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All rooms have balconies at this official Disney hotel, some of which overlook beautiful gardens bordering the lake. There’s free transportation to Disney’s major parks, and it’s within walking distance of Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and West Side.

Located some 20 miles (32 km) north of Disney World, this is a cozy, colonial-style motel, with friendly staff. There’s a city park across the street and many of Downtown’s cultural attractions are nearby.

Blue Tree’s elegant and spacious one- and two-bedroom villas are well-located for Disney attractions. The resort has four pools, two tennis courts, a volleyball court, and a playground. Rates are available with or without housekeeping services.

Disney’s largest hotel (with 2,112 rooms) is split into five “villages”: Aruba, Trinidad, Martinique, Barbados, and Jamaica, each with its own pool and sandy beach. The rooms are on the small side but are good value.

The elegant lakefront rooms at this three-story, timber-framed resort offer a tranquil water-and-woodlands view. Facilities include an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a fitness center, and nature trails. There’s an 18-hole golf course (see Celebration Golf Club) too.

This kids’ summer camp is also a family retreat on selected weekends between November and May. Hay rides, horseback riding, lake swimming, and sailing are some of the activities on offer. Weekend rates include five meals.

This large site, popular with golfers, offers 1,250 RV hook-ups, non-smoking villas, plus amenities including a driving range, four whirlpools, a library, and a beauty salon.

Well located to the theme parks this hotel offers a free shuttle service. There are two swimming pools and a mini-market deli for buying snacks. Breakfast is included and kids stay for free and eat for free at the on site restuarant.

The motel-style rooms (with two double beds) are on the small side, but the location, just west of Disney, is a plus. Breakfast included.