Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[jlundeen]

There's always Swan and Dolphin for close park entrances... they are not BC & YC but have some appeal on their own.

 

[Dave006]

Just found out a few minutes ago construction ongoing at the Polynesian too. One person said it's very loud. No more detail than that but similar notice sent out recently.

Yes almost all resorts have ongoing work. See if you can get more detail on the Polynesian work that is being reported as noisy?

There has been work ongoing at the Polynesian for years as they built the new Island Tower, then Kiki Tiki Splash area went down in late January for a refurb but was up again in late March or early April. There was / is work on the longhouses impacted by last falls by the Hurricane last fall.

There is also major road work out front as Floridian was is expanded, there will be a new entrance to the Polynesian, and construction of a new dedicated bus loop.

Polynesian Resort Note:

From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. All Resort dining, pools and amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.

Dave

 

[DisneyMomx7]

so the lobby construction is not an issue? If we stayed at Poly we thouhght of going over there for a drink and relax inside. We're have reservations for 1900 breakfast anyway. but the lobby is a full on construction zone now.

I'm more concerned about scaffolding in front of my room than the lobby construction.

I'm just going to wait it out. I have both reservations. I'll cancel one when it gets closer. I love both resorts so yes
this is definitely a first world problem.

 

[ww52]

Wilderness too just found out. Strange - maybe reservations are so far down they figured 'let's just get it all over with'

 

[ww52]

Thanks Dave - that's the message my son saw just a while ago. It's the 'some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted' part that is concerning.

Truly a fluid situation. Family is leaning back to Beach Club now. Plus to that - I'm just walk over to Rose and Crown every day.

 

[Best Aunt]

Pardon a stupid question, but what exactly does this mean:
"the resort’s porte cocheres will be closed"

Can we still:
- get dropped off at the front door
- get picked up at the front door
- walk in and out the front door

And if we can do all of those things, what exactly is closed?

 

[ww52]

And if we can do all of those things, what exactly is closed?

I could be wrong but it sounds like there will not be a covered area. So if we're in the middle of a storm, no protection. Sounds like it could be a bit further away from the front door to get picked up / dropped off but front door will in fact be accessible.

 

[ww52]

There's always Swan and Dolphin for close park entrances... they are not BC & YC but have some appeal on their own.

We've stayed there many times over the years - even with grandkids - because of price/location/amenities. But want a Disney themed resort this time given everyone will be there at the same time.

 

[Dave006]

It's the 'some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted' part that is concerning.

Yes that has been very odd, and there were comments about since last time the message was updated in 2024, what that meant since there is only the MK that is viewable from the Poly.

However some very reliable DIS members have been at the Poly in the last 2 weeks, and they did not report any major construction noise that was heard in or around the resort.

Truly a fluid situation. Family is leaning back to Beach Club now. Plus to that - I'm just walk over to Rose and Crown every day.

The Rose and Crown should be finished with it's Pub Keg room refurbishment by the time you arrive, I hope. All we know is it was multi month project, and it started in late March and no further information has been published.

Dave

 

[Ricguz]

If my memory is correct, the YC entryway there is a covered area where the staff takes your luggage if needed and where you would exit your vehicle then enter the YC. There is also an area where the bus services allow you to enter and exit the bus. I have a feeling they will move the welcome area to that area which is about 25 ft forward from the welcome area. There also is a side area away from the front entrance where when they would back in the day book your luggage for your return trip back to the airport. They could move to that area. You would still have access to the front entrance

 

[ww52]

Wait - Rose and Crown too? Will this nightmare never end???

Just kidding - I see it's open but draft beer outside for now; and should be done before mid July

 

[Dave006]

And if we can do all of those things, what exactly is closed?

Officially nothing is closed or not offered during the porte cocheres closures at some point during the exterior maintenance at the BC - June - September , and YC - July - November. Stay tuned for more details...

We have lived through several of these porte cochere maintenance events at multiple WDW resorts. In the past they have closed different sections / lanes under the roof area There are the Commericial bus lanes on the outermost section, then the inner lanes right in front of the doors.

Dave

 

[rlk]

I just walked by and didn’t see scaffolding around the back of Yacht Club, but I did see scaffolding at Beach Club.

edited for typos

 

[gottalovepluto]

Wait - Rose and Crown too? Will this nightmare never end???

Just kidding - I see it's open but draft beer outside for now; and should be done before mid July

That's it. For the sake of your health no more Disney news for you!

 

[Dave006]

Wait - Rose and Crown too? Will this nightmare never end???

Right, and to add a clarification since not everyone will know what the Pub Keg room is at the R&C. You got the update that limited draft beer selections are available outside at the temp kiosk with Taps. The rest of the R&C features are available, table service with cocktails / canned beer, and the R&C Fireworks Dining Package.

Do you also know about all the attractions that are currently closed or will close before your arrival, and not reopen until after your group leaves (remain calm, and breath slowly)....

Dave

 

[Stacey25]

This is a bummer as we have 3 rooms at YC booked starting July 19. I'm not concerned about 2 of the regular rooms that our adults kids will be in (LOL) but DH and I use our balcony a lot and scaffolding in front will be off putting. Right now we have a resort view club level room. It seems that most of the work will be in the front/entrance area so I'm wondering if we upgrade to water view will we have less of a chance of scaffolding? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[Dave006]

It seems that most of the work will be in the front/entrance area so I'm wondering if we upgrade to water view will we have less of a chance of scaffolding? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

The Magic 8 balls says "Maybe". Right now the Scaffolding is down on the Crescent Lake side of the YC. But anything might change between now and early July when the work announced in the YC note starts up.

I can't see them reinstalling Scaffolding on the Crescent Lake side of the YC. It looks like they are finished with the new roof shingles and siding work on that side of the YC.

Dave

 

[Marrila]

I can't see them reinstalling Scaffolding on the Crescent Lake side of the YC. It looks like they are finished with the new roof shingles and siding work on that side of the YC.

Dave

I walked from the boat dock back to the YC today. The resort looks very nice. Gardeners were working on the gardens.

 

[ww52]

Right, and to add a clarification since not everyone will know what the Pub Keg room is at the R&C. You got the update that limited draft beer selections are available outside at the temp kiosk with Taps. The rest of the R&C features are available, table service with cocktails / canned beer, and the R&C Fireworks Dining Package.

Do you also know about all the attractions that are currently closed or will close before your arrival, and not reopen until after your group leaves (remain calm, and breath slowly)....

Dave

We're up on attraction closures and openings (like Little Mermaid and Villains shows at the studios. No surprises there. But I check email with some trepidation now

 

[gottalovepluto]

This is a bummer as we have 3 rooms at YC booked starting July 19. I'm not concerned about 2 of the regular rooms that our adults kids will be in (LOL) but DH and I use our balcony a lot and scaffolding in front will be off putting. Right now we have a resort view club level room. It seems that most of the work will be in the front/entrance area so I'm wondering if we upgrade to water view will we have less of a chance of scaffolding? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

If you get a room with scaffolding, immediately go to the front desk (in your case the CL concierge) and request a room without scaffolding. Maybe they can move you, maybe they can’t. Even if none is available maybe something will be available the next day if you’re willing to move.