Just Back - Vistana Villages

[ljsmom]

I just returned from 8 days at the Vistana Villages and would be happy to answer any questions.

[hercamore]

What's the drive like to the parks...do you have to travel on I4 or is there a less busy way?

[ljsmom]

You do not have to travel on I4. Just take International Drive about 1 mile south to World Center Drive, make a right and continue to WDW. No longer than 10 - 15 minute drive, if that.

[jdm]

Are you going to do a trip report or a mini review of the resort? I'd love to hear about your trip/stay.
Jenn

[AKGMom]

We have a week at Vistana Villages in March, 2002, with my folks. My three sons, ages 11, 10, and 7 are looking forward to their first trip to Florida. How are the pools? Is there anything good for kids their ages?

[Melynny]

We arrive there this Friday! Is it on the right or left side of I-drive, if you are driving North, returning from WDW? Was there a CD player in your unit? Were you pleased with the quality of this resort? Were there Fitted sheets on the beds? Thanks in advance!

[ljsmom]

There were at least two pools. One medium sized, round ~4 ft. and one very large free form(similar to the Marriott Orlando World Center) with zero entry. The shallow end had a fountain which my two year old loved. I believe there was a hot tub or jacuzzi too, but we did not use them. There was a nice playground not far from the pool.

There was an activities calendar with some fun arts & crafts activities as well as ice cream sundae making and water fitness classes. For some of these activities additional feels were charged. I did not participate in any so I cannot comment on how good they were.

When you are driving north on IDrive (from the parks) the V V is on the right side of the road just past a factory outlet mall which is on the left.

There is a CD Player in the unit.

We were very pleased with the quality of the entire resort. The convenience store could have been a little better in terms of variety, but it was really not too bad. There is a Publix nearby (5 minutes) if you need anything.

The beds did not have fitted sheets.

Keep the questions coming. I am happy to answer.

[Melynny]

Thanks so much for the information! I thought it was on the right side of the road, but when I checked on Mapquest and on the rci website, it showed it on the left side of the road.. I was beginning to think I had "investigated" the wrong resort on my last trip! Whew! And, dang it! I just hate not having fitted sheet. I guess I'll be bringing along my "travel king" ! It will be nice to be able to bring along some CD's now that I know they have it too! Thanks again!