Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Photo: Ali F
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

10 locations

Yacht Club

5 locations

Pool Amenities

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

Yacht Club

Yes

Top Highlight

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

Yacht Club

Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney

Overview

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

A deluxe Crescent Lake resort styled after early-20th-century Atlantic boardwalks, with walking access to Epcot and boat service to Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

Amenities

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Water Slide
  • Bicycle rental available
  • Fishing excursions

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

Other

  • Business Center

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Recreation

  • stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
  • Water Slide
  • catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Arcade
  • Playground

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • disney signature services — guests staying in club-level rooms
  • Club Level

Other

  • The Market at Ale and Compass all-purpose store

Transportation

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Beautifully themed 1920s Atlantic City-style atmosphere
  • Excellent dining and nightlife options directly outside the door
  • Crescent Lake location gives easy access to Beach Club and Yacht Club

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

  • Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
  • Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
  • More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
  • Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

Cons

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • BoardWalk entertainment area can be noisy late into the night
  • Rooms are among the smaller at Deluxe tier for the price
  • No direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom
  • Pool options are not as impressive as Beach Club's Stormalong Bay
  • Parking can be limited and inconvenient

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

  • Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
  • Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
  • Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
  • No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
  • Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as other resorts

On-Site Dining

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • AbracadaBar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Belle Vue Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Deli

    Quick Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Ice Cream

    Quick Service

    snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

    Quick Service

    American, Mexican

    snack

    View menu

  • Carousel Coffee

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu

  • Flying Fish

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    dinner

    View menu

  • Leaping Horse Libations

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Table Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno

    Table Service

    Italian

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno To Go

    Quick Service

    Italian

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

  • Ale & Compass Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Crew's Cup Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Martha's Vineyard

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Market at Ale & Compass

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

  • Yachtsman Steakhouse

    Table Service

    American, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

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