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[mrzrich]

Anybody ever stay here? Attending the Govenor's Conference on Disabilities in June. It is being held here. How far from WDW? Is it as nice as it looks on its website? Conference rate is $109 a night.

 

[mbb]

All I've ever read is good
And that seems like a great rate!

Have a boo upstairs on the Reviews Board...I think we've got a review up there If not, please post one when you get back from the conference!


...and love your signature We've got 2 puzzle boys ourselves, and they ask the same question too

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

Anybody ever stay here? Attending the Govenor's Conference on Disabilities in June. It is being held here. How far from WDW? Is it as nice as it looks on its website? Conference rate is $109 a night.

We will be there also. The resort does look very nice, and I was thinking about staying there a few days before the conference and go to WDW. Season passes blockout dates don't start until June 9.

 

[HopperFan]

Just stayed 6 nights over spring break. It was a beautiful resort and I would gladly go back. I read all the bad reviews (on some other travel sites) and just thought, it's brand new, we are going for mostly the room (had plans most the week) and we will see. Husband talked to the business center, and they said they actually opened hotel (last Sept) before the planned date. A resort that large will have lots of bugs to work out, but I will say we saw none while we were there.

As far as the Conference center, it is spectacular.....one of the nicest I have ever seen. Far nicer than Gaylord facility. Decor is beautiful and upscale. Main ballroom one of a kind. If all walls are pushed back it is the largest non-columned ballroom in the US.

Our room was very large with high ceilings (we were on top floor) with beautiful decor, large bathroom, big wide screen tv and great beds to sleep. The housekeeping was wonderful and left us more than enough of everything, some days extra. Everywhere we walked the staff was friendly and said hello.

They have all your luxuries, conceirge, executive lounge, spa, exercise etc. All for an extra fee, but not unusual for a luxury resort. The food was higher than norm, but really didn't feel it was much different than at a Disney resort. We had wonderful sandwhiches (we split so large), with chips and a whole large pickle for about $8, on line with Disney, by the pool. I walked all through the market (24 hr) and prices were like you would expect at luxury resort or Disney (you do pay to park). Several restaurants, Starbucks, couple of bars, ice cream counter, several gift shops, business center.....

One day we stayed by pool, went out early for one of the cabanas. Was great. They have internet hookup in them and adding televisions later. Three large pools, one with zero entry, baby pool with spray and hot tub. Wait staff to bring you drinks and your food if you liked.

They had tennis, golf, basketball, horseshoe, playground, nature trail......

I'll load some more photos later and post. Anything you want to see in particular ??????

Very central to everything. Took my Dh to airport in 10 minutes and yet only 10 minutes from Disney or Universal.

PS Looking at all your posts we are all in a boat together, my DS (23) has Down Syndrome and lots of other issues.
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View from our room, I suggest to ask for pool view rooms. To the left is a lap pool (can't see it in the picture), and there is another hot tub to rear of pool on the right you can barely see. The round one in middle is kiddie pool with water spraying in and totally fenced. Pool on the left you can see is free form and has zero entry. It is heated.

All taken in Convention Center

 

[HopperFan]

Here are a couple of our room, I'll add more indoor later.

 

[Chilehead Too]

Looks lovely Thank you for sharing.

 

[UKDEB]

I can't add much to the comments already posted by Hopper Fan. We booked early last year for an October stay. I wasn't worried by the bad reviews on Trip Advisor in the days shortly after it opened - like HF, I figured they would have ironed out the flaws by the time we arrived, and they had.

This is a fabulous resort; almost up to Ritz-Carlton standards. We enjoyed the Italian restaurant, Cala Bella, as well as the bar located at its entrance. The Clubhouse bar, though, was disappointing - a very strange space which completely lacked atmosphere. The steakhouse (which will also be situated in the Clubhouse) isn't yet open. The golf course was very nice, too - maybe not the best in the area, but it we virtually had it to ourselves, which was nice!

We're considering staying again in August. $109 is a fantastic rate - bite their hands off!

 

[UKDEB]

Couldn't resist posting a view from the golf course.

 

[Chilehead Too]

UKDEB,


Have you stayed here as well? How would you compare to the JW/RC? The only way to get my DH to Orlando is not staying on site

 

[UKDEB]

Yes, Chilehead Too - see my post above my photo. It's not quite up to the standards of the R-C in my opinion, but the big advantage it has is that it's brand new.

 

[Chilehead Too]

Yes, Chilehead Too - see my post above my photo. It's not quite up to the standards of the R-C in my opinion, but the big advantage it has is that it's brand new.

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