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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Which resort would be better for three adults? We are leaning towards YC but welcome any input. We have never stayed in the Epcot area and are looking forward to checking it out. It seems like there is a lot to do within walking distance.
These are sister resorts - and as such - there really isn't a lot of difference between the two, other than color schemes. The rooms are similarly outfitted - Yacht Club rooms have a darker, more subdued decor, while the Beach Club rooms are mainly a light blue and white.
Epcot is slightly closer to the Beach Club - but not all of the Beach Club rooms have full balconies - some are standing room only.
I've never stayed at either of these- although I hope to some day. My only Epcot resort experience was at the Dolphin. It is nice being in walking distance of both Epcot, MGM (although a little longer) and the Boardwalk area.
You won't regret your stay at either of these wonderful resorts!
Which resort would be better for three adults? We are leaning towards YC but welcome any input. We have never stayed in the Epcot area and are looking forward to checking it out. It seems like there is a lot to do within walking distance.
We would go with the YC over the BC due all of the rooms having full balconies and the decor of the hardwood and brass is just more appealing to us. I would not like the idea of paying all that money for a room and then ending up with one of the small balconies.
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I don't think you can go wrong with either, as others have said. Our favourite is the Beach Club - we prefer the decor there and it's also closer to Epcot.
I would pick the YC. That's what we are doing in May since it's just the two of us. I think the BC is more for the kids and the YC for adults though there are plenty of kids there too. It seems more subdued and sophisticated to me.JMO!!
We stayed at the Y.C. a couple of years ago and had a great time and experience. We're booked there for spring break next year. We strolled through B.C. just to see it and while it's nice, we just like the themeing etc. at Y.C. For whatever it's worth, the Zagat survey voted the Y.C. their #3 pick of Disney hotels after G.F. and A.K.L. not the B.C. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. I'd do the Y.C. as it has a little more "sophistication" to it and if they can't accomodate you then go to the B.C.
We have stayed at the YC several times. The reason is that we always enjoy sitting on the balcony early in the morning with our coffee. When I go with my mom and sister, we wake up at different times. The first one(s) up, go outside and sit and enjoy the scenery. At the BC, a balcony is not a guarantee, nor is a larger one. ALL of the YC rooms have balconies. Also, the BC is more themed towards children, with the YC being more sophisticated and more of a "grown up" feel. We always pass through the BC and have had their wine "flights" at the small bar there. They both have identical ammenities. YC is a little further away from the International Gateway, but not too much.
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Hubby and I have stayed at both BC and YC - you can't go wrong with either. Room 4563 at BC had a balcony with lakeview; close to elevator/exit and International Gateway. Marketplace at BC also great for last-minute grocery items and good CS breakfast/lunch items (and gelato!) Our YC room "seemed" larger; we could see Illuminations from the balcony. We loved both!
I think it depends on the atmosphere you want. We stayed at YC on our honeymoon and personally, I was disappointed. It was beautiful, but stuffy and the CM's weren't as friendly as in other Disney resorts we've stayed at. If you want something that seems more adult and extravagant then I guess you'd like YC, but if you're looking for something a little more casual or laid back then I think you might want to try BC (or even BW) - though I haven't stayed at either, it's just the impression I get from them. With either YC or BC you can't go wrong with location or the terrific pool.
I loved staying at both the Beach Club and Boardwalk resorts. Although the Yacht Club is also lovely, it's just a little too formal and stuffy for our tastes. We prefer a tad more relaxed atmosphere.
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We find YC a quieter resort. It is always meticulous. 
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