Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[PolyRob]

I think I like new room, but miss the constellation curtains.

I loved those curtains. They were adorable!

 

[jemtx]

I loved those curtains. They were adorable!

Agree. They were such a cute touch, but fit right in with the resort decor.

 

[Ricguz]

So we are back from our 5 day trip so here are my thoughts. First, the rooms are nicely rehabbed with fresh paint, new rugs and curtains. Also new chair and ottoman, plus now wall dispensers. No more individual shampoos, conditioners. There are individual soaps,Body lotion, dental kits and shower caps. Needs to ask for more supplies, different than years past where mousekeeping we’re giving things away. No big deal, just a difference.

Now for the lounge: New paint, rugs and furnishings. The beer and wine area at night is now on the extreme left near the big TV, that’s an improvement. Also hot entrees are now in the left instead of laid out on the right. Most importantly there are now hot not lukewarm. Did not see any difference in what was offered but I must say, the Salmon and rice was perfectly done. All the usual offerings from breads, vegetables etc…. Deserts were great and certainly in my option just as good as anything the Cake Bake Shop had to offer, just smaller. The expresso machine broke down for one day and the CM’s offered me credits if I ordered a latte in the Ale and Compress marketplace. Nice touch but I did not need that perk. I also reported since SAB is being rehabbed that CL guest could use the pool at Luna Park ( Boardwalk). YC offered a dedicated shuttle to BWI at the Marina. The pool at YC was never crowded no need to use that perk.
Now to the question that everyone is talking about.: Major work being done at the pool and the external areas of the YC. Roof and siding plus painting. The pool is definitely a work in progress. Definitely going in for months. At least 20 or more workers just for the pool and many more working on the building. They are transporting all the workers to and from the YC. As I reported the work did not bother us. The scaffolding as right outside my balcony working from 9 to 5 everyday. It may bother others but I was not at the hotel from 8 AM to 3PM.
It was one of our better trips. CM’s could not have been more outgoing and were outstanding. I have a bounceback booked for December 2025 YC WV non CL. I could not get a CL room at YC. I booked also for the same dates a CL WV room non bounceback. It’s amazing the difference in price for 7 day 6 night Trip (11K vs 6.5 K) non bounceback vs bounceback). If there are questions please let me know.

 

[auntfrannie]

So we are back from our 5 day trip so here are my thoughts. First, the rooms are nicely rehabbed with fresh paint, new rugs and curtains. Also new chair and ottoman, plus now wall dispensers. No more individual shampoos, conditioners. There are individual soaps,Body lotion, dental kits and shower caps. Needs to ask for more supplies, different than years past where mousekeeping we’re giving things away. No big deal, just a difference.

Now for the lounge: New paint, rugs and furnishings. The beer and wine area at night is now on the extreme left near the big TV, that’s an improvement. Also hot entrees are now in the left instead of laid out on the right. Most importantly there are now hot not lukewarm. Did not see any difference in what was offered but I must say, the Salmon and rice was perfectly done. All the usual offerings from breads, vegetables etc…. Deserts were great and certainly in my option just as good as anything the Cake Bake Shop had to offer, just smaller. The expresso machine broke down for one day and the CM’s offered me credits if I ordered a latte in the Ale and Compress marketplace. Nice touch but I did not need that perk. I also reported since SAB is being rehabbed that CL guest could use the pool at Luna Park ( Boardwalk). YC offered a dedicated shuttle to BWI at the Marina. The pool at YC was never crowded no need to use that perk.
Now to the question that everyone is talking about.: Major work being done at the pool and the external areas of the YC. Roof and siding plus painting. The pool is definitely a work in progress. Definitely going in for months. At least 20 or more workers just for the pool and many more working on the building. They are transporting all the workers to and from the YC. As I reported the work did not bother us. The scaffolding as right outside my balcony working from 9 to 5 everyday. It may bother others but I was not at the hotel from 8 AM to 3PM.
It was one of our better trips. CM’s could not have been more outgoing and were outstanding. I have a bounceback booked for December 2025 YC WV non CL. I could not get a CL room at YC. I booked also for the same dates a CL WV room non bounceback. It’s amazing the difference in price for 7 day 6 night Trip (11K vs 6.5 K) non bounceback vs bounceback). If there are questions please let me know.

thanks for taking the time during your vacation to post!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Walking around SAB today (3/30/25)

 

[jemtx]

Walking around SAB today (3/30/25)

Wow. Still pretty torn up and lot of work to do. Guess I’m should stop holding out for an early summer YC stay…

 

[snacks]

Wow. Still pretty torn up and lot of work to do. Guess I’m should stop holding out for an early summer YC stay…

It's still March and a lot can happen before summer. I'm heading there tomorrow and obviously know what to expect, but I'll be back in July and I have every reasonable expectation that we'll be hanging out at SAB. The announcement says end of June for completion and I think it's too soon to worry about it going over.

