Disney's Yacht Club Resort vs Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Photo: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Deluxe

Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Bus

Table-Service Dining

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

1 restaurant

Quick-Service Dining

Yacht Club

5 locations

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

None

Pool Amenities

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Yacht Club

Yes

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

No

Top Highlight

Yacht Club

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World

Overview

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Discover a AAA Five Diamond-rated resort that combines the ultimate in luxury accommodations with a dash of Disney enchantment. Located within Walt Disney World Resort, this lakeside retreat is an idyllic getaway with impeccably designed rooms and suites—along with exclusive amenities and In-Room Celebrations to delight all ages and interests.

Amenities

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Bus

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

Pros

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World
  • Dedicated Disney planning team and exclusive park access benefits
  • Exceptional pool complex with multiple pools and lazy river
  • Fine dining at Capa rooftop steakhouse with Magic Kingdom fireworks views
  • Spacious rooms with luxury furnishings surpassing Disney-owned Deluxes

Cons

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Significantly more expensive than any Disney-owned hotel
  • Located in Golden Oak, requires shuttle or car to reach theme parks
  • Complimentary shuttle to parks runs on a fixed schedule, less flexible than Disney buses
  • Does not feel as immersively Disney-themed as Disney-owned resorts
  • Located in Golden Oak community, physically distant from all parks

On-Site Dining

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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