Finally got to stay at the Grand Floridian being a GF DVC owner. We stayed in the Villa building,…read morein a Lake View deluxe studio. The room was much bigger than I thought! It was beautifully decorated. The only complaint was there was not enough places to store things. I feel that the Disney cruise ship room has more space to store personal belongings than the GF Studio. Being in a Lake view room, I could see the Epcot fireworks, and the electric water parade. I could sit at the balcony and just enjoy everything if I have the time. There is a free laundry room on the 4th floor. I was even offered free laundry detergent! It is about a 5 minute walk from the villa building to the bus stop or monorail station. I hope to be able to stay here again!

On our honeymoon, my wife & I each chose I week. I immediately said The Grand Floridian Resort and…read moremy wife chose Jamaica. After my week was up she didn't want to leave the hotel. There was no Victoria and Alberts on our honeymoon but the property was so close to the Polynesian as well as arriving by monorail to the Magic Kingdom. The Grand Floridian, I've always stated is my personal favorite hotel which prompted us to initially purchase DVC. We've made so many family memories over the years in Disney, my son proposed marriage at The Boardwalk Hotel. 2022, I planned a nice anniversary for my wife, so I booked a stay at The Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Villas. There are no more front desk check ins, everything is now done on the Disney app. I checked into the hotel, opened my room with my phone and made lunch reservations by the time I walked out of the hotel lobby. Once we unpacked our personal items, it was time to explore. I want to point out, we stayed in The Riviera DVC resort in March. The skyline access into EPCOT was amazing. The lobby??? Yeah.. It's a little weak (Still in my top 3 Disney hotels) The GFV lobby is unmatched in terms of hotel lobbies. It is simply magnificent and you're greeted by a live piano playing during the day! At Christmastime, they have the famous Gingerbread House on display along with a freshly cut Christmas tree in the lobby. Sounds amazing right? Staying at the Villas, you'll see none of it. The Villas are a separate wing, when you walk into the DVC lobby, they're building a Penguin fountain for your visual pleasure. It's not the same but DVC is showing you some love with their pretty lobby. They are also building another section that is closer to the pool. The new concept are studios with Murphy beds, they created a larger studio for more people. During our stay, I used all of the Grand Floridian amenities. I booked a couples massage, afterwards we had lunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe, that night walked to the Polynesian to sip cocktails at Trader Sams while watching the fireworks and in the morning I walked over to Kona Island for a coffee press pot. It's a Grand Floridian way of life son! Are you feelin' me Yelper? Here are my top three DVC Disney hotels, I also have a Vero Beach contract, this is my Disney Property list: The Boardwalk (our First DVC Hotel) The Villas At Disney's Grand Floridian Resort The Riviera Animal Kingdom/Wilderness Lodge 4th Don't bother me with Saratoga or OKW! Bay Lake, Copper Creek are still on my list as I have never been. A 50 point Grand Floridian DVC add on is sounding really nice. I gotta work on my wife :D

My partner and I just got back from a staycation at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and once again it…read morereminded me why this is one of my favorite hotels in Orlando. I've stayed here several times over the last 15 years, and it never disappoints. As one of Universal Orlando's original three Premier Resorts, it has everything you could want. The rooms are huge, the beds are hands down the most comfortable in all of the Universal hotels, the sheets are unbelievably soft, and there are plenty of great restaurants on property. The value is incredible too. Your room key doubles as an Express Pass at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, and if you've ever priced those passes, you know they can easily cost over $200 per person, per day. That alone makes staying here worth considering. We kicked off our trip with drinks at the Thirsty Fish. Check out my separate review because it was fantastic. We also had dinner at Mama Della's, which deserves its own review as well. This trip was all about the resort. We talked about going to CityWalk and maybe even hitting the parks, but we were having such a great time that we never left the hotel. Since it was just the two of us, it turned into the perfect relaxing getaway. Most people head to the Beach Pool with the slide, but we spent our time at the Villa Pool, and it was exactly what we were looking for. It reminded me of the pool at the Ritz-Carlton. Palm trees everywhere, a huge pool, tons of lounge chairs, and a much quieter atmosphere. It's only a short walk from the Beach Pool, and I was happy to find out it has the same full food and drink service. I ordered a tequila berry spritzer...or at least I think that's what it was called. I'll post a picture because I can't remember the exact name, but it was so good that by our second day it seemed like everyone around the pool was ordering one. Our second night, a big thunderstorm rolled in. We had reservations at CityWalk but canceled them, grabbed pizza and a Caesar salad from Sal's Market (see that review too), and had dinner in our room. Honestly, it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the trip. Good food, a little TV, some quality time together, and no reason to be anywhere else. We were only there for three days, but it felt like a true vacation. Whether you're coming to Orlando for the parks or just looking for an amazing staycation, Loews Portofino Bay is hard to beat. Was this review a little long? Probably. Do I care? Not even a little. We had an amazing time, and I think you will too.

