Orange Lake Resort- Staying in River Island Area???

[livpl]

Hello. We will be checking in to RI this Sunday with an RCI exchange. I called Reservations and was told we would be staying in a 2 BR in the "River Island" area. I assume these villas are nice and the newer units since River Island is new. I have a few questions to anyone that has been there:

We have a 2 year old and originally thought staying in the North Village would be better due to Splash Lagoon for our small son-

Does River Island area have activity areas like Splash Lagoon for toddlers?

Is Spash Lagoon a close/easy walk from River Island?

Has anyone stayed in the 2BR units of River Island- If so, what can you tell me about them? Are they nice- jacuzzi tub, clean, etc.?

Any other information that you think may be helpful would be greatly appeciated.

I am traveling by myself with my son so I would like to be a little more knowledgable of all.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[ldo]

just there in April, but didn't stay at RI. RI has 2 sections of zero-entry pool area (similar to Splash)--and water is only about 18 inches deep in those areas. Bring a life jacket or water wings, in case child topples over, but you'll be fine. Also, you can sit lounge chairs right by this area. They have a spray fountain area--just like Splash. ANd they have a sand "beach" area with hammocks--so bring some sand toys. There is a lazy river that goes around part of the pool, and you can rent a double clear tube to go on with your child. There is also a fenced playground right at RI.
The high rises are right next to the pool, so VERY convenient, and they are supposed to be VERY nice. You will be happy with RI.