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Location
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Epcot Area Resort
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Category
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Deluxe Resort
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Theme
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New England Seaside Resort. Sister resort to the Beach Club – outside you’ll find the plank boardwalk and Marina. Inside is beautiful dark wood paneling, comfy chairs and a nautical theme.
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Central Building
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All parts of the resort are within one building. Registration, Dining, shopping and other facilities are located within or just outside.
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Resort Layout
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The Beach Club adjoins the Yacht Club via outdoor walkways. Dining is accessible by indoor or outdoor entrances. Registration & Shopping is just off the lobby.
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Convention Center is located out front door
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Opening Year
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1990 |
| History |
The Yacht & Beach Club resorts kicked off twelve (nearly) consistent years of resort growth which has only slowed down recently, but not stopped. First the 25 acre Crescent Lake was dredged and connected to the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot and to the under-construction Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. As part of this project, Walt Disney World's second 'Water Bridge' was created to maintain a clean line of sight (and keep guests from seeing backstage at Epcot) - you pass under the water bridge when driving between the Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts. |
| Before the Boardwalk resort was constructed, the physical wooden boardwalk was built and construction walls lined the site. From outside the International Gateway at Epcot, there is a large unused awning and oval drive surrounding a small grassy area. To the left is the Friendship Boat dock. Before the Friendship's slowly floated on Crescent Lake, a tram - like the ones in the Theme Park parking lots, just shorter - would pick up guests from under that disused awning. From there, the tram would drive to top of the hill, and turn left towards what is now the Boardwalk. Guests wishing to walk to the Yacht & Beach Clubs would have to take a pathway (that's still there) to the left and under the bridge to avoid Tram traffic. The Tram would trundle over the wooden boardwalk planks to the causeway between the Dolphin and Swan hotels. After this stop, the Tram would turn back, and make a right turn over the bridges towards the Yacht Club resort. At the far southern end of the resort is a driveway leading to a circle drive - what is now the Tennis Courts. After this stop, it was back over the boardwalk to Epcot. Once construction for the Boardwalk began in earnest, the Tram was discontinued and the Friendship's brought into service. |
| Yacht Club rooms renovated late 2008. |
| Design |
Designed by Robert A. M. Stern, the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts were designed to reflect two distinct American architectural styles found in 19th-Century resorts. The Yacht Club is inspired by New England architecture, while the Beach Club is derived more from Mid-Atlantic shore resorts. |
| Christmastime |
The two-story lobby does not allow for a dramatic Christmas tree, but you will find plenty of elegant, nautical trees, wreaths and hollies decorating the banisters and columns. A winter themed train set zips around a New England seaside town touting billboards for Yacht & Beach club dining and shops. |
Types of rooms
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Standard –
Garden
Parking lot
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400 Sq ft. 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks, possible daybed.
Accommodate 4 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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400 Sq ft. Queen bed, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks, daybed and twin sleeper chair.
Accommodate 5 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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400 Sq ft. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Lagoon/Pool
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400 Sq ft. 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks, possible daybed.
Accommodate 4 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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400 Sq ft. Queen bed, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks, daybed and twin sleeper chair.
Accommodate 5 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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400 Sq ft. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, bench, wall hooks.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Regatta Club - garden
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400 Sq ft. Club level room 2 Queen beds, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV/DVD, nightstand, bench, wall hooks, possible daybed. Concierge amenities available.
Accommodate 4 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Regatta Club - Lagoon
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400 Sq ft. Club level room. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV/DVD, nightstand, bench, wall hooks. Concierge amenities available.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Suites
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Suites available. Inquire for information
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Handicapped
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400 Sq ft. King, Tub/shower & toilet, double vanity, desk with chair, dresser with flat panel TV, nightstand, and daybed.
Accommodate 2 people + 1 child under 3 in crib.
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Additional fee for each person over 2 people per room. No charge for children under 17 staying with adults.
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All Disney resorts are smoke free. Smoking allowed in designated locations.
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Interior Hallways |
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Most rooms have walk-out balconies and first floor rooms often have walk-out patios.
