Beach Club or Yacht Club - The DIS Discussion Forums

carolynb · 12-28-2012, 12:18 PM

Trying to decide between Beach Club or Yacht for a 3 or 4 day stay in April. We have stayed at Beach club before, but only for a couple of days. We did have a balcony with our room and would like to have a balony on our next visit. Which would you stay at and why? Thanks

Ninja Mom · 12-28-2012, 12:41 PM

Come on down to the BC/YC FAQ thread!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3025785

Page 1 has a ton of insider information that will really help with your stay and there are BC/YC regulars who would be happy to help you with any questions you may have with this resort.

See you there!

~NM

wcpamotm · 12-28-2012, 12:43 PM

If you really want a balcony, Yacht Club is hands down the better choice. All rooms above the ground floor have full balconies there, where at the Beach Club your balcony may well be standing room only.

mickeynut1 · 12-28-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by carolynb

Trying to decide between Beach Club or Yacht for a 3 or 4 day stay in April. We have stayed at Beach club before, but only for a couple of days. We did have a balcony with our room and would like to have a balony on our next visit. Which would you stay at and why? Thanks

Since you've already stayed at the BC, I would try the YC. Also, if a full size balcony is important to you, the YC would be the best choice. I believe most rooms at the YC have full balconies, unlike the BC where about half of the rooms have full size ones while the other half has standing room only "juliet" type balconies for 1 person.

DizneyLizzy · 12-28-2012, 04:13 PM

Beach Club - slightly closer walk to Epcot and the Boardwalk, closer to the marketplace

Yacht Club - guaranteed full balcony, quieter lobby, closer walk to the boat dock

Both are fabulous choices. I've stayed at both in the past 12 months and would only prefer the BC because I like being just a few steps closer to Epcot and the BC Marketplace. My parents prefer YC because they think it is quieter and more "adult."

Scott MC · 12-28-2012, 05:40 PM

A lot also has to do with theming.

At the Beach Club, the color scheme is pink, sea foam green and white, and your ambiance is more seaside elegance. I believe it is said to have been modeled on Newport RI.
At Yacht Club, you're looking at hardwood floors, navy blues, solid reds, golds, and a more Martha's Vineyard, ship-like setting. I find it more formal.

The Readers Digest version I tell people is, as follows...

Beach Club- Louder, more kid-filled, more laid back, think seashells, seahorses and sand.

Yacht Club- Quieter, seems more adult friendly, more formal, think nautical, anchors, and sailors knots.

Hope that helps!

Sue M · 12-28-2012, 05:56 PM

I agonized over which for our last stay there. I decided on BC and put a request in for full balcony. The benefits of BC is that the CS Marketplace is there. And I like the theming.

For August trip we decided to try YC. Can't wait, 12 nights this coming August. YC looks beautiful too. We did explore while we were there during BC stay.
I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Sweettears · 12-28-2012, 06:02 PM

I like the YC just because of the balcony. Whats better than sitting out on your balcony overlooking the lagoon with your favorite beverage. I did stay at BC with a special request for a full balcony. The request was granted and better yet to a CL room overlooking the lagoon.

DebºoºS · 12-29-2012, 09:41 AM

I prefer the Yacht Club over The Beach Club.
Love the balcony view, more quiet, better decor, closer to the dock.

Marthasor · 12-29-2012, 02:37 PM

It's such a toss up, but if you want the balcony, go YC. We've stayed at both and while I like the theming at BC more, I liked YC for its proximity to the boat dock, it seemed a bit quieter, plus I liked having Captain's Grille in the lobby for a casual sit-down meal.

scottmel · 12-30-2012, 10:31 PM

I have done both Yc and Bc - club level and much much prefer YC. Full balcony not an issue.

12-28-2012, 12:18 PM	#1
carolynb Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 216	Beach Club or Yacht Club Trying to decide between Beach Club or Yacht for a 3 or 4 day stay in April. We have stayed at Beach club before, but only for a couple of days. We did have a balcony with our room and would like to have a balony on our next visit. Which would you stay at and why? Thanks __________________ WDW 91(off site), CBR 93, CBR 96, ASM 98, CBR 99/00, CBR 02, Pop 04, Pop 06, CBR 07 (May),CBR 07 (Sept), Fort 08, CBR & BC 10 (May), ASM 10 (Dec), POR 12 CJB , TJB

12-28-2012, 12:41 PM	#2
Ninja Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 604	Come on down to the BC/YC FAQ thread! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3025785 Page 1 has a ton of insider information that will really help with your stay and there are BC/YC regulars who would be happy to help you with any questions you may have with this resort. See you there! ~NM __________________

