Quote Originally Posted by azcavalier View Post
One of the main reasons we would stay at the Yacht Club (or Beach Club/Boardwalk) is the ability to just walk over to Epcot any time we wanted. We would spend the day doing other things, come "home" to the Beach Club, swim in the pool, and head into Epcot to get some gelato or pastries from France, watch the fireworks, and then be back in our room in less than ten minutes.

However, right now (and presumably until at least sometime next year) they are not allowing any kind of Park Hopping. So, that perk of just going in the back entrance of Epcot anytime you want won't be allowed unless you have a park reservation. I love that resort area, and the Stormalong Bay pool sets the bar for other hotel pool areas. You'll still have a lot of fun. But that convenience of just heading to Epcot anytime won't be an option.
This. We always enjoy ending our day at Epcot for obvious reasons. Not being able to hop, takes away our primary reason to stay there.