Where to stay (not Disney)
Jan 19, 2012, 11:31 am
#16
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Yup, that one I have stayed at several times, including first back in 2002 I think... was great location with the kids, they loved the big pool at the World Center hotel. Now I like the Grand Vista for a more relaxed vacation with my SO... better golf course also...
Jan 19, 2012, 12:17 pm
#17
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I believe I received an offer from marriott for a weekend stay (?) of 4 or 5 nights at one of their timeshare properties, plus some admissions to parks for $250pp.
Unfortunately, I didn't read it very thoroughly, so I'm not 100% sure of the details. I also threw it away, so I can't check.
Perhaps calling Marriott timeshares will get you the same offer. I received the offer in the last week or so.
Unfortunately, I didn't read it very thoroughly, so I'm not 100% sure of the details. I also threw it away, so I can't check.
Perhaps calling Marriott timeshares will get you the same offer. I received the offer in the last week or so.
Jan 19, 2012, 2:55 pm
#18
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Not sure if this meets the OP's criteria but maybe check out the Radisson Lake Buena Vista. It's more of a value hotel rather than a resort.
We stayed there a couple of years back via a Priceline win and would have found it to be great value even without it being a discounted room. Location was great too as it was just outside the Disney grounds so travelling to and from the parks was easy. Good reviews on TripAdvisor too.
My only warning would be that the hotel is located on the corner of a high traffic area so you'll likely encounter traffic noise hanging out by the pool.
We stayed there a couple of years back via a Priceline win and would have found it to be great value even without it being a discounted room. Location was great too as it was just outside the Disney grounds so travelling to and from the parks was easy. Good reviews on TripAdvisor too.
My only warning would be that the hotel is located on the corner of a high traffic area so you'll likely encounter traffic noise hanging out by the pool.
Jan 22, 2012, 10:39 am
#19
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I highly recommend the Hilton Orlando, especially if you have gold or diamond status. The rooms are expensive on the wrong nights, but between the Executive Lounge and the mini-water resort, I think it's a good value for a family, especially younger kids who will be amply amused by a lazy river, a kiddie pool and a water slide.
The executive lounge has a nice breakfast, free soft drinks all day (including bottled water), heavy appetizers (including pizza, mini-burgers, and elaborate salads) that can serve as an early dinner in the evenings, and dessert selections after that. If you really don't want to leave the resort one day, the restaurant by the pool seems expensive, but the servings are huge. For example, the $12 pizza will easily feed 2 adults.
The executive lounge has a nice breakfast, free soft drinks all day (including bottled water), heavy appetizers (including pizza, mini-burgers, and elaborate salads) that can serve as an early dinner in the evenings, and dessert selections after that. If you really don't want to leave the resort one day, the restaurant by the pool seems expensive, but the servings are huge. For example, the $12 pizza will easily feed 2 adults.
Jan 22, 2012, 8:10 pm
#20
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I highly recommend the Hilton Orlando, especially if you have gold or diamond status. The rooms are expensive on the wrong nights, but between the Executive Lounge and the mini-water resort, I think it's a good value for a family, especially younger kids who will be amply amused by a lazy river, a kiddie pool and a water slide.
The executive lounge has a nice breakfast, free soft drinks all day (including bottled water), heavy appetizers (including pizza, mini-burgers, and elaborate salads) that can serve as an early dinner in the evenings, and dessert selections after that. If you really don't want to leave the resort one day, the restaurant by the pool seems expensive, but the servings are huge. For example, the $12 pizza will easily feed 2 adults.
The executive lounge has a nice breakfast, free soft drinks all day (including bottled water), heavy appetizers (including pizza, mini-burgers, and elaborate salads) that can serve as an early dinner in the evenings, and dessert selections after that. If you really don't want to leave the resort one day, the restaurant by the pool seems expensive, but the servings are huge. For example, the $12 pizza will easily feed 2 adults.
Feb 27, 2012, 1:17 pm
#22
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My trip back in Dec, we had 5 of us in the group and just booked one of the vacation rental houses. Was paying about $80 a night - it's a bit of a drive in the morning/evening (about 15-20 minutes) but for that price couldn't really go wrong.
Apr 7, 2012, 5:46 pm
#23
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Sorry guys, but the Holiday Inn Resort is a bit of a let down. Looks like you might get way better treatment as an owner here, but even with Platinum Status in Priority Club, i've been treated as more of an inconvenience.
I'd definitely recommend staying elsewhere - we had a far better time at the Hilton GVC Sea World 2 years back. Granted no lazy river, but the pool was great and mini golf on I-Drive is more entertaining than they can provide here.
Tripadvisor review here - http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
I'd definitely recommend staying elsewhere - we had a far better time at the Hilton GVC Sea World 2 years back. Granted no lazy river, but the pool was great and mini golf on I-Drive is more entertaining than they can provide here.
Tripadvisor review here - http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
Last edited by Swiss Tony; Apr 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm