Our last day in Orlando and we went to one of MY Favorite Places: Gatorland!…read more We first visited this Gator Sanctuary with our son, Mathew when he was 3 years old and we all loved it. Gatorland was started in 1949 by Owen Goodwin as a 1/2 day Family Attraction. It has since grown and now the Park has over 100+ Gators including a few albino's. Since I last visited the Park in 2018, Gatorland has added a Zipline with 5 lines which zip over Gators. This was an absolute MUST DO! The 2nd favorite thing I LOVE doing, is feeding the parakeets aka budgies You can purchase a bundle of popsicle sticks with peanut butter at one end rolled in bird seed. The Birds will flock to You and start eating. You can actually feel their "tootsies" on your skin and they are very warm. You MUST shuffle you feet to avoid stepping on the little ones who are pecking away at the dropped birdseed on the floor. My 3rd favorite thing is feeding the Gators. You can purchase Turkey hotdogs, break them into pieces and toss them to the Gators! They come swimming up to you to be fed. How COOL! My next favorite is the Gator Show which involves completely harmless Gator: wrestling. Basically the Trainer gently straddles the Gator and tips his chin under his. Be sure to come hungry as they have a cafe which serves, you guessed it: Gator bites/nuggets. They are SO yummy!Okay by now, you have figured it out: I LOVE the entire Park and highly recommend that if you visit Orlando, add Gatorland with Ziplining to your Vacay Adventure, you won't regret it!

Absolutely would come back! So worth your time if you're in the area. The prices make sense and…read morethere are SO MANY gators! The lot of land is much much bigger than we realized. Our favorite area were the crocs - spent a lot of our time watching them. The show we saw was great and we were able to get photos with the gator after. There's also many other animals to see like farm and birds! Staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. Train ride was fun, relaxing, and we got to see even more of the park. Highly recommend!

My experience with the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area was about what I…read moreexpected. The hotel has a nice lobby with several places to eat and shop, and the front desk staff were helpful, friendly, and available at all times. It is also only about a five minute walk to Disney Springs, which was very convenient. The biggest perk of staying here is the Early Park Entry for Walt Disney World Resort parks. It took several days and phone calls to link my Disney app with the hotel reservation, but it was finally connected the day before arrival. If you cannot link the reservation in the app, you can request a card from the front desk to use for early park entry. The hotel also offers a free shuttle that runs daily from 7 a.m. until about one and a half hours after park closing. The bus runs only once per hour. One shuttle goes to Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios, while another goes to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Because of this, it can take a bit longer to reach the park depending on where you are going. On the other hand, unlike shuttles at Hiltons, this shuttle doesn't stop at other hotels to pick up other guests. The shuttle arrived on time both when heading to the parks and when returning. The room itself was just okay. I had seen many photos online from travelers showing dirty rooms, but mine was actually pretty clean and well maintained. The biggest downside was the shower, which did not have hot water. I mentioned it to the front desk and was told a technician would come, but it did not seem to get fixed. I ended up taking lukewarm showers during my stay. The AC unit was also VERY loud when it turned on, so I had to turn it off when going to sleep. On the plus side, there was plenty of storage space and a fairly spacious mini fridge. The on site store and café open early and close late, which is convenient. However, the prices are quite high. For example, a bottle of water was nearly $7. Overall, if I were not visiting the parks, I would probably choose a better hotel for the price I paid.

The staff here is rude and cannot answer basic questions. They have completely ruined what was…read moresupposed to be a fun vacation at Disney with their unprofessional and dismissive attitudes. When you stay here, you are harassed to listen to their offers by random sales people in the lobby. The hotel is inferior especially the garden area. Please stay at the Drury or one of Disney's value resorts as staying here is just not worth it.

