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Just adjacent to Disney Springs along Hotel Plaza Boulevard and East Buena Vista Drive, there area several resort hotels located on the grounds of the Walt Disney World Resort that comprise the Disney Springs Resort area. While technically not considered "on-site" Disney hotels and not owned by Disney, these resorts are "Official" Walt Disney World hotels which provide a several benefits that are not offered outside of on-site Disney properties. When considering where to stay when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, these hotels should be on any savvy travelers short list. If you thinking about staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we would appreciate if you can use our links when making the reservations. Endless Summer is an affiliate with Expedia.com, Marriott, Hilton as well as several other hotel brands and receives a small commission for each visit that was referred by our website. This allows us to continue to continue making great content for our audience. The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista Wyndham & Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista Benefits of Staying at a Disney Springs Resort Area Hotel When guests choose to stay at a Disney Springs Resort Area hotel they receive a number of benefits that are not available to hotels outside of Walt Disney World. It should be noted that these benefits have been scaled back for 2022. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE: Every 30 minutes guests can take a complimentary shuttle bus to Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks. EXCLUSIVE PASSPORT: Guests staying at a Disney Springs Resort Area hotel enjoy a free passport which provides discounts at select Disney Springs retailers and eateries. THEME PARK TICKETS: There are staffed ticket service desks in each hotel where guests can buy theme park tickets. ADVANCED TEE TIMES: Guests staying at Disney Springs Resort Area hotels can reserve a tee time up to 90 days in advance on any of the four championship golf courses at Walt Disney World. Discounts on greens fees are also available. Since "on-site" Disney hotels are not part of a hotel rewards programs, guests that are members of the individual Disney Resort Area Hotel loyalty programs (ie: Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards Club, Wyndham Rewards, etc) can earn points while still be able to enjoy great benefits. About Disney Springs Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex that is part of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida. This massive 120-acre development was originally constructed in 1975 at the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village but was expanded in 2013 to its current form today. There are more than 100 stores, 60 restaurants and a host of attractions & entertainment venues throughout it's four individual neighborhood areas, each of which has its own style and design. Most stores are open from 10:AM to 11:PM with select restaurants / attractions open until 2:AM. Following are some of the venues at Disney Springs: House of Blues Music Hall (restaurant and concert venue) Splitsville Luxury Lanes (bowling) AMC Movies at Disney Springs Cirque du Soleil World of Disney (largest Disney store in the world at 51,000 square feet) Coach PANDORA Jewelry Ron Jon Surf Shop Tommy Bahama The Coca-Cola Store Planet Hollywood The Boathouse (restaurant) Rainforest Cafe Paddlefish (restaurant) Earl of Sandwich In addition to the shops, restaurants and attractions, there is a Disney Springs Welcome Center Guest Relations where you can purchase theme parks tickets, make reservations and speak with cast members of all things Disney. Click here to see our Complete Guide to Disney Springs The Location of the Disney Resort Area Hotels There are multiple ways to get to the Disney Springs Resort Area from Interstate 4. Guests can take exit 67 (Epcot Center Drive) and follow the signs to East Buena Vista Drive / Disney Springs which is the first right turn when on the exit ramp. Before entering Disney Springs make a right turn onto East Buena Vista Drive. An additional route (which may be easier) would be to exit Interstate 4 from exit 68 (Apopka Vineland Road / SR 535) and head north to Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Make a left on Hotel Plaza Boulevard and 6 of the 7 hotels will be along this road. The Walt Disney Word theme parks and water parks are just minutes away and Disney Springs is within walking distance. Disney Springs is within walking distance from each of these hotels. There is a pedestrian bridge over Hotel Plaza Boulevard and East Buena Vista Drive which provides easy access to the Marketplace section. The other Orlando area theme parks and tourist destinations are also a short distance away. Per Google Maps, travel time is as follows (non-peak hours): SeaWorld Orlando: Approximately 10 minutes. The Universal Orlando Resort: Approximately 20 minutes. The Orange County Convention Center: Approximately 10 minutes Downtown Orlando: Approximately 25 minutes. Vineland Premium Outlets: Less than 10 minutes. There are a number of restaurants and shops (outside of Disney Springs) along Apopka Vineland Road and a grocery anchored shopping center is less than 10 minute away. Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs features 814 deluxe rooms and suites on 23-acres and is a AAA Four-Diamond resort hotel. Originally build in 1983, the 10-story property recently underwent a $25 million renovation. The amenities and features of the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs include: Two resort pools with a poolside restaurant & bar. Seven total dining and lounge options from grab & go to fine dining as well as Disney Character breakfasts. 24-hour fitness center. On-site video arcade and movie rental. Business center. The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista has extensive convention & event space with 78,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with three ballrooms, 38 breakout meeting rooms and extensive outdoor function area. The hotel also offers exclusive access to Disney Event Group and The Disney Institute for meetings/events. The hotel is 100% non-smoking in all guests rooms and public spaces and there are no pets allowed other than service animals. Room prices start from approximately $150 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $35.