Marriotts Horizons or Orange Lake?

[rapunzal]

For those that have stayed at these resorts what are the pools like? Heated? I have a 11 and 8 year old. How close to the parks? Looking to relax at the resort at least a few days. Thanks

 

[spiceycat]

most of florida you don't need a heated pool.

Marriott will generally have at least one of its pool heated.

was at OL in the spring - so heating was not necessary. - besides the pool with a slide is not deep water by any means. Once the sun gets up it will heat this one. (this is NOT the new pool)

 

[utahkennedys]

I would say Horizons as it receives consistently great reviews, especially with kids.

 

[NJtoATL]

I have stayed at both. The pros of the Horizon - close to Disney, SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the outlets, fairly new resort. The pros of Orange Lake - huge with a lot of activities on site. If you are staying in the new condos you will love the accomodations. I stayed in an older unit and it was fine. The real negative about Orange Lake is that is farther out. They have built a new toll road that lead directly to WDW.

Tough decision. I may have confused matters. Good luck.

 

[f7prez]

Our last trip was in April so I don't think the pools needed to be heated. However we stayed at OL and the pools were awesome, especially the new River Island. We were given a room at the North Village and they were fine.

North Village Pool

OL has soooo much to do. And like the PP mentioned, the new toll road provides fast access to Disney.