Guests staying at Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts were disappointed to find the FriendShip Boat dock closed longer than expected. The dock, which was supposed to reopen after maintenance on August 18th, remains shut due to unexpected damage discovered during construction. Workers found more structural issues than anticipated, requiring additional repairs that will extend the closure by at least one week. Despite the inconvenience, alternative transportation options remain available for reaching EPCOT and Hollywood Studios from the resort properties. Visitors can walk five minutes to EPCOT or use complimentary buses, the Disney Skyliner, or a walking path to reach Hollywood Studios. The official Disney World website currently lists the dock as open with no confirmed reopening date yet provided. Guests are encouraged to explore other transportation methods while waiting for the boat service to resume normal operations.
Key Points:
- The FriendShip Boat dock at Yacht and Beach Club resorts was scheduled to reopen on August 18th but remains closed.
- Construction workers discovered more damage than anticipated during maintenance work on the dock.
- The closure is expected to last for at least one additional week beyond the original schedule.
- EPCOT is accessible via a five-minute walk from Yacht and Beach Club resorts while the boat dock is closed.
- Hollywood Studios can be reached by complimentary bus, Disney Skyliner, or a half-hour walking path during the dock closure.