Walking to DS hotels at night

[hsmamato2]

SO.... I've stayed at Holiday inn springs a few times, always with a group- never had a problem walking back to room at night...wondering about safety concerns when walking alone tho.... also considering Wyndham springs, it's a shorter walk and I think that side of street is more well lit.... opinions please?

 

[hsmamato2]

ALso came here to ask, is there a crosswalk between Wyndham and Holiday Inn? Google maps is showing one but I don't recall seeing that path to springs before

 

[E2ME2]

ALso came here to ask, is there a crosswalk between Wyndham and Holiday Inn? Google maps is showing one but I don't recall seeing that path to springs before

If you mean the Wyndham-Lake Buena Vista then, yes, there is an elevated cross over at the intersection of Buena Vista drive & Hotel Plaza Blvd.

 

[Draco0801]

We stay sometimes at the Drury and its walkable and very well-lit to DS and yes there is a skywalk to go across the road

 

[hsmamato2]

If you mean the Wyndham-Lake Buena Vista then, yes, there is an elevated cross over at the intersection of Buena Vista drive & Hotel Plaza Blvd.

for some reason my google maps is showing walk down past wyndham, cross over to igh across the road, I don't recall seeing a crosswalk there tho-

 

[Lewisc]

for some reason my google maps is showing walk down past wyndham, cross over to igh across the road, I don't recall seeing a crosswalk there tho-

Google maps shows the pedestrian bridge when you use satellite mode.

 

[hsmamato2]

ok thanks- that's what I had thought from past trips-the bridge is much safer

 

[DL1WDW2]

I heard they serve hot dogs during Happy Hour maybe …
So I keep thinking I need to visit to check it out.
I meant to go when they re-opened the new construction update a few years ago.
I have stayed at Drury in St.Louis Union Train Station and also huge interchange location in Oklahoma City area
But I think it is family owned in St.Louis , Mo. where I grew up…
Let me know if you like the location and lobby, etc, amenities .
Still plan to visit maybe for holidays one night !

 

[DL1WDW2]

Before that pedestrian bridge was built … police with their Vans at the intersection with lights blinking to control the crazy cars and pedestrians walking across street. I stayed many times and walked back to Hilton all the time at night. It was pretty chaotic but never heard of personal safety issues.
There are areas in Kissimmee I don’t even want to drive thru at night , in case I had a flat tire or something .

 

[alexce]

Cosigning the comment above; I also frequently stay at the Hilton across the street, solo traveler for work. I walk to and from DS at night most stays and generally feel very safe. The usual applies - be alert and thoughtful - but the bridges are great and the walks are really short if you're at that end of Hotel Plaza Blvd.

 

[hsmamato2]

Cosigning the comment above; I also frequently stay at the Hilton across the street, solo traveler for work. I walk to and from DS at night most stays and generally feel very safe. The usual applies - be alert and thoughtful - but the bridges are great and the walks are really short if you're at that end of Hotel Plaza Blvd.

Yeah, I really like that Hilton right next to bridge.... but the Holiday inn is in my budget so that last piece of walking I guess is what I'm thinking about....altho I'm guessing there will be others walking too in evenings....

 

[alexce]

Yeah, I really like that Hilton right next to bridge.... but the Holiday inn is in my budget so that last piece of walking I guess is what I'm thinking about....altho I'm guessing there will be others walking too in evenings....

I know the spot you mean, I've also stayed at HI. It is darker on that stretch past the Hilton's water feature, agreed. The area as a whole is pretty busy - it's really about your own comfort with it. Wish you well, I totally get safety concerns as a solo traveler!

 

[CoP Luv]

I stay at the Holiday Inn every year for one night prior to checking into a Disney Hotel. I walk that stretch frequently as a solo traveler and have never felt unsafe. I am very vigilant and observant of my surroundings though. There usually are a few people walking back area hotels after dinner so I don’t think I was ever truly alone.

 

[DisneyCayley]

I heard they serve hot dogs during Happy Hour maybe …
So I keep thinking I need to visit to check it out.
I meant to go when they re-opened the new construction update a few years ago.
I have stayed at Drury in St.Louis Union Train Station and also huge interchange location in Oklahoma City area
But I think it is family owned in St.Louis , Mo. where I grew up…
Let me know if you like the location and lobby, etc, amenities .
Still plan to visit maybe for holidays one night !

If you are talking about the Drury--it's great. "Happy Hour" is 3 free alcoholic beverages per adult, hot dogs, nachos, salad, and then a rotating menu of pasta/chicken, stir fry/egg rolls, pulled pork sliders/beans, soft taco night, etc. Their breakfast is also amazing. All the Drury Inns/Plazas are owned by that family in St Louis I believe.

 

[hardcorestitch]

SO.... I've stayed at Holiday inn springs a few times, always with a group- never had a problem walking back to room at night...wondering about safety concerns when walking alone tho.... also considering Wyndham springs, it's a shorter walk and I think that side of street is more well lit.... opinions please?

Don't go it alone bud. No matter where you are, be it in Disney or back at home, safety risks are higher in the dark. I would try to get back before sunset if you are visiting alone.

 

[BostonEd]

Don't go it alone bud. No matter where you are, be it in Disney or back at home, safety risks are higher in the dark. I would try to get back before sunset if you are visiting alone.

Nonsense.