Sheraton Vistana Resort

[SweetPeasMom2]

Has anyone stayed here before? Is it nice? A good solution to staying offsite but being close? I've found a pretty good rate through allears.com.

 

[spiceycat]

very nice - here are my pictures
Spring section
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/spiceypj/album/576460762336391958
Lakes section
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/spiceypj/album/576460762396166990

 

[runwad]

Yep we just stayed there 3/30 - 4/6 we will definetely go back again. We were in the Fountains II - 2 bdrm. We loved the grounds the fountains the bridges the wild life we saw from our water view room and especially the proximity to the parks, very close!!

 

[ADP]

I own and stay there quite often when I'm off site. Definately a nice resort. I recommend it.

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I own there, and LOVE it!!!! I own in Lakes and Cascades, the two newest sections of the resort. The property is GORGEOUS! And believe it or not, according to the Unofficial Guide, Vistana is closer to some of the areas at WDW than some of the on site resorts!!!!!

If you are planning some down time to enjoy the resort, you will not be disappointed. Here is a list of resort amenities:

Seven outdoor swimming pools
Three saunas and steam rooms

Fully equipped fitness centers
Eight outdoor whirlpool spas

Four children's playgrounds
Three game rooms

General Store/Gift Shop
13 lighted tennis courts (nine clay; four DecoTurf II)

18-hole miniature golf course (handicap accessible)
Poolside chair massage

Kiddie Mall (all items under $5)
Resort photographer

Onsite wedding planner and florist
Surrey bike rental

Personal Training Services
Full-service tennis pro shop

Basketball courts
Shuffleboard courts

Volleyball courts
Bicycle rental

Videotape rental library
Tanning and massage therapy services

Sports and leisure equipment rental
Business center (M - F, 9am - 5pm)

Resort Map
Full Activities Program

Food & Beverage (3 restaurants and a Pizza Hut...along with a General Store AND Haagen Dazs!)
Daily activities planned at all sections of the resort for kids (and adults) of all ages

 

[MiaSRN62]

Another Vistana owner here....since '94. I own in the Fountains.
Keep in mind, there are 9 different sections or villages at this resort. Some are very new and modern (Cascades), and some are much older. The Courts is the oldest and was a preexisting townhouse community when Vistana purchased the land in 1980. You will get varying reviews, but if you don't mind a less modern accomodations, the May and Sept rates from allears site are very good. If you book a 1 bedroom, you will get either the Lakes or Cascades (two newest sections). If you book a 2 bedroom, you could be placed anywhere.

Food & Beverage (3 restaurants and a Pizza Hut...

It's 2 sit down restaurants, a poolside food service and the Pizza Hut. They all offer room service as well. Last time we stayed at Vistana (8/06), there was a $3 delivery fee plus the tip. But you can order pretty much anything off the menus.