With packed agendas, meeting and convention attendees are always looking to make the most of their free time while visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Located within the Epcot Resort Area, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts offers one-of-a-kind restaurants, amenities, recreation, and entertainment that attendees can discover after a busy day of meetings in the convention center. 

Here are a few highlights that can be found at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: 

#1. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop

For attendees looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, good times and great eats are a "shore" thing at this old-fashioned soda fountain also featuring American grill favorites. They can find themselves in “burger heaven”, or see if they can master the Kitchen Sink: 8 scoops of ice cream smothered in every available topping. A to-go menu of ice cream and beverages is also available, and they can even enjoy their treats at a poolside table outside, overlooking Stormalong Bay.

#2. Stormalong Bay 

Attendees can make a splash in this expansive, 3-acre sand-bottomed pool. From atop the mast of a life-sized shipwreck replica, they can zip down a 230-foot-long waterslide, one of the highest hotel slides at Walt Disney World Resort. Or, they can float down the lazy river on an inner tube, unwind in one of 3 whirlpool spas, or simply relax on the elevated tanning deck.

#3. Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness

Use of the newly-refurbished Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness is convenient and complimentary for attendees staying at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, making it easier than ever for attendees to keep up their workout routine while traveling for business. Salon and spa services are also offered at this location, including massages, facials, haircuts, nail services, and more. Please call (407) WDW-SPAS or (407) 939-7727 as far in advance as possible to schedule a session or press the massage/health club/spa button on your in-room phone. 

#4. The Market at Ale & Compass

If your attendees are seeking a grab-and-go snacks to bring back to their hotel room, The Market at Ale & Compass is the perfect treasure trove of treats. Once inside, attendees will find fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, adult beverages and picnic-worthy bites like shrimp cocktail, crudité and hummus cups—along with magical Disney merchandise. This quick service option is open from 6 am to 11:30 pm, perfect for satisfying any early-morning appetites or late-night cravings. 

#5. Convenient Theme Park Access

Attendees can walk or take a boat from Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts to the International Gateway Entrance at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Planners can provide their attendees with specially-priced Theme Park tickets so they can enjoy new attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or one of many signature festivals throughout the year at Epcot. By offering attendees the opportunity to visit the park after their meeting or event, planners can encourage networking and team bonding. 

These are a few of the “hidden gems” your attendees can find in between meetings in the newly-reimagined convention center. That’s because when you collaborate with Disney Meetings & Events, we care about your meeting: the experience as well as the outcome.

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