Episode
873: Resort Wars: Yacht Club vs. Beach Club
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- May 29, 2026
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- 1944
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Summary
We’re putting two of Walt Disney World’s most beloved Deluxe Resorts head-to-head as Disney’s Yacht Club Resort takes on Disney’s Beach Club Resort. These sister resorts may share Stormalong Bay and a prime Crescent Lake location, but they offer two very different vacation vibes — and we’re breaking it all down to decide which one comes out on top. We compare Yacht Club’s refined nautical elegance and quieter, more adult-leaning atmosphere against Beach Club’s bright, beachy energy and family-friendly charm. From theming and room comfort to dining, transportation, recreation, and overall value, each resort battles it out round by round in classic Resort Wars fashion. We also discuss fan-favorite dining locations like Yachtsman Steakhouse, Ale & Compass, Cape May Cafe, and Beaches & Cream, plus the unbeatable walkability to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios that makes this resort area one of the best on property. If you’re trying to decide which resort is best for your next Walt Disney World vacation — whether you’re planning an adults-only getaway, family trip, festival weekend, or pool-focused staycation — this episode should help you decide which side of Crescent Lake deserves your vote.