| Orlando Florida has seven distinct areas that | | | | attractions and the free shuttle service to the parks |
| vacationers can use as a home base for visiting the | | | | runs at least every half hour. All Disney World hotels |
| many theme parks and recreational spots in the | | | | are managed to the highest standards, so there is a |
| county. Making a choice of where to stay can be | | | | high probability for an excellent stay. On the |
| quite a daunting task, so here are some tips that | | | | downside, these hotel rooms only allow up to four |
| may help you choose the optimum lodging that will | | | | people to a single room and the cost compared to |
| suit your vacation needs (and budget) during your | | | | hotels outside Disney World confines can be almost |
| stay in the world's family entertainment capital. | | | | double. There is always a price to be paid for location |
| South of Disney World (Kissimmee area - Highway | | | | and convenience. |
| 192) | | | | Universal Studios Area |
| The historic town of Kissimmee has been a | | | | While there are also some good options for lodging in |
| well-known destination for many tourists visiting | | | | the Universal Studios area, there are not nearly as |
| Orlando. With its numerous restaurants, bed & | | | | many choices as other areas of Orlando County. The |
| breakfasts, vacation condos, golf courses, and family | | | | lack of competition results in prices that are not really |
| attractions, many vacationers consider this area an | | | | that attractive. |
| excellent one for finding lodging. Hotel prices here are | | | | Downtown Orlando |
| less expensive when compared to hotels in the other | | | | An Orlando vacation means visiting the theme parks |
| areas. However, many of the structures are aging as | | | | and beautiful attractions that this region has to offer. |
| most were built in the late 70's. Few of the hotels | | | | Most likely, you will not enjoy the traffic hassles of |
| here are connected with national chains. | | | | long trips from downtown to the theme parks - not |
| North of Disney World | | | | to mention the time that you will be wasting traveling |
| Also known as the Lake Buena Vista area, this is the | | | | thirty minutes or more to and from Disney World |
| newest location for places to stay in Orlando County | | | | each day. There are just too many good alternatives |
| and is managed by the Walt Disney Corporation. The | | | | to staying downtown. |
| hotels here were built starting in the early 1990's to | | | | Orlando County Convention Center Area |
| the present and are mostly associated with the | | | | Only a few minutes from SeaWorld, this area can be |
| national hotel chains. The Lake Buena Vista area | | | | a good choice for those who will be going primarily to |
| hosts great shopping and dining within a few miles | | | | that park. However, the prices here are a little more |
| radius. | | | | expensive while the amenities offered by the hotels |
| Disney World's Resort Properties | | | | are mostly geared for business travelers than for |
| For Disney aficionados, the resort itself is would | | | | families. This area is a natural choice for those |
| probably be the best option for a good hotel. By | | | | combining business with a vacation. |
| definition, it will be closest to Disney World | | | | |