Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark by IHGvsDisney's Art of Animation Resort
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark and Disney's Art of Animation Resort are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark scores significantly better than Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark ranks #18 in Orlando with accolades from 11 reviews including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark by IHG
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14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "A mega-resort for kids. At this 777-unit all-suite hotel a mile east of Disney's gates, two lagoons gush with towering water slides and water cannons, and a central mall includes a food court."
Lonely Planet "Perfect for folks who don’t mind returning from a day of theme-park chaos to hotel chaos." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This child-friendly Nickelodeon-themed resort now sports two waterpark play areas filled with flumes, waterslides, fountains, and more."
Rough Guide "The leader in kid-friendly resorts, with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites sleeping up to six, two giant swimming pools with water slides and even a spa for the little ones."
Star Service "Management's recent tack—adding even more kid-friendly programs and creative decor, and expanding healthier meal options—has made it better than ever. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Orlando offers a variety of family-friendly accommodations, from kid-centric hotels to luxury resorts that pamper adults and also cater to kids." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Big, family-orientated resort packed with amenities." Full review
Fodor's "This 24-acre Nickelodeon-themed resort is so kid-friendly that you can barely take a step without bumping into images of SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Neutron, or other Nick characters." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Many of the 777 units are two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, bunks and video games for kids, and private bedrooms for grown-ups...ultimately typical family-style suites, they’re brightly painted" Full review
Frommer's "It’s a fair, if expensive, choice if you plan to spend playtime back at base—it’s wickedly close to Disney turf." Full review
Disney's Art of Animation Resort Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure
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1850 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, FL 32830
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "An instant hit with the kids, with over a thousand suites designed after Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King... and almost 900 inspired by The Little Mermaid."
Fodor's "This brightly colored three-story value resort is a kid's version of paradise." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests staying anywhere on Disney property can also take advantage of the free Magical Express transportation to and from Orlando International Airport." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Situated in the Disney Resort complex and features fun, colorful decor inspired by four beloved Disney and Pixar movies -- Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and the Little Mermaid." Full review
Frommer's "Family Suites have two bathrooms, convertible couches, and demi-kitchens (no stove)...this is Disney’s only pet-friendly Value resort. It also connects to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's the best bet for budget-conscious Disney travel and is (not surprisingly), filled with lots of little 'uns…and all the trimmings to keep them entertained." Full review
Fodor's "This colorful, three-story resort is a kid's version of paradise as each of its four wings features images from Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, or The Little Mermaid, and linens and..." Full review
"Consider staying at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. If you're traveling with a family, it can be just the compromise you're looking for if you want a true Disney experience without a..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Popular among families with young children for its over-the-top theme and larger-than-life characters, Art of Animation is one of just four resorts with a Disney Skyliner station in its..."
