Disney's Pop Century Resort vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Photo: Lester Shalloway
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports 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

Pop Century

Value

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Area

Pop Century

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Pop Century

Skyliner, Bus

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Pop Century

None

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Pop Century

2 locations

Yacht Club

5 locations

Pool Amenities

Pop Century

Pool

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Pop Century

No

Yacht Club

Yes

Top Highlight

Pop Century

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Yacht Club

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

Overview

Disney's Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

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 Pop Century Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Skyliner

    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 Pop Century Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
  • Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
  • Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
  • Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
  • No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
  • Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
  • Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
  • No table service restaurant on property

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 Pop Century Resort

  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Petals Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    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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