating a 1/2 day rental.

We booked one for the first week of October. (Full day). I didn’t ask about a half day rental as we are doing a full day away from the parks.

With my DVC discount I thought the full day rental price was very reasonable. $225 after tax I think.

 

[natebenma]

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Hi Dee when you get a chance you can add us to the bog list. 7/30-8/7 at the BCV’s. Can’t wait to go back after canceling this years trip.

YAY!!!

Will do!

Back to one of my favorite places. We have a BCV booked for the second week of December. Can you add us to the BOG list from 12/5-12/12? We are very excited to be back at the Beach Club - it's been a while for us. The last two trips to Disney were at the MK resorts. This is our first time trying a Villa - it's just me and DH this time, but we splurged and got a 1 bedroom. We did a cash reservation, but with all the changes in housekeeping, I'm not sure what kind of service we get at BCV. Is it every 4 days, or since we are resort guests, it's every other day?

back!

Happy to add you to the list.

39 Days to go. Checking in at the Yacht Club on 10/8 through 10/15. First time staying. So excited but also heartbroken that Crews Cup Lounge will not be open. Wanted the Prime rib sliders. On a positive note, have a lunch reservation at Beaches and Cream on arrival day. Another first.
Thank you to all who are posting current information.

to this forum.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1, Post 15.

We came from BCV and walked by YC then around back of BW, but it would be faster from BCV to cross over to BW and go through the Luna Park pool. Even going around the side of BW from BCV would have been shorter/faster. Oh well.

So, I have been managing this forum since 2010, have stayed at the Beach or Yacht Club 6 or 7 times, and often walk to/from Hollywood Studios. But the first time I actually used that Luna Park shortcut was this past October. @Wood Nymph was kind enough to show me the way!

It’s about a 15-20 minute walk. Exit BC walk past YC go over the bridge like you are going to Boardwalk but keep right. The walking path is betweven the Boardwalk and the water.

back to the thread!

Do you have an upcoming trip?

Due to touch-free protocols at WDW, it would not surprise me that there are no printed sheets available for activities. This photo from allears.net shows “Recreational Offerings” posted on an easel in the lobby of the YC, last week:

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This was in the lobby when the YC re-opened to the public in August.

Someone there now has mentioned that pool hours are now 10 am to 10 pm. Does anyone know if there is an updated list of Recreational Activities for September?

Sad to say that I had to end up canceling this trip entirely because of work. That's #4 canceled for the year.

Well...since our GF/Poly split next May is off the table now (I can’t win!!!) we’re considering GF/YC instead. My gf has never stayed in the Epcot area before. We’ll have to see what our TA has for us...hoping CL will be back by then so we can actually try it.

Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your trip.

Please let us know if you end up here on your next trip.

Just back from a fantastic visit to the Yacht Club. It was so nice to be "home."

Definitely noticeably more crowded on the weekend. When we came back from dinner on Friday night we had to park over by the convention center because the regular lot (to the right as you enter) was full. Contrast that with maybe a dozen cars in the regular lot as we were leaving today. On Saturday night, Ale & Compass restaurant had exhausted its walk-up capability and both A&C and Martha's Vineyard lounges had a waits to enter. Rain may also have been a factor but Sunday night there were several open tables in each lounge when I went by.

Construction began today on the front desk and bell services stand at Yacht Club (to the right as you enter) -- both are now walled off. The concierge desk (to the left upon entry) is now concierge, front desk, and bell services.

Cast overall were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Tons of visible cleaning all over. Today I walked by a gentleman who was wiping down the globe in the lobby.

@Euby you asked about the creamers and yogurt available in the market to keep in your room. I only saw milk and a "house-made" yogurt parfait (didn't see any Dannon, Yoplait, etc.). See below pictures. I also included the QR code for mobile ordering.
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Thank you so much for the review of your trip and all of the great info and pictures.

Called and had Poly stay in December moved to YC. I've only stayed BC and BWI, so YC will be a first. Love the Epcot area so super excited!

I'll add you to the list.

 

[Minnie1222]

I spend my mornings in WDW sipping coffee on the balcony. If I make a res for a beach club room with a balcony could i get yacht club? It doesnt matter as long as we get...... you guessed it a balcony.

BC and YC are two separate entities although they're connected to each other and share the same pool complex. Making a reservation at one will not get you a room at the other.
If you have not stayed at YC, be "warned" that several Standard View rooms have a shared balcony. Some people love them but I certainly would not.
Also, dogs can lodge at YC but not at BC.

 

[shoreward]

BC and YC are two separate entities although they're connected to each other and share the same pool complex. Making a reservation at one will not get you a room at the other.
If you have not stayed at YC, be "warned" that several Standard View rooms have a shared balcony. Some people love them but I certainly would not.

