Bryan's Spanish Cove Or Orbit One Villas ????

[TNKBELL]

My family of 6 (Me, DH, DS8,DS6,DD4,DS1)is trying to decide between Bryan's Spanish Cove and Orbit One Vacation Villas. They both have privaledges to use Island One's Volcano Pool, but I wondered what the rooms were like and how big, clean, and Safe. Any advice from experienced vacationers out there is much appreciated!!! THANK YOU!!

 

[disneysteve]

My family of 6 (Me, DH, DS8,DS6,DD4,DS1)is trying to decide between Bryan's Spanish Cove and Orbit One Vacation Villas. They both have privaledges to use Island One's Volcano Pool, but I wondered what the rooms were like and how big, clean, and Safe. Any advice from experienced vacationers out there is much appreciated!!! THANK YOU!!

We stayed at Orbit One in November. The unit was huge and very nicely furnished. The kitchen looked brand new. There was a nice glass dining table. Living room with sofabed and love seat, TV and VCP. Master bedroom had a king bed, TV, safe. Master bath has a jacuzzi tub. Second bedroom has 2 twins, TV, portable stereo. There is a screened-in patio accessible from the living room or master bedroom.

We loved it there and hope to get a unit there again this year. We booked through Skyauction for $261 for the week.

If you PM me your e-mail, I'd be happy to send some photos of the unit.

 

[sweet maxine]

How close is Orbit One to the WDW area? I seem to remember driving by Bryan's Spanish Cove before---was it off of #535? Both of these are places I'm considering for our next stay, and I couldn't find any reviews on tripadvisor for Bryan's Spanish Cove.

 

[disneysteve]

How close is Orbit One to the WDW area?

Orbit One is on Entry Point Blvd. just off 192 West of I-4. When it crosses 192, Entry Point becomes Sherberth Road. That's the road that people use as a shortcut to Disney as it comes out right at Animal Kingdom. So to get to Disney from Orbit One, you don't need 192 or I-4. It was 3 miles door to door from Orbit One to AK or MGM, a bit farther to MK and EC since they are at the other end of the property. Very convenient.

For all who are interested, I posted several photos of the unit we had and the facility at my Webshots page:
http://community.webshots.com/user/disneysteve

 

[sweet maxine]

Thanks, disneysteve. I think I have a good idea now about where Orbit One is. We stayed at Silver Lake recently, and that is a great area to be located at. I was wondering about other places close to Sherbeth Rd., as we found that to be a nice shortcut to Disney property. It is a bit further to MK and Epcot, but for staying off property for less, this looks to be a great area to be in!

Thanks for sharing your photos!

 

[disneysteve]

It is a bit further to MK and Epcot, but for staying off property for less, this looks to be a great area to be in!

Thanks for sharing your photos!

You have a choice. Stay in LBV and be closer to MK and EC or stay in Kissimmee and be closer to AK and MGM. I think it works out even over the course of your stay.

Double check the photo site because I may have still been uploading more when you checked, sweet maxine.

 

[sweet maxine]

Orbit One looks to be a beautiful place! Looks like you really got a great deal on that one! I wish I had known about the offsite condo rentals last summer. We stayed at Fort Wilderness in a cabin and spent in two nights more than what you paid for the whole week! Ouch! I know better now.....

 

[Brian Noble]

From the west side of Irlo, is it always advantageous to use Sherbeth, or only when heading towards AK?

 

[disneysteve]

From the west side of Irlo, is it always advantageous to use Sherbeth, or only when heading towards AK?

Good question. I don't know that there's a firm answer. We always go off season, so 192 and I-4 are rarely if ever crowded. However, during busy times of year, I think you could be better off taking Sherberth regardless of your destination. Maybe someone who has been during peak season can comment.

 

[talicskai]

Hi: I have stayed at Bryan's Spanish Cove and it was great. The location is awesome for MK, EC and DTD. I really love the LBV area because of the outlet malls and proximity to Sea World and the airport. I can't remember too much about the units. They were fairly standard - nothing fancy but clean. I do remember that their pool was one of the warmest ones I have ever been in! The resort is small but the staff was extremely friendly and we met a lot of great people. You simply can't beat the location.

Teresa

 

[Brian Noble]

I've read at least one source that suggests anyone staying *west* of Mile 5 on 192 (i.e. west of Sherbeth itself) is better of on Sherbeth. Not so much for the distance saved, but you avoid traffic lights.

 

[TNKBELL]

Great Pics! Looks like a nice place!!!! Can't wait to try it out!!Thanks for sharing your pics!!!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

..............I appreciate you posting the pics. The place looks great. Very clean and bright.

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Hi: I have stayed at Bryan's Spanish Cove and it was great. The location is awesome for MK, EC and DTD. I really love the LBV area because of the outlet malls and proximity to Sea World and the airport. I can't remember too much about the units. They were fairly standard - nothing fancy but clean. I do remember that their pool was one of the warmest ones I have ever been in! The resort is small but the staff was extremely friendly and we met a lot of great people. You simply can't beat the location.

Teresa

Thank you, talicskai..............I know you say you don't remember much, but if it were bad, you probably would have never forgotten it, am I right??

Anyone else have any information about BSC........I'm trying to decide if I win an auction (RSG) and I have to pick between the two of these, which I should pick.

Thanks for any info you can share.