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This renaissance orlando hotel near disney features a 15,000-square-foot aquatic playground with dual waterslides shaped like citrus grove irrigation pipes, paying homage to Central Florida's agricultural roots.
Foodies flock to the on-property Latitude 27° restaurant for Florida stone crab claws paired with key lime martinis, while convention attendees navigate the 150,000-square-foot meeting space adorned with kinetic art installations inspired by Epcot's Spaceship Earth.
As an orlando lake buena vista hotels, the property offers direct access to the Disney Springs entertainment complex 1.5 miles north via complimentary shuttles that pass beneath iconic Welcome to Disney World archways.
Golf enthusiasts practice drives at the adjacent Orange County National Golf Center's 45-hole championship courses, while marine biology students from the University of Central Florida study wetland ecosystems in the nearby Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve.
The hotel's 18th-floor SkyBar rotates 360 degrees every 45 minutes, offering panoramic views of Disney's nightly fireworks synchronized with LED-lit cocktail coasters.
Transportation hubs include Orlando International Airport 20 minutes east via State Road 528, with Disney's Magical Express service replaced by Mears Connect shuttles operating hourly.
The Lynx bus route 304 connects to SeaWorld's electric vehicle charging station 6 miles south, while water taxis depart hourly from the hotel's private dock to Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district.
Budget alternatives include the orlando resorts near disney world Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista with retro arcade games in its lobby, or the Disney's All-Star Movies Resort featuring larger-than-life statues of Fantasia's sorcerer's apprentices.
Guest reviews consistently praise the Pillow Menu offering memory foam to hypoallergenic options, though some note the distant hum of I-4 traffic during peak hours.
The resort's Astronomy Nights program provides high-powered telescopes on the rooftop terrace for viewing SpaceX rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, accompanied by astrophysicist-led commentary.
Cultural landmarks include the 1926 Old Town Kissimmee 12 miles southeast, where restored clapboard storefronts host weekly classic car parades, and the Disney Wilderness Preserve's 12,000 acres of restored wetlands 18 miles south.
The hotel's curated art collection features rotating exhibits from local artists, including aluminum sculptures mimicking citrus crate labels from the 1940s.
Alternative accommodations range from the Drury Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando with free popcorn evenings, to the retro-chic Avanti Palms Resort featuring mid-century modern furniture preserved from its 1970s opening.
Thrill-seekers might prefer Cabana Bay Beach Resort's volcano-themed pool with simulated eruptions timed to sunset.
Local flavors thrive at the Winter Park Farmers' Market 15 miles northeast, where third-generation beekeepers sell tupelo honey harvested from swamps near the St.
Johns River.
The hotel concierge arranges behind-the-scenes tours of Disney's horticulture labs, revealing how 12,000 rose bushes are maintained across the parks.
For aviation buffs, the Kissimmee Air Museum 10 miles south displays restored WWII trainers alongside flight simulators using original 1940s instrument panels.
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