Disney’s Yacht Club Refurbishment Tracker

Given the size of Disney’s Yacht Club, it’s not uncommon to see refurbishment work being completed around the resort. This page was created to provide a running timeline of those refurbishments, with a primary focus on items that might affect a stay.

Below, we’ve organized refurbishment notices and updates in chronological order, starting with the most recent. That way, you can see what’s been completed, what’s in progress, and recent changes or updates. Where available, we’ve included links that provide more detailed updates with additional context and sometimes photos.

If you’re planning a stay at the Yacht Club, this timeline will hopefully provide a better understanding of things that might impact your trip. Resort fans might also enjoy the historical timeline. It’s also important to note that some refurbishments could also impact staying at the Beach Club, since the resorts are connected and share amenities. We keep a separate refurbishment list for Disney’s Beach Club.

Disney’s Yacht Club Refurbishment Updates

We’ve listed resort refurbishment dates below, starting with the most recent.

July 2026

Walt Disney World announced that Yachtsman Steakhouse will reopen in late August. The restaurant has posted operating hours starting August 28, 2026.

June 2026

The exterior refurbishment at Disney’s Yacht Club is ongoing, with areas facing Crescent Lake being sectioned off to receive new siding. As of this update, the resort’s Admiral pool and surrounding area have reopened. For our latest report detailing what to expect, see Disney’s Yacht Club exterior refurbishment updates for June 2026.

May 2026

Crew’s Cup reopened on May 9, 2026, at Disney’s Yacht Club after a multi-month refurbishment. See the reopening announcement here for more details

March 2026

We visited Disney’s Yacht Club to check out the areas of the resort that were undergoing exterior refurbishment. Our photo report details work completed at the Yacht Club in March of 2026.

January 2026

Walt Disney World announced that the Admiral Pool, the quiet pool at Disney’s Yacht Club, would close for refurbishment between January and May of 2026. See the original announcement: Multiple Leisure Pools Closed for Refurbishment at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club

Walt Disney World announced that Crew’s Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse would soon close for refurbishment. Crew’s Cup will close first, starting in February. Then, when it reopens, Yachtsman will close. The Yachtsman closure is expected to last through August of 2026.

November 2025

Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Entrance Construction Now Complete: Preview photos of the new entrances at both the Beach and Yacht Club.

August 2025

Disney announced that the Yacht Club’s exterior refurbishment would be extended through 2026.

Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Entrance Construction Update (Mid-August 2025): Preview photos of the closed-off areas near the resort’s front entrance while the updated port cochere entrances were being completed.

June 2025

Stormalong Bay Pool Reopens at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club: The pool has reopened after a six-month-long closure!

October 2024

Walt Disney World announced that Stormalong Bay, the pool area shared between the Beach and Yacht Club, would close for an extensive refurbishment between January and June of 2025. See our article titled, Should You Stay at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club During the Pool Refurbishment?, for more details.

1990

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, a five-story hotel inspired by Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket designs, opened on November 5, 1990. It’s situated next door to the Beach Club Resort, sharing a three-acre swimming pool, boasting over 750,000 gallons of water, with lagoons, slides, and more. The resorts sit on the shores of Crescent Lake, a 25-acre lake that centers the Epcot Resorts Area.

For an entire list of refurbishments for all resorts, see our Disney Hotel Refurbishment Schedule. Check back with Resorts Gal for more around the resorts!

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