Disney Springs hotels..... advice?

[spiceycat]

they changed the street crossing big time. there is a bridge - and yea it is not showing up on the map on the site

 

[hsmamato2]

so on google maps it appears you have to be on the side near hilton to cross over the bridge? or is this wrong?

 

[HopperFan]

so on google maps it appears you have to be on the side near hilton to cross over the bridge? or is this wrong?

Yes, that is wrong.
There are two bridges that meet.
There are stairs and elevators at each entry point.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...a-drive-pedestrian-bridge-completed/25847.htm

 

[hsmamato2]

ok good to know! on maps it looked like it was alonger walk b/c you had to cross the street to,well,cross the street!

 

[writerguyfl]

I just got a great deal using points at Doubletree.... my only quibble is walkability.... do you have to be on the one side of the street to cross over to marketplace?

To get to Disney Springs, you have to use the pedestrian bridge. There are stairs and elevators on both sides of Hotel Plaza Blvd. So, you don't have to be on the one side to cross the street.

And how long is the walk actually.

On a previous stay, I timed the walk to the DoubleTree Suites. The time from the edge of the Marketplace section to the front door of the hotel was 14 minutes. It's a pleasant walk on a divided, landscape sidewalk. Image courtesy of Google Maps:

I don't mind a walk, but is DS-Doubletree ok later at night walking? it's less than a mile, I know that.

I'm fairly nocturnal. I've walked alone from the DoubleTree Suites to the Hilton Lake Buena Vista at 3am (to go to their 24-hour market) and never felt even remotely unsafe. I've walked alone from the DoubleTree Suites to the 24-hour Perkins in the Crossroads Shopping area in the middle of the night without issue. As evidenced by my username, I'm a man. But, if you're walking back from Disney Springs after dark but before midnight, I can't imagine you'd feel any concern...particularly if you're not alone.

As for the Hilton, keep in mind there are two different Hilton Hotels across the street from each other next to Disney Springs. The Hilton Buena Vista Palace is completing a massive, multi-million dollar renovation.

The Hilton Lake Buena Vista is a hotel that in my opinion is in dire need of a renovation. I've stayed there for 40+ night over the past few years and never had a problem-free stay. As a result, I only stay there if the total price including resort fee is under $100. It's not worth more than that.

 

[hsmamato2]

great advice- thank you!

 

[hsmamato2]

To get to Disney Springs, you have to use the pedestrian bridge. There are stairs and elevators on both sides of Hotel Plaza Blvd. So, you don't have to be on the one side to cross the street.



On a previous stay, I timed the walk to the DoubleTree Suites. The time from the edge of the Marketplace section to the front door of the hotel was 14 minutes. It's a pleasant walk on a divided, landscape sidewalk. Image courtesy of Google Maps:

I'm fairly nocturnal. I've walked alone from the DoubleTree Suites to the Hilton Lake Buena Vista at 3am (to go to their 24-hour market) and never felt even remotely unsafe. I've walked alone from the DoubleTree Suites to the 24-hour Perkins in the Crossroads Shopping area in the middle of the night without issue. As evidenced by my username, I'm a man. But, if you're walking back from Disney Springs after dark but before midnight, I can't imagine you'd feel any concern...particularly if you're not alone.

As for the Hilton, keep in mind there are two different Hilton Hotels across the street from each other next to Disney Springs. The Hilton Buena Vista Palace is completing a massive, multi-million dollar renovation.

The Hilton Lake Buena Vista is a hotel that in my opinion is in dire need of a renovation. I've stayed there for 40+ night over the past few years and never had a problem-free stay. As a result, I only stay there if the total price including resort fee is under $100. It's not worth more than that.

great advice,thanks for the Real life info!