Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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Yacht Club Resort Pools & Recreation

Disney's Yacht Club Resort shares the best pool complex on property with Disney's Beach Club Resort, 3-acre Stormalong Bay. Themed like a Nantucket beach, this mini-water park has many areas to explore. The waterslide is housed in a shipwreck and empties out into the larger pool area. There is an area with pulsating water jets and a lazy river where you can float along the current in inner tubes. One of the most unique features of Stormalong Bay is the sandy bottom of the pool. There are several secluded spas around the complex as well as a kiddie pool complete with a mini-water slide. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., lifeguards are on duty for the entire time. Note that diaper-age children are required to wear plastic pants or swim diapers. In the off-season, the pool is heated to 82º. Lockers available are 9” by 11” in size and are 50 cents to rent.

The popularity of Stormalong Bay with non-resort guests prompted Disney to surround the complex with a fence that is guarded by Cast Members checking resort IDs. Only Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Resort guests and Disney Vacation Club members can use Stormalong Bay (and there are limitations for Disney Vacation Club members during periods of high occupancy for the resorts).

A small beach shack on the east side of the pool deck rents tubes and pool noodles and distributes complimentary pool towels. An alternate location to find towels is at the 2-story gazebo next to the windmill on the side facing the pool. The quiet pool at the far end of the resort near the Dolphin Hotel is open 24 hours a day and pool towels are available here too. While there is no lifeguard, swimming aids are allowed. There is a sandy beach on Crescent Lake, but swimming is not permitted.

If swimming isn’t the only water sport on your agenda, you can rent water mice, sailboats, pontoon boats, canopy boats, hydra-bikes or pedal boats or book a 2-hour fishing excursion along Lake Hollywood or Crescent Lake. This guided tour includes all of your fishing gear, bait, and complimentary snacks and beverages. At least 24-hour advance notice is required to book. Take a private cruise on the 24-foot “Breathless”, day or night. A nighttime cruise has the advantage of a viewing of the Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth fireworks show at Epcot. The Ship Shape Health Club offers a more physical workout alternative. From 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. guests may use the latest in fitness equipment such as Lifecircuit, Nautilus, Lifestep, Lifecycle, Liferower, Gravitron, Nordic Track, Stair Master, treadmill, free weights, Eucalyptus steam room, sauna, whirlpool or massage (by appointment only). The cost is $12 per person per day, $20 for a guest length of stay, and $40 for a family length of stay. This membership includes access to the “Walk and Flex” program offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Health Club. For more information call 407-934-3256. This service is complimentary to Disney Vacation Club members. Personal trainers are also available by appointment. Picturesque Crescent Lake and the area resorts provide the backdrop for those who prefer a jog around the 2.5-mile boardwalk promenade.

If tennis is your game, there are two lighted tennis courts offered along with complimentary equipment for those guests that did not bring their own. This is open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. If after all of this you still have time on your hands, play beach volleyball, lawn bowling, croquet (open from 7 a.m. to midnight, pick up the equipment at the Ship Shape Club) or enjoy the video games in the Lafferty Place Arcade. Located next to Beaches and Cream, this arcade also has a section geared toward younger children. There is also a playground for children located near Stormalong Bay.

Celebrating a birthday at the Disney's Yacht Club Resort? Schedule your birthday party by touching 7-3750 on your in-room phone between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. A birthday cake, balloons, and entertainment at the Sandcastle Club are included.

For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there are landscaping tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. led by members of Disney's Yacht and Beach Club horticultural team.