Disney's Yacht Club Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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

At a Glance

Tier

Yacht Club

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Yacht Club

5 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Yacht Club

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Yacht Club

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

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.

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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