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    Grand Floridian 75
    Bill S.

    Everyone hates change. It's like messing with the Coca-Cola formula and presenting New Coke. Did the Grand Floridian, the Crown Jewel of the Disney Hotels need this update to their lobby? I come to Disney every year during the Christmas Season. We need to face facts, there is no longer a need for a hotel front desk for checking in. When the plane wheels touch ground and I land at Orlando Airport, I'm on my cell checking into the hotel. So corporate Disney made a decision to take away the bird cage and gingerbread house to give the guests more alcohol! Welcome to The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa I arrived during the Christmas season, they still kept l the beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby. Very close to the tree is where The Perch is built. My wife and I arrive to the hotel. We change our clothes and walk to The Perch to order cocktails before dinner. There are about twenty seats around the bar. I place my order and instantly get pissed. Just like I said in my Trader Sams review, this is a bar. Adults are drinking libations. There is no need to have your kids laying on the floor or sitting in chairs where patrons will be sipping alcohol. I know we're all on vacation but take your drink and move your children away from the adult area. I had to step over kids to get the last two seats at the end of the bar. It's annoying.... I ordered two Floridian 75s. Made with Fords Gin, a Florida Citrus Cordial, and topped with Taittinger 'La Francaise' Brut Champagne. Fancy and refined! It was nice to see this new addition to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby. Now bring back the Gingerbread house.

    Tony Q.

    Very nice bar in the Grand Floridian Resort lobby. The menu is what it is, no other options. We stopped in as part of a resort hopping day. The drinks I must say were not my favorite. That's not to say they were bad. Just have to be your cup of tea. All in all a one (or occasional) experience but it wasn't bad.

    Sarah H.

    A stunning addition to the Grand Floridian lobby. The ambiance is beautiful and it's so nice to enjoy the live piano with a cocktail in hand. Love the stained glass accents. Nothing super special, but a great place to stop while waiting for a table at one of the restaurants.

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    Disney's Beach Club Resort

    Disney's Beach Club Resort

    (241 reviews)

    $$$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    We had two adjoining rooms for our party of seven. Wish we had a real balcony to sit out on and…read morewatch all the pool action. Rooms worked for our three generations with two big beds per room plus sofa bed. Costly--two hotel rooms as much as a big house in other resort destinations. That is Disney these days--expensive. Fantastic pool area and we found all the employees to be great. Easy walk to EPCOT and its amazing fireworks and great dining options. Easy shuttles to other key Disney sites and a decent Market. Many eating and drink options at the Beach Resort, but Beaches and Cream waits were way too long. Lobby abuzz with all the Disney families. Our girls had their first arcade experience and loved the Minnie, Goofy, Donald breakfast at Cape May Cafe.

    My wife and I recently stayed at Disney's Beach Club resort. This is considered a deluxe resort…read morewhich means it is a higher cost. This resort is located near EPCOT. You can actually walk to the park and enter at the International Gateway. We requested a single balcony not knowing what that actually was. We didn't think that every room had a balcony and we were disappointed to find that it was not a full balcony but just a small space that one person could stand on, not even sit. As far as the rest of the room, we had 2 queen size beds, a desk, TV, closet, bathroom with separate area for the sinks and then the toilet and shower. There were no dresser drawers since we had benches at the ends of the bed. We also had a little table near the door to set things on as well. It did also have a mini fridge which was a nice touch. The theme of the resort feels like a beach relaxation vibe. They have a quick service, a buffet style restaurant, an ice cream parlor restaurant also serving food, a quick service and bar by the pool and a lounge. You can easily walk next door to the Yacht Club and visit all of their food options as well. Our favorite thing about Beach Club was the pool. It is the only sand bottom pool at Disney and it is massive. They have their own small lazy river with tubes and an entire area for children. The pool does require a wrist band so they will verify you are actually staying at the resort. There is a bar/quick service located outside the pool area. They do have waiter/waitress service in the pool area. We absolutely took advantage of this. Overall we loved it and would stay here again. We also really enjoy the yacht club next door. If you are looking for a deluxe resort, I would highly recommend trying the Beach Club.

    Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area - Hotel pool and view

    Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area

    (86 reviews)

    $$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    This is our first time staying at this hotel and will not be the last. If you're going to any…read moreDisney park, this is the place to stay. There are free shuttles to the parks and you also get early entry because they're affiliated with Disney. They offer all kinds of perks like free, hot breakfast buffet, kickback from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM which includes free meal and three alcoholic beverages per person. You can also get a room with a view of the fireworks from Epcot and even Magic Kingdom. Our room was really nice and clean. The beds were comfy, and the pillows weren't bad. Shout out to the cleaning crew for being so honest and not taking something valuable we left out! Also shout outs to front desk Christian and also the guy with the long luxurious hair (lol we can't remember name).

    I found this hotel randomly and went to yelp to see what others had to say before booking and glad…read moreI did. This hotel is perfect if you're going to Disney and don't want to stay at one of the resorts but want some resort perks. The perks I found convenient was the shuttle and being able to go to the parks before it officially opens. For the shuttle they give you a schedule for the parks so you know when you need to get there. And they have complimentary breakfast and have daily kickbacks from 5:30-7:30pm where you get 3 alcoholic beverages, or just unlimited sodas/juice, and random food items you can make a complete dinner out of. Housekeeping was always really nice, they came to our rooms daily and refreshed our towels and such. The pool was nice and clean as well. The employees there were very nice and helpful to direct us as it was our first time there. We did order pizzahut while there and food from the kitchen and bar. Both were pretty decent just the kitchen and bar food was expensive as expected. I will say although I did love the shuttles, I did not use it my second night. I think it's great for getting there and if you're doing half a day coming back in the afternoon is fine. But if you're coming home during closing it could be very hectic. At Disney there's a spot where you wait for your shuttle we and one other family were one of the first ones there and almost didn't get on the shuttle because they let all the ones who came after before us. And the other family was in a wheel chair so I felt they should've gotten on first. I did love that there was no resort fee however there was a parking fee. If you are military I would recommend asking if there's a discount as if you book online there is one. We didn't know that so they gave us a discount with parking. Our rooms were spacious for a family of 5 with two queens and a couch. We requested a playpen and it was brought to our room after check in. It had a sheet and came with a tiny blanket. The bathroom was decent. There were some spots where I felt it showed its age not a cleaning issue. All and all I would probably stay here again. It saved some money for our family as meals and with the shuttle parking for one of the days.

    Walt Disney World Swan

    Walt Disney World Swan

    (348 reviews)

    $$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Great hotel, great service. I gave them 3 stars because…read morewhen we got into the bus to visit the parks, the lady did not lowered the ramp and my aunt that has a disability fell on the stairs and it is something that could have been prevented. On the way back from the parks, the bus driver had an attitude and left 8 guests behind and all we needed was the disability ramp. As he drive away, he impacted the car that was parked and he never even noticed or stopped. The hotel was good, the service was good but the moment that you file a complaint about the bus they tell you that it is run by another vender and they have nothing to do with it. Basically they wash their hands so they don't have to be held responsible. Which is the company that they hired so they should he responsible.

    Great hotel near Disney. Service was helpful and friendly. The hotel is very large and when…read moreincluding the Dolphin, walking areas, and dozens of restaurants it's simply massive. My room was very nice, clean, comfortable, and a great view. This hotel is on Disney property but it is not a Disney owned and operated hotel. It is walking distance to Disney Boardwalk, and Epcot, as well as the Skyliner travel system. I also attended and spoke at a conference while staying here. The event space was nice, AV and catering staff were helpful & professional. Parking is expensive. $40 per night for self parking on site.

