Medium budget options for a family holiday to Orlando
But staying onsite is often more expensive than staying offsite, but in my opinion you get what you pay for, and being further away from the parks plus the not as frequent shuttle transportation to the parks from the offsite hotels, sometimes paying more is worth it.
So here goes, first up is medium budget, Offsite resorts: 1. Floridays Resort – this is a 4-star resort about halfway between Disney and Universal theme parks. You can find 1, 2 and 3-bedroom self-catering apartments here which also include laundry facilities. There is also a great pool and kids splash area. There are restaurants and shops close by, so it is in a really good location and great for families. 2. Lake Buena Vista Resort & Village – another great self-catering option with 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, a fantastic pool with pirate ship, bar, restaurant, outlet shopping close by, and it is close to Walt Disney World too. This is another 4-star resort that is great for families. 3. Sheraton Vistana Resort – this is a 4-star resort in Lake Buena Vista, which is very close to Disney World. There are standard rooms and 1-bedroom apartments, so perfect for families. There are several pools, restaurants, a supermarket, laundry facilities, shuttle bus, whirlpool bath and jacuzzi.
Next up is medium budget Universal resort hotels (also called ‘Preferred’): Sadly, there is only 1 preferred hotel at Universal, and this is the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort which is themed like an island paradise. You can only sleep up to 4 at this resort but you can choose from a standard room or a kid’s suite where the bedrooms are separate. You are within walking distance of Volcano Bay, and you can get a friendship boat to City walk for both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. There are plenty of options for eating and drinking, and there is a great pool and waterslide, and a jacuzzi. There is a shop and a games room too.
Finally, here are the medium budget Disney resort hotels, also known as Moderate resorts: 1. Caribbean Beach Resort – a large resort themed to the Caribbean as you might expect. This resort is in an excellent location close to Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon and has complimentary access to the Disney bus transportation and also to the new Skyliner Gondola transportation. This resort has one of the best pools at Disney with a slide, plus numerous other quiet pools and a jacuzzi. There are several restaurant and food court options, gift shop, bike rentals, and a games room. Rooms here are standard or pirate themed and can sleep up to 5. 2. Coronado Springs Resort – here you can find standard rooms sleeping up to 4, plus 1- and 2-bedroom suites. There are plenty of choices for eating and drinking, a fantastic pool with waterslide plus a few other smaller pools and Jacuzzis, you can watch movies under the stars, sit around the campfire and toast marshmallows, take some fitness classes or play in the playground. 3. Port Orleans Resorts – stay at the smaller French Quarter (my personal favourite) for a more laid-back atmosphere, a great pool with a waterslide and a splash pad for the little ones. There is a food court here and a lounge bar and gift shop. Or you can stay at the sister property, Riverside, which is much larger, but has more pools, a restaurant, bar, and bike rentals. Both properties have access to the boat transportation which takes you to Disney Springs, plus the buses that take you to all the parks.
So there you have it, my favourite medium budget options for a family holiday to Orlando. Don’t forget I can tailor make any Orlando holiday depending on your family size, budget, and style. Just get in touch, I can’t wait to start planning your holiday with you!