Disney's Yacht Club Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Yacht Club | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Epcot Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Walk, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 2 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 5 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | No |
| Top Highlight | Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Yacht Club
DeluxeJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Yacht Club
Epcot Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Yacht Club
Boat, Walk, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Yacht Club
2 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Yacht Club
5 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Yacht Club
Water Slide, Pool, Quiet PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Yacht Club
YesJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Yacht Club
Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at DisneyJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
Transportation
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Walk
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
On-Site Dining
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
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Ale & Compass Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Ale & Compass Restaurant
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Crew's Cup Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Martha's Vineyard
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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The Market at Ale & Compass
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast
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Yachtsman Steakhouse
Table ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
dinner
View menu
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
- First Time Staying at Yacht Club : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- The Yacht & Beach/Boardwalk area still blows the other ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht Club Exterior Work : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht Club or Beach Club : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht club pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
- JW Marriott-Bonnet Creek(Orlando) r/marriott
- Orlando stay - JW Bonnet Creek or JW Grande Lakes r/marriott
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