Anyone ever stayed at the Hampton Inn near MCO their first night

Masonmj84

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We may be coming in from the west coast and staying at WL.

Assuming the flight is on-time, we'll probably land at MCO at around 5 pm.

Because I'd like to get the most bang for my buck at the resort, I'm thinking about not staying on property the first night. Instead, my plan is to stay at the Hampton Inn near the MCO (free shuttle) and then get on Magical Express the next morning.

This will give us a lot more time to take advantage of the resort on our first day, which will be a non-park day (plus, I'd like to do HDDR that day and feel less stressed about this ADR if we're flying in the previous evening).

I like the Hampton Inn over the MCO Hyatt or a night at a Disney Value because it's less expensive (this will be the tail end of Easter season pricing) and includes a complimentary continental breakfast (moreover, unlike a Disney value, the Hampton Inn has queen beds).

Anyone else ever done this and, if so, did you think it was a good strategy?
 
We haven't stayed at the Hampton Inn but did stay at the Hyatt at the airport. I agree with not wanting to spend my hard earned dollars when arriving late. :thumbsup2
 
We did it several years ago (for the same reason as you) and it worked out great. Nice hotel, close to the airport and the free breakfast is a great way to start the day.
 














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