The BC also has a few rooms with shared balconies. Those rooms occur over the Porte Cochere (front entrance) at both resorts. I believe there only are about 12 rooms in total with shared balconies. The one time that I stayed in one of those rooms, the shared balcony did not bother me - never saw anyone from other rooms, but I made sure to keep my drapery closed, when I was in the room. Sometimes, the noise from a very early or very late DME pulling in and out was an annoyance, if trying to sleep, as the sounds can travel up to the rooms overlooking that area. However, for a Standard view room, I would prefer that location over a loading dock or flat roof view.

 

[JFDIS]

Regarding the rooms with shared balconies, how many rooms share the balcony? I’m wondering if I could request these rooms when we go with our friends this month?

 

[yaksack]

BC and YC are two separate entities although they're connected to each other and share the same pool complex. Making a reservation at one will not get you a room at the other.
If you have not stayed at YC, be "warned" that several Standard View rooms have a shared balcony. Some people love them but I certainly would not.
Also, dogs can lodge at YC but not at BC.

Dogs? I am allergic to dogs. When making a reservation do I need to mention that?

 

[natebenma]

Regarding the rooms with shared balconies, how many rooms share the balcony? I’m wondering if I could request these rooms when we go with our friends this month?

4 rooms, I believe.

I think there are two sets of these, on the 5th floor (club level) and 4th floor at YC.

If you go to the YC Room View Thread, on the Resort Community subforum, you can see several pictures of the set up.

Dogs? I am allergic to dogs. When making a reservation do I need to mention that?

It wouldn't hurt.

The YC tried to dedicate one area, the first floor rooms in the wing leading to the pool, for guests with dogs, but they could be anywhere in the resort.

You can request a complimentary deep cleaning of your room before checkin.

All that being said, I'm not sure if Disney/YC is still welcoming dogs on reservations. Does anyone know?

 

[Dug720]

Dogs? I am allergic to dogs. When making a reservation do I need to mention that?

If you are that allergic, you should always mention it whenever you stay at a hotel. Service dogs can be in any hotel room at any time.

 

[yaksack]

If you are that allergic, you should always mention it whenever you stay at a hotel. Service dogs can be in any hotel room at any time.

I forgot about service dogs. Thank you for the advice.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

All that being said, I'm not sure if Disney/YC is still welcoming dogs on reservations. Does anyone know?

I saw at least 3 dogs last weekend while staying at YC. I only saw them outdoors - walking by the quiet pool, in the kinda woodsy/grassy section between YC and Dolphin and on the bridge over to the Swan/Dolphin. None were wearing a harness or anything identifying them as a service dog but that doesn't mean they weren't. All were small to medium-sized, leashed, and well-behaved.

 

[Spazz2k]

At Yacht Club today...arrived at SAB at 9:45...by 11:45 they are on a wait. Pool is full!!

 

[butterscotchcollins]

At Yacht Club today...arrived at SAB at 9:45...by 11:45 they are on a wait. Pool is full!!

Our plan for tomorrow since it’s our arrival day was to get some pool time in (although it’s supposed to rain all afternoon). I hope we get to take advantage at least once this week, SAB was a big part of the reason we chose YC in the first place.

 

[Spazz2k]

So wait was short lived, as people who got here at opening are leaving...doesn't appear to be a wait any longer. They are directing those who are just coming to the open chairs, and even escorting to the open chairs if needed.

 

[butterscotchcollins]

So wait was short lived, as people who got here at opening are leaving...doesn't appear to be a wait any longer. They are directing those who are just coming to the open chairs, and even escorting to the open chairs if needed.

That sounds a lot better than having to hawkeye the pool deck to find a place to sit

So excited! Less than 24 hours...

 

[Spork24]

How is the WDW wifi availability in the SAB area?

I have a few video calls that I have to do one of our trip days for work and we have decided to make that our pool day and skip the parks. We rented a cabana at SAB for the day. I was going to go up to the room to do my calls, but there is no reason I couldn't do them pool side if the Wifi is good. any info is appreciated.

 

[Spazz2k]

How is the WDW wifi availability in the SAB area?

I have a few video calls that I have to do one of our trip days for work and we have decided to make that our pool day and skip the parks. We rented a cabana at SAB for the day. I was going to go up to the room to do my calls, but there is no reason I couldn't do them pool side if the Wifi is good. any info is appreciated.
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Here now and wifi is fine, not strong, but fine. Not sure about video calls but normal stuff is fine

 

[Spork24]

Thanks for the report. video call might not be the right word. its just audio with a screen share, which shouldn't take as much bandwidth as full video.