    Walt Disney World Dolphin

    Walt Disney World Dolphin

    (706 reviews)

    $$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Where to go for Fourth of July festivities in 2026?? Omigosh Disneyworld!! And what a glorious…read morewelcome to Disney! We drove up from our Miami home yet again, this time we picked The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. (Last time we chose Swan) The location is fantastic, stone's throw from the fabulousness of Disney's Boardwalk and other safe, happy, fun places nearby. The magic starts immediately upon arrival here. Just the drive up is lovely. The Swan & the Dolphin suddenly appear thru the windshield like an oasis saying,"Welcome back!" A Smiling friendly valet introduces himself immediately. He allows us to unload car & leave it. We choose self park. A luxurious, lively & expansive lobby is your first taste. Nice!! We check in and get the mobile key option. We also get a printout with all our Elite perks. Such convenience, such friendliness, SO Disney, All on brand. Double Yay! Is it expensive? Well yes & sorta no. It's worth what you pay. Safe, convenient, comfortable and helpful. It's A wonderful world of positive life experience. My heart is lifted, as always. Let the happiest place on earth commence! You can't go wrong here! ~Happy 4th of July yelping in 2026! -~Tami in Miami

    The place is good but not great. The rooms are fine. We got…read morean upgrade with the lagoon view and we loved that. They charge a lot of fees it was a lot... resort fees and some others on top of the parking fee per day. We paid at least 180 dollars on the resort fees and parking. It was on prime location for us, walking distance to Epcot and to the boardwalk. We loved that. The rooms do not have any access to Disney content. We wanted to watch Disney movies after a day in the park and we were not able to as their tvs don't even save the Disney plus app for us to use with our own accounts and I found that odd. The beds are very nice and the hotel is super pretty. Lots of pin training opportunities too. Sadly for pin traders like I, they don't have resort pins for sale and that was a bit annoying. The on resort store was always closed as their hours are during park hours so we never saw the store open, would have been nice. And last but not least, and that is not their fault, but it was not worth to stay there overall as thei do allow for mastic extra hours for the Epcot after it closes for the public, but now Disney only does that for Epcot once a week and we were not there for the day that perk was available so it does feel like a waste to stay there when the extra time in the park is not available. Overall it was ok. We have had a great time over all. But if the above was different it would have been perfect.

    Walt Disney World Swan Reserve - Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

    Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

    (81 reviews)

    $$$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Pros: 1) clean bathroom and sheets; 2) shampoo and conditioner smelled good; 3) Hot water was super…read morehot; 4) complimentary shuttle to Disney; Cons: 1) when entering to our room it smells moldy (room 714)

    As a member of the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program and a frequent visitor of Disney World, my…read morerecent stay at the Swan Reserve was nothing short of magical. The Bonvoy magic commenced approximately one week prior to arrival when I received an email from what turned out to be an exceptional Front Desk Manager (Mr. M.P.) welcoming my wife and me to the property with a commitment to ensuring that our stay exceeded our expectations. In our case, it certainly did with daily follow-ups on our requirements or pleasantries. While the Reserve shares amenities with its namesake property, "Swan" (a five-minute walk from the Reserve), a coffee/light eatery shop called "Grounds" and a full-service restaurant called "Amare," are both located on the third floor and serve delectable cuisine by teams that are amiable and demonstrate genuine appreciation for our patronage (unfortunately, this trait appears to be diminishing in many establishments). For those who prefer to dine outdoors and partake in light fare and beverages, an outdoor lounge called "Tangerine" provides an ideal setting. The Swan Reserve is conveniently located just a ten-minute walk from the gateway entrance of Epcot, the heart of the World Showcase. It opened its doors on November 3, 2021, accommodates 349 families, and is positioned as a luxurious boutique hotel. With floor-to-ceiling windows in all room types, the views are truly exceptional. It has become our home away from home, and I eagerly anticipate our next visit.