Lovely and peaceful resort setting with beautiful grounds within walking distance to Universal…read moreStudios, City Walk, and Islands ...bonus inclusion of express passes for the parks. We enjoyed the resort, yet I felt that the standards should've been a bit higher for cleanliness for the price of rooms. The room was fairly average and a decent size, but it seemed to be cleaned in what I call a "surface clean" instead of a deeper clean. At a glance everything was tidy and accounted for, but I noticed a handful of things that needed to be addressed: one bedskirt had many large white stains easily visible, the bathroom doors had quite a few dirty hand/fingers prints, the shower floor felt somewhat slimy under my feet with some clear mildew, and while the bathroom floor was mopped/vacuumed, the edges of the bathroom weren't tended to so some buildup was visible. And while I'm sure it's a hard thing to address, we did see a few large cockroaches around and while getting into an elevator at ground level. These sorts of things that fall outside of a basic room cleaning should at a minimum be addressed regularly if not at each room processing. For me, they definitely take away from my impression of a hotel/resort, especially one marketed as deluxe or luxury. As for the beds, I'd actually chosen this hotel for reviews that stated the mattresses were plush, however while I'll admit they weren't extremely firm, they definitely didn't feel plush. The food at the restaurants was consistently good...we enjoyed a few meals at Trattoria and a takeaway pizza at the Deli...appreciated they had gluten free crust as well as snacks available. Again, beautiful resort, pools, grounds, and great access to entertainment...they just need to up their game in housekeeping.

Fabulous four bed villa with a heated pool, just minutes from the Disney World resort.read more

I think this was my 6th stay at Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek. Interestingly the place looks exactly…read morethe same as when I first started coming here nearly 10 years ago. So yeah, it's not a brand spanking new hotel, but it's also not looking run down either, which I guess means they're doing a nice job maintaining the place. We stayed in a presidential suite which we booked directly with a time share owner online. The suite itself was very pleasant as expected, the finishing touches and furnishings were of good quality and the beds were comfortable. There was some light wear and tear here and there, but overall it was a very nice suite to stay in. Very functional and comfortable. We didn't use very many of the property amenities this time around because we spent so much time in the amusement parks, but there are a bunch of options including mini golf, pools, BBQ area, restaurants and more. As I mentioned in previous reviews, this property is located amazingly close to all of the Disney parks, which is great. The only downside I can think of was the fact that our suite was facing the parking lot and a power facility of some kind, right next to the building. This thing was making nonstop noise 24/7, making it impossible to enjoy the balcony. That really sucked. Luckily it wasn't audible in the room, but we did want to eat and have coffee on the balcony throughout our stay, and the noise made it very unpleasant. Overall I would give Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek 3.5 stars. While I would never purchase a time share, I could definitely see myself staying here again if we were thinking about visiting Orlando.

2.5 stars. For the VIPs, your status here only means pay more for your share and 10% off at limited…read moreselected food & merchandise location. 10 day stay: The VIP suite: spots, stains, and visible hairs on soap and shampoo dispensers and tubs, from previous guests. Tubs and sinks needed detailed cleaning. The drier vent was thick with lint. The pools: 1/5, crowded, no seats after 11am. Grab a rock behind the bushes for additional seats. No maintenance nor PR staff presence. Parking: 3/5. Limited front parking. Additional parking located in cramped structure, a 5 minute walk to room. The front desk and cleaning ladies in the hallways, 4/5: sweet,responsive. Prompt with fulfilling toiletries and kitchen supplies. This is the only highlight. Eats: 3/5 pizza, tacos, Starbucks, ice-cream. Free scope birthday ice-cream. Farmers Market Thursday: 0/5, only has 4 stands. Kettle corn & fried pork rinds, jewelry, table with scattered bell peppers, booze. It's a nice stay. The view, if you're lucky to get the lake view room, is worth the stay. But the amenities and overall services do not match the sales pitch for this location. This was our second year here. Won't be back.

