Every year, millions of people from around the world visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. But after a long day at the park, the last thing you want is to have to sit in the car forever in order to get back to your hotel. Luckily, there are numerous motels and hotels within a 5-mile radius of the Magic Kingdom.
The Orlando World Resort offers a golf course, six swimming pools with a 106-foot waterslide, award-winning restaurants and 2,000 rooms and suites. Each room includes high-speed Internet access, private patio or balcony, room service and cable television. Kids eat breakfast, lunch and dinner free when you reserve a Family Time package. And best of all, it's just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World. As of 2010, rooms start at $159 per night.
Orlando World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
407-239-4200
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The Sheraton Safari Hotel offers a walk on the wild side. African-themed decorations adorn the lobby and 489 guest rooms. A 79-foot python waterslide twists its way into the pool. Amenities include a fitness center, game room, high- speed Internet access, gift shop and free weekday newspaper. The hotel also offers free shuttles to the Disney theme parks, making your trips to the park that much easier. As of 2010, rooms start at $79 per night.
Sheraton Safari Hotel
12205 South Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-04444
sheratonsafari.com
Located in the Walt Disney World Resort, Regal Sun Resort puts you right across the street from Downtown Disney, a world-class entertainment and shopping district. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, kids can dine with Disney characters at breakfast. The Oasis Aquatic Playground is almost like a theme park itself, with its kid friendly themes and spraying water cannons. And to help plan your days, the Director of Fun, will help pack as many fun activities into your trip as you desire. As of 2010, rooms start at $59 per night.
Regal Sun Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32830
407-828-4444
regalsunresort.com
Fairfield Inn and Suites is an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel. While it doesn't offer as much in terms of Disney themes as some of the other hotels, rooms are very reasonable. As of 2010, rates start at $59 per night. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, fitness center, pool and a restaurant on-site.
Fairfield Inn and Suites
8615 Vineland Ave.
Orlando, FL 32821
407-938-9001
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Just minutes from Walt Disney World, you'll find Residence Inn. It's also just 10 minutes from Orlando/Orange County Convention Center and 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Amenities include Internet access, complimentary breakfast, pool, fitness center and kitchenette. Pets are welcome. As of 2010, rooms start at $79 per night
Residence Inn Orlando
11450 Marbella Palm Court
Orlando, FL 32836
407-465-0075
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