We've used the Magical Express at least 7 times now, and never had any issues. I recommend it, and…read moreit's very easy to use. If you have your Magic Band ready when you get off the plane, it's incredibly easy, and you just walk up and scan your Magic Band and they tell you what line to stand in. Line 10 is AKL for both villages and Coronado. A personal gripe of mine; I don't think Deluxe resorts should have to share busses. Before this trip, we'd always stayed at Polynesian and Grand Floridian. They are both Deluxe resorts, and they share with Contemporary, and all of those resorts are right next to each other, so it didn't really bother me. But this time we were at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we stopped at Art of Animation and Pop Century before getting to AKL. I just think the Deluxe resorts are so much more expensive that they could get their own busses. In any case, I landed at the airport at 3:45, was on a bus by 4:15, and on resort at 5:07. I don't think it's worth the cost of an Uber to get there like a half hour faster, but that's up to you. One thing that's great about Disney is that you don't need to worry about transportation at all once you get there, and I really appreciate that. And if you check bags, you don't even need to get those, and they'll deliver them right to your room. I had a very early flight home though, and they picked me up excessively early. I got picked up at 5:30am for an 8:30am flight. I didn't have luggage, but if I did I could have checked it at the resort, so no one needs to be at the airport that early. I sat around for a good 2 hours before my flight. That might have been worth taking an Uber just so I could sleep another hour. It's still a great service though, and I plan to use it again next time. There's really no reason to spend extra on transportation when this is included with your stay.

During our Disney vacations and staying at one of their properties we always use the Magical…read moreExpress. It's great if you don't need to rent a car as you can use this bus service from and back to the airport. I highly recommend it. Then just use the free Disney transportation to get to parks and shopping. Never had a bad experience! Clean and comfortable buses, with professional courteous drivers. Charging ports on the bus along with TV's showcasing Disney info and trivia. They have this down to a science. Be sure to tag your bags correctly, and they will get them for you, and they magically show up at your hotel. The buses run on specific schedules and based on the time of your flight be prepared to leave a bit earlier to the airport. I read this service will end in 2022. Sad, as it's a terrific perk.

Isabella at your front desk was exceptional and very helpful with all of my questions and concerns…read moreregarding our stay and convention center transportation. Thank you, Charley / Versatex

This was my first time staying at this location and I must say Disney Springs was walking distance…read moreand having the shuttle to the different parks within the price of the stay was very helpful. The rooms were spacious and the room I stayed in overlooked Disney Springs. I will definitely be returning soon!

I am only planning our 2020 vacation in Florida, but i've used this company many times before. I've…read morenoticed they have very patient and helpful ladies at the reservations department. At some point i was very uncomfortable asking questions and constantly updating our reservations, but they were very friendly (email / phone) and did not mind at all. Our drivers were always on time. Vehicles were always clean. No complains! They also offer a very useful service that no other company provides - luggage storage.

From the owner: Airport Transportation; Transfers to Port Canaveral;…read moreHourly / Charter Services; City-to-City Transportation;

Had to switch rooms because the light switch short circuited. The elevator bank in this end of the…read morebuilding only 1 of 2 working. Gave a titanium member a view of the parking lot, no points, no welcome gift, no acknowledgement. Move to second room ask for extra towels and redress the room. Drop off towels but dont take the used ones waiting at the door. Say will he back before 5 pm to redress the room because they are busy and never show up. Stayed here multiple times in the past but this is the last time. Oh wait and now they charge for parking and i dont believe it was noted anywhere until we got here. Not sure if place was sold or just really declining management and upkeep. I am titanium and travel a lot and this place needs new leadership fast.

I like most parts about the hotel. The amenities, the pool, free breakfast, large bedrooms with…read moreliving room and kitchen. The staff are nice and friendly. They let us check in early (12pm) which is a plus. But it definitely needs some updates of the rooms and bathrooms. 2 things I didn't like were: 1) they forgot to refill our body soap (both bathrooms), we had to wait 20-30mins for them to come at 10pm. 2) charging daily parking fee. It's at the convenient location to Universal, Disney and SeaWorld. CVS right across the hotel.

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.

Disney's Port Orleans Resort is split into two sides. The French Quarter has three story buildings…read moreand is set on a smaller area of land. Riverside is a collection of two story buildings spread out like a typical moderate level resort. There are several bus stops conveniently located around Riverside, like a typical moderate level resort. We enjoyed a Disney fishing excursion from the marina at Riverside. The fishing guide took us to Disney Springs and set up all our fishing equipment. It was the most memorable part of our visit. We enjoyed fresh beignets at French Quarter. Our advice would be to order "for here" to get these delicious Mickey shaped hoodies on a plate. If you get them to go, they are severed in a bag. If you really need to take them, and don't mind the simple presentation, the to go bag is fine. We just preferred to see them all and eat them immediately, hot and fresh. There are so many activities around the property. They have bike rentals, including the kind that multiple people can ride that look like a carriage. Ask the friendly staff about their updated offerings. You can also take a boat to Disney Springs. Each accommodation has a different area of theming. This can change over time so make sure to ask when calling to book a room. This resort is definitely worth checking out.