Looks sketchy in the daylight, but was a nice place inside…read more Check in was easy. Staff at front desk was nice and helpful. We made reservations thru Airbnb. A few issues during our 2 night, 3 day visit: AC didn't work properly, horrible coffee, ice maker in refrigerator didn't work, refrigerator filter was out, we had to pay a cleaning fee but clean up and do laundry before we left. Was a quiet sleep, but I was exhausted from driving so..... The pool was warm, not a way to cool off anywhere on a hot day. Also was told that it was $100/day to use the pool!!!! We didn't pay, but it wasn't advertised as costing more, so..... I probably be back here.

Overall the pictures are a lie. It's very spacious for a party of 8 however very dirty. The reviews…read moreare pretty honest and the hotel just needs a deep cleaning. Our rugs and some linings just smelled a little weird. We asked for extra toilet paper and the receptionist advised us there was an extra charge... ok. I asked for extra towels and never received them. 150 cleaning fee and resort fee was added in the end. Eh I wouldn't stay here again based on how dirty things were.

My family and I attended a wedding in January Very nice…read morevenue one of a kind experience

Fun, fun and more fun. We had our 2014 family reunion here and it was amazing. What a great place…read moreto stay with family and friends. So much to do right on the estate. The kids couldnt get enough of the pool, gameroom and ball pit. The movie theatre is comfy. They also have zip lining, trampoline and fishing. Me and my friends are already planning to come here next year. Now one thing I must say..if u are a city girl like my self there is some wildlife that may scare the crap out of you and this place is in the middle of no where. I can never get use to the sight of an armadillo.

Have stayed here for 4 years, checked in and they want to charge us for 2 houses. Guest services…read morewas so rude and won't help us. They are stealing money from us.

We stayed here for one week, my family has three children under the age of five. The owner is very…read moreinvested in this new property and nice. She is happy to reply to questions and accommodate however she can. Since it's a newly renovated townhouse everything is new, which is nice. Pots and pans aren't scratched up. The townhouse itself is modern and nice, but not great for very small children. The owner welcomes kids and even has a high chair and plastic dish ware but the stairs are steep and uncarpeted(this wasn't false advertising, just wanted to let people know), dangerous for little legs. It would be great with older kids for sure! My review reflects the overall experience of staying at the place. The surrounding area is a little trashy. The Regal Oaks isn't really regal. The neighbors spend their afternoons fixing cars and smoking cigarettes on their stoops. They are perfectly nice but i hate cigarettes. When you walk around you notice everyone has reinforced door locks(I felt safe until i noticed that even though i have no reason to think these extra locks were needed ). And there is trash strewn around from the raccoons at night, one of which made it to the pool so the water slide was closed down to be cleaned and shocked. The pool water is a little murky looking and both my son and I developed a slight rash while we were there that disappeared after a week so it wasn't serious. We aren't sure if it was the pool or a sensitivity to detergent. The great perk is that it's really close to Disney and you can walk to "Old Town", which is also trashy but fun. There is a decent pizza place there too! If you aren't on air bnb and want to stay here, you can go directly through Regal Oaks and find different rentals there through them and don't have to worry about the air bnb process. It's perfect for older families(my father in law loved it) or young adults who want to be near Disney, a resort and in walking distance to some bars.

