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Have you stayed at the Yacht and Beach Club in the past? If
so, did you enjoy your stay there and would you recommend this resort
to others?
Answers posted to the list:
We stayed at the Yacht Club in 1998 and the Beach Club Oct 8-16
2004. I really loved the Beach Club. I liked the colors of the Beach
Club better than the Yacht Club, also, I like the BC's lobby better.
Location was the main reason we chose these resorts. Our rooms were
close to the exit to Epcot, so it was very convenient, although
we were a long way from the lobby. While our children enjoyed Stormalong
Bay, it's size made keeping an eye on them tough. My daughter and
niece are 13 and swim very well, but I didn't like having them out
of my sight so much. I may feel safe at Disney, but I don't just
let the girls go without keeping close tabs on them. So, I spent
my pool time racing around the pool instead of enjoying a book.
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I stayed there twice when I was a travel agent (in my previous
life) and they had special tours. I LOVED IT! I can't afford it
as a regular person, but it was great to walk to EPCOT and take
the boat to MGM. The hotel was beautiful, and the rooms large. I'd
recommend it in a second!
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Y&B/BCV have one great strength - location. You're within walking
distance of Epcot and MGM, giving you tremendous flexibility in
planning your day. You're within walking distance of of Boardwalk
as well, so you have the bakery option for commando breakfasts if
you don't want sit-down at Cape May. And let us not forget Beaches
and Cream.
Dave
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We love the YC!!! It's actually one of our favorite resorts and
we stay there every Thanksgiving. The rooms are decorated nautically...open
and airy. And, aside from the beauty of the resort itself, the location
is fantastic. Great restaurants, health club, the launch to the
Boardwalk, Epcot, and MGM.....how can you beat it? You can also
walk to Epcot and MGM if you want to. We've also been very lucky.
Every year either the day or two after Thanksgiving, we been fortunate
enough to see a Disney wedding right below our room! We always sleep
with our balcony door open and the first time I heard violin music
at 8:30 a.m. I couldn't figure out what was going on,.....until
I walked out to the balcony.Wow! It was fantastic, and there was
Mickey and Minnie, too! What a fabulous way to wake up! I would
definitely recommend this resort...oh! and AP and Florida resident
rates are usually approx $180 per day or less.
Maggie
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I've stayed at both and overall I have to say these resorts are
my favorites of the non-DVC resorts in all of Disney World. I love
the close proximity to Epcot and the Disney/MGM Studios. Beaches
and Cream is great for a hamburger or a ice cream treat. There are
numerous restaurant options nearby at the Boardwalk, Epcot, and
at the Swan&Dolphin (Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club is one
of my favorites). I have always found the resorts immaculate - very
well maintained. I am not a swimmer but my wife and kids really
like the pool area. While there are kids at both resorts (what Disney
resort doesn't have kids?), for a "adults only" trip I like the
Yacht Club better because there are less kids and it's a little
more formal when compared to the Beach Club. For a family trip I
like the Beach Club better because of the atmosphere and because
it's a little closer to Epcot.
Tim
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My wife and I have stayed at the Beach Club the last 2
trips and really enjoyed it. As many others have said our number
one reason to stay there is how close it is to Epcot & MGM, Storm
Along Bay is the second reason. However after trying out a couple
of new places I we are going back to our favorite place, The Boardwalk.
At The Boardwalk we get the same proximity to Epcot & MGM as the
Y&B with a taste of night life right at our doorstep with all the
restaurants and bars on the water front. I am an early morning person
and I love to take the paper out onto the balcony and watch all
the workers get the stores businesses ready for the day. Once we
have our taste of our favorite resort I think we will have to look
at trying out Animal Kingdom or Wilderness Lodge as they sound fun
also.
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