Walt Disney World Resort has announced the upcoming closure of a popular transportation option at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort. The shutdown will impact anyone hoping to travel from the sister Deluxe Disney Resort hotels to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Upcoming Refurbishment Closure at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club ResortCredit: DisneyAccording to Walt Disney World Resort, the FriendShip Boat dock at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort will close for refurbishment from August 17 through August 21, 2026. This watercraft transportation option typically connects guests staying at the sister hotels to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. During the closure, boat transportation to these two Disney parks will be completely unavailable.Direct bus transportation will be available for guests traveling between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort or Disney’s Beach Club Resort between August 17 and August 21. Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort guests traveling to EPCOT will need to walk to the park’s International Gateway entrance. The walk takes less than 10 minutes, depending on where your hotel room is.Credit: Inside the MagicFriendShip Boat transportation to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort will remain available through August 16, 2026. It is expected to return on August 22. However, guests should check the Walt Disney World Resort website and the My Disney Experience app, or ask a hotel cast member, for the most up-to-date transportation information during their visit.Transportation to Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs will remain unaffected by the FriendShip Boat dock refurbishment at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort from August 17 through August 21. Minnie Van service will also be available for direct transportation to all four Central Florida Disney parks and Disney Springs.What is your favorite way to travel to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Share your opinion with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post Disney Shuts off Hotel Transportation to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, Effective August 17 appeared first on Inside the Magic.