Where to Stay in Orlando

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Disney's flagship deluxe resort — a grand Victorian-style hotel on the Magic Kingdom monorail, with elegant rooms, a renowned spa, fine dining, beaches on the lagoon, and the ultimate on-site Disney convenience.

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A AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort within Walt Disney World — a lavish water park, an adults-only rooftop, a championship golf course, superb dining and spa, and Disney perks, with a polish beyond the Disney-run hotels.

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Universal's flagship deluxe on-site hotel — a lavish recreation of an Italian Riviera seaside village, with the prized perk of free Universal Express line-skipping, plus pools, spa, dining, and easy park access.

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A fun, retro-themed value resort at Universal — 1950s-and-60s mid-century style, two huge pools with a lazy river and water slide, a bowling alley, family suites, and early park admission, all at a wallet-friendly price.

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A spectacular Kissimmee resort built around a vast glass-domed atrium of Florida-themed gardens — with a water park, multiple pools, a spa, dining, and famous seasonal events, minutes from Walt Disney World.

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A laid-back, island-themed resort in Kissimmee near Disney — breezy tropical style, multiple pools, dining and the Margaritaville vibe, plus access to the adjacent Island H2O water park. Family-friendly fun with a vacation feel.

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A vast resort on International Drive — Spanish Revival style on a sprawling, nature-rich property with a championship golf course, multiple pools, a spa, several restaurants, and a central location between the parks.