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Room amenities
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Mini-refrigerator, Hair dryer, in-wall safe, coffee maker & coffee/tea packets, refrigerator, TV with limited cable, alarm clock radio, iron & board, phone with voicemail and ceiling fan. Newspaper on weekdays.
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| Club Level amenities include Club Level check in & assistance 7:00am-10:00pm; Secured key access to club level; nightly turndown service, upgraded bathroom toiletries, free fax service, 2 adult bathrobes, Refreshments in Concierge Lounge, library of Disney movies at Concierge desk. |
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Complimentary WiFi.
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| Microwave available by request. |
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Crib and bed boards/rails available by request
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Robes & turn-down service by request.
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Connecting rooms available. Put in your request when booking your room; they are not guaranteed.
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Registration
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Check in
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room guaranteed by 3:00pm
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Check out
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by 11:00am
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Late check out
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can be requested the night before check-out
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Early arrival
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Be sure to Check-in at the Registration desk upon arrival, the room may be ready early, or at the very least they'll give a phone number you can call from any house phone in WDW to get you're room number - therefore you don’t have to go back to the registration desk.
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Express Check out
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Upon arrival you can leave a credit card on your room account. It can then be used to make charges to your room during your stay. And then, the morning you leave, an itemized bill will be on your door handle. If there are any problems, then you can contact the Front Desk - otherwise you're all set and can leave without going back to Registration.
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Magical Express
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For those of you flying into Orlando Intl Airport, Disney is making it even easier to get to their World. You’re given special tags to put on your luggage. Then when you arrive in Orlando, just get on the Magical Express bus – they’ll take you to your resort to check in. You go off and have fun, and you’re bags show up in your room later that day. Before your departure, you'll get a letter saying when you should be at the lobby to check your bags and catch your bus to the airport.
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What you get at check in
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Resort Map: shows Yacht Club, Beach Club & Villas.
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Resort ‘newsletter’, Tide Tribune, includes dining, shopping, and recreation info for the resort. Also has other important resort information and phone numbers.
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"Your Guide to the Magic" with dining, shopping, recreation and WDW property map
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WDW Theme Park times Guide
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| Recreation Guide for Yacht & Beach Club |
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Key to the World -- your room key not only opens your room, but is also your early entry ID, charge-to-room card, and perhaps your theme park ticket – Don’t Loose It
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If you drove, then you’ll get a parking pass – use it or your room key to park for free at the theme parks, and also to get through the security gate back at your resort.
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What to ask for
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Wild About Safety coloring book for kids (or big kids)
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Theme Park maps
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Resort amenities
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Lobby Concierge
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your source for tickets, dining priority seating, dinner shows, recreation reservations, fishing or fireworks cruises, and other information
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Business Services
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Full services available in Convention Center.
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Bell Services
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Valet, luggage service, taxi & limo
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Valet Parking
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Available for a daily fee.
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Airline Check-in
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On the day of your flight you can print out your boarding passes for select airlines. Located outside by Portico.
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Laundry
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Guest Laundry located by Admiral Pool and centrally on first floor. Laundry services also available for pick-up/drop-off in your room.
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Fitness Center
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Ship Shape Health Club. Located behind Stormalong Bay. No additional charge for resort guests at Fitness Center. Massage Treatments 8:00am-8:00pm. Call 407-939-3256 for reservations or Information.
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Salon
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Periwig’s Beauty & Barber Shop – located behind Stormalong Bay.
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Child Care
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Sandcastle Club available from 4:30pm to midnight. Call 407-939-8000 for reservations. Located in Beach Club, by Beach Club Marketplace.
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Misc Services
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ATM & postal box are located inside Lobby. Stamps available for sale in Fittings & Fairings.
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Wifi
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Complimentary
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Ice & Vending Machines
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Located near main elevators on every floor and by single elevators on 1st & 4th floors.
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Wheelchair rental
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As a guest of the resort, you can request a length-of-stay wheelchair rental. A refundable deposit is given at Lobby Concierge and you are given use of a push-style wheelchair for the length of your stay. Available on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Recreation
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Pools
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Stormalong Bay – a water park at a hotel! Three pools with sand bottoms. Whirlpools, bubbling springs and a fantastic water slide! 4 spas & kiddie pool.
