Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
(Orlando;
&
800/233-1234
or 407/
239-1234): This standout has some
impressive treats, including a half-acre
pool with a dozen waterfalls and three
spas, 12 tennis courts, 4 Jack Nicklaus-
designed golf courses, and a 45-acre
nature walk. All that adds up to luxury.
See p. 101.
•
Ritz-Carlton Orlando
(Grande Lakes;
&
800/682-3665
or 407/206-2400):
Perks at this posh getaway, set in the
Grande Lakes Resort, include luxurious
rooms with first-class amenities, a
40,000-square-foot spa, a champion-
ship golf course, top-notch child-care
facilities, and a lazy river pool. See
p. 117.
•
Ginn
Reunion Resort
(Orlando;
&
888/418-9611
or 407/662-1000):
Lavish villas, stunning private homes,
and the posh Reunion Grand Hotel are
just the tip of the iceberg at this luxury
resort. The personalized service will
simply spoil you while the extensive
recreational facilities (including top-
notch golf courses, a full-service colo-
nial-style spa, a water park, a kids'
club, and more) will make you think
twice about ever wanting to leave. See
p. 108.
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THE BEST MODERATELY PRICED
ACCOMMODATIONS
1
•
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
(Lake
Buena Vista;
&
407/934-7639
or
407/934-5000): Here's a good value by
Disney standards. It has dual Southern
charm in its French Quarter and River-
side areas, and the pool has a water slide
curving from the mouth of a colorful
dragon. See p. 92.
•
Hilton in the Walt Disney World
Resort
(Lake Buena Vista;
&
407/827-
4000
): It's the only official resort on
Hotel Plaza Boulevard to offer Disney's
Extra Magic Hour option. Other pluses
include a huge variety of services, two
pools, and spacious junior suites. And it
has a great location next to Downtown
Disney. See p. 98.
•
Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista
(Lake Buena Vista;
&
800/866-4549
or 407/238-0777): Close to the action
of Downtown Disney and the theme
parks, this resort's one- and two-bed-
room suites have full kitchens and are
larger and more comfortable than most
of the competition. And breakfast is on
the resort—a complimentary buffet of
hot and cold items is set out daily so
you don't have to deal with the hassle of
dining elsewhere. See p. 106.
•
Lake Buena Vista Village Resort &
Spa
(Lake Buena Vista;
&
800/866-
4549
or 407/238-0777): Off the beaten
path, yet close to Disney, this upscale
resort's oversized two-, three-, and four-
bedroom suites have full kitchens,
washers and dryers, and plasma TVs. A
7,300-square-foot pirate-themed pool
will keep the kids entertained, while the
full-service spa ensures the adults will
remain relaxed. See p. 120.
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THE BEST THEME RESTAURANTS
Orlando has elevated themed dining to an
art form. The food at these restaurants
may not be the best in town (though it
won't be terrible either), but you can't beat
the atmosphere.
