My family of 4 paid $300 for a private cabana at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, and it was worth every penny
Kari Becker
- My family of four rented a private cabana for the day at Disney's Yacht Club Resort for $300.
- There was a dedicated wait staff for beverage and food service throughout the day.
As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, my family often takes trips to Disney World.
Over the years, we've discovered some vacation extras that are totally worth the money, like the private cabanas you can rent at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club resorts, and both Disney water parks.
During a recent stay at Yacht Club, my family decided to rent a poolside cabana for a day.
Cabana rentals tend to sell out quickly, so it's best to book them in advance.
Cabana rentals at Disney World book up fast, so be sure to make a reservation when the 60-day window opens before your trip.
We planned a pool day during our stay, so this was a great way to make it even more special. We had access to the cabana rental from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — half-day or hourly rentals were not available.
We paid $300 for our rental, but pricing may change based on the resort and the time of year.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by the attendant who escorted us to our cabana, retrieved our towels, and explained the services offered.
The cabana is equipped with a shaded sitting area and two lounge chairs in the sun.
The cabana was equipped with a large couch, flat-screen television, coffee table, and two lounge chairs in the sun.
There were also a few complimentary sunscreen/skin-care products.
Our attendant soon returned to take our drink and food order.
Our servers were extremely attentive, checking in on us frequently.
They were able to bring us drinks and food from the pool bar, we just had to pay for them separately.
I enjoyed a chilled lager while relaxing.
We had our own stocked mini fridge.
The cabana had a fully stocked fridge with soda, water, and juice boxes.
Our attendant also presented us with some complimentary fruit.
Our drinks came quickly, and while waiting for our food, our attendant brought us a free fruit plate, which was fresh and delicious.
The extra food we ordered arrived, and our family sat and ate inside the cabana in the shade.
Having a shaded area to get away from the Florida heat is priceless.
One of the greatest benefits of this service was having a shaded area.
The Florida heat was intense the day we were there, and having a place to take breaks, eat lunch, watch some sports, and hang out as a family was such a great perk.
A cabana rental is a great way for parents to relax while kids play at the pool.
Our cabana was conveniently located near the main kids' pool.
My husband and I got the opportunity to lounge in the sun and read our books while keeping a watchful eye on our kids.
Most pools at the Disney World resorts, including Yacht Club, also have lifeguards on duty.
We got a few complimentary treats to enjoy at the end of the day.
Toward the end of the day, our server brought a lovely dessert tray with small delicacies, which were thoroughly enjoyed by our children.
The personalized service we received was top-notch.
I think renting a cabana is a great way to pamper yourself, spend quality time with your family outside of the hustle and bustle of the parks, and have a cool and relaxing experience by the pool.
Even though it's a pricier add-on, it was definitely worth it for my family.
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