12-28-2012, 12:43 PM	#3
wcpamotm It's never too late to have a happy childhood Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 755	If you really want a balcony, Yacht Club is hands down the better choice. All rooms above the ground floor have full balconies there, where at the Beach Club your balcony may well be standing room only. __________________ ... and without knowing why, they always say "We must go!" [2013] May - Beach Club Villas ???? [2012] May - Animal Kingdom Villas 5428 [2011] Dec - Boardwalk Villas 4064 \| Jun - Royal Plaza 306 [2010] Dec - Old Key West 3836 \| Aug - Bay Lake Tower 8237 [2009] Dec - Wilderness Lodge Villas 1556 \| Apr - Yacht Club 4057 [2007] Dec - Caribbean Beach 1231 [2004] May - Pop Century 6403 [2003] May - Coronado Springs 3492 [2002] Dec - Fort Wilderness Cabins 2203 \| May - Boardwalk Inn 2266 [2001] Dec - Wilderness Lodge 5111 & Yacht Club 2061\| May - Animal Kingdom Lodge 5136 [2000] Dec - Dixie Landings 1857 \| May - Coronado Springs 7621 [1999] Dec - Wilderness Lodge 3023 \| May - Beach Club 3584 \| Mar - Caribbean Beach 4343 [1998] Nov - Port Orleans 3331 \| Jun - Polynesian [1997] Dec - Dixie Landings 8420 \| Jun - offsite [1994] Mar - Port Orleans 4301 [1992] Nov - offsite [1989] Apr - Caribbean Beach 1344 [73,75,76,82] stayed w/family ... and a few other times when I was in town doing something else ...

12-28-2012, 05:40 PM	#6
Scott MC DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back, Back, Over the Falls! Posts: 987	A lot also has to do with theming. At the Beach Club, the color scheme is pink, sea foam green and white, and your ambiance is more seaside elegance. I believe it is said to have been modeled on Newport RI. At Yacht Club, you're looking at hardwood floors, navy blues, solid reds, golds, and a more Martha's Vineyard, ship-like setting. I find it more formal. The Readers Digest version I tell people is, as follows... Beach Club- Louder, more kid-filled, more laid back, think seashells, seahorses and sand. Yacht Club- Quieter, seems more adult friendly, more formal, think nautical, anchors, and sailors knots. Hope that helps! __________________ 1982, 1986, 2007, 2008-Off Property 1996-Port Orleans, Riverside 1998- Wilderness Lodge 2002-Dolphin 2009-Grand Floridian, Coronado Springs 2010-Animal Kingdom Lodge, Bay Lake Tower 2011-Swan, Boardwalk 2012-Beach Club, Boardwalk 2013-Port Orleans, Riverside, Yacht Club

12-28-2012, 05:56 PM	#7
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,204	I agonized over which for our last stay there. I decided on BC and put a request in for full balcony. The benefits of BC is that the CS Marketplace is there. And I like the theming. For August trip we decided to try YC. Can't wait, 12 nights this coming August. YC looks beautiful too. We did explore while we were there during BC stay. I don't think you can go wrong with either. __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

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12-28-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
DizneyLizzy DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 685	Beach Club - slightly closer walk to Epcot and the Boardwalk, closer to the marketplace Yacht Club - guaranteed full balcony, quieter lobby, closer walk to the boat dock Both are fabulous choices. I've stayed at both in the past 12 months and would only prefer the BC because I like being just a few steps closer to Epcot and the BC Marketplace. My parents prefer YC because they think it is quieter and more "adult."

12-28-2012, 06:02 PM	#8
Sweettears 50 years of Disney and counting Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,296	I like the YC just because of the balcony. Whats better than sitting out on your balcony overlooking the lagoon with your favorite beverage. I did stay at BC with a special request for a full balcony. The request was granted and better yet to a CL room overlooking the lagoon.

12-29-2012, 09:41 AM	#9
DebºoºS DISneyngardenFANopics Better get back to my laughing place for cheese Join Date: Aug 1997 Location: 1062.3 miles from my "Home Away From Home"resort The Boardwalk Posts: 21,996	I prefer the Yacht Club over The Beach Club. Love the balcony view, more quiet, better decor, closer to the dock. __________________ ºoº Facebook ºoºTwitter ºoº My blog ~ Focused On The Magic.com ºoº

12-29-2012, 02:37 PM	#10
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,788	It's such a toss up, but if you want the balcony, go YC. We've stayed at both and while I like the theming at BC more, I liked YC for its proximity to the boat dock, it seemed a bit quieter, plus I liked having Captain's Grille in the lobby for a casual sit-down meal.

12-30-2012, 10:31 PM	#11
scottmel Does my logic in my original question make sense I need to see it in a new light I guess Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 2,194	I have done both Yc and Bc - club level and much much prefer YC. Full balcony not an issue. __________________ ME DH DD DP

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