What is your Disney area TS pick?

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

II person here that can't grab DVC anymore. Heck, didn't both me TOO much because I think we can start to explore the rest of the world. Well DH is a Disney addict and still wants to go for his week in November and is even willing to TRY and stay off site.
So - what is your top pick for an II affiliated TS in the Disney area. Need to start the research somewhere and there are alot of Orlando TS to sort through!!!

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

My two non DVC favorites are Marriott's Cypress Harbour & Marriott's Grande Vista. When Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve starts showing up, I'd like to give that resort a try.

[littlestar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close littlestar]

My favorite is Marriott's Cypress Harbour when it's grownups on the trip and Marriott's Horizons when we have small kids with us because of the great themed pools/slides.

We also enjoy Sheraton Vistana Villages, too.

Of course, when I stay on my DVC Disney points, I like Villlas at Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club Villas, and Saratoga Springs.

[swilshire Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close swilshire]

Mystic Dunes is II exclusively, to they get quite a few deposits. Nice resort.

Sheraton Vistana is dual-affiliated, but another good choice if you can get it.

Sheila

[mikey0531 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mikey0531]

Another vote for Marriott Cypress Harbour. We had a large group, ages 3 to 70 last June and everyone loved it.

Debi

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Grand Vista - very upscale, golf, large property for bike riding, tennis....nice pool areas.

Cypress Harbor.....nice older property, mature landscaping. Set up of second bedroom is not so good - very small, when sofa bed is open u can barely walk in the room - a consideration if u are going to be at full capacity - not an issue for only 4 people.

I have also stayed at Royal Palms and if you are a person who likes the amenities of a hotel along with a TS, you would like this property. Small second bedroom that sleeps 3 - a queen or double bed with a single twin bed so a sleep 7 instead of 8. Also on this property is Sabal Palms sleep 6 and Imperial Palm 3BR sleep 10. There is also an indoor pool on this property which is a plus for winter vacations and kids. Choice of several nice restaurants - ad right on the road that leads into WDW.

[3kids4me Super Moderator and Super Mom Find all posts View Profile Close 3kids4me]

I haven't stayed at a Marriott in Orlando since we are in RCI. I hear they are wonderful. I like Vistana Resort, though, because it is so close to the parks...it's literally a five minute drive to the Magic Kingdom! We've stayed there twice and I liked the location better than HGVC and way better than Orange Lake, which are the only other places we have stayed.

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

Thanks all - I need to narrow it down somehow so I think I will stick to Marriots since that system seems to be desired by alot of people. I have checked out availablity and I can see plenty of time periods for Nov and Dec at all resorts.

I have checked out all locations on Marriots site and they all look fine. Possibly someone can give a recommondation based on what I would like to see in this TS......

1. Ease in getting to/from Disney. It looks like they are all fairly local. Do they have a site on the strip right outside Downtown Disney?

2. Indoor pool is a big plus. Our last Nov trip all my daughter wanted to do was go in the pool but it was only 55 degrees outside!!!

3. Large gym - my husband likes to lift weights and a typical hotel style excerise room with a few cardio and a handful of free weights doesn't cut it for him.

4. Kids activity room - with stuff like crafts, painting, etc.

5. A couple good on-site restaurants. Just because there is a kitchen doesn't mean I have to use it!!!!

The size of the 2nd bedroom isn't much of a concern.....we probably would not use it.

Thanks in advance to all!

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I have always loved Orange Lack but I have not stayed at any of the disney resorts yet.

[littlestar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close littlestar]

Sounds like the Palm Marriotts might be a good choice if you want hotel amenities, close to Downtown Disney, and an indoor pool.

We're trying out Marriott's Imperial Palms (3 bedroom) here in about 4 weeks - I'll be sure to post when we get back! Here is a link to some pictures of Marriott's Imperial Palms:

Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas, Orlando Florida - Orlando Timeshare

I've heard that Sabal Palms is very close to the Orlando World Center.

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

Hummm.....now I am thinking about transporation. I stayed at Double Tree Suites a LONG time ago and they had their own transporation to/from the parks. Any TS offer this?

[bnoble Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bnoble]

No, you do not want this. You want your own car.

Many have a shuttle, but it's usually scheduled only a few times each day, and shared between several resorts and maybe more than one park.

[BocaBum99 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close BocaBum99]

I'd say any of the Marriott's would be my pick in II. I would pick Cypress Harbour, Grande Vista, then Horizon's.

[jerseywolfe Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jerseywolfe]

Bonnett Creek

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Sounds like the Palm Marriotts might be a good choice if you want hotel amenities, close to Downtown Disney, and an indoor pool.

We're trying out Marriott's Imperial Palms (3 bedroom) here in about 4 weeks - I'll be sure to post when we get back! Here is a link to some pictures of Marriott's Imperial Palms:

Marriott's Imperial Palm Villas, Orlando Florida - Orlando Timeshare

I've heard that Sabal Palms is very close to the Orlando World Center.

Anxious to hear your impressions of the Marriott World Center and Imperial Palms.