 

[jemtx]

It's still March and a lot can happen before summer. I'm heading there tomorrow and obviously know what to expect, but I'll be back in July and I have every reasonable expectation that we'll be hanging out at SAB. The announcement says end of June for completion and I think it's too soon to worry about it going over.

I’m still holding on to my YC for now. I’ll wait to see how things look by early to mid May just on the off chance. I have a good feeling you’ll be fine for July. Hope you have a good trip tomorrow

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

It's still March and a lot can happen before summer. I'm heading there tomorrow and obviously know what to expect, but I'll be back in July and I have every reasonable expectation that we'll be hanging out at SAB. The announcement says end of June for completion and I think it's too soon to worry about it going over.

Yep I agree. All signage here still says end of June and 3 months is a lot of time.

 

[wallawallakids]

I just arrived today and honestly, I think it’s better than I expected. I think it will be done in time.

 

[mrsap]

Scaffolding Goes Up as Disney's Yacht Club Undergoes Roof Renovation

Construction is now underway on a roof replacement project at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, so far concentrated on buildings facing Stormalong Bay.






Scaffolding has been installed along a significant portion of the resort’s exterior, particularly around guest rooms closest to the pool area. A large construction wall is in place at ground level, partially enclosing the walkway between the lakefront and the Yacht Club’s entrance.


This roof work comes as the resort already manages the ongoing refurbishment of Stormalong Bay, which is closed through June 2025. The two projects overlap in the same area, with both the pool and portions of the resort exterior now active construction zones.





Disney has not announced a timeline for the roof replacement, but it could seem likely it will be completed around the same time as Stormalong Bay this summer. Guest access remains available to the Yacht Club lobby and adjacent areas, though walkways may be rerouted near the lakefront.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Culinary Team Begins Setup of 2025 Beach Club Easter Egg Display


The annual Easter Egg display is returning to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and setup is now underway in the resort’s lobby.






We stopped by this morning and watched as the Disney Culinary Team carefully lifted the giant, hand-crafted eggs into position. Each piece is intricately detailed and created entirely from chocolate and other edible materials.






We’ll be back soon with full coverage and photos of the completed Easter Egg display once it’s fully installed.

 

[LilyJC]

Disney Culinary Team Begins Setup of 2025 Beach Club Easter Egg Display


The annual Easter Egg display is returning to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and setup is now underway in the resort’s lobby.






We stopped by this morning and watched as the Disney Culinary Team carefully lifted the giant, hand-crafted eggs into position. Each piece is intricately detailed and created entirely from chocolate and other edible materials.






We’ll be back soon with full coverage and photos of the completed Easter Egg display once it’s fully installed.

We check in tomorrow - can’t wait to see them in person!

 

[mrsap]

Disney Culinary Team Begins Setup of 2025 Beach Club Easter Egg Display


The annual Easter Egg display is returning to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and setup is now underway in the resort’s lobby.






We stopped by this morning and watched as the Disney Culinary Team carefully lifted the giant, hand-crafted eggs into position. Each piece is intricately detailed and created entirely from chocolate and other edible materials.






We’ll be back soon with full coverage and photos of the completed Easter Egg display once it’s fully installed.

Quoting myself:

Easter Egg Displays Arrive at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts!


Yacht Club

Beach Club


Click link to see the eggs!

 

[mrsap]

Some additional construction photos:

Tower of New Scaffolding Rises Near Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club​

Over by the exit area of the pool’s waterslide, more concrete has been removed from the bottom of the pools. At this point, it appears the old concrete has been scraped off of the entire pool.



In many locations, the concrete removal has revealed the metal bars and structures lining the bottom of the pool’s surface.



Now that most of the concrete work has begun, construction crew members were cleaning surfaces and running wires for power tools.



Over by the bridge that crosses over the pool, more crew members were carrying a long metal pole. This area is also being used to stage some metal pipes, wood planks, and support beams.



Several sections of concrete in the walkways surrounding Stormalong Bay have been removed, exposing the dirt underneath.



The usual white railing that runs around the pool acts as the barrier to prevent guests from entering the construction zone, so a lot of the work is visible to guests on this side.



Moving over to the hotel buildings nearest to Stormalong Bay, this tall tower has now been covered in metal scaffolding.


Similar to the work we saw on the hotel walls during our last update, it appears Disney is using the pool’s closure as an opportunity to also replace the siding on several of the buildings.



Looking up at this structure from the side, we can see where the siding has been removed in one area. The construction crew members are moving up the tower one level at a time.


The doorway on the side of this building is also open, providing guests with a look at the work from the interior.



Several crew members were prepping the areas where the siding was removed to receive new siding, while the other group was moving up to tear off the old siding.


During the construction process, the handrails along many of the bridges were wrapped in plastic, as were the light posts on this side.



