Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, Orlando FL

You never have to grow up, because you’re always a kid at heart here.

Situated directly across the street from Downtown Disney (and its array of shops, eateries and attractions), the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to play—er, stay. The Walt-Disney-World-area hotel features an assortment of "games" to keep an inner (or outer) child entertained, including three pools, a full-service spa, a lighted tennis court and a video arcade. And the complimentary shuttle to nearby Disney theme parks keeps guests feeling young … at least for a few more hours.  

Travelers loved…

Staying so close to Downtown Disney, plus the quick transportation to the parks.

The Spellbinders:

1. Located across the street from Downtown Disney
2. Preferred tee-times and pricing at 3 championship Disney golf courses
3. Ultra-relaxing spa and salon treatments at Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa & Boutique
4. Sunday breakfast with the Disney characters
5. Family-style tropical dishes, like Chicken Pot Stickers with sesame caramel and mango chili lime dipping sauces, at Avu-Avu

Some Reminders:

1. Guests have guaranteed admission Walt Disney World theme parks, even if the parks are full
2. Self-parking is included, while valet parking costs $21 per day
3. Shuttle transportation to Disney theme parks is included

Ahh-menities:

1. Avu-Avu, The Watercress Café and Mini Market & Pastry Shop
2. Lobby Lounge, The Kook Sports Bar and Castaway Grill and Shipwreck Bar
3. 27-acre property adjacent to Downtown Disney
4. Tropical Recreation Island with 3 heated pools, a hot tub and pool concierge services
5. Basketball, beach volleyball and lighted tennis courts
6. Preferred access to 3 Disney golf courses
7. Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa & Boutique with indoor whirlpool and lap pool
8. Fitness center
9. Internet access included
10. Disney shuttle transportation included
11. Children’s playground and video arcade
12. Disney store and Cyber Café
13. In-room dining
14. Concierge services

Out & About

Located within Walt Disney World’s expansive property, this hotel isn’t short on whimsical nostalgia for visitors young and old. But step off-site and you’ll find a veritable playground of upscale shopping, fresh Florida cuisine and, yes, even other theme parks.

You might like to…

1. Pretend you’re a dolphin trainer at Discovery Cove during a 30-minute session with a bottlenose; don’t miss a selection of 250 exotic birds to admire.
2. Dance over to Bahama Breeze for its signature West Indies Beef Patties with apple-mango salsa alongside light, tropical cocktails.
3. Goof around at Downtown Disney, which features outdoor bar areas, world-class entertainment and a 400-foot tethered hot-air balloon.
4. Smile at designer apparel from Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Prada or any of the 180 other shops at the massive Orlando Premium Outlets.
5. Remember to save room for inspired Florida seafood like fresh Stone Crab or Black Grouper Lobster Alfredo at Johnnie’s Hideaway.
6. Loosen up at Walt Disney World’s 11-country international showcase and sample a different drink at each stop as you “drink around the world.”