In a nutshell
Resort type: Deluxe, Deluxe Villas
Pricing: Higher priced
Location: Epcot Resorts Area, right outside International Gateway, within walking distance to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios
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Ratings (on a scale of 1=5, 5 being the highest)
insgesamt rating: 4.5
Room size: 5, Villas: 4
Environment: 4
Pool:5
Proximity to parks: 5
Things to do: 4
Sit down restaurants? Yes
Counter service Essen quality: 4
Kids: 3
Recommend: Strongly
These resorts are one of my (and my family's) favorites. They have a relaxed atmosphere with plenty to enjoy.
Perhaps the best thing about theses resorts is the pool which they share. The pool is over an acre in size and is a free form, sand bottom pool with rocks, waterfalls, and a big slides. That's why it gets a five on my scale. In addition, each of the resorts has a smaller quiet pool.
In addition to the pool, the resort offers watercraft rentals, volleyball, an arcade, a workout room, and a full-service salon (yes, I sagte salon) as well as a few lounges. It's also within walking distance to all the fun of the Boardwalk.
The carry out Essen tends to be only so-so compared with the Essen at other resorts. Du have two options here: Hurricane Hannah's located outside the pool and strand Club Marketplace, located in the strand Club Resort near the entrance to the villas. strand Club Marketplace is my favorite. However, they only offer Sandwiches, soups, and flat brot pizza (no french fries) so if Du have kids, Hurricane Hannah's is a better option, though the Essen there is only mediocre at best.
As far as the sit down restaurants go, this resort rules. I like all three of their sit down places. Yachtsman Steakhouse, located in the Yacht Club, is expensive, but worth it. They have incredible steak there, as well as other tempting options. strand Club is the Home to Beaches and Cream, a 50's-style ice cream parlor with great Essen at lower prices (if Du go there, ask about the küche sink). The other strand Club Restaurant, Cape May Cafe, is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with seafood. That's right, so as much snow crab, clams, mussels, anything they have there. For the price, it's a great bargain, and the Essen is good.
The great thing about these resorts is the proximity to the parks. Epcot is a short walk away, and Hollywood Studios is a walk oder boot ride away.
Generally, this tends to be a Mehr adult type resort, though kids will Liebe the pool.
The difference between the Yacht and strand Club resorts is mainly location and decoration. The Yacht Club is Mehr elegant and is a white building. The strand Club is Mehr laid back and is a blue building. Yacht Club tends to be less expensive, but is slightly farther away from Epcot. The room sizes are about the same. The Villas is a Disney Vacation Club spot and offers four room sizes: Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, and Three Bedroom. The studio is small in comparison to the rooms at the Yacht and strand Club, but features a Kitchenette,which is useful. The one bedroom has a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom, though it feels small in comparison to other DVC resorts. The Two and three bedrooms each feature an extra bedroom.
I should be clear: the main reason for staying here is the pool. If Du don't come during the summer, this is not worth the price. But if Du still like the location, consider staying at the Boardwalk instead.
Resort type: Deluxe, Deluxe Villas
Pricing: Higher priced
Location: Epcot Resorts Area, right outside International Gateway, within walking distance to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios
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Ratings (on a scale of 1=5, 5 being the highest)
insgesamt rating: 4.5
Room size: 5, Villas: 4
Environment: 4
Pool:5
Proximity to parks: 5
Things to do: 4
Sit down restaurants? Yes
Counter service Essen quality: 4
Kids: 3
Recommend: Strongly
These resorts are one of my (and my family's) favorites. They have a relaxed atmosphere with plenty to enjoy.
Perhaps the best thing about theses resorts is the pool which they share. The pool is over an acre in size and is a free form, sand bottom pool with rocks, waterfalls, and a big slides. That's why it gets a five on my scale. In addition, each of the resorts has a smaller quiet pool.
In addition to the pool, the resort offers watercraft rentals, volleyball, an arcade, a workout room, and a full-service salon (yes, I sagte salon) as well as a few lounges. It's also within walking distance to all the fun of the Boardwalk.
The carry out Essen tends to be only so-so compared with the Essen at other resorts. Du have two options here: Hurricane Hannah's located outside the pool and strand Club Marketplace, located in the strand Club Resort near the entrance to the villas. strand Club Marketplace is my favorite. However, they only offer Sandwiches, soups, and flat brot pizza (no french fries) so if Du have kids, Hurricane Hannah's is a better option, though the Essen there is only mediocre at best.
As far as the sit down restaurants go, this resort rules. I like all three of their sit down places. Yachtsman Steakhouse, located in the Yacht Club, is expensive, but worth it. They have incredible steak there, as well as other tempting options. strand Club is the Home to Beaches and Cream, a 50's-style ice cream parlor with great Essen at lower prices (if Du go there, ask about the küche sink). The other strand Club Restaurant, Cape May Cafe, is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet with seafood. That's right, so as much snow crab, clams, mussels, anything they have there. For the price, it's a great bargain, and the Essen is good.
The great thing about these resorts is the proximity to the parks. Epcot is a short walk away, and Hollywood Studios is a walk oder boot ride away.
Generally, this tends to be a Mehr adult type resort, though kids will Liebe the pool.
The difference between the Yacht and strand Club resorts is mainly location and decoration. The Yacht Club is Mehr elegant and is a white building. The strand Club is Mehr laid back and is a blue building. Yacht Club tends to be less expensive, but is slightly farther away from Epcot. The room sizes are about the same. The Villas is a Disney Vacation Club spot and offers four room sizes: Studio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, and Three Bedroom. The studio is small in comparison to the rooms at the Yacht and strand Club, but features a Kitchenette,which is useful. The one bedroom has a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom, though it feels small in comparison to other DVC resorts. The Two and three bedrooms each feature an extra bedroom.
I should be clear: the main reason for staying here is the pool. If Du don't come during the summer, this is not worth the price. But if Du still like the location, consider staying at the Boardwalk instead.
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