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $22 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE HILTON ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA HOTEL AT DISNEY SPRINGS. Click here for a complete hotel tour & review of the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is a 1,011-room resort located on 27 acres that was originally opened in 1983. Starting in 2015 the hotel underwent a comprehensive $45 million renovation including the addition of a lazy river pool. The amenities and features of the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace at Disney Springs include: Rooms with private balcony/patio Three resort pools with a lazy river and poolside cabanas Eight dining and lounge options from grab & go to poolside and casual dining. 24-hour fitness center Arcade / game room 10,000 square foot European-style spa / salon The Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace also has extensive convention & event space with more than 160,000 square feet of event space with two ballrooms, 55 meeting rooms and extensive outdoor function area. The hotel also offers exclusive access to Disney Event Group and The Disney Institute for meetings/events. The hotel is 100% non-smoking in all guests rooms and public spaces and there are no pets allowed other than service animals. Room prices start from approximately $135 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $35.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $22 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE HILTON ORLANDO BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL AT DISNEY SPRINGS. Click here for a complete hotel tour & review of the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando at Disney Springs is a 229-all suite resort that is located on the northern most area of Hotel Plaza Boulevard. The amenities and features of the DoubleTree include: Outdoor pool with children's splash pad Three dining and lounge options including poolside dining Fitness center Business Center The DoubleTree Suites has 4,862 square feet of event space with 10 meeting rooms and space for up to 120 guests in the Buena Vista Room. The hotel is 100% non-smoking in all guests rooms and public spaces and there are no pets allowed other than service animals. Room prices start from approximately $129 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $35.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $22 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE DOUBLETREE SUITES BY HILTON AT DISNEY SPRINGS. B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista The B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista a 394-room hotel that offers a more chic and contemporary style that the other Disney Springs Resort area hotels. The amenities and features of the DoubleTree include: Resort style pool with Kids Zone Four dining and lounge options including poolside dining Full-service Aveda spa State-of-the-art fitness center The B Resort and Spa features 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor & outdoor meeting and event space in addition to exclusive access to Disney Event Group and The Disney Institute for meetings/events. Room prices start from approximately $129 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $35.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $22 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE B RESORT & SPA AT DISNEY SPRINGS. Holiday Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista The Holiday Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista a 323-room hotel that is located in the heart of the Disney Springs Resort Area. The amenities and features of the Holiday Inn include: Resort style pool and spa Three dining and lounge options including grab & go marketplace Fitness center 24-hour business Center The Holiday Inn features 8,344 square feet of meeting and event space in eight total meeting rooms. The hotel is 100% non-smoking in all guests rooms and public spaces and there are no pets allowed other than service animals. Room prices start from approximately $120 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $33.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $20 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE HOLIDAY INN ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA AT DISNEY SPRINGS. Wyndham & Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista The Wyndham & Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista is a 626-room hotel property that underwent a property wide renovation in 2010 to all guest rooms, the lobby, restaurants, pool and and common areas. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista is a 19-story tower property with Disney Springs views while the Wyndham Garden offers rooms in a five-story courtyard building. The amenities and features of the Wyndham Garden include: Resort style pool with pool playground / interactive water features Five dining and lounge options including poolside dining State-of-the-art fitness center Video arcade / game room Lighted tennis courts / sand volleyball court The Wyndham features 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space with a 12,000 square foot ballroom, and 21 meeting rooms. The hotel is 100% non-smoking in all guests rooms / public spaces and there are no pets allowed other than service animals. Room prices start from approximately $120 per night depending on the time of year. There is a $24.00 per night resort fee and self-parking costs $20 per day. CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE WYNDHAM AT DISNEY SPRINGS. Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista officially opened for guests in December 2022 and features 602 rooms and 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Amenities include a a free hot breakfast, heated resort style pool with splash pad, a poolside cantina bar & grill, grab & go marketplace, business center, fitness center and complimentary shuttle service to the Walt Disney World theme parks. Room prices start from approximately $150 per night depending on the time of year. There is a no resort fee at the Drury Plaza Hotel and self-parking costs $25 per day. The Walt Disney World Resort The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida was originally opened in 1971 and today is one of the preeminent vacation destinations not only in the United States but throughout the entire world. With an average annual attendance of more than 50 million visitors, the 43 square mile resort Resort features four theme parks, two water parks, four golf courses, 30,000+ hotel rooms, nine vacation club properties, over 1,000 cabins and campsites and a massive shopping, dining & entertainment complex in Disney Springs. Learn more about all there is to do at the Walt Disney World Resort with our theme park guides for 2021. The Magic Kingdom - Ultimate Guide Epcot - Ultimate Guide Disney's Hollywood Studios - Ultimate Guide Disney's Animal Kingdom - Ultimate Guide