ENDLESS SUMMER RESORT.

[sandam1]

Likely a dumb question...

I have a room only reservation for September and will be needing to pay it when we check in. Can I use a Universal gift card to do so?

Yes! It just might take you a couple of extra minutes at check-in. There's a specific way to do it and not everyone knows how to do it so they might have to get a manager.

 

[LilyWDW]

Another question. Are towels provided at the pool? Or should we grab them from the room?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

They're provided at the pool.

 

[DisneyChick04]

In the 2 bedroom suite, will a pack a play fit in the bedroom with a door? Looking at the room plan, it looked like it would be a tight fit, but hopefully doable?

 

[EveDallas]

In the 2 bedroom suite, will a pack a play fit in the bedroom with a door? Looking at the room plan, it looked like it would be a tight fit, but hopefully doable?

I've stayed there many times. The extra room is very small. There might possibly be room to squeeze one into the corner, but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[wendlle]

I'm looking for opinions.
I can't decide between Endless Summer or Cabana Bay.
I've stayed at CB before in a family suite.
I think I'd rather the ES rooms as it gives us a lot more space for our family.
But I guess my issues are this - what is the distance to City Walk on the bus? What are the food options like? What is the pool like compared to CB?
My kids really enjoy swimming, so a good pool is important, but not more important than a good nights sleep.

Are the rooms noisy at ES ?
I'm not sure if we should try Dockside or Surfside? I hear Dockside is a lot more busy with people.

Any and all advice welcome.
WE will be visiting in May 2025 for around a week

 

[schumigirl]

I'm looking for opinions.
I can't decide between Endless Summer or Cabana Bay.
I've stayed at CB before in a family suite.
I think I'd rather the ES rooms as it gives us a lot more space for our family.
But I guess my issues are this - what is the distance to City Walk on the bus? What are the food options like? What is the pool like compared to CB?
My kids really enjoy swimming, so a good pool is important, but not more important than a good nights sleep.

Are the rooms noisy at ES ?
I'm not sure if we should try Dockside or Surfside? I hear Dockside is a lot more busy with people.

Any and all advice welcome.
WE will be visiting in May 2025 for around a week

I can`t answer all your questions as we`ve never stayed there but for the buses, it is all of a couple of minutes on the bus. If you look at Google Earth images, you`ll see it`s just over the I-4 from where the buses drop you. Traffic lights are your only delay, but it`s no time at all and everyone always talks of how reliable the buses are.

Food courts get a good reputation from what I`ve seen on here.

CBay pool does seem to have the edge over other pools, both Surf and Dockside pools don`t seem to be anything special.

I`m sure you`ll get some more answers to your questions from others who know more than I do about the hotels.

 

[PollyannaMom]

But I guess my issues are this - what is the distance to City Walk on the bus? What are the food options like? What is the pool like compared to CB?
My kids really enjoy swimming, so a good pool is important, but not more important than a good nights sleep.

Are the rooms noisy at ES ?
I'm not sure if we should try Dockside or Surfside? I hear Dockside is a lot more busy with people.

I can`t answer all your questions as we`ve never stayed there but for the buses, it is all of a couple of minutes on the bus. If you look at Google Earth images, you`ll see it`s just over the I-4 from where the buses drop you. Traffic lights are your only delay, but it`s no time at all and everyone always talks of how reliable the buses are.

Food courts get a good reputation from what I`ve seen on here.

CBay pool does seem to have the edge over other pools, both Surf and Dockside pools don`t seem to be anything special.

We stayed at Endless Summer - Surfside in early 2023, and I agree the busses didn't take long. We had plenty of options for food - there were always grab-and-go things if you were in a hurry, and and several stations making fresh things whenever were down there. (There is a Starbucks as well, but I didn't go there, and the lines looked pretty long sometimes.) The pool was fine - not quite as cool as Cabana Bay being right next to Volcano Bay, but we never lacked for chairs, and the poolside bar was good. I don't remember noise being a problem.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I don't really notice any difference in the bus ride between the two resorts. I would not base a decision on that. I suspect the rides are within 1-2 minutes of each other. The biggest variable is which lights you hit. Then another minute difference to walk the extra bit of bus drop off if you are staying at Surfside.

The pools are big enough but kinda generic.

The menus at both resorts are listed online. Dockside has a larger variety at their food court. Both the ES resorts are also located near enough to walk to a few outside food places, if you want to head off property without a car.

 

[EveDallas]

I'm looking for opinions.
I can't decide between Endless Summer or Cabana Bay.
I've stayed at CB before in a family suite.
I think I'd rather the ES rooms as it gives us a lot more space for our family.
But I guess my issues are this - what is the distance to City Walk on the bus? What are the food options like? What is the pool like compared to CB?
My kids really enjoy swimming, so a good pool is important, but not more important than a good nights sleep.

Are the rooms noisy at ES ?
I'm not sure if we should try Dockside or Surfside? I hear Dockside is a lot more busy with people.

Any and all advice welcome.
WE will be visiting in May 2025 for around a week

The bus ride is very quick. Maybe 3-5 minutes depending on if you hit the traffic light. We've never waited more than a few minutes for a bus. The food court is pretty good - not quite as many options as CB, but still some tasty options. The pool is just a pool, no slide or anything special.

The main reason we always choose ES is the three actual beds versus a pull out sofa, plus a second room.

We prefer Surfside because it isn't as large and spread out.

 

[wendlle]

The bus ride is very quick. Maybe 3-5 minutes depending on if you hit the traffic light. We've never waited more than a few minutes for a bus. The food court is pretty good - not quite as many options as CB, but still some tasty options. The pool is just a pool, no slide or anything special.

The main reason we always choose ES is the three actual beds versus a pull out sofa, plus a second room.

We prefer Surfside because it isn't as large and spread out.

We ended up booking Surfside