**Avoid This Company at All Costs - Terrible Experience from Start to Finish**…read more I wish I had listened to the many negative reviews about Orlandovacation.com. Against my better judgment, I decided to give them a chance--and I deeply regret it. The only helpful person throughout this ordeal was DeeDee, who was kind and responsive, but unfortunately, she didn't have access to the systems that actually mattered (like rental homes or ticketing). I booked a rental home for my family well in advance, expecting a smooth check-in after our cruise. Instead, I didn't receive *any* information about the property until just two hours before check-in, despite multiple attempts to get in touch for confirmation. I was left completely in the dark, not knowing if my family--including my husband and in-laws--would even have a place to sleep that night. It was embarrassing and stressful. Trey finally told me that due to an error on their end, the home I initially booked was no longer available. He promised to "find" us a replacement--*hours later*, we were placed in a home that was nothing like what we reserved. It was outdated, clearly much cheaper, and absolutely not comparable in quality. To make matters worse, no one has followed up with me about a refund, a discount, or even an apology. As a short-term rental host myself, I would *never* treat guests the way this company does. You don't leave families guessing where they'll be sleeping just hours before check-in. I was so stressed about the situation that I couldn't even enjoy time with my family at Disney Springs. The anxiety this caused completely overshadowed what should've been a relaxing part of our vacation. To top it off, I had to call and email multiple times just to get our Disney tickets delivered. DeeDee did her best to help with that, but it shouldn't have been such a struggle. Trey showed no urgency and barely communicated. He hadn't even arrived at the office by 11 a.m., while my family was left scrambling. I'm currently pursuing a refund and, unsurprisingly, haven't received any response from Trey or anyone else. Bottom line: this was a nightmare. I will *never* use Orlandovacation.com again, and I urge anyone considering them to look elsewhere--Airbnb or any other reputable service would've been a far better choice. This company is disorganized, unprofessional, and completely unreliable. Don't make the same mistake I did.

I do not recommend using this company. I purchased a Disney World ticket through…read moreOrlandoVacation.com on April 13, 2025, and have yet to receive it -- despite the event being just days away. I've called, emailed, and used the live chat multiple times with no real response. As a school teacher traveling for my daughter's cheer competition (The Summit), I needed a reliable ticket provider. Instead, I've gotten silence and stress. The lack of communication is extremely disappointing and unprofessional. If I don't receive the ticket soon, I'll be forced to buy another one and dispute the charge. Save yourself the hassle -- book directly through Disney or a trusted source

We've already pre-paid for our upcoming promotional Hilton Grand Vacations trip and property tour,…read moreand are already unhappy with how it's been handled. Two months ago in January, we requested a stay at a beach property for our Anniversary. Our rep said that he'd call us back to confirm, yet he never did. He has never even returned any of our calls to his voicemail! We've since called the main number, only to be told that this property is now all booked up. They then sent us a confirmation for a property we didn't want (claiming that it is now the only one available in the entire area). We paid almost $500 for this "vacation" stay, but my wife and I now suspect that a "Bait and Switch" has been pulled on us. I've emailed guest services, I've repeatedly called guest service, yet no one is willing to escalate this to upper management to find out what happened back in January. My email to their "Guest Experience Team" has gone without reply. Since they already have our money, we have no choice but to stay where we don't want and take their mandatory tour. But, the way that we've been treated, I would never want to invest in their timeshare program. They simply can't be trusted!

We were cornered at a Bluegreen timeshare meeting and threatened that if we did not upgrade before…read morethe purchase by Hilton Grand Vacations, we would lose access and value. We had to make this upgrade that day or lose the opportunity. Bluegreen told us knowing we would believe we were going to lose more money and manipulated with this misinformation and high pressure. Hilton Grand Vacations has done nothing to help us and will not answer our calls or letters. The timeshare companies only focus is on making sales. Jose Lopez

My family and I absolutely loved our stay at Florida vacation homes…read more The home was clean and my kids loved the themed rooms . Its close proximity to the theme parks was very convenient. will definitely book again. Thanks Florida vacation homes

I have used rental homes for many years. Florida Vacation Homes is BY FAR the least capable,…read moreunhelpful and negligent rental company I have worked with. Our rental had no functioning water or ice in the fridge. Also - the dryer didn't work. Despite being notified at the beginning of the trip (we stayed 10 nights), the staff did not correct any of these items. I had 9 people staying in a 6 bedroom home... all of whom packed assuming laundry was available during our stay... and only the washer worked. The management never even sent someone out to LOOK at the dryer. I asked for them to send a laundry service to pick up laundry from the home, which they refused to do. We ended up hanging all of our laundry up in the closets which took 48 hours to dry. Not exactly what you want to do on vacation. We accidentally left my child's stuffed animals in the washer when we left. We called FOUR times to retrieve them - including the day we left. We were told they had been retrieved and we were to be sent information on the shipping company they worked with to get the items home. Not only were we sent no information on the shipping company, but when we called back for the FOURTH time, they said they didn't have the items any longer. I will never rent a house through this company again. Absolutely terrible.