The Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, has attracted millions of visitors annually since it opened in 1971. Later additions including Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom theme park, have expanded the resort's presence with competing venues including SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Wet 'n Wild and Gatorland also operating nearby. If you are planning a trip to the Magic Kingdom, there are dozens of hotels serving the area theme parks including those close to Disney World.
Adjacent to Kissimmee's Old Town and 10 miles from the Magic Kingdom is this seven-story, 198-room Comfort Suites hotel. The hotel is seven miles from Hollywood Studios and eight miles from Epcot. The Comfort Suites offers free shuttle service to Orlando area theme parks and provides free parking on site.
Amenities include an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast and five levels of suite types for the single traveler to large families. Every suite includes a refrigerator, microwave and sofa bed. Shops, restaurants and other theme parks are minutes away.
Comfort Suites Maingate East
7888 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34747
407-390-9888
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The seven-story 246-room Orlando Vista Hotel is eight miles from the Magic Kingdom and nine miles from Epcot. It is four miles from Sea World, five miles from Universal Studios, and 10 miles from Gatorland.
Free transportation to all four Walt Disney World Resort destinations is provided. Pets are welcome but a $50 per stay fee is charged for two pets weighing up to 50 pounds each. This hotel offers complimentary breakfast, a lounge, a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and an exercise room. Restaurants, shopping, miniature golf, fishing and jogging trails are within three miles.
Orlando Vista Hotel
12490 Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-4646
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This 18-story Best Western is within walking distance of downtown Disney. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Disney resorts and nearby factory outlets. SeaWorld is five miles from the hotel and Wet 'n Wild is six miles away.
The resort offers adult and children's outdoor heated pools, an exercise room and room service. Each of the 325 guest rooms includes a private balcony with refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. The on-site Trader's Island Grill Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and American/Caribbean cuisine for dinner. The Parakeet Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as take-out meals for on-the-go travelers.
Lake Buena Vista Resort - A Best Western Hotel
2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-828-2424
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The 16-story Royal Plaza Hotel is near parks, shopping, golf and restaurants, and is on the grounds of the Walt Disney World Resort opposite Downtown Disney. Free shuttle service to all four Disney parks is provided.
The hotel's Giraffe Cafe offers a free breakfast or dinner for children under age 11 when accompanied by a paying adult. A pool bar, lounge and in-room dining are also available. A fitness center, spa service, babysitting and preferred tee times at all four Disney golf courses are available. All 394 rooms include Roman tubs and private balconies overlooking the resort. Special romance packages are offered; ask about other specials.
Royal Plaza - Lake Buena Vista
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-8438
407-828-2828
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