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

    (528 reviews)

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    Animal kingdom lodge…read more Stayed here in Feb of 2026. One place that was on check list while staying at Disneyworld. The price is steep as we needed a 2 bed room suite for the 9 of us. We were able to book a DVC (Disney vacation club) room. Total cost of the stay was just under $5000 for a week longs stay. We requested a room closer to elevators or near main lobby as we wanted to keep the grandparents as abled bodied throughout the vacation. The first night they couldn't accommodate us but said the next day they could change our rooms, but by that time we already decided that the walk from lobby wouldn't be to bad. I believe if we were able to get it the first night it would of been better as near the last view days of stay it became a drag to get in and out with an additional 5-9 min walk from lobby to room. Customer service was still excellent throughout the stay. Friendly hi and hellos and the cast members always saying welcome home. Day of arrival we arrived early had stayed in lobby with our luggage as there was no early check in available. I requested early check-in but it was not available. This maybe due to booking a DVC 2 bedroom. Room service to clean room is an up charge when being in a DVC room. However room service was quick when requesting additional linens, trash bags, toiletries, etc. The room we got did not have a direct view of Savana but had plenty of animals around. I would say it was Savana view adjacent. Waking up seeing animals was such a "core memory" unlock for all of us especially the kids. The 2 bed room suite which can be viewed on lots of YouTube videos had 2 full bathrooms, one full kitchen and a kitchenette, 1 full fridge and a mini fridge, 2 fold out couches. I believe some of these rooms are going through renovations/updates. Overall I would recommend staying here, but maybe doing a split stay. Staying at a more affordable resort for a few days than this place for the other days. IE stay here on days with extended hours parks such as Epcot or Magic Kingdom. If I could rate this it would be a 4.5/5, but I'll round up to 5.

    Staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge was an absolute dream come true. We spent one night in a…read moreSavanna room and saw just about every animal the area has to offer. For dinner, we enjoyed eating at Boma, but there are other yummy options too. The resort is huge and features shopping, dining, and activities such as swimming, and watching the animals. The staff members are so kind and I can't wait to return.

    JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa - Resort Entrance

    JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

    (118 reviews)

    $$$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    One of my favorite spots in the area for a good spa. This place always hosts conferences and caters…read moredelicious entrees. It has the perfect proximity to recreation areas. The condition inside isn't impeccable and it's a perfect place for a getaway vacation. The aromatherapy brand shampoo is excellent that I had to buy a few with me to go.

    We stayed here for two nights after a Disney cruise. The hotel looks nice and modern, but the…read moreexperience was pretty uneven and not what I expected from a JW Marriott. We booked through Chase's The Edit, which was supposed to include breakfast for two each day, property credit, and a room upgrade if available. After our first breakfast, we were charged the full amount with no credit applied. I had to explain the benefit at checkout, and the person helping me initially did not seem willing to remove the charge. She eventually went into the back to ask someone else before it was corrected. I also asked about the room upgrade at check-in and felt like the question was brushed aside. I understand upgrades are not guaranteed, but the person checking in next to me was offered an upgraded room for an additional charge. That made it seem like upgraded rooms were available, just not for the benefit that came with our reservation. The room looked good at first, but there were several things that felt poorly maintained. The bathroom had nice fixtures and great water pressure, but the drain control was broken and came apart, the toilet felt unstable, and part of the wall looked like it had been quickly patched. Breakfast service was not great either. The server brought drinks at the beginning, dropped off the check early, and then never came back to offer refills. We also asked for bed rails for our young child and were surprised that the hotel did not have any, especially for a hotel that gets so many Disney families. The morning shuttle to the park was late. The bus was already sitting outside, but the driver arrived late, so everyone had to wait. The bell and valet staff outside also felt overly aggressive. It made arriving and leaving feel more pressured than welcoming. There were some good parts. The Japanese restaurant upstairs was excellent, and the person working at the coffee shop downstairs was very friendly and helpful. Overall, the hotel was attractive, but there were too many service and maintenance issues for a property at this price and brand level. It was not a terrible stay, but it did not feel like a luxury experience either. I would probably stay somewhere else next time.

    Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel - "Double Queen room" very spacious but the beds were extremely uncomfortable :(

    Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel

    (536 reviews)

    $$$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    I really liked this hotel. Walking into the lobby was super spacious and they had wet towels to use…read morefor the heat upon walking in the door. Stayed on the 8th floor far away from the elevators so it was a little bit of a walk but it was quiet. The room had black out curtains and not a peep of light got through them. Called for extra blankets and towels and they were extremely quick in getting them delivered. Pool was great they had a giant lazy river and tons of chairs. Also the shuttles to the parks were super convenient and came almost every hour.

    We stayed at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek expecting a high-end Hilton experience, but…read moreunfortunately had a very concerning cleanliness issue during our stay. Shortly after arrival, we noticed what appeared to be blood on the bed comforter. We initially assumed housekeeping would replace the bedding during routine room service, so we did not immediately escalate it. However, after multiple housekeeping visits over approximately two days, the same visibly stained bedding remained on the bed and was never replaced. What upset us most was not just the stain itself, but the fact that housekeeping serviced the room multiple times and still left the bedding in place. This created serious sanitation concerns and made us uncomfortable using the room. We brought the issue to the hotel's attention at checkout and were offered only waived resort fees. We then attempted to resolve the matter through both the property and Hilton Guest Assistance. Despite multiple follow-ups, the final offer from Hilton was only 10,000 Hilton Honors points on a stay that cost approximately 140,000 points. I am posting this because I believe future guests deserve to make informed decisions regarding cleanliness standards and how serious concerns are handled after they are reported. I have attached photos documenting the condition before and after housekeeping service. UPDATE: I want to add that after additional escalation through Hilton's social media support team, Hilton ultimately reviewed the situation more thoroughly and issued a substantial points adjustment that I felt more appropriately reflected the seriousness of the concern. While I still wish the issue had been handled differently initially, I genuinely appreciated finally feeling heard and taken seriously. I think it is only fair to acknowledge that Hilton did ultimately make a meaningful effort to resolve the situation.

    Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

    Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

    (485 reviews)

    $$$

    Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

    We recently stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and overall had a really enjoyable…read moreexperience--it ended up being a great choice for our trip. There's a lot to love about this resort. The jogging trail and overall scenery are genuinely beautiful and make it feel like a relaxing escape after long park days. The freestyle soda machines were a nice perk, and the food quality exceeded expectations--it felt thoughtfully prepared rather than typical cafeteria-style resort food. Our room was very clean, which always makes a big difference, and the variety of transportation options to the parks was convenient and flexible. For what we paid, the value felt fair, especially considering the amenities. The pool area was also a highlight, and throughout our stay, the employees were consistently professional and helpful. The on-site laundry room was another underrated bonus--it made it easy to head home without a pile of laundry waiting. That said, there were a few drawbacks. We did notice gnats occasionally making their way into the room, which was frustrating. Transportation to Magic Kingdom in particular was inconsistent--the bus took a long time and caused us to miss early entry one morning. One bus driver interaction also stood out, as we were repeatedly corrected about our stroller not being "fully folded" (even though it was), along with strict direction on where we could stand or sit. Additionally, depending on your room location, the walk to Centertown Market can be quite long and inconvenient. The resort is also a bit far from any off-property convenience stores if you need to grab last-minute items, and the lack of a fitness center may be a downside for some guests. Overall, despite a few inconveniences, this was a fun and enjoyable place to stay. The positives definitely outweighed the negatives, and I would recommend it--and would stay here again.

    This was the first Disney property we ever stayed in as a couple with kids. We chose it because the…read moretheme seemed interesting for our oldest son and it was promoted as a mid tier resort. When a vacation room has a door that faces the outside of the property I defined that as a motel and so that perception was immediately disappointing. We also experienced a lot of bugs coming in and out of the room and since you weren't in an interior space, traditional to a hotel, it contributed to having to walk through them. The resort is big in the pool area was nice. Getting from our room to the common area with food and gift shops seemed quite a distance, especially for us with a younger family. Travel to and from the park was convenient, although like any resort, very busy during peak times. Having visited other Disney resorts and resorts outside of the park, we would no longer choose to stay at the Caribbean beach resort.

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