TAKE ME BACK!! This was our first time staying on a Disney property and it did not disappoint…read more Disney somehow made this resort feel even more charming and polished than the actual French Quarter in New Orleans. The jazz music, architecture, and staff uniforms make the whole place feel like you're truly in NOLA. Check-in was super easy through the app, and our room was perfectly located--close to the pool, dining hall, jazz club, and laundry room. The smaller size of the resort made everything quick and accessible. Our room was great for our family of three, with two queen beds, a spacious bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk, deep drawers, tons of outlets, and plenty of under-bed luggage storage. Clean, comfortable, and very family-friendly. Food was solid, with everything from shrimp and grits to burgers and pizza. And the Mickey beignets are a MUST--honestly better than some in New Orleans. We loved the scenic boat ride--it takes you to the sister resort and to Disney Springs. We walked back from the neighboring resort, which made for a peaceful nighttime stroll. From Disney Springs, we took the bus back, which was super easy and convenient. Overall, an amazing stay. Beautiful property, great staff, and worth every penny. We'd absolutely stay here again because you're really getting two vacations in one!

This is a great resort with large and spacious rooms. It is one of the older areas of the resort,…read morebut it is one of my favorites. In fact, I like staying here more than I do copper Creek except for the cabins at Copper Creek, which I also enjoy a great deal

I can't really complain about anything here. Wilderness Lodge has always been one of my favorite…read moreDisney properties and the Boulder Ridge Villas simply take it to another level of comfort. It's one of the better Disney vacation club properties and it reminds me of the similar offerings at The Contemporary resort area, though the latter had bigger rooms which I give the edge to vs this. However it's a no-brainer to stay here if you can. The villa is very well appointed, clean and simply lovely. The bed is comfortable and the pull out Murphy bed that's well hidden over the couch was excellent. I slept on that for a week and had no sleep issues whatsoever. The kitchen was decent sized, the showers and bathtub were fine and the washer and dryer was very convenient. We had some nice treats waiting for us in the room and a fully stocked fridge which was helpful. The AC worked fine, the balcony had a nice view etc. Pretty much anything you could ask for that was great, it was here. If we have to split hairs my only thing was we only had one toilet in the room that was separated by a bunch of weird doors. It looked like the strange closet in the bathroom was meant to be another toilet but converted into a closet space, and it was inconvenient to have a family share only 1 toilet. But beyond that the whole experience was great. Also people know Wilderness Lodge has a few great dining options along with a boat that goes to other nearby properties and The Magic Kingdom. That is a nice bonus (albeit not as convenient as the monorail at The Contemporary). All in I highly recommend this property

i loved staying here... it was only for three nights, but we had a blast!!…read more we got the breakfast included package, everytime we left breakfast, the staff would chase us out of the restaurant to pay... then we had to remind them that we already prepaid (this happened every morning) but - all the food was great! the staff were all helpful and friendly! also - the transportation to disney isn't as easy as it sounds, we waited for the bus and when they arrived they told us we had to have a ticket to go on... i didn't know this, so i tried to go and book a ticket really fast and it told me i had to wait another hour to do so... we ended up ubering to the parks. pool was beautiful!!! super clean and nice temperature. the room was great, everything that i expected. check in & check out was easy. EASY AND FAST walk to disney springs, that was awesome!! we did pay extra for epcot firework, i would not do this again because it was not worth it. the fireworks are quite far away and they did not happen every night. overall - i'll definitely be staying here again despite the small let downs, it's worth it!

I traveled from Naples for a business stay and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. While…read morethe sink in my room produced extremely hot water, the shower had no hot water at all. I allowed it to run for several minutes, assuming it needed time to warm up, but it remained cold. I initially thought it might be due to high usage, but the issue persisted the following day. I reported the problem to the front desk and was told it would be addressed, but there was no apparent resolution during my stay. Additionally, I was charged $40.47 per day for parking. Given the inconvenience of not having access to hot water for two days, I requested that the parking fees be waived as a reasonable form of compensation. Unfortunately, the response I received felt dismissive and lacking in concern. Overall, the lack of basic amenities and the handling of the situation left a negative impression.