Marriott Vacation Clubs- which one is best?

[Kareng8168]

We are planning our first trip to WDW for May 2005. It will be my husband & me, 4 yr old son, then 10 mnth old son, and my parents. I am looking at Marriott Vacation Clubs in Orlando because we love Marriott hotels and want something 'home away from home' when we come to Orlando. We want a really great pool, zero depth entry, slides, etc. would be great. I know there are several in the Disney area, can anyone give me their opinions and recommend which one we may like? Thanks, any help will be appreciated!

 

[Lorix2]

I can only speak for the Marriott Grande Vista and can highly recommend it.

It's the most luxurious compared the Horizons or Cypress Harbour.

They are building a new pool complex in addition the 5 or 7 they already have and there's a wonderful indoor playplace (padded) and a great toddler pool. It's beautiful, meditteranean themed.

The villas are very spacious with balconies and the landscaping is gorgeous. We are not into golf at all, but loved looking over the green every morning and the ponds and landscaping.

You'll get very good reviews of all 3 properties I have mentioned, but MGV is my favorite. My kids are 12 and 6 and can't wait to go back.

 

[Lisa P.]

These are the Marriotts condo/timeshare resorts:

Grande Vista (studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR)
--- newest, most deluxe.

Cypress Harbour (2BR)
--- most lush landscaping, many rooms are lakeview, lots of activities.

Royal Palms (2BR)
Sabal Palms (2BR)
Imperial Palms (3BR)
--- quiet with basic pools but share resort access to the great pools and services at Marriott Orlando World Center next door, including restaurants and a pool slide.

Horizons (2BR)
--- more moderate in amenities but geared toward young families with a pirate-themed water play area and pool slide.

Check the Marriott Vacation Club website for lots of resort photos with each resort page. HTH.