Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & SpavsDisney's Art of Animation Resort
Both Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa and Disney's Art of Animation Resort are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa scores significantly better than Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Gayot, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
 Frommer's
 Star Service
 Oyster
 Afar Magazine
 Fodor's
 Gayot
 The Telegraph
 Travel + Leisure
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters...  washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
 "20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
 "For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
 "Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
 "Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel strives to create an ideal stay for everyone --- families with children, couples and corporate travelers." 
7.0
 "Condo-style Lake Buena Vista resort feels more like villa accommodation than a hotel." Full review
 "Minutes from Disney World, the home-away-from-home property also includes a pirate-themed pool." Full review
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
 Rough Guide
 Fodor's
 Travel + Leisure
 Oyster
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
1850 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, FL 32830
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "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." 
 "This brightly colored three-story value resort is a kid's version of paradise." Full review
 "Guests staying anywhere on Disney property can also take advantage of the free Magical Express transportation to and from Orlando International Airport." Full review
Mid-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
 "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
 "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