Sheraton Vistana Resort???

[jguner]

I have booked this resort for our stay in two weeks as we just became RCI members. I had already booked Caribe Royale which i now need to cancel but i am very worried that we are going to get a run down horrible room at Sheraton Vistana Resort. Any info on this resort would be wonderful. What building should i request to get the newest rooms. Also how do you compare it to Caribe Royale?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi....
Can't compare to Caribe Royal, but I doubt you'd get a "horrible" room. Some of the older sections may not seem as fresh or modern, but they are clean and nicely appointed. Most have had appliances all replaced so they should be brand new or near new. Do a search on these forums for pics of some of the older sections (there have been some recent threads).
Unfortunately, RCI exchanges are given lowest priority for room requests. Owners and renters tend to get first dibs. But it can't hurt to ask.
Fill out this online form : https://www.svosecure.com/starwoodvo/diamond.jsp?resortID=5

Most people prefer the Lakes or Cascades (these are the two newest sections). After that, comes the Fountains II, then the Fountains I. Followed by Springs.

Most would consider the Courts, Falls, Spas and Palms the oldest and most undesirable, though these sections have all undergone rehabs in recent years.

Keep in mind, only the Lakes and Cascades buildings have elevators. The others are 2-3 floors high and would require steps. So if you have anyone with mobility issues or need to drag a stroller up and down steps every day, you might want to request "elevator or ground floor".

Please feel free to ask about any other questions you might have.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Here's one of those recent threads I was referring to :

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1411395

 

[Del]

Maria, Godess of Visitana, helps again!

Del

 

[jguner]

Please send more thoughts!!

 

[dizkids]

I bought a timeshare at Sheraton Vistana last year without seeing it in person. We researched it all on the internet and it was such a good deal for us we went for it. Our section was "the springs" which i think is pretty much middle of when they all were built. Never stayed off property at Disney...we are family of 5 and up until then only stayed at the Deluxe hotels. This purchase was going to be either really good or really bad....i just couldnt tell. BUT i was VERY pleasantly surprised and now very happy to own. Maria has helped me with questions as well. It is true she is the goddess of the Vistana like I have read on these boards. All 3 of my kids LOVED it. We are planning a trip to Disney in May staying on site and my kids are BUMMED that they are not going to the Sheraton Vistana this time.

As far as cleanliness. I seem to think that is where anything negative is said about Vistana. Our place was VERY VERY clean. Couldnt have asked for any better.

We weren't interested in the sales pitch. I did just what i was told. UNPLUG the phone. : )

I felt like we were visiting a little village. Would definitely recommend.