A new section on the opposite end of the bridge has had more concrete removed. The edges of the hole were lined with plastic tarps.


Finally, more of the metal handrails for entering or exiting sections of Stormalong Bay have been wrapped in brown paper with tape.



Meanwhile, work has also continued on the area beside the resort’s interior hallway. During our last update, the work was mainly focused on the siding around the windows to the right.


The right windows now appear to be mostly finished, and the majority of the work has begun on the building around the corner. All four floors of the building on this side have been covered in scaffolding, as well as the roof of the portico area. The shingles on the roofs have all been removed.


Since work on the building has now extended around the corner, new white construction walls have been added outside by the guest walkway.

 

[SwanVT2]

Just confirming, if we stay at BCV during Easter, we cannot use Boardwalk pool? How have the quiet pools been at BCV without Stormalong open?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Just confirming, if we stay at BCV during Easter, we cannot use Boardwalk pool?

Correct, you cannot use the BWI pool. No exceptions.

 

[Ricguz]

Only if you are staying at CL. There is a dedicated shuttle for CL members. I was offered that perk last week but never took them up on it since the smaller pools were not that crowded. There are no noticed and I was told by CM’s in the lounge area.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Quick review of my BC stay (8 nights: 3/26-4/3)

We were in rooms 3534 and 3532 (connecting door, no balconies or view, just the small step out facing the trees) If you know where the "secret" laundry room is we were exactly two floor above it. Very close walk to the International Gateway and Skyliner, and far away from any construction noise.

Other than not having any water the first night, which I already mentioned here, the stay was fairly uneventful. I will say we had a lot of difficulty getting our rooms cleaned at first. Now part of this might be our fault because we aren't early risers, we usually leave our rooms around 10:00am, 11:00am at the latest, but the first 4 days we returned to dirty rooms. The first time I didn't even mention it because it was late and we still had plenty of towels leftover, but the 2nd day I called housekeeping around 4:00pm and was told "towels only" after 3:00. When it happened again the 3rd day I went downstairs to the front desk and asked to have our rooms serviced, which they did even though it was after 5:00pm. Day 4 we returned from Animal Kingdom around 3:30 to dirty rooms again (not wanting just towel service again) I went back to the front desk to try and figure out what the heck was going on. The housekeeping manager came to speak with me, she was very nice and we had a good conversation. She put a special request in for us to have our rooms cleaned daily and the problem never happened again for the rest of our stay.

The BC is a great resort for its location, and we enjoy the entire Boardwalk area. So many great family memories. My kids were big SAB fans when they were younger, so I always recommend it to anyone who likes swimming and spending lots of time at Epcot and the Studios especially.

For me personally, maybe because I'm old now I think a villa fits our family's current needs a bit better. Unfortunately we rarely find anything other than SSR available for our trips because we go down frequently and on short notice. (that's why I never bought into DVC, we rarely plan a trip more than 2 or 3 months in advance at most) So we're usually stuck booking two rooms and making the best of it.

Final thoughts, Marketplace food was great, love that Caprese sandwich, yogurt parfait for breakfast is solid, Beaches and Cream is of course wonderful, we made probably a few too many stops there easy access to Epcot and the Studios is always appreciated, bus to MK was crowded but usually on time, Easter eggs in the lobby were fun to see, construction had little to no impact on our stay. One tip, always bring crocs or recovery sandals to wear in your room because the floors are hard as concrete which feels absolutely terrible after a long day of walking.
If you have any questions feel free to ask!

 

[Dave006]

We were in rooms 3534 and 3532 (connecting door, no balconies or view, just the small step out facing the trees)

Did you reserve both rooms on 1 reservation or did you have a CM update the reservations to indicate a "traveling with" note to link 2 reservations?

Now part of this might be our fault because we aren't early risers, we usually leave our rooms around 10:00am, 11:00am at the latest, but the first 4 days we returned to dirty rooms.

This should not have been an issue, they clean the check-out rooms first so you room would have been scheduled for after 1 PM. When did you happen to return was it between 1 and 4:30 PM?

The first time I didn't even mention it because it was late and we still had plenty of towels leftover, but the 2nd day I called housekeeping around 4:00pm and was told "towels only" after 3:00.

While I know you that you know that the Housekeeping button on the room phones now go to a call center based on your no water post earlier. For others reading along I always mention it. Since your call went to a call center, the CMs handle more than 1 resort and often a Value and Deluxe, you got the wrong answer of "towels only" after 3.

The housekeeping manager came to speak with me, she was very nice and we had a good conversation. She put a special request in for us to have our rooms cleaned daily and the problem never happened again for the rest of our stay.

Did she happen to provide any additional housekeeping insights that you want to share here? A good example would be on the answer you got from the phone call that you make to housekeeping, and getting the "towels only" after 3 PM.

Dave