VILLAS

Exploring the Beach Club
by Jennifer Marx

Added in mid-2002 are the 205 Beach Club Villas with studio, one-, and two-bedroom villas for Disney Vacation Club members (see page 108) and the public at large. Studios accommodate up to four guests with one queen-size bed, a double-size sofa bed, and a kitchenette (with a sink, microwave, and small refrigerator). The one- and two-bedroom villas accommodate up to four or eight guests respectively and offer full kitchens, DVD players, king-size beds, delightful whirlpool tubs in the master bathroom, double-size sleeper sofas in the living room, and washers/dryers. All villas are quite homey and feel like a cottage you might have on the beach. Amenities for all villas include room service, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, newspaper delivery, in-room safe, toiletries (shampoo and soap), and voice mail.

DINING AT DISNEY'S YACHT AND BEACH CLUB RESORT

With the Yacht and Beach Club sharing restaurants, there are more dining options here than at almost any other resort. Table-service options (see page 261) include Beaches and Cream, a popular soda fountain; Cape May Cafe, a character breakfast and all-you-can-eat clambake; Yachtsman Steakhouse for dinner; and the Captain’s Grille for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Crew’s Cup offers a good snack menu. For a quick meal, try Hurricane Hanna’s, a poolside grill, or the Beach Club Marketplace, offering breakfast items, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, gelato, coffee, and beverages (Rapid Fill mugs—$17.99) for eat-in or take-out. A new quick service dining option, The Market at Ale & Compass, offers freshly made food items throughout the day as well as a Coke Freestyle machine for guests with resort refillable mugs.