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Admiral (Yacht) Pool – quiet pool & spa located at far north end of resort.
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Towels available at both pools. Use Resort ID at Stormalong Bay for Towels and Water Slide Pass.
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| Life jackets available free of charge. Located at Poolside Gifts. |
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Beach
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There is no swimming in Crescent Lake
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Arcade
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Lafferty Place Arcade located outside by Beaches & Cream
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Rentals & Sports
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Bayside Marina -
Power boat rentals
bicycles
Fishing Excursions also available
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Illuminations Cruises – call 407-WDW-PLAY for reservations
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Tennis – located by Admiral Pool
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| Ping Pong tables next to Hurricane Hannahs |
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Volleyball – located by Beach Club
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| Equipment rentals available in Ship Shape Health Club and is complementary. |
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Playground
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located by Stormalong bay
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Jogging trails
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Pathways lead around Crescent Lake and to Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Epcot. Inquire at Ship Shape Health Club.
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Children’s activities
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By Stormalong Bay Pool, ask pool staff.
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| Portrait Artist |
Located inside Beach Club Lobby. |
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Hair wraps
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Located along Crescent Lake pathway
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Pressed penny machines
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Located in Arcade.
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Disney cartoons & movies
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Playing in Lobby.
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On select nights movies are shown on a big screen on the beach with campfires available for making s’mores.
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Other Entertainment
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Dining
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Captain’s Grille
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Table Service. American fare. Located off lobby.
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Yachtsman Steakhouse
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Fine Dining. Steakhouse. Located down the hall from Captain’s Grille.
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Dinner
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
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50’s style diner, breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks. Ice Cream. Located outside behind Stormalong Bay. Limited “To-Go” menu.
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Lunch 11am-5:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-11:00pm
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Hurricane Hannah’s
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Counter service and Bar. Located on by the beach next to Stormalong Bay
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Lunch
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Crews Cup Lounge
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Full service bar and appetizers. Located next to Yachtsman Steakhouse
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Ale and Compass Lounge
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Bar and coffee. Located off lobby
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Has been closed recently
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In room
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Full selection of entrees, deserts and beverages.
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Breakfast 6:00am-11:00am
Dinner 5:30pm-10:00pm
All day dining 11:00am-1:00am
Late night 1:00am-6:00am
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Refillable Mug
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Available for purchase and use at Beaches & Cream and Hurricane Hannah’s.
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Shopping
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Fittings & Fairings Clothes and Notions
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Yacht Club logo items/clothes, standard WDW souvenirs, clothes for all ages, nick-nacks, housewares, etc. Food, drinks, and various sundries available. Resort wear.
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| The Pearl Factory |
Pearls in the oyster and other jewelry. Located along the Crescent Lake pathway. |
| Poolside Gifts |
Sunglasses, sun block, and inner tube tube rentals. Located in the center of Stormalong Bay. |
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Package Pick-up
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Packages sent to the resort from the Theme Parks can be picked up in Fittings & Fairings.
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Transportation
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Monorail
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Not available at this resort
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Buses
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Bus stop located outside Lobby
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Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, water parks and Downtown Disney
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Buses will always stop at Yacht Club First. May include Swan & Dolphin and Boardwalk in route.
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Boat
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Friendship Dock located outside next to Marina
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Boat transportation to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk and Swan & Dolphin.
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Walkway
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You can walk to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk and Swan & Dolphin.
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Pros
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Location, location, location. Easy walk to Epcot and Boardwalk
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Easy atmosphere – plenty of rocking chairs calling you to sit and relax.
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Stormalong Bay pool is by far the best resort pool
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| Beaches & Cream is my favorite place to eat. They aren’t stingy with the ice cream – or the toppings! |
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Cons
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The boat service to Studios is snail’s pace at best. Surely those boats can travel faster. The walk to Studios is long, but do-able – and faster than the boat.
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The price is rather prohibitive, but they don’t skimp anywhere – you pay for deluxe, you get deluxe.
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Other info
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Address & phone
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1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 934-7000
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